Paul S Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 I paid £280-odd for a brand new 425 a couple of years back. I SOOO wish I could get an 8lb 5 string BB425/1025 or the newer equivalent (still not got my head around the new numbers ). I really like everything about them except the weight. Quote
MM Stingray 62 Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 There’s someone on eBay asking £950 for a 1025x I don’t think they cost that much when they were new. 1 Quote
M@23 Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 1 minute ago, marleaux62 said: There’s someone on eBay asking £950 for a 1025x I don’t think they cost that much when they were new. I was about to post the same thing! Had a little look for one yesterday and was surprised someone was trying for that. Quote
AndyTravis Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) I think realistically the most you can be asking... Any condition issues, go south of these... Just my opinion of course, but I’d want something super light or factory fresh for more than this. 414 £200 614 £250 415 £250 615 £300 424 £300 425 £350 1024 £500 1025 £550 2024 £1200 2025 £1250 I haven’t differentiated between x/non x... CX/MX/MA versions not withstanding due to scarcity. Edited January 1, 2021 by AndyTravis Quote
AndyTravis Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 41 minutes ago, marleaux62 said: There’s someone on eBay asking £950 for a 1025x I don’t think they cost that much when they were new. There’s a guy asking £1800 for a Gibson EB, think that’s 3 times what they were new RRP and about £1300 more than they were when not many people bought them and they were on clearance lists everywhere. Quote
GreeneKing Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 I know it's not a BB but why, oh why did I sell this (and so many others). 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, GreeneKing said: I know it's not a BB but why, oh why did I sell this (and so many others). Oooooh Quote
GreeneKing Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 TRB4P. Neck through, Piezo. 34" scale. 1 Quote
Al Krow Posted January 1, 2021 Author Posted January 1, 2021 ...and exactly why did you sell that and so many others?! I guess if you were taking a break from bass and thought you might not be picking it up again, then fair enough... Quote
GreeneKing Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 19 minutes ago, Al Krow said: ...and exactly why did you sell that and so many others?! I guess if you were taking a break from bass and thought you might not be picking it up again, then fair enough... At the time it seemed a good idea...... Quote
Al Krow Posted January 1, 2021 Author Posted January 1, 2021 7 hours ago, Aidan63 said: Why doesn't someone write a definitive book on the BB ? Looks like there would be enough interest. I guess you'd have to speak Japanese to do the research properly at source. Is there already such a resource in Japanese that needs translating into other languages ? This I believe... You've just cost me £20 Mr 63 😁 Quote
AndyTravis Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 32 minutes ago, Al Krow said: This I believe... You've just cost me £20 Mr 63 😁 I’ve got this, it’s not definitive by any means, it’s actually pretty useless on the bass front. It’s a nice book though. Quote
krispn Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 2 hours ago, GreeneKing said: I know it's not a BB but why, oh why did I sell this (and so many others). Always thought the p pick up was way out of position on these. Quote
Guest Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 38 minutes ago, krispn said: Always thought the p pick up was way out of position on these. Is it not just that the body beyond the bridge and the number of frets mess with the perspective? Quote
Al Krow Posted January 1, 2021 Author Posted January 1, 2021 Nice comparison. Providing 24 frets on a PJ is pretty neat - not too many PJ basses available with 24 frets as standard these days. The modern series Yammy BB PJs are 21 frets which is pretty typical. Quote
AndyTravis Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 Just now, Al Krow said: Nice comparison. Providing 24 frets on a PJ is pretty neat - not too many PJ basses available with 24 frets as standard these days. The modern series Yammy BB PJs are 21 frets which is pretty typical. Spector do 24/pj as do Warwick...ibanez on a couple of models. Yamaha TRBX 170/270. Quote
Al Krow Posted January 1, 2021 Author Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) 29 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Spector do 24/pj as do Warwick...ibanez on a couple of models. Yamaha TRBX 170/270. Yeah agreed. More difficult for us 5 string players - trying to find a 5 string Spector PJ EuroLX at the mo is hard work! I did have a look at the Ibby 655E and nearly bought one, but advice was that it would fall short of the SR Premium I had in my herd. And not sure that the TRBX 170/270 would stack up against the BB 1025 / 735A on anything other than number of frets. I understand that the Yammy TRBs were bought out as more 'aspirational' models. Would love them to relaunch with a lb or two shed from their waistlines! Edited January 1, 2021 by Al Krow Quote
krispn Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 32 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: Is it not just that the body beyond the bridge and the number of frets mess with the perspective? Could be but still not a fan... of course actually playing one might change that. Quote
jezzaboy Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 3 hours ago, GreeneKing said: At the time it seemed a good idea...... It usually does.... I have been there so many times. Like when I bought a 734 earlier this year and didn`t give it a fair chance and moved it on Quote
pete.young Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 4 hours ago, GreeneKing said: I know it's not a BB but why, oh why did I sell this (and so many others). Why oh why did I not buy it? Quote
J_Bass Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 Hello guys, I know it's not a BB, but I saw a local Pulser 400 for sale in almost mint condition. How much would be a fair price? I have seen a couple from Japan selling at around 350-400 euros. But with almost 200 euros for shipping and you never know about customs. Thanks. Quote
LukeFRC Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 Just now, J_Bass said: Hello guys, I know it's not a BB, but I saw a local Pulser 400 for sale in almost mint condition. How much would be a fair price? I have seen a couple from Japan selling at around 350-400 euros. But with almost 200 euros for shipping and you never know about customs. Thanks. Bass direct have one in currently, for private sales I think @Beedster sold one within the last years or so if you search his threads... 1 Quote
Sanshiro Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 11 hours ago, Aidan63 said: Why doesn't someone write a definitive book on the BB ? Looks like there would be enough interest. I guess you'd have to speak Japanese to do the research properly at source. Is there already such a resource in Japanese that needs translating into other languages ? There really probably isn't that much interest in the overall market. Most people don't really bat an eye at brands like Yamaha and Ibanez and just see them as the "beginner" or affordable brand. Plus there's also an issue of false information, which Yamaha themselves have spread, like with the nonexistent BB600 that Peter Hook claims was his first Yamaha bass - such a bass does not exist, yet Yamaha themselves wrote about the BB600 in various articles talking about Peter Hook's history with Yamaha. One would have to be very careful when writing it as to not include incorrect information. Quote
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