ClassicVibes Posted March 5, 2020 Posted March 5, 2020 For a Precision type sound, how well does the BB do? Quote
jrixn1 Posted March 5, 2020 Posted March 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, ClassicVibes said: For a Precision type sound, how well does the BB do? There's a couple of videos and some comments starting here: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/302794-the-yamaha-bb-mega-thread/page/124/?tab=comments#comment-3922673 Quote
ClassicVibes Posted March 5, 2020 Posted March 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, jrixn1 said: There's a couple of videos and some comments starting here: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/302794-the-yamaha-bb-mega-thread/page/124/?tab=comments#comment-3922673 Thanks! I have a chance to pick up a BB434 for a good price. I've wanted a passive PJ bass with J style neck for ages and this looks like it fits the bill. Quote
Al Krow Posted March 5, 2020 Author Posted March 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, ClassicVibes said: Thanks! I have a chance to pick up a BB434 for a good price. I've wanted a passive PJ bass with J style neck for ages and this looks like it fits the bill. Excellent! And if @jrixn1 still has a picture of his 434 with a tort PG he can show you just how great these can also look! Quote
jrixn1 Posted March 5, 2020 Posted March 5, 2020 Kind of miss this bass... let me know if you don't move on that BB434 yourself! https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/302794-the-yamaha-bb-mega-thread/page/25/?tab=comments#comment-3647291 1 Quote
Vanheusen77 Posted March 5, 2020 Posted March 5, 2020 2 hours ago, ClassicVibes said: For a Precision type sound, how well does the BB do? I made those video comparisons. Many people seem to prefer the p bass on just the p pickup sound, even the people in this thread which surprised me a little. It seems most folks prefer the BB with both pickups on instead as the ”go to” BB sound. 1 Quote
Guest MoJo Posted March 6, 2020 Posted March 6, 2020 19 hours ago, ClassicVibes said: For a Precision type sound, how well does the BB do? I've not tried the BB434, but the BB414 and BB424 don't quite nail that Precision tone for me. I imagine that with it's regular sized pickups, with a set of Fender '62 pickups in it, a BB434 would sound very close Quote
Vanheusen77 Posted March 6, 2020 Posted March 6, 2020 54 minutes ago, MoJo said: I've not tried the BB434, but the BB414 and BB424 don't quite nail that Precision tone for me. I imagine that with it's regular sized pickups, with a set of Fender '62 pickups in it, a BB434 would sound very close The potential trade off is of course that the sound with both pickups on will be different then, as well. Someone should try! Quote
Al Krow Posted March 7, 2020 Author Posted March 7, 2020 On 05/03/2020 at 14:07, ClassicVibes said: For a Precision type sound, how well does the BB do? I'm not sure I could get my Yammy 1025 to sound like this: Quote
dave_bass5 Posted March 10, 2020 Posted March 10, 2020 I have a 435 arriving this week. got it as an ex demo from Dawsons. Cant wait. While i was looking for one i found this on the London Yamaha website. Must be a mistake right? https://www.yamahamusiclondon.com/BB-435-Electric-5-String-Bass-Guitar/pidGBB435TBS Quote
dannybuoy Posted March 10, 2020 Posted March 10, 2020 I'm not sure it is, their BB735A is over £1K! Maybe prices are shooting up as they replace the stock, some colours are much cheaper than others. Just as well they offer a price match! Quote
dave_bass5 Posted March 10, 2020 Posted March 10, 2020 But the black or teal version is only £479. Agree though, it’s probably a random figure as they will match other stores, and don’t have one anyway. Quote
dannybuoy Posted March 10, 2020 Posted March 10, 2020 That's my point, perhaps that's just the new price now, and the black and teal are cheaper because they're old stock. Quote
dave_bass5 Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) I noticed last night as i was playing my BB425 that ive strung it through body, which is what i normally do. It struck me that i wasn't taking advantage of the extended B part of the bridge. Just wondered if anyone had compared the two methods of stringing the B string and if there is an advantage to stringing through bridge. Edited March 11, 2020 by dave_bass5 Quote
TRBboy Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 On 06/03/2020 at 10:08, MoJo said: I've not tried the BB434, but the BB414 and BB424 don't quite nail that Precision tone for me. I imagine that with it's regular sized pickups, with a set of Fender '62 pickups in it, a BB434 would sound very close There's definitely some difference, the Alnico V pickups in the newer series have a much cosier, organic tone to them than the ceramic ones in the 41x/42x ranges. That said, they're still pretty hot! But by adjusting pickup height you could probably ease the output off a bit. Quote
