LukeFRC Posted July 8, 2021 Posted July 8, 2021 The 450 looks a smidge smaller than the newer ones Quote
AndyTravis Posted July 8, 2021 Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, LukeFRC said: The 450 looks a smidge smaller than the newer ones Think that’s the burst making it look that way but the 350 and 450 have a slightly deeper treble cutaway - maybe 3/4 of an inch. Edited July 8, 2021 by AndyTravis Quote
AndyTravis Posted July 8, 2021 Posted July 8, 2021 Knew I had one last set of “sucked sweetie” control knobs left… Now completely 1980’s Yamaha stock. 6 Quote
TheGreek Posted July 9, 2021 Posted July 9, 2021 £250 for a metallic pink 5er (collection only in Scotland) https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/yamaha-5-string-bass-guitar-£250-ono/1409560441 3 Quote
BassApprentice Posted July 9, 2021 Posted July 9, 2021 Is it actually pink? Or just a really weird picture of an orange one? 1 Quote
Machines Posted July 9, 2021 Posted July 9, 2021 38 minutes ago, BassApprentice said: Is it actually pink? Or just a really weird picture of an orange one? It's just the lighting. Definitely orange. 1 Quote
LukeFRC Posted July 9, 2021 Posted July 9, 2021 17 minutes ago, Machines said: It's just the lighting. Definitely orange. Andy, stop the car, turn around and head back to Manchester... it's not pink and you've already got an orange one. Plus I'm not sure how much you would like Coatbridge?! 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted July 12, 2021 Posted July 12, 2021 So bb450 vs 424x tonight. 450 is livelier, great for cutting through. 424x warmer, fuller. both absolutely corking. 2 Quote
Guest Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 7 hours ago, AndyTravis said: 450 is livelier, great for cutting through. 424x warmer, fuller. This has helped me get some vague thoughts in my head into focus: the difference between the general tones of a P and a 424 neck pickup (whether through the pickup itself or its location a little bit to the left) is that quality which allows a P to cut through Quote
Al Krow Posted July 13, 2021 Author Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) There was a really excellent comparison video of a Fender P vs Yammy BB posted on this thread a while back. On solo'd P setting the Fender seem to edge it. It wasn't played in the mix but, lets be honest, we all know just how iconic / great a Fender P can sound in a mix so we don't need any further "proof" of that! I completely agree with the general sentiment about pups though - for me they are the single most important tone shaping component on a bass. Edited July 13, 2021 by Al Krow Quote
AndyTravis Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 21 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: This has helped me get some vague thoughts in my head into focus: the difference between the general tones of a P and a 424 neck pickup (whether through the pickup itself or its location a little bit to the left) is that quality which allows a P to cut through I’m on holiday after Tuesday next week, I’ve ordered fresh sets of strings for al my basses and will do a comparison between a few of the Bb’s. Hoping to have an up and running reverse p/j by then too. 1 Quote
PatrickJ Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: I’m on holiday after Tuesday next week, I’ve ordered fresh sets of strings for al my basses and will do a comparison between a few of the Bb’s. Hoping to have an up and running reverse p/j by then too. Same strings on all the basses?? Quote
LukeFRC Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 Mrs Travis “I was going to book that cottage For our week off, but when I went to book, our account had been emptied... payment to bass Direct... Andy we spoke about this, you promised no more basses,for a few weeks at least” Andy “well.... I kept my promise....” 3 Quote
AndyTravis Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 49 minutes ago, PatrickJ said: Same strings on all the basses?? Yup Quote
PatrickJ Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 59 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Yup What strings are you favouring ?? Quote
TheGreek Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 Hey @LukeFRC how good a likeness of you is this?? Quote
LukeFRC Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 7 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Hey @LukeFRC how good a likeness of you is this?? According to my 3 year old daughter it’s a spitting image! Though I think I have less hair than that! 1 Quote
TheGreek Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 There are a few Yamahas on Gumtree currently. A very nice looking blue TRB 5 for £550 is very enticing. Beware of the GAS Quote
AndyTravis Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 On 13/07/2021 at 12:14, PatrickJ said: What strings are you favouring ?? Dunno. Apparently the new sadowsky ones are poop. D’addario never let me down, but never really blow my head off. Dunno. I used to be indecisive, but now…er. Where am I again? 1 Quote
Guest Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Dunno. Apparently the new sadowsky ones are poop. D’addario never let me down, but never really blow my head off. Dunno. I used to be indecisive, but now…er. Where am I again? GHS Bass Boomers. Round wound over hex core, so much more warmth and character than Daddarios, and from Bass Direct a bit cheaper. Quote
LukeFRC Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 9 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Apparently the new sadowsky ones are poop OT but... WHAT???!!! Quote
andy67 Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 14 minutes ago, TheGreek said: There are a few Yamahas on Gumtree currently. A very nice looking blue TRB 5 for £550 is very enticing. Beware of the GAS Got a link for that? Cheers 🍻 Quote
AndyTravis Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 18 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: GHS Bass Boomers. Round wound over hex core, so much more warmth and character than Daddarios, and from Bass Direct a bit cheaper. Gutted now, thinking of going back to 45-105 and Walshy had about 5 sets the other week cheap 🤦🏻♂️ Quote
AndyTravis Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 17 minutes ago, LukeFRC said: OT but... WHAT???!!! Not made in the same factory, lots of whinging about it on sadowsky owners group… Quote
LukeFRC Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 Just now, AndyTravis said: Not made in the same factory, lots of whinging about it on sadowsky owners group… I worried that might happen. Relabled Warwicks probably... Who made the old version? Quote
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