Cairobill Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Machines said: Looks like someone has mistaken this for a Veblen good. The alternative universe of 'Reverb Prices' never fails to surprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) The idea of swapping the 1300 for a standard 2024 seems odd to me, however much £££ is added to balance - if you had wanted one of those, wouldnt you have spent your money on one of the ones up for sale? Also: that racing blue is handsome enough that the 1300 would be pleasing company unplayed, and wouldn't the thought of it being there, ready for you if the PJ-only mentality proves to be less than permanent, also be a pleasure? Edited June 15, 2021 by Ricky Rioli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 14 hours ago, AndyTravis said: BB1300 vs 424x at rehearsal tonight… played 1 hour with 424 played 1 hour with 1300 played 3rd hour with 424x 🧐 And the winner is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, MoJo said: And the winner is? White 424x Edited June 15, 2021 by AndyTravis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Ricky Rioli said: The idea of swapping the 1300 for a standard 2024 seems odd to me, however much £££ is added to balance - if you had wanted one of those, wouldnt you have spent your money on one of the ones up for sale? Also: that racing blue is handsome enough that the 1300 would be pleasing company unplayed, and wouldn't the thought of it being there, ready for you if the PJ-only mentality proves to be less than permanent, also be a pleasure? All true. Hoping I get more time with it through the Vanderklay cab tomorrow or Thursday when it arrives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crabman Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 They look so good in white. I must pick up a white 425x if they pop into the ads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) 55 minutes ago, crabman said: They look so good in white. I must pick up a white 425x if they pop into the ads. Well…mine just got better-ised… Edited June 15, 2021 by AndyTravis 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: Well…mine just got better-ised… I'm wholly ignorant of what benefits which bridges bring ... in what way/s is that one an improvement on the stock bridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: I'm wholly ignorant of what benefits which bridges bring ... in what way/s is that one an improvement on the stock bridge? So, a bit more mass - seems the harmonics jump out a little more. Quick release for top loading. It’s basically the Sadowsky bridge but with sides and string through option… comfier for palm muting as the saddles house the height adjustment so no Allen bolts to gouge side of hand. And it’s prettier… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickJ Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Looks great Andy. Was it a straight retrofit or did you have to drill new holes? How hard was it to set up post installation in regards to getting saddle positions set correctly for height and intonation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, PatrickJ said: Looks great Andy. Was it a straight retrofit or did you have to drill new holes? How hard was it to set up post installation in regards to getting saddle positions set correctly for height and intonation? Two extra (but shallow) holes at the top. I set the saddle height by feel (gotoh include the Allen key). Intonation hasn’t been checked with a tuner yet, but is close - put on my guessing hat and it seems close enough for now. I’m too tired after my few beers and late night with the band… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeycrikey Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Just picked up a 425x after placing a wanted advert. Keeping my 424x company as the 414 and 734a have been under the bed since lockdown began. Fell out of love with the BB shape a few months ago but I've been seduced back into the fold 😲. Bought a Harley Benton 5 string to tip a toe into the 5 string pond. Really liked it so thought I would give the 425x a shot. So far so good. Not miles better than the Harley Benton and a hell of a lot heavier but with a wide leather strap you don't notice to much and it balances well too. Currently wearing old Cobalt Flats which seem to suit the bass. The B string feels pretty tight, possibly better than the Harley Bentons. Think am going to get on with this but may alternate between this and the Harley Benton, which is wearing DR Hi Beams 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 3 hours ago, AndyTravis said: So, a bit more mass - seems the harmonics jump out a little more. Quick release for top loading. It’s basically the Sadowsky bridge but with sides and string through option… comfier for palm muting as the saddles house the height adjustment so no Allen bolts to gouge side of hand. And it’s prettier… Definitely looks great and sounds like an upgrade all round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 @mikeycrikey I want your red 424x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Andy wants more BBs?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 minute ago, LukeFRC said: Andy wants more BBs?! One out one in…and one off to the spray shop 🥸 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Decided to do a little Google of 1983 BB’s (because it’s a solid birth-year bass), and this wonderful BB3000 popped up, was for sale here for a bit! Would like like an ‘83 BB3000 to fill that BB/birth-year hole in my life haha Si 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 37 minutes ago, Sibob said: Decided to do a little Google of 1983 BB’s (because it’s a solid birth-year bass), and this wonderful BB3000 popped up, was for sale here for a bit! Would like like an ‘83 BB3000 to fill that BB/birth-year hole in my life haha Si So you're not going to mess around with any of the basic BBs but go straight in at the top? 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 8 hours ago, Al Krow said: So you're not going to mess around with any of the basic BBs but go straight in at the top? 😁 You sound surprised lol I’ve owned a couple of BB’s before, 614’s and 615’s. Si 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Sibob said: You sound surprised lol I’ve owned a couple of BB’s before, 614’s and 615’s. Si Aha! No I didn't know that. I thought you were a Lakland and more recently an Elrick man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 10 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Aha! No I didn't know that. I thought you were a Lakland and more recently an Elrick man. Was there a Moollon era too? Talking of basses, @Al Krow - you’ve got a new profile pic with no white 5 strings in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 16 minutes ago, LukeFRC said: Talking of basses, @Al Krow - you’ve got a new profile pic with no white 5 strings in it! Indeed! They're just my current flavour-of-the-month 5ers. And one of them is entirely Si's fault! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 There should be professional support groups for those with an uncontrollable fixation on one particular brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, MoJo said: There should be professional support groups for those with an uncontrollable fixation on one particular brand Welcome to the Yamaha BB mega-thread 😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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