TheGreek Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 I have a bag of similar ones in white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 A few in "gold " lots in white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolf Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Thank you kindly, but after a pair in black 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 in action: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolf Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 1 minute ago, AndyTravis said: @woolf no actual Yamaha ones unfortunately, some similar, but not yammy ones No worries, thanks for checking 👍😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javi_bassist Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacksawbob Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) 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. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185075303649?hash=item2b175904e1:g:qlAAAOSwCqBhUeHJ&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4E%2FT9pgB9plMV69OwdEOodiT7Nj32c0RmHpLdXl2dkvz2wl2Dj9z3r1BxaWkwCzD4%2BP9COgGGB04y3SOm8tM6NFjRfPrEBVgaQyp1Xmms86eNcoBnjkFy1kSQRor7Fkdgup07TXQd8dzuM8YjuNPFbv8yTozRo993C1r36Ke7PNTwznAlklEqFk%2FhmpWdY7cWiMIF1O%2BdFd7gq2nS3uHFOhg9myiEpCepWT5DYTn01B2bLw5%2F5KToyziPEVuMpcU%2BBWgAz93WwH5r67Xlm0fPdpe5jwYCwxmYYCP8LhKZ46P|tkp%3ABk9SR86OhbmyYg https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254550784214?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20201210111314%26meid%3D9026f91a297b4dedb6702397d4e6a1ef%26pid%3D101195%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D185075303649%26itm%3D254550784214%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2349624%26algv%3DSimplAMLv11WebTrimmedV3MskuWithLambda85KnnRecallV1V4ItemNrtInQueryAndCassiniVisualRankerAndBertRecall%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p2349624.c101195.m1851&amdata=cksum%3A2545507842149026f91a297b4dedb6702397d4e6a1ef|enc%3AAQAIAAABQNaJCFP3eaFlNU%2FMPxRY0TCMczVKEUB5MsBytoCwPnd71M08lfrVO4PuTCchnU42KC4W4fZqxBROE%2BM7tSL%2BgZgL1kWiIUBRsEpydVTA61DhOJDUizwNgM7HKYQEqSaBlJmejS92cuIceD68f07A0I143FO7%2FRGyr3xbzTrv%2BCpNm29vPyQo6kSmwX%2Ftbklokcs8ImToP9G69eKKp4di8YdLF4dUX%2FKIg%2B9Z9sqwgNHBOHb64d4ysFJpcripkNsgjm1ySI9ENaNoiWQvRWp0CvxES7iaxSbB%2BJAysCcAnY3v41m7UTSJ8YuTbDsBfh%2F1ehCnaW5KNLnMtiDCCxDeu%2BfdA5Y5GRMpyoaBMMiYnaX7LiSF3Ka9%2FZhZ7hKT65vUmj81wQwMEtMK5pUlHeJ%2Bf5YkE2jT9p36x6RscgM%2FJLWg|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2349624 Edited July 26, 2023 by TheGreek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattiZ Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Thanks but are the colbalt sting nickel free ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattiZ Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I think so. Might be a good idea to ask Ernie Ball, to be certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 "Cobalt allergy is often found to coexist with nickel allergy in many people" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeycrikey Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 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. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeycrikey Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeycrikey Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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