claustra Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) Now sold, please close. Yamaha BB1000 made in Japan back in 1978 £570 / 650€ Shipping costs at the buyer's charge (should cost from 25ish quid), can drop it in central London at no charge on Tues 26th Feb if on hold. Top of the range bolt-on Broad Bass Alder body, reverse P pickup Quarter sawn maple neck, ebony fingerboard and super cool inlays. 43mm at nut A decent 4.3kg The bass comes with its original hardshell case Not in pristine condition, some dings and scratches, and a bump in the finish at the back of the neck (shown on the pics as best I could) that I can't feel when playing and that could easily be sanded down, but so you know. All original APART from one screw that I have had to change on the bridge (absolutely the same as the original one), and a weird looking screw at the back of the E tuner, perfectly functional. Now set with Fender flatwounds. What can I say apart from the fact that is is a 40 year old P bass killer, 1 single owner before me (not the tidiest) I absolutely love those old BBs, they are punchy and sensitive, only selling this rarity as I need some cash, and have a BB1200s that will fill the gap. I'll take better pictures when I have more time. Shipping is not a problem. My feedback can be checked. Not sure about trades. Edited February 10, 2019 by claustra price drop 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claustra Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 Sorry for the flooding with pics, I just realised all the photos I did upload have come up into the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Sugar. That’s pirdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Just now, AndyTravis said: Sugar. That’s pirdy. I thought you'd be along directly! 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I’m not in a position at the moment. Really wish I was! Would suit me down to the ground... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claustra Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 I know what you mean @AndyTravis ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totorbass Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) Very nice, superb neck, and the bridge is going nowhere with its 9 screws. Edited January 24, 2019 by totorbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 This is beautiful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfrasho Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Idebtical tical to my number 1 bass! Plays beautifully! I feel value of these are only going to go up! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 This really is rather lovely 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claustra Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 @Elfrasho they are definitely not overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishICouldWalk Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 What part of the world are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawbs664 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) Oh that is rather nice! I only wish I had the wherewithal to look further. Edited January 26, 2019 by Strawbs664 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claustra Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 hour ago, WishICouldWalk said: What part of the world are you? I forgot to mention that. I am in Northern France, and happen to be in London and Kent once in a while. Already met a few members irl, and shipped basses without any issue. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claustra Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) Price drop to £590. I will split the shipping costs, which should be 10 to 25 quid according to company and insurance. Lots of interest, but still there. Edited January 27, 2019 by claustra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAUER Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 J'aime bien cette basse, j'ai cru comprendre que vous étiez en France . Quel serait sont prix en France avec une livraison sur Nancy ? Merci Cordialement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claustra Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, BAUER said: J'aime bien cette basse, j'ai cru comprendre que vous étiez en France . Quel serait sont prix en France avec une livraison sur Nancy ? Merci Cordialement MP envoyé / PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Loving this bass, fanciest BB I've seen in a long time and well maintained for its age but... The bolt on the tuner, does it actually affect the function of it? Despite being a bolt, it has the same length and threading as the screws? 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishICouldWalk Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Yeah, it's well fit. Lush grain on that rosewood board and the reverse P pickup makes sense. I wonder why Leo didn't do it that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claustra Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 The tuner works perfectly despite the bad looking bolt, that must be the exact same size as the original. There are some serious scratches on the bass (note the 2 parallel lines on the right hand side of the bridge), but the solid natural finish makes them hard to spot from a distance (and with a camera) The board is ebony on those, from the BB1000 upwards, not rosewood, hence the nice grain, and fine attack, closer to maple to me. I'm starting to wonder if I should not keep it and sell my YOB Fender P to make the cash I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 If anyone is put off by the tuner, I have the parts to make it factory again, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claustra Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) Decision taken, back on the market place. @AndyTravis thanks for this, an original screw would definitely be welcome ! (again, it works perfectly as it is) Edited February 2, 2019 by claustra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Christ don’t do this to me. i thought I was safe. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claustra Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 This bass would fit your spare tuner to perfection 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 38 minutes ago, claustra said: This bass would fit your spare tuner to perfection Now that’s marketing 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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