udo Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) New lower price £450 425 now. I don't know much about this bass, got it of ebay the other week really just to give it a spin. I put TI Jazz flats on it and it sounds good, a nice passive thumb to it now. I am not 100% convinced thought that it is what I want or need. The bass is in superb cosmetic condition for its age, no chips or dings/dongs. My bathroom scale says it's just below 4kg. With a thin strap it has a bit of neckdive, not much, but since I mostly play with a plec it is not ideal for me. I am not 100% convinced to sell it, but if anyone is dying to get their hands on one of these I paid £500 and look for a similar amount. I am based in SE London if anyone wants to take a closer look at this one. Cheers, Udo Edited January 30, 2020 by Silvia Bluejay topic title reinstated 6
AndyTravis Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 Love these...had one on loan for a week or so and was gutted to hand it back.
Sparky Mark Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 How old is it please? And where was it made? Thanks.
AndyTravis Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Sparky Mark said: How old is it please? And where was it made? Thanks. Think these were Taiwanese or Indonesian and about 2001/2 ish. Edited February 28, 2019 by AndyTravis 1
udo Posted March 1, 2019 Author Posted March 1, 2019 10 hours ago, Sparky Mark said: How old is it please? And where was it made? Thanks. I have no idea. I got it from fleabay with no further information about its history. I'll try to find out with the serial number when it is from. I'd be surprised if it was as old as AndyTravis said, because it is in such good shape.
Sparky Mark Posted March 1, 2019 Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) Okay thanks, no worries. As you stated it was in "superb cosmetic condition for its age" I assumed you had an idea of how old it is. It must be a fair age as looking at others the scratchplate would've started out white to match the pups. Really unusual bass; I've never seen one before your ad. Edited March 1, 2019 by Sparky Mark .
udo Posted March 1, 2019 Author Posted March 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Sparky Mark said: Okay thanks, no worries. As you stated it was in "superb cosmetic condition for its age" I assumed you had an idea of how old it is. It must be a fair age as looking at others the scratchplate would've started out white to match the pups. Really unusual bass; I've never seen one before your ad. So, according to this webpage http://faq.yamaha.com/us/en/article/musical-instruments/guitars-basses/el-guitars/802/4095 it should be Made in Taiwan, on May 6th 2000 and is unit number 259. Unless I got the system completely wrong. 1
TheGreek Posted March 13, 2019 Posted March 13, 2019 The design breaks all my "rules" but I really like these...
AndyTravis Posted June 1, 2019 Posted June 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, Skezza said: what is the scale length on these? 34” on the modern reissue (think 31.5 or 30.5 on the original 60’s ones)
udo Posted June 1, 2019 Author Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Skezza said: what is the scale length on these? 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: 34” on the modern reissue (think 31.5 or 30.5 on the original 60’s ones) that's it, I measured 17 inch from the nut to the 12th fret. Edited June 1, 2019 by udo
AndyTravis Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 On 19/02/2019 at 11:50, AndyTravis said: Love these...had one on loan for a week or so and was gutted to hand it back. I’ve just spotted the knobs - it was this one!!! Damn. Want it back now. 1
soulbrother Posted July 9, 2019 Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) This is a great bass! I got a red one last week and I really love the way it sounds and plays. Very underrated bass if you ask me. Someone, anyone, buy it, you will definately not regret it. Edited July 9, 2019 by soulbrother
udo Posted December 14, 2019 Author Posted December 14, 2019 This one is up for sale again .If anyone fancies a great bass that has a different feel and look than most, here it is.
AndyTravis Posted December 14, 2019 Posted December 14, 2019 A bit of selling and swapping to do. I hope this is still about when I’m done.
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