Al Krow Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share Posted May 24, 2021 On 23/05/2021 at 12:26, Ricky Rioli said: Since my G&L has gone seriously AWOL on its journey from the US, I'm letting myself daydream about what I would fritter the money on if it never reappeared. So ... a white 1024, obviously ... and then a MIJ 300 in nice nick as well ... 43mm nut, no bridge pickup, reverse split pickup, metallic red - four solid differences to justify having both, yes? Mmm, yes. A more sensible daydream would be a used BBP34, but what's the point of daydreaming if you're just going to be sensible? But what I want to know is why a P34 is a more sensible daydream than a 1024?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJWW Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, Al Krow said: But what I want to know is why a P34 is a more sensible daydream than a 1024?! For me the P34 is simply a sensible bass. Sensible colour choices (all 2 of them). Bit too sensible for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 COME TO BUTTHEAD 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 New toy? Or is this the finished bass (gold hardware) you were having resprayed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, TheGreek said: New toy? Or is this the finished bass (gold hardware) you were having resprayed? New (1985) toy courtesy of a very patient @marleaux62 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Nice colour Andy 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 The blue matches the Like buttons. What do Yamaha call that shade? Is this Racing Blue again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) Yeah think it’s racing blue:.: Edit @Ricky Rioli here’s the catalogue Edited May 25, 2021 by AndyTravis 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 3 hours ago, AndyTravis said: COME TO BUTTHEAD This one does look interesting glad you nabbed it. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Bb3000ma in the green that Travis liked https://www.zikinf.com/annonces/annonce-1943287 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 I've just been watching multiple crummy videos of BB300 and BB-VI. I concluded that they make a loose, throaty tone relative to the more tightly focussed purr of, say, the 2024 on neck only. And then I looked at my words and remembered the adage about writing about music being like dancing about architecture. At any rate, the VI sounds like it would be an upgrade on whatever kind of P bass you could get for £600. But if I had a P shaped bass, all I would want to do with it would be give it a Di Marzio, and pretend it was an Ibanez Blazer. And that doesn't need £600. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booga13 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 14 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Yeah think it’s racing blue:.: Edit @Ricky Rioli here’s the catalogue The other one looks interesting, not seen that before, double Ps on a BB, anyone come across one of those? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, LukeFRC said: Bb3000ma in the green that Travis liked https://www.zikinf.com/annonces/annonce-1943287 Is that a good price or a bit high? Generally speaking Edited May 26, 2021 by krispn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, krispn said: Is that a good price or a bit high? Generally speaking Certainly is a good price 👍 £1125 for a signature series top end Yamaha bass is very cool. It’s the Michael Anthony signature with the chilli inlays. Edited May 26, 2021 by andy67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Yeah I’m familiar with the model - it’s just caught my eye, love the colour, the inlays are funny but not off putting. My limited GCSE French suggests he’s up for a change and open to trades with the figure listed as his starting point. I’ve no need for another bass but you know when you get a wee notion and start thinking. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, krispn said: Yeah I’m familiar with the model - it’s just caught my eye, love the colour, the inlays are funny but not off putting. My limited GCSE French suggests he’s up for a change and open to trades with the figure listed as his starting point. I’ve no need for another bass but you know when you get a wee notion and start thinking. Yes very much 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 (edited) Don't forget the annoying 20% VAT on imports of used as well as new goods. @Steve Browning (aka BC's VAT guru) - I'm guessing that even if they met up on a cross channel ferry and simply traded the basses mid-channel for something of equal value and never set foot on each other's national turf then both bass players would each still be treated as importing a bass with 2 x 20% of the value being due to each countries tax authorities as VAT? Whether, in practice, this would ever get picked up without a voluntary disclosure I guess is an entirely separate matter! Edited May 26, 2021 by Al Krow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Yeah that’s been in the back of my mind. I’d just get my mate in Paris to arrange the deal and he’d stick it in his boot when he’s next over so I guess that’s s be ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, krispn said: Yeah that’s been in the back of my mind. I’d just get my mate in Paris to arrange the deal and he’d stick it in his boot when he’s next over so I guess that’s s be ok? As long as he pays 20% Vat when he brings it over he would be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 (edited) Oh Lord as if one new bb being made from an 1980’s classic wasn’t enough, I have 2 in the process and another deal in the pipeline. I need help. @Al Krow I think I’m reinstating myself as “Mr BB”. Edited May 26, 2021 by AndyTravis 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 42 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: @Al Krow I think I’m reinstating myself as “The BB tart” Fixed 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 57 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: I'm beyond help. Fixed.... Just accept it and move on... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Fixed.... Just accept it and move on... Haha. Wanna buy a tune? Pretty sure it’s related to a Nanyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Wanna buy a Tune? Took me a while, but I think this is what you mean I may know somebody who's interested...they're an Aswad fan. Got a link? Edited May 26, 2021 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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