BassApprentice Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 Saw Stereophonics last night and Richard Jones played pretty much every iteration of the new BB series throughout the set. Looked the dogs b******* in a big stage setting. Quote
Vanheusen77 Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 23 hours ago, TRBboy said: There's definitely some difference, the Alnico V pickups in the newer series have a much cosier, organic tone to them than the ceramic ones in the 41x/42x ranges. That said, they're still pretty hot! But by adjusting pickup height you could probably ease the output off a bit. My BBP34 is actually slightly lower than my fender 60s in output with the same pickup height. They are not crazy high output compared to typical p basses. Quote
dave_bass5 Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 Ive just received my BB435. First impressions are very good. Fit and finish seem to be good (always a worry), and the weight is 9lbs. I love the dark burst finish. I can see me using this much more than my P34. I guess Ill sell the 425 at some point. 1 Quote
Al Krow Posted March 12, 2020 Author Posted March 12, 2020 2 hours ago, dave_bass5 said: Ive just received my BB435. First impressions are very good. Fit and finish seem to be good (always a worry), and the weight is 9lbs. I love the dark burst finish. I can see me using this much more than my P34. I guess Ill sell the 425 at some point. Congrats! Get some pics of your Yammy herd done Mr Bass 5. 9 lbs is a very good weight! 1 Quote
dave_bass5 Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 Ill sort something out over the weekend. Has anyone changed the tuners on a 434/5 bass? I cant see anything wrong with the ones on mine, but id like to get something less shiny, and maybe a touch shorter. They look like Hipshot HB7's but ill have a measure up when i get home. 1 Quote
IanA Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 Have just picked up a second hand BB pro 34 in midnight blue and holy s**t... it is an absolute monster! I have owned some incredible basses over the years from the likes of Nordstrand/Lull/Roscoe/Fender CS... this thing smokes them all! I have never owned a Yamaha bass before... wish I had bought one years ago! 1 Quote
Al Krow Posted March 13, 2020 Author Posted March 13, 2020 12 minutes ago, IanA said: Have just picked up a second hand BB pro 34 in midnight blue and holy s**t... it is an absolute monster! I have owned some incredible basses over the years from the likes of Nordstrand/Lull/Roscoe/Fender CS... this thing smokes them all! I have never owned a Yamaha bass before... wish I had bought one years ago! Congrats - and welcome aboard the Yammy BB club! It can be a slippery (and often inverted) slope once you're on it, but you've started fairly near the top. Did you just pick up the one that was in the FS? Having had a P35, I know what you mean: they really are a great bass! What is it about the P34 that you're finding gives it the edge over that bass 'hall of fame' you've just listed? 1 Quote
dave_bass5 Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 Ill have to sell my P34. Everyone seems to love them other than me, and I don’t know why i cant bond with it. Quote
AndyTravis Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, dave_bass5 said: Ill have to sell my P34. Everyone seems to love them other than me, and I don’t know why i cant bond with it. It’s not an orange 414 Quote
IanA Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Congrats - and welcome aboard the Yammy BB club! It can be a slippery (and often inverted) slope once you're on it, but you've started fairly near the top. Did you just pick up the one that was in the FS? Having had a P35, I know what you mean: they really are a great bass! What is it about the P34 that you're finding gives it the edge over that bass 'hall of fame' you've just listed? Hey, so yes I bought it from Alain (EAD) and I suspect that it won’t be the last one either... In terms of what gives it the edge... Every note pings off the fret board in a way that I have never heard before from a bass. Combined with a really low action that makes for a really expressive instrument with great dynamics. Apart from that, it balances really nicely on the strap, is nice and light, has a great neck profile and awesome fit and finish. Sound wise it is like a Precision on steroids, big fat and juicy! Just how I like em😂 No more GAS this month now! 1 Quote
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