New Yamaha BB basses at lots of price points

[fretmeister]

https://www.gak.co.uk/blog/yamaha-bb-series/

I like the look of the 434.

I have severe gas for a PJ at the moment.

[Highfox]

Looking good and decent prices. I need to try one first.

[Guest]

Nice, like it. Simplicity!

Very nice.

Edited June 29, 2017 by Guest

[Guest subaudio]

I'm definitely going Yamaha for my next bass unless something interesting used comes up.
The vids of the new ones are all very nice but very little is played on the B string from what I can see?

[mark76]

I love that Yammy

[Cato]

[quote name='subaudio' timestamp='1498769265' post='3327001']
I'm definitely going Yamaha for my next bass unless something interesting used comes up.
The vids of the new ones are all very nice but very little is played on the B string from what I can see?
[/quote]

Isn't that generally the case with B strings?

The low D and C and the E at the 5th fret seem to be the most popular B string notes.

[Guest subaudio]

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1498781678' post='3327062']


Isn't that generally the case with B strings?

The low D and C and the E at the 5th fret seem to be the most popular B string notes.
[/quote]

Indeed but as it's a video to promote the bass I'd have thought they would have made sure they show the full range of the bass rather than harmonics and mid to upper flash etc.

If they are trying to sell me a 5 string bass, I want to hear the B string being played properly so I can make an informed choice.

I like Yamaha a lot I'd just like a more rounded/fuller view of what it can/cant do.

[fretmeister]

[quote name='subaudio' timestamp='1498783396' post='3327066']
Indeed but as it's a video to promote the bass I'd have thought they would have made sure they show the full range of the bass rather than harmonics and mid to upper flash etc.

If they are trying to sell me a 5 string bass, I want to hear the B string being played properly so I can make an informed choice.

I like Yamaha a lot I'd just like a more rounded/fuller view of what it can/cant do.
[/quote]

Agreed.

I've had plenty of 5 strings where all the bass except the low string has been excellent.

Need some nice low piano tone notes from that B string to decide.

[BassApprentice]

Shame there isn't a 5er with a maple board....

Still think they look great, hope the pickups are as good as the old ones!

Bass Direct just posted a photo of one in the flesh and I'm digging the white with black headstock

[JapanAxe]

Ooh - maybe some clearance bargains to be had on NOS 1025 models etc?

[BassApprentice]

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1498825449' post='3327356']
Ooh - maybe some clearance bargains to be had on NOS 1025 models etc?
[/quote]

Yup, pretty sure GuitarGuitar and others have already been discounting stock. GG have the 1025x at £599 if that's cheap enough for you?

[Musicman20]

MIJ Yamahas for £1400 ish?!

[2elliot]

They haven't even landed yet and GAK are already discounting them. MIJ 1200 notes... that's some deal.

[Bass_Guardian]

[quote name='BassApprentice' timestamp='1498827922' post='3327392']
Yup, pretty sure GuitarGuitar and others have already been discounting stock. GG have the 1025x at £599 if that's cheap enough for you?
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Don't say things like that!!

[Bass_Guardian]

I'm in GG tomorrow. Help me if they've got these discounted yamahas in.

£300 off list price for that 1025x

[fretmeister]

I like the old ones - but the unusual pickup mounting is annoying for us modders.

[2elliot]

I wonder why the price difference between bb2024 and bb34 is so great? Both made in Japan.

[CameronJ]

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1498833547' post='3327461']
I'm in GG tomorrow. Help me if they've got these discounted yamahas in.

£300 off list price for that 1025x
[/quote]

Ha! I'd leave my wallet at home just in case if I were you. You'll almost certainly be handing over a few notes otherwise

[Guest subaudio]

I have to say I'm a little irked that the 1025's are being discounted just as I'd settled on them as my next bass, I've only just started saving up

[Misdee]

[quote name='2elliot' timestamp='1498836951' post='3327487']
I wonder why the price difference between bb2024 and bb34 is so great? Both made in Japan.
[/quote]

Looks like Yamaha are pitching the new top -of -the-range model at a much lower price point than the previous series. These basses look to be essentially straightforward conventional PJ models The 20 series was, by comparison, unique and really rather special. I doubt these new basses feature spline joints etc.

Nevertheless, any Japanese -made Yamahas will still be pretty good, regardless!

Edited June 30, 2017 by Misdee

[mcnach]

Nah... they still avoid maple fingerboards on the versions I like best.
My wallet is worried, but still safe

[CameronJ]

I'm not quite sure why Yamaha seem to be so reluctant to put maple board on their basses. They're really missing a trick there.

[neepheid]

I think maple doesn't suit the BB at all, FWIW

[mcnach]

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1498930933' post='3328096']
I think maple doesn't suit the BB at all, FWIW
[/quote]

Heathen!

[CameronJ]

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1498931113' post='3328101']


Heathen!
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I saw a BB2024 in white with maple board posted on here a few years ago. For some reason I seem to remember that GreeneKing was the owner...I could be wrong though.

It looked amazing!