Munurmunuh Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 I wouldn't want pewter without the shiny pickup surrounds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Ricky Rioli said: I wouldn't want pewter without the shiny pickup surrounds Would have to have black metal pickup surrounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Saw a lovely Refin BB300 on a Facebook page, not for sale (not that I’ve asked 🤔) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 what about nabbing another 414 and having it done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 40 minutes ago, krispn said: what about nabbing another 414 and having it done? My wallet is laughing at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: My wallet is laughing at that. And this (bb424 in Japan) £500 ish before taxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 And this - a 1000MA in tobacco burst over flame maple...never seen one before 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 I asked the owner where he got that bass from but he got it some years ago used "from an old Italian man who stopped playing".. I would love to know who was able to get a 1000ma like this from Yamaha ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, AndyTravis said: And this (bb424 in Japan) £500 ish before taxes I fell over this bass in ebay...but with taxes and customs... it will never be that price again if one would like to sell it again... But it looks soooooooooooo good !!! Edited March 3, 2021 by gobasserk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javi_bassist Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 9 hours ago, AndyTravis said: And this - a 1000MA in tobacco burst over flame maple...never seen one before Man, I can't unsee it!! 😍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 It is outstanding but after the first shock I would love it in a different see-through finish if I could chose... 🙂 Too bad the owner did not take a total pic of the bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 BB425X.... BB425X in Germany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 On 01/03/2021 at 11:59, Al Krow said: Hi Matbard - sorry to hear about this. I suspect you maybe quick off the mark in terms of getting round to a first string change although I think @hookys6stringbass mentioned he had changed the strings on his PH too and maybe able to assist. I had to change mine through the bridge normally instead of through body... I had got it to tune through body but I gave it 3 days for the string to stretch. I heard people were having problems and I thought it would be a matter of time until mine snapped if I was playing at gig levels of gusto.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matbard Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 2 hours ago, hookys6stringbass said: I had to change mine through the bridge normally instead of through body... I had got it to tune through body but I gave it 3 days for the string to stretch. I heard people were having problems and I thought it would be a matter of time until mine snapped if I was playing at gig levels of gusto.... Thank you Hooky6... I suspected that going thru-bridge would allow a little less tension on the G string. I'm going to buy a couple of single .060 Rotosounds (someone suggested me they are the same of Elites...) and change stringing in that way. Looking at Hooky's personal bass, seems to me that the G string is not the same set of Elite signature set. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 18 minutes ago, matbard said: Thank you Hooky6... I suspected that going thru-bridge would allow a little less tension on the G string. I'm going to buy a couple of single .060 Rotosounds (someone suggested me they are the same of Elites...) and change stringing in that way. Looking at Hooky's personal bass, seems to me that the G string is not the same set of Elite signature set. I never had a problem with my 734a as I went thru bridge.... I've never had a problem with the 1200s ever... hmmm maybe the tuning peg is not as wide as the 1200s'.... Mind you Hooky has a 45 on his high E on his six... I got it to tune to E after 4 days of stretching ... sat down to play it and it snapped, nearly chopping my fingers off. I went with 40 after that.... Yeah I noticed that string on his PMT interview... maybe he snapped it before filming??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folkesy Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 My BB604 & BB605 and I have a BB435 away in its case. I think I may well and truly have the Yamaha bug.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 (edited) What a handsome duo!! They both look great, and I even find myself surprised that I'm preferring the deep red 604 over the natural 605, it's been done so well. Edited March 3, 2021 by Al Krow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folkesy Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 (edited) They are both really great looking instruments and both finishes are very tasteful. I am really enjoying the way they play, they are light but sturdy and the range of sounds that they can make is so good. I am amazed by the quality of yamaha instruments, even their budget options. Edited March 3, 2021 by Folkesy Spag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 On eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silver-Yamaha-Full-Size-Bass-Guitar-/274702594634?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 Hi @PPSteve - agreed the one at Bass Gallery did look like an 1100S Let me give your post a plug on this thread, too, although tbf BB1200S are a bit like the BB2000, i.e. gold dust and they just don't come up too often! (In fact I don't think anyone on our "wall of shame" on the OP has a BB2000...) Looking for a Yamaha BB1200S - Bass Guitars - Basschat "Unfortunately" looking through the BG website there was a stunning blue TRB 5P which completely turned my head, but which I don't need. ...no I really don't need... ..no, no, seriously, I really really don't need... 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acroxixo Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 For sale in Portugal https://www.olx.pt/anuncio/yamaha-bb1200s-vendo-IDGi4LR.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 32 minutes ago, acroxixo said: For sale in Portugal https://www.olx.pt/anuncio/yamaha-bb1200s-vendo-IDGi4LR.html That’s had some life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPSteve Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Al Krow said: Hi @PPSteve Let me give your post a plug on this thread, too Looking for a Yamaha BB1200S - Bass Guitars - Basschat 😊 Thank you sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claustra Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 I may well have found the missing link between a Yamaha BB1200s and a BB2024 : the Yamaha BB1000s ! I've just bought it second hand, sent by post, as "in very good condition", but is is clearly roadworn, has been played a lot in the 80s and 90s, has a lot of dings, the fretboard after the nut has suffered from I do not know what, and I am not sure the tuners are original. The 3 way pickup selector seems to be dead. But these are extraordinarily solid : it plays really well, the frets are good. Through neck vs bolt-on : Same headstock design, different tuners Same jack socket 2 stripes 1 stripe Deeper cutaway on the G side on the 2024 The nut : still operatin, not sure how : 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourfurryfiend Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Hey all, You may have noticed my BBP34 for sale on the marketplace: I strongly considered installing some Hipshot Ultralites, but couldn't bring myself to drill the holes. It doesn't feel right to modify a bass of this quality; to change the brushed-nickel hardware, especially as it balances so well how it is. I'm hoping I can find another BB from the new series and that it will still compare well. My trusty BB1024 really is not going anywhere! Of course if anyone has a lighter BBP34 to trade ... maybe they prefer the Blue to the Sunburst It seems very unlikely though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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