The Yamaha BB mega-thread

[TheGreek]

I have a bag of similar ones in white. 

[TheGreek]

A few in "gold " lots in white. 

 

[woolf]

Thank you kindly, but after a pair in black 😊

[AndyTravis]

2 minutes ago, woolf said:

Thank you kindly, but after a pair in black 😊

I’ll have a rummage through the draws of bass bits tomorrow 

[Maude]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266062034192?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=786k7bwkQqe&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=i1P6UitjSry&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[Eldon Tyrell]

3 minutes ago, woolf said:

Thank you kindly, but after a pair in black 😊

 

I am also looking for two original knobs for my BB1200.

The closest I've found are these. Not exactly the same but quite close (and not too expensive):

https://www.armstrongmusic.co.uk//hardware-parts-c1/knobs-c39/gibson-replacement-knobs-c137/armstrong-music-speed-knob-set-of-2-black-usa-fit-and-cts-pots-p1454/s2073 

[Eldon Tyrell]

1 minute ago, Eldon Tyrell said:

 

I am also looking for two original knobs for my BB1200.

The closest I've found are these. Not exactly the same but quite close (and not too expensive):

https://www.armstrongmusic.co.uk//hardware-parts-c1/knobs-c39/gibson-replacement-knobs-c137/armstrong-music-speed-knob-set-of-2-black-usa-fit-and-cts-pots-p1454/s2073 

 

These are also ok, but a bit too tall for my taste:

https://www.armstrongmusic.co.uk//hardware-parts-c1/knobs-c39/gibson-replacement-knobs-c137/armstrong-music-vintage-50s-tall-speed-knob-set-of-2-usa-fit-and-cts-pots-p23432/s27528 

[Eldon Tyrell]

 

in action:

 

[AndyTravis]

On 23/07/2023 at 22:54, AndyTravis said:

I’ll have a rummage through the draws of bass bits tomorrow 

@woolf no actual Yamaha ones unfortunately, some similar, but not yammy ones

[woolf]

1 minute ago, AndyTravis said:

@woolf no actual Yamaha ones unfortunately, some similar, but not yammy ones

No worries, thanks for checking 👍😊

[javi_bassist]

Guys one question. In my Yamaha BB414, the tuner of the E string is bent (I bought it like that already). It works, but I would like to replace it. Since it must be difficult to find a similar tuner, which tuners are a direct replacement? 

[andy67]

5 hours ago, javi_bassist said:

Guys one question. In my Yamaha BB414, the tuner of the E string is bent (I bought it like that already). It works, but I would like to replace it. Since it must be difficult to find a similar tuner, which tuners are a direct replacement? 

https://www.btnmusic.co.uk/product/yamaha-bass-machine-head-assy/ 

Good luck  AP.

[Guest]

On 18/07/2023 at 01:15, Misdee said:

In terms of overall profile (rather than just nut width) there is a some variation, depending on which model and era you are considering. The 2024x basses have a pretty chunky profile compared to an early 80s BB3000, for example. The current P34 has a very noticeably more slender profile than either of those, or any other BB I've played for that matter.

 

Many generic BB models have what I would describe as an elliptical "flat oval" neck profile that is very comfortable to most folks (including me). Just like the 40mm nut width is a good compromise, so is the carve of the classic BB neck shape. Not too fat, not too thin.

I concur - the Yamaha BB734A neck with the 40mm nut width is absolutely perfect for me, and I’ve tried quite a few basses over the years.

[Hacksawbob]

19 hours ago, andy67 said:

https://www.btnmusic.co.uk/product/yamaha-bass-machine-head-assy/ 

Good luck  AP.

They haven't had stock anytime I have checked.

[Guest]

1 hour ago, Hacksawbob said:

They haven't had stock anytime I have checked.

I replaced my Yamaha tuners with Hipshot HB1s which are significantly better at keeping the bass in tune.

