Al Krow Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) @acroxixo sounds great! Feel free to share any YT clips of you playing the bass / rig in action with either (or both!) of your bands. Of course, I'm pretty much the last person on BC who is going to contradict you about just how good a BB1025 is! Edited May 6, 2021 by Al Krow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Horizontalste said: Bet that sounds f'kin awesome! This would be the Glockenklang pendant... 800watts of the most true bass tone cabs on earth. Edited May 7, 2021 by gobasserk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 R.E.D is in da house ! 😍 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 Congrats - that's a stunner! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 16 minutes ago, gobasserk said: R.E.D is in da house ! 😍 Wow! Gorgeous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Now... which one will be next..? 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 18 minutes ago, gobasserk said: Now... which one will be next..? Really great collection gobasserk, and I like the floor 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Well, the basses are real wood 😄 The floor is just a good looking laminate 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 38 minutes ago, gobasserk said: Now... which one will be next..? Green needs to stay. Black one...make it lime green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 56 minutes ago, gobasserk said: Now... which one will be next..? Schwartz, Rot ... Gelb??! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Right now I would like either a metallic orange or a vintage white.... but that might change 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 43 minutes ago, gobasserk said: Right now I would like either a metallic orange or a vintage white.... but that might change 😄 You have to consider what goes with the red inlays. Orange will clash. metallic silver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Quick update, it’s now got Labella LTFs on and I’ve set the action up, I didn’t have to touch the neck, it was dead straight, I just lowered the saddles it’s at 1.5mm at the 12th unfretted with no buzz, it sounds and feels so much better, with both pickups on or just the P , and tone at about 40% it really sounds good and perfect for reggae 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 7 hours ago, AndyTravis said: You have to consider what goes with the red inlays. Orange will clash. metallic silver? Silver... I'n in the wrong bands for a silver bass 🙂 My last idea was a BB434m in orange metallic... mathing headstock..musst be stunning with the maple neck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Reggaebass said: Quick update, it’s now got Labella LTFs on and I’ve set the action up, I didn’t have to touch the neck, it was dead straight, I just lowered the saddles it’s at 1.5mm at the 12th unfretted with no buzz, it sounds and feels so much better, with both pickups on or just the P , and tone at about 40% it really sounds good and perfect for reggae How are you finding the 1024 compared to your previous 414? Is this one more "you"? You and @gobasserk have definitely started a trend for BB's on wood! Does look great! Edited May 8, 2021 by Al Krow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 16 minutes ago, Al Krow said: How are you finding the 1024 compared to your previous 414? Is this one more "you" Hi Al, I was going to ask, I liked the 414 and I wouldn’t have got rid of it if it didn’t have a problem with the neck, the 1024 seems much better made , does it have different pickups or electrics, because unless it’s my imagination it sounds more refined and clearer and more output Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Hi Al, I was going to ask, I liked the 414 and I wouldn’t have got rid of it if it didn’t have a problem with the neck, the 1024 seems much better made , does it have different pickups or electrics, because unless it’s my imagination it sounds more refined and clearer and more output Hi Rb - that's pretty much exactly it! My post below from a couple of weeks back, ties in exactly with what you're hearing. The 425/424 are a slightly updated version of 415/414 model that you had, with laminated rather than single piece necks. The 1025/1024 then adds more refined pups and bridge and I think the body construction on the 1025/4 is 3 piece construction vs 1 piece (I believe) on the 425/424 and predecessor 415/4. As I mentioned in my post below, I think the bulk of the tonal difference is down to the more refined pups. I didn't find that the 1025 had higher output than my 425 - the pups were pretty hot on that. Dunno if that could be down the relative pup heights of the two basses you've had? But all in all, sounds like you've hit the jackpot with your 1024. On 24/04/2021 at 10:55, Al Krow said: Taking the 5 string versions for comparison as they're the ones I've had: the 425 gives a tonally "flatter" thud, with SERIOUS punch; the 1025 is more complex harmonically /more refined. I'd say 80% of that is down to the different pups used. For me, there's pretty little difference between the 1025 and the current flagship P35 model - and that's pretty high praise. So what you were hearing on the YT clips seems to be pretty much what I'm reporting with regard to tonal complexity - a bit like a fine red wine! What was the issue with the 414 neck you had? Edited May 8, 2021 by Al Krow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 24 minutes ago, Al Krow said: What was the issue with the 414 neck you had The truss rod didn’t work properly, I play with a really low action and I couldn’t get it low enough for me, apart from that, nothing else. Thanks for that information Al, one thing I do like about these models is the pickup switch , it’s so convenient to just flick it to change the tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 The two that got away. Really wish I hadn't let them go, both exceptional instruments. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 I’ve just messaged a Yamaha spares supplier to see if the bb1024 pickups are still available. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Going to buy them all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 17 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: I’ve just messaged a Yamaha spares supplier to see if the bb1024 pickups are still available. They're not cheap Andy. I priced them up years ago, if I remember right it wasn't much change from two hundred quid for both. Still have Yamaha UK's number in my phone if you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Horizontalste said: They're not cheap Andy. I priced them up years ago, if I remember right it wasn't much change from two hundred quid for both. Still have Yamaha UK's number in my phone if you want it. Well...we’ll see, I’ve messaged Sontec who were the spares company Yamaha directed me to when I was looking for a pickguard. I reckon it will be a “no” - last time I messaged them, there were still new 1024/2024’s in shops. So it’s a good few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Well...we’ll see, I’ve messaged Sontec who were the spares company Yamaha directed me to when I was looking for a pickguard. I reckon it will be a “no” - last time I messaged them, there were still new 1024/2024’s in shops. So it’s a good few years ago. Replied in pm mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Has anyone got a bb425x/1025x/2025x pickguard spare, or can lend me one for a template? Or draw around theirs accurately for a template? Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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