Guest Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Al Krow said: The SB-2 would be the config I'd go for as it's classic PJ, however it seemed to get mixed reviews on TB This is all purely what I've learnt from reading, so take it with a good pinch of salt.... The SB-2 is an odd design: firstly theres no tone control, just two volumes. Secondly, the bridge pickup is *really* close to the bridge: the idea seems to be that you add in some of the bridge pickup to the basic sound of the neck pickup as a flavouring. I guess some people find it frustrating. Both the SB-2 and the SB-1 are pure passive instruments. The L-2000 is interesting in that it has an active/passive switch, but whether the active is on or off, the bass and treble knobs remain passive and only cut: the MFD humbuckers make a full rich tone across the spectrum and then you dampen what you want. ps I'll shut up about G&L now! Back to BBs..... 😇 Edited February 11, 2021 by Ricky Rioli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Muzz said: I'm very flexible as far as the Switch Vs Blend debate goes (I have basses with both), it was more that the 2024 switch felt like a £5 switch on an otherwise fantastically-made instrument...I wouldn't be surprised to find it's the same one as on my 414, which at £180 second hand is much more the price range for a switch like that. It's also too big a hole to replace with a smaller, better-made switch... 😕 Absolutely. I sold my 2024 to Chris (Beedster) quite some time ago now. The switch was a little bit hit and miss, something I put down to dirty contacts from lack of use. Something that was resolved by flicking it a few times. It turns out it was defective and Promenade Music sorted it FOC. Not up to the high standard of the bass otherwise methinks. Edited February 11, 2021 by GreeneKing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 My head was getting fed up of my going back and forth between mm and inch, so I sat down with my calculator to make myself chart, so I don't need to think anymore. Once I had done it, I realised that Yamaha's frequent sizes of 40mm and 43mm lie almost exactly in the middle of the gaps between 1½" and 1⅝" and 1¾" (40mm: 100.8% of 1 & 9/16" ; 43mm: 100.3% of 1 & 11/16") My head is so pleased to learn that it'll never have to think about this again 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I struggle with inches and millimetres - turns out my nut is only 6mm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirrorMan Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 On 10/02/2021 at 07:00, Fil1ip said: So bass direct are saying last chance to get a BBPH? Does this mean they are the limited numbers that were stated originally? One on eBay for £1250, I always assumed used prices would be less until a few years down the line when they are hard to buy etc I think PMT maybe undersold the signed ones as they have put the price up from £899 to £959 for the 'normal' version. I think I bought their last one yesterday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 9 minutes ago, MirrorMan said: I think I bought their last one yesterday. I guess if you only think you bought it, then proper 'congratulations' should wait until we have some pics from you as proof! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirrorMan Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Just now, Al Krow said: I guess if you only think you bought it, then proper 'congratulations' should wait until we have some pics from you as proof! 😁 This is true.... Pics later! 2 minutes ago, Al Krow said: I guess if you only think you bought it, then proper 'congratulations' should wait until we have some pics from you as proof! 😁 This is true..... Pics later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 46 minutes ago, MirrorMan said: This is true.... Pics later! This is true..... Pics later today. Enjoy, hopefully. I love mine. Going to switch back to nickel rounds from Dunlop flats though. What was I thinking! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirrorMan Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 46 minutes ago, GreeneKing said: Enjoy, hopefully. I love mine. Going to switch back to nickel rounds from Dunlop flats though. What was I thinking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirrorMan Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Here it is...... Lovely! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirrorMan Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 15 minutes ago, MirrorMan said: Flats...on a Hooky? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 Congrats! The PH is definitely proving to be a MASSIVE hit with BC'ers. I'll add you to the "wall of shame" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirrorMan Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Congrats! The PH is definitely proving to be a MASSIVE hit with BC'ers. I'll add you to the "wall of shame" Trouble is, I may well decide one BB isn't enough!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 On 13/02/2021 at 10:49, Ricky Rioli said: Yamaha's frequent sizes of 40mm and 43mm lie almost exactly in the middle of the gaps between 1½" and 1⅝" and 1¾" This is going to hurt me more than you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 37 minutes ago, MirrorMan said: Trouble is, I may well decide one BB isn't enough!! Well if you're anything like the rest of us, I would be incredibly foolish to bet against that! Don't worry, if you check the OP to this thread there's plenty of space to add additional BBs if your collection grows 😉 What is slightly intriguing is the preponderance of BB owners with names / avatars beginning with M, which you're definitely a mirror of... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 On 22/03/2017 at 14:24, Al Krow said: More recent Yamaha BBs seem to use a YY-M format with the first 3 letters providing the date, but using the following code: H=1, I=2, J=3, K=4, L=5, M=6, N=7, O=8, P=9, Q=0, X=10, Y=11, Z=12 I've only just spotted this helpful little paragraph in the OP. By this, my very fresh-looking BB424 is Jan 2012, which fits with the years of production. And by it, my TRBX604FM is Nov 2017, 2 months before the instrument was announced, and 2½ years before I bought it. I guess the Yamaha Music Shop don't bother with stock rotation in their storeroom. (And why would you bother? Instruments weigh a lot, don't like being thrown around for the sake of it, and don't go off) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 3 hours ago, MirrorMan said: Flats...on a Hooky? In my defence Dunlops are pretty bright for flats but perhaps not quite bright enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirrorMan Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, GreeneKing said: In my defence Dunlops are pretty bright for flats but perhaps not quite bright enough. I'd agree. To be fair, the only flats I've got are on a fearless P copy... been on for more years than I remember. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirrorMan Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Just now, MirrorMan said: I'd agree. To be fair, the only flats I've got are on a fearless P copy... been on for more years than I remember. Fretless!!! Damn autocorrect! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJWW Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Rather tasty vintage white 2024X has appeared on fleabay for £1249. The GAS is rising once again... must.... resist! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 42 minutes ago, EJWW said: Rather tasty vintage white 2024X has appeared on fleabay for £1249. The GAS is rising once again... must.... resist! I was thinking the other day, if Yamaha continue the slightly different style of BB sound, then that will mean the 2024 will remain unsuperceded. Unsuperceded, impeccable quality, and zero fresh supply....does this mean that 2024s will never be as modestly priced as this again....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 48 minutes ago, EJWW said: Rather tasty vintage white 2024X has appeared on fleabay for £1249. The GAS is rising once again... must.... resist! Phew, it's missing a thumb-rest string 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Oh, noooooooo...I'm skint...must resist... Oh, it's nearly 10lbs. Must focus on that... 😕🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 20 hours ago, Al Krow said: Phew, it's missing a thumb-rest string 😁 one for you https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Broadbass-BBP35-Practically-Brand-New/154332267868?hash=item23eeeb855c:g:1i8AAOSwrLNgKjcF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 Just now, LukeFRC said: one for you https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Broadbass-BBP35-Practically-Brand-New/154332267868?hash=item23eeeb855c:g:1i8AAOSwrLNgKjcF Thanks, but been there, done that and got the t-shirt 😉 However, one for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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