[TheGreek]

On 23/07/2023 at 17:16, woolf said:

Any ideas where I might find a pair of the older style BB knobs? Can’t seem to find anywhere that stocks them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited July 26, 2023 by TheGreek

[lancer]

Hi Guys

I have unfortunately developed a nickel allergy and need to change strings.

I play a P34, I have been using the stock strings.

I don’t like stainless rounds or coated, so I guess that leaves me with flats.

Can you guys recommend flats you’ve used to good success on a 424/434/734/P34

Thanks in advance

Andy

[MattiZ]

1 hour ago, lancer said:

Hi Guys

I have unfortunately developed a nickel allergy and need to change strings.

I play a P34, I have been using the stock strings.

I don’t like stainless rounds or coated, so I guess that leaves me with flats.

Can you guys recommend flats you’ve used to good success on a 424/434/734/P34

Thanks in advance

Andy

If you’re coming from roundwounds, you might like EB Cobalt Flats. Quite flexible and bright-sounding, I’ve had a set on a BB735A for two years and counting. 
 

Note: clean them properly with a string cleaner solution or isopropyl alcohol before installation, as they may have a sticky residue left from the manufacturing process. 

[lancer]

Thanks but are the colbalt sting nickel free ?

[MattiZ]

I think so. Might be a good idea to ask Ernie Ball, to be certain. 

[Guest]

"Cobalt allergy is often found to coexist with nickel allergy in many people"

[mikeycrikey]

On 08/07/2023 at 11:22, dannybuoy said:

👀

Just bought the orange 5 string from Curly Music. It's not in great condition. Barrel jack is faulty (as usual). G-string had been replaced with  a D string. Needs a really good clean up, new strings, new barrel jack and it should be good to go. 

Curly Music gave me a pretty good discount off the price to reflect its current condition. 

It's surprisingly light for a 5 string but most importantly it's metallic orange.

My Yamaha collection is on the rise again after I had previously sold my 5  Yamaha BB's as I fell out of love with shape of them and bought a few Fenders instead. Now have the

BB 414, 424 and now 415.

The 414 gets used for every gig.

[Al Krow]

1 hour ago, mikeycrikey said:

Just bought the orange 5 string from Curly Music. It's not in great condition. Barrel jack is faulty (as usual). G-string had been replaced with  a D string. Needs a really good clean up, new strings, new barrel jack and it should be good to go. 

Curly Music gave me a pretty good discount off the price to reflect its current condition. 

It's surprisingly light for a 5 string but most importantly it's metallic orange.

My Yamaha collection is on the rise again after I had previously sold my 5  Yamaha BB's as I fell out of love with shape of them and bought a few Fenders instead. Now have the

BB 414, 424 and now 415.

The 414 gets used for every gig.

 

What's been the key that's made you return to the fold?

[mikeycrikey]

2 hours ago, Al Krow said:

 

What's been the key that's made you return to the fold?

When I was selling my 414 I put new strings on it and tweaked the set up. Gave it a quick test and it sounded brilliant. Unfortunately the new new owner was on his way round to collect it and it was too late to change my mind.

Few weeks later he had put it up for sale so I bought back again and it's been my first choice ever since.

Think the selector switch is key for me. 3 very usable tones at the flick of a switch and i do use all of them at a gig. I think my head was turned by a slimmer, racier model that is the precision.

I now see the beauty again in my fat derrière Yamaha's.

[mikeycrikey]

1 hour ago, mikeycrikey said:

When I was selling my 414 I put new strings on it and tweaked the set up. Gave it a quick test and it sounded brilliant. Unfortunately the new new owner was on his way round to collect it and it was too late to change my mind.

Few weeks later he had put it up for sale so I bought back again and it's been my first choice ever since.

Think the selector switch is key for me. 3 very usable tones at the flick of a switch and i do use all of them at a gig. I think my head was turned by a slimmer, racier model that is the precision.

I now see the beauty again in my fat derrière Yamaha's.

Am also very taken with the matching headstock on the 414 and 415