pete.young Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Nathan East playing his BBNE2 (start - 3.00), talking about his relationship with Yamaha over the years (3.00 - 8.25 ish). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: Have you ever put Daddario Pro Steels or Rotosound Swing Bass strings or something similar on your 425? No. Only nickels. I find steel too bright. Edited December 29, 2020 by dave_bass5 Typor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, dave_bass5 said: No. Only nickels. I find steel too bright. Thanks, I thought you might say that. If I get a 424, there's a specific clangorous sound that I'd like to go in search of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: Thanks, I thought you might say that. If I get a 424, there's a specific clangorous sound that I'd like to go in search of. Just add the appropriate Tech 21 pedal and you'll be good to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 A nice red 424x came up locally on Facebook. £300. Undoubtedly worth £300 but I’d be happier at £250 (or less). Messaged the seller “any wiggle room on price?” - “no, that’s the price - it’s been dropped massively...” No deal. 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 1 minute ago, AndyTravis said: A nice red 424x came up locally on Facebook. £300. Undoubtedly worth £300 but I’d be happier at £250 (or less). Messaged the seller “any wiggle room on price?” - “no, that’s the price - it’s been dropped massively...” No deal. 🙄 But other than laminated neck are you getting anything more for a 424 than a 414? There's a lovely 414 in the FS on for £160, almost half the asking price of that 424. Btw... 18 hours ago, dave_bass5 said: There’s a guy on FB selling a load of these. Looks for Mick Mason 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 And if you want "optimistic" pricing, check this out... Yamaha bb1025x 5 string Professional Bass Guitar | eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, Al Krow said: But other than laminated neck are you getting anything more for a 424 than a 414? There's a lovely 414 in the FS on for £160, almost half the asking price of that 424. Btw... Got a 414 haven’t i 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 5 minutes ago, Al Krow said: And if you want "optimistic" pricing, check this out... Yamaha bb1025x 5 string Professional Bass Guitar | eBay Wow. They weren’t even that much new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 25 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Got a 414 haven’t i 😂 True...and if I bothered to check the "wall of shame" on the OP I would know that! Ok, in which case, given that you have a 414 why get a 424 when the only real difference is a laminated neck - the pups and electronics are identical, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 34 minutes ago, Al Krow said: True...and if I bothered to check the "wall of shame" on the OP I would know that! Ok, in which case, given that you have a 414 why get a 424 when the only real difference is a laminated neck - the pups and electronics are identical, right? It’s red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 48 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: It’s red Ah fair. Get one of these then.... 😊 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 17 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Ah fair. Get one of these then.... 😊 Can’t mate. It got close...some other things won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJWW Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 2 hours ago, AndyTravis said: A nice red 424x came up locally on Facebook. £300. Undoubtedly worth £300 but I’d be happier at £250 (or less). Messaged the seller “any wiggle room on price?” - “no, that’s the price - it’s been dropped massively...” No deal. 🙄 I saw that bass on gumtree. In the original ad they claimed they sold for £800 new so I asked them to confirm whether its was a 424X or 1024X. They said it was a 1024X. Bloody fibber it's definitely a 424. They've changed the ad now and are labelling it as a 424X. I wouldn't go near the seller personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 2 hours ago, AndyTravis said: A nice red 424x came up locally on Facebook. £300. Undoubtedly worth £300 but I’d be happier at £250 (or less). Messaged the seller “any wiggle room on price?” - “no, that’s the price - it’s been dropped massively...” No deal. 🙄 To be fair if you were the seller you’d be on here saying some c-unit was just on FB haggling me over an already decently priced BB 😀 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Just noticed, the BB PH comes fitted with the usual Yamaha EXL170: 45-65-80-100. Meanwhile the Bass Centre Elites steel rounds Peter Hook Custom Set is 60-65-85-105. Anyone tried those strings on that bass yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 14 minutes ago, krispn said: To be fair if you were the seller you’d be on here saying some c-unit was just on FB haggling me over an already decently priced BB 😀 £300 is top dollar - and it’s been messed with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking 1 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 55 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: Just noticed, the BB PH comes fitted with the usual Yamaha EXL170: 45-65-80-100. Meanwhile the Bass Centre Elites steel rounds Peter Hook Custom Set is 60-65-85-105. Anyone tried those strings on that bass yet? Somehow I managed to get the Hooky strings on my TRBX, my BB PH is on the way though I'll definitely be putting them on it when it gets here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: £300 is top dollar Totally agree for a 424. 425s are a little more, in line with 5 vs 4 strings, but I got my new (albeit with an end of line discount) for £280 a couple of years back before foolishly moving it on. 25 minutes ago, viking 1 said: Somehow I managed to get the Hooky strings on my TRBX, my BB PH is on the way though I'll definitely be putting them on it when it gets here. Congrats! - Another BB PH owner, I think that makes your our 6th on this thread - it's definitely proving to be a real hit! I've included you on the 'wall of shame' on the OP Is this your first BB or do you have / previously had other models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking 1 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Totally agree for a 424. 425s are a little more, in line with 5 vs 4 strings, but I got my new (albeit with an end of line discount) for £280 a couple of years back before foolishly moving it on. Congrats! - Another BB PH owner, I think that makes your our 6th on this thread - it's definitely proving to be a real hit! I've included you on the 'wall of shame' on the OP Is this your first BB or do you have / previously had other models? Haha thanks It's my first BB yeah, played quite a few in the shop and was about to get one when they announced the BB PH - Hooky's a big hero of mine so knew I had to get one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 Super impressed by the pulling power of the Hooky & Yammy combination. Wonder if they will go on to launch a 5 string version... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 17 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Super impressed by the pulling power of the Hooky & Yammy combination. Wonder if they will go on to launch a 5 string version... Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) 26 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Nope Well that's probably a "good" thing as far as the bank account is concerned then! PS I guess it's probably fair given the NE2 is only available as a 5 string to Joe Public (although I think the man himself also had a 6 string version?) Edited December 29, 2020 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 2 hours ago, EJWW said: I saw that bass on gumtree. In the original ad they claimed they sold for £800 new so I asked them to confirm whether its was a 424X or 1024X. They said it was a 1024X. Bloody fibber it's definitely a 424. They've changed the ad now and are labelling it as a 424X. I wouldn't go near the seller personally. Yeah sounds odd! Anyone not familiar with the differences could be hoodwinked into paying 1024 money for a 424. The 424 are great basses and still well worth £300,im currently looking for a 425. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matbard Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Ricky Rioli said: Just noticed, the BB PH comes fitted with the usual Yamaha EXL170: 45-65-80-100. Meanwhile the Bass Centre Elites steel rounds Peter Hook Custom Set is 60-65-85-105. Anyone tried those strings on that bass yet? I ordered 3 sets, they are on their way from England to Italy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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