sykilz Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Muzz said: Pimping my 414... OK, after giving up on finding a VW BB3000A for less than a king's ransom anywhere, and realising that the majority of BB necks are a bit too chunky for me (1024, 424, 1100, etc), I've decided to stick with the VW 414 I picked up a while back... It's a specific bass for a specific band, and we've a few reunion-type gigs coming up, so a VW BB is a must. So far, so meh, on to the interesting stuff...I love the pickups; the neck, while not exactly my broom-handle ideal, is close enough, and it plays pretty well. The weight's borderline, but doable. The only things I really considered changing were the tuners and the bridge; tuners for weight, and I play with the heel of my hand on the bridge a lot, so the BBOT is literally a pain, especially if the grub screws are protruding. So I lashed out £30 on a Fender bridge and £17 apiece on Hipshot Ultralites, and the bass feels a lot better. The whole quality of the thing has gone up a notch, and I'm very happy with it. Aaaaand this is nowt without pics, so here they are: Yeah, I know it says 'Fender', but I don't care; it's a fantastic bridge for £30, and verrry smooth under the heel of my hand. The whole 'more sustain/more tone' thing is very contentious and very relative, but I do like it. I'd put one on anything for that money... And the new tuners; the screws fit into the original holes, and they tighten up nicely from the front. Good solid tuning. I also kinda like the tan lines... Total screwdriver/fitting time was under half an hour, total cost £98, and for that money, it's a big improvement... 😃 Back in my gigging days ( 5/6 years ago) I had the twin of this bass, I had the small Y hipshot tuners on it and they made a big difference, the bass balanced perfectly and the weight saving was significant. Nice looking bridge too, I swapped out the little height screws with some from another bridge so they didn't rake the flesh from my hands 👍👍👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) So after much deliberation, the reverse P/J is definitely the one for me. Orange 414 is staying. White and Red 424x will be listed shortly. Edited August 19, 2021 by AndyTravis 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 This wee little (!) stomp box just moved in..... HOLY MOLY !!!!!!!!!! Can't stop grining ! Neighbors calling the army 😛 Never heard my BB scream like this! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 16 minutes ago, gobasserk said: This wee little (!) stomp box just moved in..... HOLY MOLY !!!!!!!!!! Can't stop grining ! Neighbors calling the army 😛 Never heard my BB scream like this! That looks cool, what does the chunk knob do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Tech 21 dUg Pinnick Signature DP-3X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) 27 minutes ago, gobasserk said: This wee little (!) stomp box just moved in..... HOLY MOLY !!!!!!!!!! Can't stop grining ! Neighbors calling the army 😛 Never heard my BB scream like this! Cool. There are some big DP-3X fans elsewhere on BC (and on Talkbass). Let's hear some recordings of it with your Yamaha BB! Edited August 19, 2021 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) I will record something but want to do it over a cab not direct...the sound ist soooo ...-I don't have an expression in English ...🙈 😂 But for this I have to be alone in the house........... 🤣 Edited August 19, 2021 by gobasserk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 This is honestly where I’m at (sorry @lee650) just, a dream. 1/3 jazz 1/3 precision 1/3 stingray so, I have to finish the project this one is Lee’s fretless with the neck @Andyjr1515did for me, which means on Wednesday it’s back to fretless and gone 😩 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 36 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: This is honestly where I’m at (sorry @lee650) just, a dream. 1/3 jazz 1/3 precision 1/3 stingray so, I have to finish the project this one is Lee’s fretless with the neck @Andyjr1515did for me, which means on Wednesday it’s back to fretless and gone 😩 Well get that other body painted man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) Andy - what is that body of the bass? It has a reverse-P rather than the usual config. Edited August 19, 2021 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Al Krow said: Andy - what is that body of the bass? It has a reverse-P rather than the usual config. I think that’s one of the two Bb350f he has? