pete.young Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 (edited) [b]Yamaha SBV 500[/b], metallic blue colour with matching headstock and white trimmings. I acquired this from another Basschatter in a trade, but it just isn't getting played and needs to find a good home where its quirky retro looks will be appreciated. The pickups may or may not be alnico but they make a full range of Jazzy sounds and the build quality is typically Yamaha - excellent. Nice birds-eye maple figuring on the neck, my limited photographic skills don't really do it justice. The bass is in very good condition, with one small mark on the back at the top, which I've tried to show in one of the photographs. This doesn't affect playability and isn't visible when being played. It was recently set up by a local luthier and strung with 40-60-75-95 nickels. A Stag/ Black Rat padded gig bag is included. I'd prefer a personal pickup from the Ipswich area, or I can deliver it to anywhere in London or Essex. Can also be shipped if necessary. [b]Sold subject to the usual [/b]. More pics available on request. Edited February 9, 2009 by pete.young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 That's a very good price for an excellent & unusual bass. I'd buy it myself if I didn't already have an identical one! Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I want it but I play in a sinister fashion. Meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 [quote name='steve-soar' post='403878' date='Feb 8 2009, 10:36 PM']I want it but I play in a sinister fashion. Meh.[/quote] String it lefty & it becomes a f*cked-up Rickenbacker copy! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt-pluck Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 PM coming your way. Pluck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 an unusual and interestingly fresh design i have been browsing yamaha's. 'way out' range and see they arent afraid of breaking the mould i have used yamaha for years for wind and brass instruments...and a clarinet and they have been consistently good on quality and reliability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) [quote name='mrcrow' post='404318' date='Feb 9 2009, 02:14 PM']i have used yamaha for years for wind and brass instruments...and a clarinet and they have been consistently good on quality and reliability[/quote] +1 on that! quality in construction, tone and manufacturing consistency is a welcome approach taken very seriously by all at Yamaha. andy Edited February 9, 2009 by andy67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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