AndyTravis Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323880350505 this is lovely if it stays at £250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, moley6knipe said: Beautiful bass, Al! Cheers, and I'm taking your advice about getting it into 'broken in' BB 2025 shape: it's currently my #1 goto gigging bass 29 minutes ago, BassApprentice said: Also, Happy 100 pages of fantastic BB knowledge and obsessing. Here's to the next 100 😁 Edited August 11, 2019 by Al Krow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 On 08/08/2019 at 20:15, Baceface said: Does anybody have any idea where those volume and tone knobs came from? The stock ones on my BB614 (chrome with 2 rubber strips for grip) look and feel great but there's no indicator dot or line so I can't see where they are set. (I keep meaning to loosen them off and rotate them so that I can use the screw holes as position indicators but I'd prefer a new set.) Looks like there's a Gotoh 201 on there too. They were from a wholesaler that I found on the internet, I can't remember exactly who they were but as @AndyTravis said they're similar to the TRB ones & that was the look I wanted. & You're absolutely right it's a Gotoh 201. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 7 hours ago, Al Krow said: @Horizontalste just wondering whether you followed up on this earlier bit of banter and if you had any joy in negotiating the price down? If so, I could be tempted to follow in your footsteps (and get my stock of BBs back up to a full Trav 😂) Hi Al, I didn't in the end, purely based on the fact that I'd be buying it just to look at (much prefer 35’s these days). As I said the price was a bit on the high side for me & I've embarked on another project that involves a Laklánd Skyline & some vinyl wrap! Watch this space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papabull Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 On 10/08/2019 at 20:45, acroxixo said: BB735A Ps. Not me playing unfortunately Fab sound, does having a 735 mean you have to play in 7? either way its a fab sound and lovely playing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 7/8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) A pair of Yamaha BB 1100s fretted and fretless both on at £250 starting prices: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-BB-1100-S-Bass-Guitar-1980/223618965836?hash=item3410baa14c:g:zOUAAOSwKe1dTujY 17 hours ago, AndyTravis said: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323880350505 this is lovely if it stays at £250 Edited August 12, 2019 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Insane. Regret selling my Sunburst one - silly move by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) The nicest BB 1100S I've seen 'in the flesh' is @bassfan's. Absolute stunner! I'm kinda glad that the early BBs are only 4 strings as that one, in particular, would have had me lusting! Am I correct in thinking that the first 5 string BB was the BB 5000 / A? Or are there also 5 string versions of the BB 2000 and 3000 series? Edited August 12, 2019 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Oh hi there! BB415 in the house. Needs a solid setup, but it was £200 so that’s ok. Putting La Bella flats on it. I’d be interested in any advice on replacement (preferably direct) bridges and lightweight tuners, any thoughts? Si 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 There’s a nice orange 414 on eBay at the moment - very cheap https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F264431054772 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 16 minutes ago, Sibob said: Oh hi there! BB415 in the house. I’d be interested in any advice on replacement (preferably direct) bridges and lightweight tuners, any thoughts? Si That does look nice Si! I've never really gone for orange before other than with this relic of a gadget that is still lurking in my drawer and is probably the same age as your 415! However orange does seem to work really well on Yammy BBs for some reason, and I can see why @AndyTravis is such a fan of them in that finish. Do you have / have had other Yammy BBs? Btw - does that mean you are officially now no longer trying to avoid any gear purchases in 2019? 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 34 minutes ago, Sibob said: Oh hi there! BB415 in the house. Needs a solid setup, but it was £200 so that’s ok. Putting La Bella flats on it. I’d be interested in any advice on replacement (preferably direct) bridges and lightweight tuners, any thoughts? Si Was this being sold by a young woman in Wales? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 30 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: There’s a nice orange 414 on eBay at the moment - very cheap https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F264431054772 Got that on my watch list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Sibob said: Oh hi there! BB415 in the house. Needs a solid setup, but it was £200 so that’s ok. Putting La Bella flats on it. I’d be interested in any advice on replacement (preferably direct) bridges and lightweight tuners, any thoughts? Si Hipshot Vintage will go straight on (18mm spacing) & suits the contours quite nicely! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 5 hours ago, MoJo said: Was this being sold by a young woman in Wales? No, from South London. Did see that one though, was collection only (3 hours from me), and it got a little strange over email....then the South London one came up Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 11 hours ago, Al Krow said: Do you have / have had other Yammy BBs? Btw - does that mean you are officially now no longer trying to avoid any gear purchases in 2019? 😂 I’ve had a BB615 before, which was a cool bass, but I wasn’t keen on the preamp. And the gear purchasing ship sailed back in June lol. I did 6months, so not bad Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 On 31/07/2019 at 13:06, MoJo said: I'm getting my BB425, that I foolishly sold, back on Saturday Happy new-old bass day to me Somehow completely missed this! What is it about the 425 that makes us get sellers regret as soon we have let the thing go? Have to confess exactly the same happened to me with my first BB 425, which is now being put to good use by @moley6knipe and my second which is being put to equally good use by @dave_bass5! I've managed to avoid getting a third 425 so far... Pic?? 8 hours ago, Sibob said: I’ve had a BB615 before, which was a cool bass, but I wasn’t keen on the preamp. Hmmm, you're not the first to comment on the 614/5 preamp being a bit meh (and an earlier post about 40 pages back(!) commented on how an Aggie OBP3 replacement transformed the bass). I'm guessing that Yammy must have upgraded the pre a fair bit with the successor 734A/5A model, as folk seem to be generally very happy indeed with the 3 series successor to the 614/5s. 8 hours ago, Sibob said: And the gear purchasing ship sailed back in June lol. I did 6 months, so not bad How did it feel to get off the "I'm not getting any more gear" wagon? Did you find a deep sense of relief and happiness, and colour returning to your pale and placid flesh? 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 On 16/08/2019 at 07:58, Al Krow said: Somehow completely missed this! What is it about the 425 that makes us get sellers regret as soon we have let the thing go? Have to confess exactly the same happened to me with my first BB 425, which is now being put to good use by @moley6knipe and my second which is being put to equally good use by @dave_bass5! I've managed to avoid getting a third 425 so far... Pic ?? 😊 From Saturday’s dep gig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Im using my 425 a bit more at home at the moment. I can see me getting rid of the P34 if im not careful 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 The BB 425 has one BIG advantage over your P34 Dave... If you're not careful, it won't just be the P34 that is going to be for the chop! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 @MoJo nice! We do seem to like our white BB 425s although Dave's black one is pretty tasty too! 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Just now, Al Krow said: The BB 425 has one BIG advantage over your P34 Dave... A 25% advantage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, Al Krow said: The BB 425 has one BIG advantage over your P34 Dave... If you're not careful, it won't just be the P34 that is going to be for the chop! 😁 Haha, my cover story is holding out so far..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moley6knipe Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I took the 425 to rehearsal last Sunday, and again my conclusion is: 425 + GK + Barefaced = stick a fork in me, I’m done. I love this bass. It’s getting treated to Hipshot Ultralights but apart from that, it’s a belter! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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