Guest Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Was there ever a BB which combined a reverse P (like a 300 or 1200) and a 40mm neck (like a 424 or 1600)? Aside from the BBPH, and Maude's modded 424, I think not. More realistically, I'm still wondering about modding the toggle switch from bridge/both-in-parallel/neck to both-in-series/neck/kill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 19 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: Was there ever a BB which combined a reverse P (like a 300 or 1200) and a 40mm neck (like a 424 or 1600)? Aside from the BBPH, and Maude's modded 424, I think not. More realistically, I'm still wondering about modding the toggle switch from bridge/both-in-parallel/neck to both-in-series/neck/kill. The BB714 has 40mm neck, woofer pup and non reversed P. It’s a different beast particularly when the high cut is selected. https://www.yamahamusiclondon.com/BB714-'Billy-Sheehan'-Bass-Guitar/pidYAM-BB714BS-LR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, andy67 said: The BB714 has 40mm neck, woofer pup and non reversed P. It’s a different beast particularly when the high cut is selected. https://www.yamahamusiclondon.com/BB714-'Billy-Sheehan'-Bass-Guitar/pidYAM-BB714BS-LR I’ve always liked that model , I nearly bought a black one a while ago, I just want to play about with that woofer pickup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: I’ve always liked that model , I nearly bought a black one a while ago, I just want to play about with that woofer pickup It’s massive, powerful, deep and when you hit that high cut boost, it goes very low! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, andy67 said: It’s massive, powerful, deep and when you hit that high cut boost, it goes very low! You don't want to be saying things like that in front of a reggae player 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, andy67 said: It’s massive, powerful, deep and when you hit that high cut boost, it goes very low! Perfecto 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Perfecto 😁 Is there no member/s near you who has one to let you play about with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 2 hours ago, andy67 said: Did you? 🤭 Why, of course. 😁 It's certainly not mint, but is a well looked after bass that's seen ten years of gigging. One tiny chip through to the wood on the lower horn, lots of very faint swirl type scratches on the front and back and the black finish on the bridge is wearing thin. Neck and fretboard are mark free, as are the frets. Case has lots of little nicks in the covering. I could touch in the chip easily and give the body a polish and it'd be as good as new. I'm assuming the body is finished in poly, not nitro? I haven't had a real chance to get to grips with it yet, but... IT SOUNDS IMMENSE!! Pics to follow. 😎👍 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GMRbass Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Hello Yammis, I am after some information regarding Yamaha BBs spare parts. Basically I need a new pickup ring for my BB1024x: Would you know how I could get to order this part? I do appreciate any little help. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Reggaebass said: Perfecto 😁 There's one on Reverb, free shipping. Jus' sayin' 😉 BB Billy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Maude said: There's one on Reverb, free shipping. Jus' sayin' 😉 BB Billy That’s really nice, I’m after something else at the moment but I’ve added it to my watch list 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 20 minutes ago, Maude said: you tease 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, Maude said: There's one on Reverb, free shipping. Jus' sayin' 😉 BB Billy Nice! £800 seems a lot, but if there aren't any others available, then it's all down to what someone will pay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, BassApprentice said: Nice! £800 seems a lot, but if there aren't any others available, then it's all down to what someone will pay. Yeah I thought that but they are open to offers too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 The BB714 was just under £600 12 years ago and has since been discontinued. £800 used is way over price, £400 - £500 is in the correct ballpark. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 1 hour ago, GMRbass said: Hello Yammis, I am after some information regarding Yamaha BBs spare parts. Basically I need a new pickup ring for my BB1024x: Would you know how I could get to order this part? I do appreciate any little help. Thanks Hey - welcome aboard to both Basschat and this Yamaha bass thread, which has somehow just managed to garner a ridiculous 8,000 posts!!! And doubly glad to welcome another BB1024 fan 😊 @AndyTravis is usually our resident expert on this stuff...my limited knowledge would be to point you in the direction of the Yamaha store in central London and ask to speak to one of their customer services guys in the basement dealing with their basses, and they should be able to put in touch with the right department dealing with spares. Be warned, though, it seems Yamaha aren't cheap when it comes to spare parts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 1 hour ago, GMRbass said: Hello Yammis, I am after some information regarding Yamaha BBs spare parts. Basically I need a new pickup ring for my BB1024x: Would you know how I could get to order this part? I do appreciate any little help. Thanks Contact the guys at www.btnmusic.co.uk They do official Yamaha spare parts 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 15, 2021 Author Share Posted December 15, 2021 1 hour ago, BassApprentice said: Contact the guys at www.btnmusic.co.uk They do official Yamaha spare parts That is super useful, thanks! I'm going to include that on the OP for ease of future reference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 6 hours ago, Al Krow said: That is super useful, thanks! I'm going to include that on the OP for ease of future reference. [email protected] 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: [email protected] Andy pointed me here for a BB425 pickguard. £30 Inc shipping and took 3 weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMRbass Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 11 hours ago, Al Krow said: Hey - welcome aboard to both Basschat and this Yamaha bass thread, which has somehow just managed to garner a ridiculous 8,000 posts!!! And doubly glad to welcome another BB1024 fan 😊 @AndyTravis is usually our resident expert on this stuff...my limited knowledge would be to point you in the direction of the Yamaha store in central London and ask to speak to one of their customer services guys in the basement dealing with their basses, and they should be able to put in touch with the right department dealing with spares. Be warned, though, it seems Yamaha aren't cheap when it comes to spare parts. Thank you very much! Thank you for taking the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMRbass Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 11 hours ago, BassApprentice said: Contact the guys at www.btnmusic.co.uk They do official Yamaha spare parts Thank you very much! Thank you for taking the time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 And here's me complaining the £800 is too much for a BB714 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 On 14/12/2021 at 22:06, Maude said: Update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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