silverfoxnik Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 (edited) Sold pending the usual.....Really happy to avoid Evil Bay.. Thanks for the interest! Hi Folks [b] Reduced to £180 plus p&p before going on Ebay!![/b] Well having just bought P-T-P's Lakland LPB DJ5, sadly, my Yamaha BB615 (along with a bunch of other stuff including my MM Sub 5) has to go. This has been my back-up bass since January and IMHO, is one of the best basses out there for the money at the moment. Condition-wise, it's easily 9/10 having never been used really except for the occassional rehearsal and to sit on a stand looking good at gigs! You should be able to see that in the photos, though it's sometimes difficult to photograph well a bass that has a really dark black finish. When I bought it from GAK, it needed a bit of work, so I had it set up by my local luthier Graham Wheeler, who not only did all the usual stuff, but he sanded the back of the neck down so it's silky smooth to the touch and plays beautifully! I paid £270 at GAK and it's had a few quid spent on the set-up, so I'd like [b]£180[/b] plus p&p for it if anyone's interested. I'd rather avoid PayPal and their fees, so cheque or cash on collection is much preferred. I'm based in West Sussex if anyone wants to come and have a play of it first. Comes with a gig bag and I'm happy to ship it wherever, though obviously, that's extra. Like most of you, I'd rather not ship a bass but I always take great care when doing so to ensure the bass arrives in exactly the same condition as it left . Here's some more pictures: [url="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/silverfoxnik/BB615headstock.jpg"]BB615 Headstock[/url] [url="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/silverfoxnik/BB615d.jpg"]BB615 Body[/url] [url="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/silverfoxnik/BB615backheadstock.jpg"]BB615 Back of headstock[/url] [url="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/silverfoxnik/BB615b.jpg"]BB615 close up[/url] Thanks for looking, Nik Edited August 31, 2007 by silverfoxnik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Wow..I love that figure on the back of the neck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 [quote name='overwater#1' post='47295' date='Aug 19 2007, 10:26 AM']Wow..I love that figure on the back of the neck!! [/quote] Thanks mate! When the back of the neck was re-finished by Graham Wheeler, my local luthier and all round good chap, it came up really well.. And it does play beautifully, Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 That's an awful lot of bass for the money. The Yamaha BB614s &615s are fantastic. Mine's become my main gigging bass of late despite the other two listed below. The pre-amp adds a lot of punch and they can do rock, punk, funk, whatever. Great for cover bands. Don't be put off by the word "Yamaha" - it's often much better than the F word. Good luck with the sale Nik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 [quote name='stingrayfan' post='47520' date='Aug 19 2007, 10:21 PM']That's an awful lot of bass for the money. The Yamaha BB614s &615s are fantastic. Mine's become my main gigging bass of late despite the other two listed below. The pre-amp adds a lot of punch and they can do rock, punk, funk, whatever. Great for cover bands. Don't be put off by the word "Yamaha" - it's often much better than the F word. Good luck with the sale Nik.[/quote] Thanks mate! Have to agree with you that Yamaha make some fantastic basses and though the BB range is supposedly 'budget', it's as you say 'an awful lot of bass for the money'! Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 ee eck, If this is stil here in about two weeks can i have first dibs?! This would be my perfect introduction to 5 strings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 [quote name='ste_m3' post='47531' date='Aug 19 2007, 11:31 PM']ee eck, If this is stil here in about two weeks can i have first dibs?! This would be my perfect introduction to 5 strings! [/quote] No problem if it's still here! Though I'm considering putting it on Ebay in a week if there's no takers here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 *cringe* Hit me up before you ebay it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 [quote name='ste_m3' post='47538' date='Aug 20 2007, 12:03 AM']*cringe* Hit me up before you ebay it![/quote] Ok mate - will do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 Tuesday morning BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Another BUMP before Ebay.. Thought I'd just show everyone what a great looking bass this is, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 BUMP to start the week... Just wondering why there's so little interest in these BB basses here? Is it the price or something about the basses themselves? Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Hello, is possible to send it to Belgium? How much? Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 [quote name='Bassman' post='51600' date='Aug 28 2007, 10:36 AM']Hello, is possible to send it to Belgium? How much? Thx[/quote] Hi Bassman To send to Belgium via Parcelforce International Standard is approx £37.00 (GBP). It's a 3 day service, insured up to a value of £150 but is not trackable whilst in transit. A trackable service which is better, would cost about £10 more. I find Parcelforce are reasonabley priced though I can look at others and get back to you if you like? Thanks Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 this one will be great dont look further. I let you know before 1-2days if I could take the bass.(pay the bass - deep bankaccount or not ) Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 [quote name='Bassman' post='51631' date='Aug 28 2007, 11:12 AM']this one will be great dont look further. I let you know before 1-2days if I could take the bass.(pay the bass - deep bankaccount or not ) Thx[/quote] Ok Bassman - I'll wait to hear from you, Thanks Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 so sorry, I don't have any bucks, I know it's a good deal but I can't right now Another Bump for this great bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 [quote name='Bassman' post='52603' date='Aug 30 2007, 07:26 AM']so sorry, I don't have any bucks, I know it's a good deal but I can't right now Another Bump for this great bass.[/quote] No problem Bassman and thanks for the BUMP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I can't believe this is still here for £200, it would be a great Bass for anyone wanting to test the water on a 5er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 [quote name='Johngh' post='52621' date='Aug 30 2007, 08:45 AM']I can't believe this is still here for £200, it would be a great Bass for anyone wanting to test the water on a 5er[/quote] Me neither, so it looks like it's off to Evil Bay at the weekend, which is a shame but needs must! Thanks Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Been thinking about this... As an Ebay listing will cost me in fees and potential PayPal fees, I'm prepared to let this go to any Basschat members for £180 + p&p. So, if anyone wants a great 5 string for £180, let me know. Thanks Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 oh god! mate, your killing me! IF ONLY i had spare money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='52758' date='Aug 30 2007, 01:14 PM']Been thinking about this... As an Ebay listing will cost me in fees and potential PayPal fees, I'm prepared to let this go to any Basschat members for £180 + p&p. So, if anyone wants a great 5 string for £180, let me know. Thanks Nik[/quote] Hey man, long shot here, but I've given a bass playing mate of mine a heads up on this. He's not a member here, but mentioned he was thinking about getting an active 5 string, "probably a Yamaha", he's not nearly as geeky about kit as I am. Anyway, I've sent him an e-mail, so I'll let you know if he's interested. Cheers, Eude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 [quote name='wotnwhy' post='52803' date='Aug 30 2007, 02:26 PM']oh god! mate, your killing me! IF ONLY i had spare money... [/quote] Sorry to cause a fellow bassplayer any pain!! Just trying to sell a bass for a few sheckles Hi Eude That's very good of you mate - thanks, Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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