Paul S Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) Still in two minds about selling this as I will never see another but there we are. Moved to 5 string basses and unlikely to go back to 4. This is a 1973 Yamaha SB-35 bass. There is very little information around about these, mainly some research done by a chap a few years ago who posted a few bits here and there. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=690834 https://yamahamusicians.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3873 More recently here: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/280063-new-bass-incoming-damned-gas-yamaha-sb-35/?tab=comments#comment-3522605 It is basically a bass equivalent of the SG shaped guitars as used by Santana et al. Passive, single pup, vol and tone. A beautifully proportioned double cutaway Katsura body, maple neck, rosewood board. I bought it from a pro musician named Gary Hurlstone who bought it new in 1973 and used it to record, tour etc. In the ensuing years it has acquired much mojo - even a fag burn on the headstock! It just oozes character. Better than that, it sings - has a voice all of its own. 8.5lbs, 40mm at the nut, 31.5" scale neck with 20 frets, access to which is superb because of the double cutaway. New hand-carved bone nut as the original had a very odd string spacing. Also I replaced the bridge with a Gotoh 201 as I found the original uncomfortable - both original items will be included with the sale. If I were to keep it I would change the tone pot as fully closed to fully open is a short movement, the rest doesn't seem to do anything. I'd probably string it with flats - I never got around to it but imagine it would be sooo sweet! £500 firm, no trades, thanks. My preference would be if it were collected from SS7, meet half-way or possibly delivered for fuel within reason. I am prepared to courier it to mainland UK - fully insured overnight UPS via Interparcel would be £45. It doesn't come with a hard case but I will double box it. Happy to send it further afield but you will need to arrange your own courier. Edited October 17, 2018 by Paul S 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 Bump this rarity to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Wow - that is rare! Are you sure you should be selling this one Paul? As you say, you may never see another.... Have a free bump, in any case PS. How much for that rug? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Thanks Marc. No interest so far so to doesn't look like it is going anywhere in a hurry! The rug - hmm, love that rug. Original 'vintage' 80s Habitat, bought new.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 Bump for this top quality rarity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Why is it I always seem to like every bass you have for sale Paul?!! Wish I had the funds for this beauty, GLWTS. Cheers, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 Because, Pete, you are a man of immaculate taste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdbass Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Looks great! How is the action? Truss rod look ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 Yeah, it IS great! Just put my ruler alongside it - at the 12th fret the E is about 3.5mm and the G around 3mm. That is how I got it back after I had the work done and I haven't ever felt the need to change it. That includes the truss rod - I haven't touched it so have no idea. At the moment the neck is pretty much dead straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 Now sold, many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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