TheGreek Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) Been thinking about downsizing for a while. Need to accept reality that most of my basses live in their cases for most of their lives. They need to be used so I'm putting up a number of my basses which other basses cover the ground for. Here is my Yamaha BB414 - only had it a few months - it's sat in the living room rack for most of that time alongside basses that I will generally pick up instead. Plays lovely - really nice action, strings feel like new. The former owner (a drummer) had bought it to learn on but never did. Andy Travis is a big fan and will know lots more about these than I do - I bought it because of his love for all things Yamaha. What they say: For more than 20 years, the Yamaha BB Series basses have been the workhorse for great bass players like Nathan East, Tony Kanal, and Michael Anthony. Now Yamaha has reinvented the bass that started it all. The BB series basses boast all the classic characteristics of the original BB's, from the distinctive big body design and bolt-on neck to vintage-style hardware and soapbar and split-coil pickups. YAMAHA BB414 FEATURES: Construction: Bolt-on. Scale Length: 864mm (34"). Fingerboard: Rosewood. Frets: 21. Neck Radius: 250mm (10"). Body: Alder. Neck: Maple. Tuners: Diecast. Bridge: Vintage Style. Pickups: 2 split coil neck pickups, 1 soapbar single coil bridge pickup. Pickup Switch: 3 position. Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone. Collection from Hatfield, Herts preferred - really easy access from M25 and A1M - I'm 2 minutes from the local Police Station, The Galleria and Uni of Herts. Feel free to ask questions. Details here: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/348217-nbd-yamaha-bb414/?do=findComment&comment=3825070 Edited November 20, 2019 by Rich 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Shame this wasnt a 5 Mick 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 I saw your ad in the "Wanted" thread and thought the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Man I love this bass, but alas have nothing to trade. Do you take instalments Mick😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I've had one in black years ago, lovely thin fast neck and very good quality for the price. GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baceface Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Somebody please buy this! Splendid instruments and this one is in the colour to have. I've got a 614 and arguably the passive 414 is the superior model. Am thinking of converting mine to passive and that'll cost almost as much as this one. Save me from myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbasspecial Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 14 October 2019 at 12:42, lee650 said: Shame this wasnt a 5 Mick 😁 There's currently a 5 string version on EBay right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 I have had no bass gas for months but this has snagged in my subconscious and won't let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 Sold...well, deal agreed... Now to deal with those damned couriers... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 Transaction completed....er, that's "sold" in other words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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