AndyTravis Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Just now, Romeo2 said: killer looks, passive, humbuckers and split coil delight and separate volume/tone controls for each pup - thanks Andy, I will now, like you have, obsess over it and not get any sleep, yeah, cheers ... Doing some “proper” recording with it today. Hopefully 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I've had a few people contact me regarding the white "sucked sweet" knobs and I've sold a few. I currently have 39 left (selling quickly) - if you want some for £1 each (plus P&P) be quick. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 19 minutes ago, TheGreek said: I've had a few people contact me regarding the white "sucked sweet" knobs and I've sold a few. I currently have 39 left (selling quickly) - if you want some for £1 each (plus P&P) be quick. Wondering how they might look on a white BB? Too white, or just right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Wondering how they might look on a white BB? Too white, or just right? for less than the price of one of your London pints you could find out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 Haha, I knew someone would say that (and quite rightly too!) I've literally just been trying to pull off one of my black knobs 😁 But it seems happy where it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 18 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Haha, I knew someone would say that (and quite rightly too!) I've literally just been trying to pull off one of my black knobs 😁 But it seems happy where it is. you can get tools that do them properly, or there's a trick with a bit of fabric or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acroxixo Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) too expensive, no? https://www.mercatinomusicale.com/mm/a_yamaha-bb2024x_id6958579.html?stkn=3K96wkF1IH9q5oO7 Edited June 3, 2021 by acroxixo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 hour ago, acroxixo said: too expensive, no? https://www.mercatinomusicale.com/mm/a_yamaha-bb2024x_id6958579.html?stkn=3K96wkF1IH9q5oO7 2,150.13 Pound sterling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 22 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Bbn4 (1) - that bridge is what I have on my bb414, they’re on these and the early attitudes. the 3+1 headstock caused EB to get hot under the collar and yamaha had to change it. My first 5 string was the BBN5! Great little bass, as i recall i spent about £400 new vack in 1996. I liked it so much I bought the first Nathan East signature about a year later. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, lee650 said: My first 5 string was the BBN5! Great little bass, as i recall i spent about £400 new vack in 1996. I liked it so much I bought the first Nathan East signature about a year later. You've had some cracking basses along the way haven't you?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 22 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Bbn4 (1) - that bridge is what I have on my bb414, they’re on these and the early attitudes. the 3+1 headstock caused EB to get hot under the collar and yamaha had to change it. My black BBN4 had the 2+2 headstock so a later model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 15 minutes ago, TheGreek said: My black BBN4 had the 2+2 headstock so a later model. Yours will have been a bbn4ii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo2 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 46 minutes ago, lee650 said: My first 5 string was the BBN5! Great little bass, as i recall i spent about £400 new vack in 1996. I liked it so much I bought the first Nathan East signature about a year later. how do I end up checking out a BBN5 II on ebay... you guys are a bad influence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Corto14 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, acroxixo said: too expensive, no? https://www.mercatinomusicale.com/mm/a_yamaha-bb2024x_id6958579.html?stkn=3K96wkF1IH9q5oO7 I was thinking the same when I saw the ad. Also, The second pic he/she posted is misleading. italians….😑 🤦🏻 Edited June 4, 2021 by Corto14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Al Krow said: You've had some cracking basses along the way haven't you?! Haha yes!! With just the 5's Lots of Warwicks,Ken Smith, Spector,Musicman. Still come back to Yamaha (TRB, BB) the 424/425 are the best value basses I've ever used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 BB V11s....tell me more https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114832864093?hash=item1abc92735d:g:9~QAAOSw0T1gtg0k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 30 minutes ago, TheGreek said: BB V11s....tell me more https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114832864093?hash=item1abc92735d:g:9~QAAOSw0T1gtg0k Early 80’s. Probably about 83-85 then replaced by bb450. the Grover Titans on that bass have been made a pigs ear of and it’s a real shame. think the VI/IV etc were Japan only, so it’s rare to see over here. And the original machineheads are a bugger to get hold of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 18 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Early 80’s. Probably about 83-85 then replaced by bb450. the Grover Titans on that bass have been made a pigs ear of and it’s a real shame. think the VI/IV etc were Japan only, so it’s rare to see over here. And the original machineheads are a bugger to get hold of If that's a VIIs, will it be a short scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 14 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: If that's a VIIs, will it be a short scale? Don’t bank on that. S means all sorts in vintage yamaha land. There are medium and short scale bb’s. I cannot get my head around those earlier models and my brain hurts a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Looks like it could be short though @Ricky Rioli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 I think I recall when looking up the VI a couple of weeks ago seeing that there was a VIs as well, tho I cant remember if it was 32" or 30" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 From the ad: Yamaha BB Vlls-Broad Bass-1983-very rare Some minor scratches and dings Grover wavy tuners-one has had a brass collar turned on lathe as origional was nissing when I purchased Short scale Amazing sound -Yamaha quality As good as any fender Reluctant sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) When I was listening to clips of the VI (because of GAK's ad for one at £600) I was thinking that it didn't have any of the BB style upfront tone that usually catches my ear, but was more subtle, and very classy. How that would sound with a J pickup added and 4 inches lost.... 🤷♂️ This was the best demo of one I think on a image search there might be a catalogue page or two online of the VI and VIs and VII etc. But I think it was in Japanese. Edited June 4, 2021 by Ricky Rioli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 hour ago, TheGreek said: From the ad: Yamaha BB Vlls-Broad Bass-1983-very rare Some minor scratches and dings Grover wavy tuners-one has had a brass collar turned on lathe as origional was nissing when I purchased Short scale Amazing sound -Yamaha quality As good as any fender Reluctant sale The caption to this youtube demo says its 32" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattiZ Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Ricky Rioli said: If that's a VIIs, will it be a short scale? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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