AndyTravis Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, BassApprentice said: This is...optimistic https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-BB-series-5-String-Bass-/303967392622?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 Yeah. Needs a bloody good clean. In current state it’s a £150 bass at best. Cleaned and set up/restrung and sparkly...possibly £250-£300. I mentioned this in another thread about the efforts of a well known shop in Manchester. ”it’s vintage” ‘oh right mate, just looks filthy...’ Edited April 25, 2021 by AndyTravis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Vincent Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 No I've got the 800HD head and a R115 cab. I watched this demo and for me the Rat won hands down. Half of them I didn't really notice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share Posted April 25, 2021 The only issue for me with the Rat is that it's better at sucking out low end than a vampire rodent! Definitely need to get some decent clean blend mixed in and a bit of bass EQ boost to restore that low end punch you're loving from your 424! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share Posted April 25, 2021 15 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Yeah. Needs a bloody good clean. In current state it’s a £150 bass at best. Cleaned and set up/restrung and sparkly...possibly £250-£300. I mentioned this in another thread about the efforts of a well known shop in Manchester. ”it’s vintage” ‘oh right mate, just looks filthy...’ Which model is it? A 425? 415? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, Al Krow said: Which model is it? A 425? 415? 415WR - looks like it’s in good nick under there. Edited April 25, 2021 by AndyTravis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 So I’ve just sorted the bb350f discussed above. Frets will occur first. Then Ive got to Sand the red paint off and make a decision. here are options currently LPB, Sherwood Green, burgundy Mist,Royal Purple... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 51 minutes ago, BassApprentice said: This is...optimistic https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-BB-series-5-String-Bass-/303967392622?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 BB415 for £400? In the words of Aerosmith, Dream On Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javi_bassist Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: So I’ve just sorted the bb350f discussed above. Frets will occur first. Then Ive got to Sand the red paint off and make a decision. here are options currently LPB, Sherwood Green, burgundy Mist,Royal Purple... The green would look just amazing 😍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, javi_bassist said: The green would look just amazing 😍 The green would be metallic - but like the bottle green bb1200’s. Or the purple, like the bb5000 rarely appears in. LPB is done - I’m still waiting on remortgage to be done and then I’m talking to @marleaux62 about his 1300. and Burgundy Mist...not sure, had a bass in that before. Matching Headstock is being done too, and then a decal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Green vote here too. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
such Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Green 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Refinished bb800 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 I'm with the Green Party!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: So I’ve just sorted the bb350f discussed above. Frets will occur first. Then Ive got to Sand the red paint off and make a decision. here are options currently LPB, Sherwood Green, burgundy Mist,Royal Purple... Apologies to the green party but surely it has to be LPB! Green should be reserved only for nature & tanks. How about one of those new trendy matte finishes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Horizontalste said: Apologies to the green party but surely it has to be LPB! Green should be reserved only for nature & tanks. How about one of those new trendy matte finishes? Won’t do matte ever...for reference a bb300 refinished in LPB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 1 minute ago, AndyTravis said: Won’t do matte ever...for reference a bb300 refinished in LPB Does it for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Just now, Horizontalste said: Does it for me! Yeah...yeah. Can’t go wrong with LPB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 (edited) As an aside - had anyone got 4 of these in a draw? I had 2 spare sets and sold/used them so I’ve got a couple of parts but not a workings set. These have been replaced on the 350f. Another option is hipshot/gotoh lollipops. Edited April 25, 2021 by AndyTravis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 This just appeared on TB's BB thread. May I vote whatever this shade of white is called? (Alpine White? Snow White? Stamford Demographic White?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 28 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: This just appeared on TB's BB thread. May I vote whatever this shade of white is called? (Alpine White? Snow White? Stamford Demographic White?) I know this sounds daft...if I’m paying for a refin, I want it to be something not seen from the factory... Metallic green and Purple up there massively. I am soft when it comes to blue basses though. My car is blue, I buy blue things...all stems from an early memory when dad had what was effectively a LPB mk2 escort ghia. Sad, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 18 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: know this sounds daft...if I’m paying for a refin, I want it to be something not seen from the factory... Ah understood, not daft at all. And in light of that, I vote shell pink 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Just now, Ricky Rioli said: Ah understood, not daft at all. And in light of that, I vote shell pink 😬 Not for me, I’m all about the metallics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 18 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Not for me, I’m all about the metallics... Gah, well just so I can at least finish on something that fits the criteria, Ruby Red Metallic. And now I'll 🤐 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Stingray 62 Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 6 hours ago, AndyTravis said: The green would be metallic - but like the bottle green bb1200’s. Or the purple, like the bb5000 rarely appears in. LPB is done - I’m still waiting on remortgage to be done and then I’m talking to @marleaux62 about his 1300. and Burgundy Mist...not sure, had a bass in that before. Matching Headstock is being done too, and then a decal. I’m keeping it safe and sound for you Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, marleaux62 said: I’m keeping it safe and sound for you Andy It’s a beauty. That’s purple and LPB app at once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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