neepheid Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1498931113' post='3328101'] Heathen! [/quote] To be quite honest my first preference is ebony, then rosewood. I'm going straight to hell, aren't I? Quote
mcnach Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1498932495' post='3328113'] To be quite honest my first preference is ebony, then rosewood. I'm going straight to hell, aren't I? [/quote] On second thoughts... less competition! You're alright Quote
Bass_Guardian Posted July 3, 2017 Posted July 3, 2017 Went in, tried to have a shot of one of the Yamaha BB range but the staff were too busy. Hung about for 30-40 mins waiting for someone but they were too busy. My wallet thanks them. Quote
Musicman20 Posted July 3, 2017 Posted July 3, 2017 BBP35.... https://www.gak.co.uk/en/yamaha-bb-p35-bass-5-string-vintage-sunburst/909055 Oh yes....that is nice. Cheaper than a Fender?!?!??! Quote
Bass_Guardian Posted July 3, 2017 Posted July 3, 2017 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1499082318' post='3328986'] BBP35.... [url="https://www.gak.co.uk/en/yamaha-bb-p35-bass-5-string-vintage-sunburst/909055"]https://www.gak.co.u...sunburst/909055[/url] Oh yes....that is nice. Cheaper than a Fender?!?!??! [/quote] Tasty! Quote
djc63 Posted July 4, 2017 Posted July 4, 2017 Interesting that the 700 series basses have active electronics but the twice the price pro series is only passive? They do look nice though! Quote
dannybuoy Posted July 4, 2017 Posted July 4, 2017 [quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1498913687' post='3327950'] 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. [/quote] Ahem. https://www.gak.co.uk/en/yamaha-bb-434m-bass-black/909043 https://www.gak.co.uk/en/yamaha-bb-434m-bass-tobacco-brown-sunburst/909044 Quote
CameronJ Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 oh I know about those but I was referring more to their high end models. Other than their Attitude series of course which seem to exclusively feature maple boards. Quote
Sibob Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 They all look a bit 'meh' to me, especially compared to the previous series. Just seem to have slightly less character than before, a bit like a lot of modern cars all look the same now, designed by committee. Si Quote
Bass_Guardian Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1499262080' post='3330365'] They all look a bit 'meh' to me, especially compared to the previous series. Just seem to have slightly less character than before, a bit like a lot of modern cars all look the same now, designed by committee. Si [/quote] Reminded me of the Top Gear episode where they re-enact the Peugeot board meeting for designing new Peugeots Quote
Black Coffee Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 Id be keen to buy, but i would like to try first. I have a 405 yamaha at the minute and its just about perfect in feel and balance. Im wondering would a set of better pups be a wiser spend. Anyone played a new fiver yet ? Quote
Westenra Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 [quote name='Black Coffee' timestamp='1499808232' post='3333820'] Id be keen to buy, but i would like to try first. I have a 405 yamaha at the minute and its just about perfect in feel and balance. Im wondering would a set of better pups be a wiser spend. Anyone played a new fiver yet ? [/quote] Don't the original pups have weird screw locations which makes swapping pups more cosmetic? Quote
jezzaboy Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 Just watched the Stereophonics at Kendal Calling and Richard Jones is playing a new BB. It looks like a passive one, a high end model I would guess. Quote
Westenra Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 Picked up a BB424x yesterday and love it! Would take a BB1024x over these new ones any day Quote
2elliot Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 [quote name='Westenra' timestamp='1501499649' post='3345001'] Picked up a BB424x yesterday and love it! Would take a BB1024x over these new ones any day [/quote] Have you tried a new one? Quote
Westenra Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 [quote name='2elliot' timestamp='1501501107' post='3345029'] Have you tried a new one? [/quote] Nope, simply going on looks alone. I'd try a new one for sure but the older models have a certain appeal about them which I don't feel on the newer ones. Quote
Sarlscharisma Posted August 5, 2017 Posted August 5, 2017 Just noticed price of the bb734a has gone up even before they reach the uk. Now over £800! I have the old bb1200s so will be interested to see how they compare. Quote
2elliot Posted August 5, 2017 Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Sarlscharisma' timestamp='1501930676' post='3348295'] Just noticed price of the bb734a has gone up even before they reach the uk. Now over £800! I have the old bb1200s so will be interested to see how they compare. [/quote] According to Peter Hook the BB734a is very good and compares favourably to the 1200s. And he doesn't mince his words. Oh... and they aren't due in to the UK until the end of September. Edited August 5, 2017 by 2elliot Quote
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