The Yamaha BB mega-thread

[BillyBass]

3 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

Classic stack is noise cancelling, don’t know if they’ve discontinued it. But if they haven’t - I can guarantee they’re silent

On checking the Seymour Duncan website I notice the Classic stack on page 1 and you are correct sir, they are noiseless.  I did like the short clip (with SVT cab sim) and I'm tempted.  Do you have them in a Jazz? Or did you just swap the bridge pup out of a BB or another PJ?

[AndyTravis]

5 minutes ago, BillyBass said:

On checking the Seymour Duncan website I notice the Classic stack on page 1 and you are correct sir, they are noiseless.  I did like the short clip (with SVT cab sim) and I'm tempted.  Do you have them in a Jazz? Or did you just swap the bridge pup out of a BB or another PJ?

They’re in my fretless and fretted passive J’s, fantastic pickups.

My bb is a 414 and I don’t mind any single coil noise as the bass sounds Brilliant as it is - also the pickup isn’t a standard shape like the more recent BB’s

[Guest Corto14]

Yesterday arrived my new bbp34

oh boy, what a bass 🤯

She plays by herself 

pics soon

first thing I noticed: perfectly  balanced.
 

Edited October 2, 2020 by Corto14

[Guest Corto14]

Et voilà! New bass = new pics
I'm not a good photographer, I did my best to do justice to this wonderful instrument.

 

[Al Krow]

Nice book collection! (And the bass isn't too shabby either!) 

[Guest Corto14]

I didn’t know the word “shabby”, so thanks for this either @Al Krow 😀

it’s really a great bass, I must say it’s MY type of bass. Very lucky to have one and I recommend to everyone 

[AREA]

On 20/09/2020 at 12:43, javi_bassist said:

So today I tried the DR Pure Blues on my BB735 to replace the Dunlop Super Brights. So far, I prefer the DR B string, but it's hard to defeat the Super brights on the other 4 strings. My search still continues. I will try Daddario NYXL next. I'm also thinking about getting a Super Bright 6 string set to get the 130 gauge. 

My BB435, that i bought used mint, came with DR Low Riders 045-125. I liked them...

[acroxixo]

Finally I join the club

BB1025 

[Al Krow]

31 minutes ago, acroxixo said:

Finally I join the club

BB1025 

You're clearly a man of exceptional taste 😁

Congratulations! And let's get to see the rest of the bass soon! 

[acroxixo]

2 hours ago, Al Krow said:

You're clearly a man of exceptional taste 😁

Congratulations! And let's get to see the rest of the bass soon! 

Thanks 😀

I will have better pictures soon

[javi_bassist]

9 hours ago, acroxixo said:

Thanks 😀

I will have better pictures soon

That looks good!

[javi_bassist]

Today I have sold my BB734a. Great bass, but I didn't feel that good. I bought because I love my BB735 (my main bass and the only one I play lately). I'm not sure why I didn't feel it right, but it had to go. I will save the money to get one of the sexy TRB 1005j

[Al Krow]

22 minutes ago, javi_bassist said:

I'm not sure why I didn't feel it right...

It was simply missing a low B string 😁

[javi_bassist]

16 minutes ago, Al Krow said:

It was simply missing a low B string 😁

hahahaha, good point!

[Guest Corto14]

I have a trb 5pII and it’s a beast. The fingerboard is butter and the low B is huge.

if you can, save a little bit more and try to find an old Japanese trb, imho they are a little bit better than the new series.

 

[Al Krow]

9 minutes ago, Corto14 said:

I have a trb 5pII and it’s a beast. The fingerboard is butter and the low B is huge.

if you can, save a little bit more and try to find an old Japanese trb, imho they are a little bit better than the new series.

They have a great reputation as one of the very best of the Yammy range, although on the heavy side.

How much does yours weigh?

[Guest Corto14]

I didn’t weigh yet, but I think at least 4,5kg.

very balanced though 

[javi_bassist]

Thanks! I will look for one

[Guest Corto14]

Speaking of bb, may I ask you which type of string would you recommend?

I have to say that I’m pretty happy with the stock ones, D’Addario exl 170, but maybe there are others worth a try. 
I also considered a set of flatwounds, specifically the chromes.

opinions? 

[javi_bassist]

After trying some sets, I'm happy now with the 4 string D'Addario XL balance set + the D'Addario XL 135 tapered. I used to use Dunlop Super Bright, but I was not really happy with the low B. 

[Al Krow]

58 minutes ago, Corto14 said:

I didn’t weigh yet, but I think at least 4,5kg.

very balanced though 

4.5kg = 10 lbs would be completely fine for me, but I'm guessing it's actually going to be nearer to 5kg?

53 minutes ago, javi_bassist said:

Thanks! I will look for one

Haha - good luck with that. They are a rare and special beast! (Other than their weight).

Edited October 6, 2020 by Al Krow

[MM Stingray 62]

If anyone is thinking of moving there bb3000 on would you please get in touch. I would like one to go with my bb3000A.

 

Edited October 7, 2020 by marleaux62

[Al Krow]

Wow! What a stunning example of a BB3000A - have you owned it for quite a while / do you know its back story?

[acroxixo]

Yesterday rehearsal was fantastic.

The BB1025 exceeded my expectations.

[Al Krow]

Nice rig! What's the amp. 

I'm not surprised you're loving the BB1025 - mine has outlasted two 425s, a 735A and even a P35!

The P35 was definitely a slightly nicer, more refined, bass, but my particular one was unfortunately just a little too heavy for me and also a little too heavy for both the original owner and the person I sold it on to! But all three of us loved the tone and quality.