Maude Posted October 6, 2021 Posted October 6, 2021 7 hours ago, Al Krow said: Personally I'd get one of these over a PH... Just lovely! And that reverse P pup is likely to be awesome - would love to hear one being played live. The thing is, and yes I'm well aware of how rediculous a reason this is, I'm a massive Joy Division/early New Order fan, always have been since my teens. Anything that's not a Hooky signature bass just won't satisfy my want/lust/need/greed. I am that sad man that I usually ridicule. 1 Quote
Eldon Tyrell Posted October 6, 2021 Posted October 6, 2021 BB Fans, just watched the "Peter Hook Signature Collection" mini documentary with Hooky. Made me think of you, especially this screenshot 😉 1 Quote
LukeFRC Posted October 6, 2021 Posted October 6, 2021 51 minutes ago, Maude said: The thing is, and yes I'm well aware of how rediculous a reason this is, I'm a massive Joy Division/early New Order fan, always have been since my teens. Anything that's not a Hooky signature bass just won't satisfy my want/lust/need/greed. I am that sad man that I usually ridicule. Just buy the damn thing! 2 Quote
martfitz Posted October 6, 2021 Posted October 6, 2021 10 hours ago, Maude said: The thing is, I just don't need it. I'd like it but is that a good enough reason. I know they're not comparable but I'm really loving my reverse P 424 at the moment. @Reggaebasshas just posted the counter argument. I can't go tonight anyway so I'm going to see what happens tomorrow. When did NEED ever get in the way when it comes to basses? Realistically none of us need more than 2 or 3 basses if we really admit it, but that doesn’t stop us from wanting 10, 20 or however many! 3 Quote
Maude Posted October 6, 2021 Posted October 6, 2021 4 hours ago, LukeFRC said: Just buy the damn thing! Another issue now. My PJB Suitcase just released the blue genie at rehearsal tonight. More expense. ☹️ 1 Quote
Al Krow Posted October 6, 2021 Author Posted October 6, 2021 5 hours ago, Maude said: The thing is, and yes I'm well aware of how ridiculous a reason this is, I'm a massive Joy Division/early New Order fan, always have been since my teens. Anything that's not a Hooky signature bass just won't satisfy my want/lust/need/greed. I am that sad man that I usually ridicule. I've come across far worse reasons for wanting a piece of kit than it's something that is associated with one of your heroes! No ridicule from me, mate. Quote
pete.young Posted October 7, 2021 Posted October 7, 2021 14 hours ago, Maude said: The thing is, and yes I'm well aware of how rediculous a reason this is, I'm a massive Joy Division/early New Order fan, always have been since my teens. Anything that's not a Hooky signature bass just won't satisfy my want/lust/need/greed. Well OK, but why this and not a genuine BB1200, which was used to produce those sounds and would set you back about the same amount? Quote
krispn Posted October 7, 2021 Posted October 7, 2021 34 minutes ago, pete.young said: Well OK, but why this and not a genuine BB1200, which was used to produce those sounds and would set you back about the same amount? I was gonna say the same thing. Get the actual model used rather than a marketing piece (in the nicest possible sense)! 1 Quote
dannybuoy Posted October 8, 2021 Posted October 8, 2021 So come on, which one of you bought this then?! 😁 https://bid.omegaauctions.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-142---yamaha-bb1200s-bass-guitar/?lot=14495 1 Quote
bagsieblue Posted October 8, 2021 Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, dannybuoy said: So come on, which one of you bought this then?! 😁 https://bid.omegaauctions.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-142---yamaha-bb1200s-bass-guitar/?lot=14495 Crazy, my guess is that's going on the wall in a Hard Rock Cafe in Dubai, UAE etc. Edited October 8, 2021 by bagsieblue Quote
Maude Posted October 8, 2021 Posted October 8, 2021 36 minutes ago, bagsieblue said: Crazy, my guess is that's going on the wall in a Hard Rock Cafe in Dubai, UAE etc. Is it crazy though? (Not a dig BTW 🙂) You could spend £15k on a car, and in ten years it's worth pennies. Where as this in ten years will be worth, well who knows, but it'll never be pennies. If I had the money to spare I'd have found it very hard to resist. But I can get uncharacteristically giddy over JD/NO stuff. Quote
