AndyTravis Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 @Ricky Rioli something’s not right there… pickup with surround wasn’t an 800 feature either. That’s from a 450/1100s Pickguard needs to go. neck looks lovely. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: @Ricky Rioli something’s not right there… pickup with surround wasn’t an 800 feature either. That’s from a 450/1100s Pickguard needs to go. neck looks lovely. Searching for that model suggests that the body has been refinished too. The funny angle the pickup is at makes me wonder what is under that terrible pg. The engraved bridge is correct though – which other models had that? An old Reverb ad for this actual instrument: BB800 Edited October 17, 2021 by Ricky Rioli 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: Searching for that model suggests that the body has been refinished too. The funny angle the pickup is at makes me wonder what is under that terrible pg. The engraved bridge is correct though – which other models had that? An old Reverb ad for this actual instrument: BB800 the bridge is relight for the neck. Early 80’s 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 31 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: Searching for that model suggests that the body has been refinished too. The funny angle the pickup is at makes me wonder what is under that terrible pg. The engraved bridge is correct though – which other models had that? An old Reverb ad for this actual instrument: BB800 Yeah I was wondering about the colour, as far as I know they were available in black and turdburst, never seen a white one. Serial number and the Broad Bass decal puts it towards the end of the run I think, so 80 - 81 ? Could be wrong about that. BB1000 and BB1200 would also have had that bridge. Tuners look right - what I can see of them is identical to my BB800. Hard to tell but it looks like the nut might have been replaced with a thinner one and a shim. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ricky Rioli said: Is the pg the only thing wrong with this BB800 Another 800, for comparison Where did you see the white BB800? Edited October 17, 2021 by andy67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 24 minutes ago, andy67 said: Where did you see the white BB800? It's on sale in the US, and was brought up on TB's BB thread. It looked like an educational moment, so I came in search of education 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: It's on sale in the US, and was brought up on TB's BB thread. It looked like an educational moment, so I came in search of education I see, will check it out on TB as is very interesting. 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 I know it makes no sense, but the mispositioning of the tone knob on the home-made pg makes me nervous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 The pups look offset and re the position of the tone on PG, my instincts tell me it may possible be a Sheehan BB clone attempt underneath the PG. The space between the tone and Jack May have been getting ready for a second volume. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacksawbob Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Added some stacked pots and knobs to the bb425 today for 'fun'. Interesting variations available and just replacing the pots from the originals has whipped a few electrons into line as it does seem a bit more presence/brighter. I went with my usual 0.1uf so I have sparkle down to pure mud option. I changed the switch to after the pots so I have independent control on single pickup selection. Centre needs a bit more work as I think might have to fit some resistors for prevent the volumes fighting in the centre position. But happy with the experiment so far. Any one else tried this? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 On 17/10/2021 at 09:26, AndyTravis said: neck looks lovely. On 17/10/2021 at 12:09, andy67 said: The pups look offset and re the position of the tone on PG, my instincts tell me it may possible be a Sheehan BB clone attempt underneath the PG. The space between the tone and Jack May have been getting ready for a second volume. Someone else added this: "I played it a lot last week. Yea, something is definitely up with the pickguard, and the tone pot does not work. It also has a poorly repaired ding on the lower bout visible from the back. It's definitely had some knocks, but I will tell you that bass plays brilliantly. Every note on the neck rings true and clear, the action is perfect, no weird resonances, and despite the defunct tone pot, it sounds great! I own a new BBP34 and I think this bass plays just as good, if not better." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 14 hours ago, Hacksawbob said: Added some stacked pots and knobs to the bb425 today for 'fun'. Interesting variations available and just replacing the pots from the originals has whipped a few electrons into line as it does seem a bit more presence/brighter. I went with my usual 0.1uf so I have sparkle down to pure mud option. I changed the switch to after the pots so I have independent control on single pickup selection. Centre needs a bit more work as I think might have to fit some resistors for prevent the volumes fighting in the centre position. But happy with the experiment so far. Any one else tried this? I like the idea of this. I quite like having two volumes and two tones. My Longhorn (stop it! 😉) sounds great with the tone down on the neck PU, with a bit of tone full of on bridge PU mixed in for a clear thump. Or both volumes on full with neck tone full but bridge tone rolled back slightly gets some thick clank going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 42 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: Someone else added this: "I played it a lot last week. Yea, something is definitely up with the pickguard, and the tone pot does not work. It also has a poorly repaired ding on the lower bout visible from the back. It's definitely had some knocks, but I will tell you that bass plays brilliantly. Every note on the neck rings true and clear, the action is perfect, no weird resonances, and despite the defunct tone pot, it sounds great! I own a new BBP34 and I think this bass plays just as good, if not better." Refinish, new scratchplate and a KiOgon loom. Job done. Is it a sensible price though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Ricky Rioli said: Someone else added this: "I played it a lot last week. Yea, something is definitely up with the pickguard, and the tone pot does not work. It also has a poorly repaired ding on the lower bout visible from the back. It's definitely had some knocks, but I will tell you that bass plays brilliantly. Every note on the neck rings true and clear, the action is perfect, no weird resonances, and despite the defunct tone pot, it sounds great! I own a new BBP34 and I think this bass plays just as good, if not better." Are you considering it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, andy67 said: Are you considering it? No, I'm just enjoying learning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: No, I'm just enjoying learning You should check out the BB714 BS, lots of learning in that one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 This little box of fun arrived today. I such a sad silly billy! 😄 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 17 minutes ago, Maude said: This little box of fun arrived today. I such a sad silly billy! 😄 Hah! Gonna be releasing your inner Peter Hook big time then... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 It's properly nailed his tone. I know he used a Clone Theory but I liked the idea of the Bass Clone and it's 99% the same tone. I like that the x over switch takes the bottom end out of the effects so it stays solid and punchy, not all swampy. The bass and treble then act as boost and cut to how much bass and treble gets affected. Kind of like a dry bottom end and wet top end, rather than all the same. It works well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaFR Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Maude said: This little box of fun arrived today. I such a sad silly billy! 😄 I've not read the rest of this thread but let's see, red Yamaha BB, EHX Clone pedal, ergo a Peter Hook fan. Whilst I've not really played a Yamaha in over a decade, I do use a chorus, and specifically a Bass Clone (previously a Small Clone) because of Hooky. Excellent pedal, fantastic effect. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Did this soundfile last year with an old Zoom B2 and a BB1000MA. It's a bit Hooky and a bit of Tony Butler, who I learned a lot of in the early days of my playing and who I call my "teacher" 🙂 Yamaha BB - Hook style 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 BB414 on eBay and a low starting bid if anyone is looking https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-BB-414-Four-string-Bass-Guitar-/265368367296?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJWW Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Reggaebass said: BB414 on eBay and a low starting bid if anyone is looking https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-BB-414-Four-string-Bass-Guitar-/265368367296?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Nice, and I've never seen one in that colour before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, EJWW said: Nice, and I've never seen one in that colour before. Me neither, I’m not sure exactly what colour it is 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 A BB300 on Gumtree https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/yamaha-bb300-bass-guitar-now-reduced-£225/1417594621 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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