hooky_lowdown Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Raslee said: Always typically late to the party but i got a mid 80's BB1100 at the weekend in a part trade. This is my first venture into the world of vintage BB1100's and am really impressed so far, weight's not too bad either at 8.5lbs - i was expecting it to weigh more for some reason. Took it do a 'Dad rock' rehearsal yesterday and it played really well, more so on the P pickup in passive, cut through really nicely - think this may make a great work horse until i get bored. A few Q's - i'm assuming it's a Taiwan model but how do you tell if it's Jap or Taiwan? i can't see any serial numbers externally, Also mine has a schaller 3d bridge and tuners - assuming these must be upgrades? although can't see any extra holes and they do look quite old - functions great. Looks a like a BT1 Hipshop d-tuner as the tuners do look very similar to that of past MM Stingrays that i've owned - anyone ever fitted a D-tuner to theirs? . As a general rule of thumb, if the top horn is below the 12th fret its Japanese, if the horn is upto the 12th fret its made in Taiwan. Yours looks Taiwanese to me, but info on the reverse of headstock should give more details. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 3 hours ago, hooky_lowdown said: As a general rule of thumb, if the top horn is below the 12th fret its Japanese, if the horn is upto the 12th fret its made in Taiwan. Yours looks Taiwanese to me, but info on the reverse of headstock should give more details. I didn't know that. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Maude said: I didn't know that. 👍 This only refers to BB basses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I spent exciting afternoon a few months back comparing body measurements (with photos) between my Japanese 1100s and my 374a, to compare new to old. I realised what an absolute nerd I was being and don't think I ever posted the results. There were lots of very slight differences but in all honesty they were remarkably similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Maude said: I spent exciting afternoon a few months back comparing body measurements (with photos) between my Japanese 1100s and my 374a, to compare new to old. I realised what an absolute nerd I was being and don't think I ever posted the results. There were lots of very slight differences but in all honesty they were remarkably similar. The angles of knobs is also another clue, although its more difficult to tell on active basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Think Suzi might be playing a BB here: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 18 minutes ago, andy67 said: Think Suzi might be playing a BB here: BB2000 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 37 minutes ago, Velarian said: BB2000 ? Might be but what a player huh!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 There's me worrying about my thumb going over the top of the fretboard, while Suzi Q's is round the front underneath...and sounding great... 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Spanner Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Muzz, this Yamaha fixation is all your fault, you do understand that, yes? The bill from my chiropractor is in the post...... .......and I really hope Ms Q is back on at Summerlands next year. She was stinky poo hot back in 1992! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 I never liked the look of the 3 ply edge on the pickguard on my BB734A so I’ve changed it to one ply black (by using a good permanent marker 😀). I’m certain many will say the 3 ply was better but I far prefer the look now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hookys6stringbass Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Lord Summerisle said: I'd prefer rhe 734a without a pick guard tbh.... but this does look better than the 3ply edge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 (edited) I did the same to the edge of the truss rod cover of my Epi Les Paul bass - the white edge just wasn't gelling with the whole black and gold theme. Edited September 9, 2023 by neepheid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Darth Vader’s BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 18 minutes ago, hookys6stringbass said: I'd prefer rhe 734a without a pick guard tbh.... but this does look better than the 3ply edge.... The BB734A pick guard is an odd thing isn’t it? I’ve never really liked the shape of it but now I’ve coloured in the 3 ply it’s much more subtle on the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 (edited) For info... Yamaha BB history https://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2020/12/history-of-yamaha-bb-basses-workhorses-that-became-thoroughbreds/ Wee link to article on BB history Edited September 9, 2023 by merello Cos... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjhooker Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Stelthy 🥷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Lord Summerisle said: The BB734A pick guard is an odd thing isn’t it? I’ve never really liked the shape of it but now I’ve coloured in the 3 ply it’s much more subtle on the body. Yes it is odd... but tbh I've never really liked pick guards.... if I ever find a cheapish second hand black 734A, I'll colour it in like your good self.... Actually I'd like to reverse the P pups and get the hole filled along with the pick guard screw holes and then resprayed in matte black...whoops sorry I seem to have gone of on a tangent there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjhooker Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Just now, hookys6stringbass said: Yes it is odd... but tbh I've never really liked pick guards.... if I ever find a cheapish second hand black 734A, I'll colour it in like your good self.... Actually I'd like to reverse the P pups and get the hole filled along with the pick guard screw holes and then resprayed in matte black...whoops sorry I seem to have gone of on a tangent there!! Do Yamaha off reverse p at the moment? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjhooker Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Just now, Tjhooker said: Do Yamaha off reverse p at the moment? Unfortunately no.... only on the BBPH... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjhooker Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Ah right, bummer... what's the pre amp like in the ph model anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Just now, Tjhooker said: Ah right, bummer... what's the pre amp like in the ph model anyone? It's fantastic... I love it... a bit more bass and treble than the BB1200S... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, Tjhooker said: Ah right, bummer... what's the pre amp like in the ph model anyone? 2 minutes ago, hookys6stringbass said: It's fantastic... I love it... a bit more bass and treble than the BB1200S... But not as much as a 734a. I have both so obviously had to compare and you can get the full bass/mid/treble tone of the PH with the 734a controls at about three quarters full. It sounds different because it's not reverse P but the amount of bass/mid/treble is greater. But I prefer the PH as it feels more usable, the 734a is almost too extreme. It may be a placebo but the PH just sounds fantastic. Both have factory strings so probably the same. I'm with you on single ply pickguards as well, when I did the reverse P mod on my 424x I had to make a new pickguard, so single ply black it was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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