andy67 Posted October 8, 2021 Posted October 8, 2021 This is exactly the same as the BB1600 I had but it’s badged as a BBX: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-Bass-YAMAHA-BBX-Black-Alder-Body-Maple-Neck-21F-/114962828842?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Quote
AndyTravis Posted October 8, 2021 Posted October 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, andy67 said: This is exactly the same as the BB1600 I had but it’s badged as a BBX: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-Bass-YAMAHA-BBX-Black-Alder-Body-Maple-Neck-21F-/114962828842?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Had a hard paper round that one. 1 Quote
Hacksawbob Posted October 8, 2021 Posted October 8, 2021 2 hours ago, dannybuoy said: So come on, which one of you bought this then?! 😁 https://bid.omegaauctions.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-142---yamaha-bb1200s-bass-guitar/?lot=14495 OK I'll own up 🤣 Quote
briansbrew Posted October 8, 2021 Posted October 8, 2021 31 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Had a hard paper round that one. Is it worth a punt Andy 1 Quote
andy67 Posted October 8, 2021 Posted October 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, briansbrew said: Is it worth a punt Andy Funnily enough, my BB1600 was sold to a fella in NI. Quote
LukeFRC Posted October 8, 2021 Posted October 8, 2021 53 minutes ago, andy67 said: This is exactly the same as the BB1600 I had but it’s badged as a BBX: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-Bass-YAMAHA-BBX-Black-Alder-Body-Maple-Neck-21F-/114962828842?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 10 minutes ago, briansbrew said: Is it worth a punt Andy anything on eBay in Japan it's worth checking on Digimart to see if the original shop will sell it to you rather than the tons of resellers on eBay... this one for instance is better condition and £450 plus shipping, plus VAT and import... https://www.digimart.net/cat03/shop169/DS07261732/ 1 Quote
briansbrew Posted October 8, 2021 Posted October 8, 2021 42 minutes ago, LukeFRC said: anything on eBay in Japan it's worth checking on Digimart to see if the original shop will sell it to you rather than the tons of resellers on eBay... this one for instance is better condition and £450 plus shipping, plus VAT and import... https://www.digimart.net/cat03/shop169/DS07261732/ Looks like its sold Luke Quote
AndyTravis Posted October 9, 2021 Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, briansbrew said: Is it worth a punt Andy Not for me. My 1600 was a bit more expensive but is immaculate(more or less). this isn’t there, “player grade” needs to be less. the one @LukeFRCSharedf was an absolute stunner. Might look for a bb-x in wine red 😂 Edited October 9, 2021 by AndyTravis Quote
LukeFRC Posted October 9, 2021 Posted October 9, 2021 7 hours ago, briansbrew said: Looks like its sold Luke It was an example of where to look rather than a recomendation. For all I know the Japanese says “this neck is like a banana” 3 Quote
AndyTravis Posted October 9, 2021 Posted October 9, 2021 So I bought a brand new, boxed BBPH yesterday. Then I didn’t. That was a lot of excitement and disappointment all in one brief moment. I’ve asked Mrs Travis for help understanding this conflict of emotions as that’s what going to bed with me is like. Quote
AndyTravis Posted October 9, 2021 Posted October 9, 2021 6 hours ago, LukeFRC said: It was an example of where to look rather than a recomendation. For all I know the Japanese says “this neck is like a banana” Ishibashi often has “junk” listings. Quote
Maude Posted October 9, 2021 Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) Ooh hello!! What's this on my back seat? 😁 Edited November 17, 2021 by Maude Picture weirdness Quote
AndyTravis Posted October 9, 2021 Posted October 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, Maude said: Ooh hello!! What's this on my back seat? 😁 Some hooky gear. 1 Quote
Guest Posted October 9, 2021 Posted October 9, 2021 19 minutes ago, Maude said: Ooh hello!! What's this on my back seat? 😁 Something that cost less than 15 grand plus 28%? Quote
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