TheGreek Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Shylock said: Thanks both for your offers. There is no rush as it works with thinner strings but it is more or less maxed out and is just one if those jobs I will get round to some day. A man after my own heart....why do today what you can leave for tomorrow... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 A BB605 came available at a reasonable price - me thinks "lesser model, I'll swap the neck onto my 615". Conversation with the authority on all things Yamaha, @AndyTravis and I find out that the 605 is 24 frets, 615 has 21. The 605 arrives today - nice condition but issues with the output - NONE!!. Message to my electronics guy - waiting for a reply. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javi_bassist Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 1 hour ago, TheGreek said: A BB605 came available at a reasonable price - me thinks "lesser model, I'll swap the neck onto my 615". Conversation with the authority on all things Yamaha, @AndyTravis and I find out that the 605 is 24 frets, 615 has 21. The 605 arrives today - nice condition but issues with the output - NONE!!. Message to my electronics guy - waiting for a reply. My BB605 has grown on me. It feels really good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pn_day Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Just don't try a Japan-built, vintage BB. Until then you will be happy with what you have. Afterwards, you will *need* to buy the expensive one 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 During my happy time with my 424 I mostly used GHS Boomers, which especially suited the middle position. My new LB100 arrived with a set of Boomers on. After very little play, they've come off, as that bass needs steels. Would anyone with a 414 / 424 / 1024 like to try out Boomers with this nearly-new set of 45-105 gratis ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Ricky Rioli said: During my happy time with my 424 I mostly used GHS Boomers, which especially suited the middle position. My new LB100 arrived with a set of Boomers on. After very little play, they've come off, as that bass needs steels. Would anyone with a 414 / 424 / 1024 like to try out Boomers with this nearly-new set of 45-105 gratis ? I'd be more than happy to relieve you of them. Got my favourite D'addario half rounds on my 424 but they're a little muddy on it. I'll pop something in a charity box of your choice if you don't want anything for them, and obviously sort you out postage. 🙂👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 14 minutes ago, Maude said: I'd be more than happy to relieve you of them. Got my favourite D'addario half rounds on my 424 but they're a little muddy on it. I'll pop something in a charity box of your choice if you don't want anything for them, and obviously sort you out postage. 🙂👍 Excellent But you certainly won't be sorting me out for the postage, just sending me a PM with your address 😜 I thought the Boomers sounded better on my 424 than both Swing Bass and Roto Bass. On my SB-1 both those Rotosounds are great, but the Boomers sounded pathetic. I haven't a clue what's going on there. Maybe it's all to do with the 424's magical bridge pickup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Managed to snag a very clean pewter 614, I’ve been waiting for one to come up. now I need to flog the fender I have up for sale and get back to my BB playing 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Managed to snag a very clean pewter 614, I’ve been waiting for one to come up. now I need to flog the fender I have up for sale and get back to my BB playing Good to have you back Andy...😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 hour ago, briansbrew said: Good to have you back Andy...😏 Never left…414 keeping the home fires burning 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Currently residing with @Machines until I can sort collecting… (thanks mate) looking forward to getting my hands on it… 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Is that light bit a chip or a reflection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 It’s a reflection, one small mark next to the bridge pickup. Minto otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 I'm always surprised how many of the 614/615s are sold with the wee plastic control card 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, BassApprentice said: I'm always surprised how many of the 614/615s are sold with the wee plastic control card 😂 Absolutely my first thought “BIN” with stuff like that 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Woodinblack said: Is that light bit a chip or a reflection? Reflection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: Currently residing with @Machines until I can sort collecting… (thanks mate) looking forward to getting my hands on it… I have the 5 string version.....but with a bowed neck. 😪😪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Cough…🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 On 08/02/2023 at 14:19, Ricky Rioli said: During my happy time with my 424 I mostly used GHS Boomers, which especially suited the middle position. My new LB100 arrived with a set of Boomers on.... Would anyone with a 414 / 424 / 1024 like to try out Boomers with this nearly-new set .... On 08/02/2023 at 16:18, Maude said: I'd be more than happy to relieve you of them. Got my favourite D'addario half rounds on my 424 but they're a little muddy on it.... These are now en route, and so I now have the happy anticipation of finding out if my opinion that Boomers are exactly what a BB's middle position deserves is any good or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 44 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: These are now en route, and so I now have the happy anticipation of finding out if my opinion that Boomers are exactly what a BB's middle position deserves is any good or not Had boomers on my bb1600 - quite possibly the best bass sound I’ve had direct into a desk. remind me, someone…why did I sell 🫣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJWW Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Warning: Boring comment alert....🤓 I found myself in central London today so I decided to have a look around the music shops. Found the Yamaha shop and left wondering if they actually want to sell anything to the general public. Beautifully presented shop but those prices....whoa! I wanted another go on a BB P34 as i think they're tasty. They were marked up as around £1.5k - WHAT?! As soon as you walk out of the shop with that you've lost £600 as they fetch £850-950 second hand. Also, the one I played had some serious hum. The other places down the road on Denmark St were nice though. I still like the P34 though and if I had some cash burning a hole in my pocket I'd be vulnerable.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Got my BB605 back earlier. A loose wire on the jack socket resulted in no volume. I really must get some photos done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsyboy Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, EJWW said: Warning: Boring comment alert....🤓 I found myself in central London today so I decided to have a look around the music shops. Found the Yamaha shop and left wondering if they actually want to sell anything to the general public. Beautifully presented shop but those prices....whoa! I wanted another go on a BB P34 as i think they're tasty. They were marked up as around £1.5k - WHAT?! As soon as you walk out of the shop with that you've lost £600 as they fetch £850-950 second hand. Also, the one I played had some serious hum. The other places down the road on Denmark St were nice though. I still like the P34 though and if I had some cash burning a hole in my pocket I'd be vulnerable.... They are around £1800 in most places - they would price match which would get you down to about £1475 if you do a bit of research - I got them to price match one at Peach guitars no problem. As soon as you buy anything new the resale value will immediately drop to at least two thirds of the retail price unless it is a premium item in short supply. The pickups are single coil - single coils will pick up all sorts of extraneous noise from lights etc. And yes they are fantastic basses - I love mine. Edited February 15, 2023 by Wellsyboy wanted to add to comment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 So here's my BB605, bought for the neck which I'd hoped to transplant onto the body of my BB615 before @AndyTravis put me right. This is 24 fret, the BB615 is 21. Has more in common with my BBG5S than the BB615 IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Some BroadBasses are broader than others... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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