Paul S Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 I found myself in the hamlet of Pitsea, near Basildon, this morning. Actually on purpose, I didn't get lost. I wasn't alone, however. Saw a Crack Converters so popped in, as you do. They had an old Yamaha BB1100S in black which looked in good 'clean used' nick as far as I could tell as it was hanging up the other other side of the desk. Not sure if that is 'an absolute steal' at £250 or just 'a decent price' but this I am sure would be a quality 80s active PJ bass. I would have made them a near offer and brought it home to casa S except I am trying to lose my 4 strings, not gain therm. Quote
Paul S Posted March 31, 2017 Author Posted March 31, 2017 Really... hmm... I don't need any 4 stringers... I don't need any 4 stringers... I don't need any 4 stringers... Quote
dmccombe7 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Buy it for me then. I'll be happy with that. Dave Quote
gareth Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1490880807' post='3268748'] I found myself in the hamlet of Pitsea, near Basildon, this morning. Actually on purpose, I didn't get lost. I wasn't alone, however. Saw a Crack Converters so popped in, as you do. They had an old Yamaha BB1100S in black which looked in good 'clean used' nick as far as I could tell as it was hanging up the other other side of the desk. Not sure if that is 'an absolute steal' at £250 or just 'a decent price' but this I am sure would be a quality 80s active PJ bass. I would have made them a near offer and brought it home to casa S except I am trying to lose my 4 strings, not gain therm. [/quote]bargin and a wonderful bass Quote
BassApprentice Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Quite interesting to see Crack Convertors put such a reasonable price on a bass. I pop into my local one regularly and find they price pretty close to any other shop with only obscure stuff being a decent bargain. If someone does buy that you can almost guarantee you could get your money back if you sold it on. Guess being able to google it and find a price rather than having to know anything about it makes it easy Quote
binky_bass Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 On my way there now to take a look... Will let you know if I grab it! Also... At the cash converters in Basildon town centre a few years ago I bought a Warwick Vampyre (the ones with the 5k price tag new) with serial number 001 for £700. You do grt the occassional steal from cash converters! Quote
binky_bass Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Well... That was a good deal! I had a good look at the Yammy, also had a good look at a 70's Ibanez Concord acoustic (a little tatty), paid £220 for both and got them to throw in the full Sopranos box set! A good days buying, cheers for the tip sir! Russ. Quote
hubrad Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 [quote name='binky_bass' timestamp='1490970635' post='3269502'] You do grt the occassional steal from cash converters! [/quote] Freudian slip? ;-) Quote
Paul S Posted March 31, 2017 Author Posted March 31, 2017 Excellent stuff! NBD thread with copious pics will be, of course, obligatory... Quote
binky_bass Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 They sold it cheap because half the electronics didn't work. As I suspected (and slightly gambled) the battery needed replacing and all is well. Needs a new set of strings but she plays very well and sounds meaty and Crisp. Lully stuff. Quote
dmccombe7 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Nice one. Maybe i should start loking in their shops. some pics would be nice tho. Dave Quote
binky_bass Posted April 3, 2017 Posted April 3, 2017 Indeed, after a full set up and pot cleaning session! There's a Spector LX6 thats come up that I have my eye on... So straight out the door with the Yammy! Quote
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