Yamaha SB-35 RARE!! GREAT!!

[Paul S]

This has been recently listed.  Yamaha SB-35.  I had one, sold it, worst sellers remorse I've ever had.  Never thought I'd see another one turn up but it is 1.5lbs heavier than mine was and I am going to pass it by.  Superb, quality instrument that has a tone to die for.  Much punchier than a Gibson, for example.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SB-35-Yamaha-Bass-Guitar-Made-in-Japan-1970s-Medium-Scale/164660265554

 

[prowla]

Much uglier than a Gibson, too...

[Paul S]

Depends upon your point of view.  I prefer the body shape to a Gibson but find the treatment of the neck joint rather clunky.

[prowla]

9 minutes ago, Paul S said:

Depends upon your point of view.  I prefer the body shape to a Gibson but find the treatment of the neck joint rather clunky.

Yes, of course; not for me, this one, though. 

[BigRedX]

23 hours ago, Paul S said:

Depends upon your point of view.  I prefer the body shape to a Gibson but find the treatment of the neck joint rather clunky.

Which is why you don't use a set neck design with a bolt-on neck.