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) Couldn't help notice they were using a Yammy BB (latest series - guessing a P34) on the set of "A Star is Born": Edited August 19, 2021 by Al Krow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 22 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Andy - what is that body of the bass? It has a reverse-P rather than the usual config. Yeah - as Luke says, 350f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 Thanks both! Am I correct that there was no 5 string version of that bass - in fact there's never been a 5 string reverse-P Yamaha BB? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Thanks both! Am I correct that there was no 5 string version of that bass - in fact there's never been a 5 string reverse-P Yamaha BB? No 5 strings 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 Shame they've not spotted the gap in the market like these guys, for £295 new, shipped: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Yeah. But they also elected to make the 424/1024/2024 in black/burst/white - so from a minor distance the £400/£800 and £2000 model all looked the same… They get so much right, and so much wrong. the Pacifica guitars get some weird and wonderful colours/flame tops etc… bass land…Nope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Al Krow said: Couldn't help notice they were using a Yammy BB (latest series - guessing a P34) on the set of "A Star is Born": Cool! I hadn't noticed that 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 7 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Yeah. But they also elected to make the 424/1024/2024 in black/burst/white - so from a minor distance the £400/£800 and £2000 model all looked the same… They get so much right, and so much wrong. the Pacifica guitars get some weird and wonderful colours/flame tops etc… bass land…Nope. Yeah I've always felt they lack imagination with the bass finishes. Perhaps they feel bassists don't need the groovy colours or fancy tops. My desert island BB would be a classic BB shape and neck through 5 string. Sporting an Aqua finish and quilted maple top (like my old NE1) and the NE2 bridge with piezo and pre (as per TRB 5P) with a music man pick up in the bridge and a jazz lust like a Lakeland. I'm hoping Yamaha are taking notes on my "signature" bass 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 10 hours ago, gobasserk said: I will record something but want to do it over a cab not direct...the sound ist soooo ...-I don't have an expression in English ...🙈 😂 But for this I have to be alone in the house........... 🤣 Best pedal ever - simple The DI has an inbuilt can sim to ‘tame’ and this is different to the ‘normal out’ or you can even run that into the front end of the amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, gobasserk said: . Edited August 20, 2021 by Cuzzie Duplicate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Cuzzie said: Best pedal ever - simple The DI has an inbuilt can sim to ‘tame’ and this is different to the ‘normal out’ or you can even run that into the front end of the amp Yes, playing with headphones I realized that it sounds exactly like a cab recording! Fantastic! I started thinking if I bought a too expensive tool (as I often do when I got something new) I come from a multi effects pedal and the DP has great sounds but always only one, you can't switch as easy ...but then I realized...I need only that tone... I love it ! Edited August 20, 2021 by gobasserk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) The new pedal is one highlight in tough times for my direct homeland is in ruins since 5 weeks now .... Germany 2021 5000 houses damaged, 500 gone or will have to be torn down. 180+ people dead...swimming away on top of their roofs into the night..still many missing. Well after 5 weeks they won't be found alive I think.. Edited August 20, 2021 by gobasserk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 2 hours ago, gobasserk said: Yes, playing with headphones I realized that it sounds exactly like a cab recording! Fantastic! I started thinking if I bought a too expensive tool (as I often do when I got something new) I come from a multi effects pedal and the DP has great sounds but always only one, you can't switch as easy ...but then I realized...I need only that tone... I love it ! Keep tinkering with small incremental turns of the dial. I certainly found the sweet spot between clean and the dirty tone to swap in between. In addition with chink engaged make good use of your tone knob, this is another sound on tap with minimal fuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Quick and rough recordings of the DP pedal. Setup: Bass--cable--Zoom R8 That's all. No further eq-ing. Interessting: The BB1000MA sounds horrible when used with both pu's because it delivers an ugly high pitched sound..... BB300 BB1000MA_P_mode Telecaster-bass_singlecoil BB1000MA-PJ_mode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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