neepheid Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Go away BB-VIII, you're drunk... 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 1 minute ago, neepheid said: Go away BB-VIII, you're drunk... That’s the one… need neon pink Mohawk and leopard print spandex for that one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Vincent Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 12 hours ago, javi_bassist said: Yamaha has released two new finishes for the Pro series. And I love both. The end of line "special edition", to use the up the old stock, before the new model is introduced? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Dean Vincent said: The end of line "special edition", to use the up the old stock, before the new model is introduced? Typically Yamaha run like a car manufacturer, 6-8 years of a model and the colour changes happen towards the end. you’re probably right. now….if they do the “classic BB” like the 414 (basically a 1600 reissue) with the multi lam neck 424/1024/2024 with the fancy sandwich body and 6 bolt neck 434/p34 we’re getting close to perfection @Machines and I spoke earlier about this. Edited March 14, 2023 by AndyTravis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 45 degree string through body on all… BB 242 - a reverse P - Alder BB 343 - as above p/j BB 747 - as above Laminate neck 6 bolt passive Alder/Maple Sandwich BB 949 - as above neck through Yamaha will introduce a Nathan East Pre pedal - like the Sadowsky Unit - with 9v in and footswitch - and an in built compressor this will be called the NE-BB pre and will be discounted when you buy in conjunction with the bass. and we’ll all be happy. Some decent Colours too…not just blummin sunburst and black or white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javi_bassist Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 10 hours ago, AndyTravis said: 😉 Man I've always loved that finish. I was about to buy one on Reverb but I finally didn't and I regret it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Speaking of non PJ BB's, I recently got this beauty which needs no introduction. It is from 1978, which is great as the world's most expensive bass ever sold at auction (same model and colour but obviously LH) is from the same year: https://www.the-paulmccartney-project.com/2021/12/paul-mccartneys-yamaha-bb-1200-bass-auctioned/ The bass is in pretty good shape and sounds killer. I really like the reverse P and neck-thru combo, same as on my Spectors (but they are PJs, expect for the NS-1 and the Euro 77). Great bass! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Billy Sheehan just posted this on FB: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Vincent Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 15 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Typically Yamaha run like a car manufacturer, 6-8 years of a model and the colour changes happen towards the end. you’re probably right. now….if they do the “classic BB” like the 414 (basically a 1600 reissue) with the multi lam neck 424/1024/2024 with the fancy sandwich body and 6 bolt neck 434/p34 we’re getting close to perfection @Machines and I spoke earlier about this. Agree 100%. with less trebly/"modern" pickups than the latest version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 21 hours ago, AndyTravis said: 😉 Cor! Love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanheusen77 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 I was hoping for a more 80’s looking blue finish, but I’m getting the white BBP for sure. Amazing basses, and my old white BB1024x needs a similar coloured less damaged friend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJHW Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 BB Bass lovers i have a question (shocking huh) so i love my BB1025 - it's become my main gigging bass which is awesome but.... i do find that the G string rings through a bit on the quiet side i've tried raising the pickup height a little and changed the strings it came with to a set of EB Regular Slinky 45-130's (dunno why i just like these strings) - but it's still pretty weak sounding on the G string. Anyone have a clue what might be the issue? No before you ask i have not sent it in for a setup/service since getting it and yess..... i'm aware that'll probably solve the issue - but i was hoping it was something i could resolve myself before resorting to "finding a man that knows" at some sort of cost. on a different yet somehow related topic - has anyone ever changed the pickups in their BB 5 string (P/J setup) - any recommendations? ta low enders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) @BigJHW Not wanting to sound like I'm teaching you to suck eggs but is the string all straight with no twists along it's length? I've not heard of a BB having balance issues before so I'm at a loss for suggestions but I did once accidentally get a twist in a string on one of my Laklands & it did rob it of volume & sustain. I can't imagine why you'd want to change pickups in a 1025! They're the best sounding PJ configuration I've ever heard 😍 Edited March 28, 2023 by Horizontalste Pants spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJHW Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 never heard of a string twisting before - but checking over it, it all looks good n groovy wasn't 100% considering a pickup change - just curious to know if ppl had ever done it and what they'd changed too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom.android Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 1024/1025 (plus 414/415, 424/425, 2024/2025) have a unique pickup shape which no drop in replacements exist for. The good news is the pickups are fantastic and one of the many reasons for owning and playing one of these basses. Leave it alone! You probably have a dead or twisted string. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 (edited) Maybe worth trying a new set of strings, I always find RotoSound RS66 give me the power and tone I require. Edited March 29, 2023 by andy67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shylock Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 I find this in some basses and sometimes increasing mids or maybe treble on amp boosts the notes and also you could try lowering the other pickups under the other strings, or maybe increase string size to 50, which may balance it out more. But I have also had problems with new strings so might be worth another change to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 (edited) As an update to my earlier post about acquiring a 735a… it seemed to develop an issue with the preamp and was very noisy, and has therefore been returned. In the meantime, a BB P35 came up for £200 or so more than the 735a cost, so that’s now mine. back to back, they’re very different beasts. The 735a was great to play and the preamp offered quite a lot of options, all usable. But, the P35 is a different thing. In short, it just feels different, like a good example of a vintage Fender that has been played, no frills, but something special. Hard to describe, but it’s just there. The 735a to me was an entirely different flavour. They share some hardware, but aesthetics aside, weren’t similar to me at all. Both great in different ways, but the P35 has a bit of magic about it. Edited April 1, 2023 by M@23 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Anyone want a bb1100s cheap? Stoke £350 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1132510267585283/ nothing to do with me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 26 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Anyone want a bb1100s cheap? Stoke £350 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1132510267585283/ nothing to do with me Bit of a bargain that compared to the recent prices. Too far away for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 12 minutes ago, jezzaboy said: Bit of a bargain that compared to the recent prices. Too far away for me. I’ve just pulled out of buying a BB on account that I’m doing less playing than ever and I already have 2 gathering dust. Just been warming up for the April composition challenge though - so I’ll stick with what I have. I will say my early bb1100’s was absolutely stonking - this looks to be the same era. great basses 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstar89 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 (edited) hey yamaha lovers. I wondered if yamaha ever did basses with a maple fretboard? Ive only seen rosewood or ebony. looking for vintage bass with a P bass pick ups. cheers Edited April 14, 2023 by soulstar89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, soulstar89 said: hey yamaha lovers. I wondered if yamaha ever did basses with a maple fretboard? Ive only seen rosewood or ebony. looking for a P bass pick ups. cheers Currently - BB434M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 7 minutes ago, neepheid said: Currently - BB434M I wish they didn’t paint the headstocks… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstar89 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 7 minutes ago, neepheid said: Currently - BB434M hey, I actually tried this out in the london store. I was impressed considering its a Indonesian made instrument. the neck for me was really nice. i got on with it more than the current top BB model. Im looking for a japan made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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