Yamaha SBV 500 (Metallic Blue) - *SOLD* £750 Haywards Heath

[Plusnine]

Here for sale is one of the most unique basses I’ve ever owned, a Yamaha SBV 500 from (I believe) 1998. 
 

It’s an absolutely fantastic Yamaha jazz style bass, with a pretty wide range of sounds available. I’ve mostly used it for recording since I’ve owned it and it’s given me no issues whatsoever. 
 

In terms of condition, the bass has no issues at all, a few very minor bumps as you’d expect from an older instrument like this, but overall it’s in rather great shape. 
 

The only things of note are the lack of headstock logo which has rubbed off, as well as a small outline of a faded sticker that was once on the scratch plate, before I purchased the bass. 

As for the logo, I’ve purchased a like-for-like decal of the original which I have yet to add on, but I’m happy to include as part of the price. 
 

For the sticker mark, I’ve not attempted to try and do anything with it as it doesn’t bother me personally, but custom scratch plates are available if you’d like to get something pristine. 
 

It’s served me really well since I’ve had it, but I’m looking to move on to something like a Stingray or similar, so I’m looking to raise some funds. At time of posting, I believe there’s only one other for sale in the UK, as I had to get this shipped over from Japan. Happy to negotiate within reason on price. I’ll also throw in a gig bag at no extra cost.
 

I’m based in Haywards Heath, and I’d be happy to post at buyer’s expense and risk - but an in-person delivery (within a 40-ish mile radius with some extra fuel money) or collection would be preferred! 
 

I’ve tried to photograph any potential scratches but please let me know if you’d like more photos!
 

Thanks for looking  

Edited April 6, 2024 by Plusnine
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[AndyTravis]

Very cool basses these. Had one on loan for a bit.

 

love the blue too

[Jono Bolton]

I always like the look of these but they're far too cool for me. There's not a hope in hell I could pull it off.

[Plusnine]

@Jono Bolton never say never! It definitely gets a lot of conversation at gigs I've played, mostly from other bassists wanting to know what on Earth it is 😂

Edited April 2, 2024 by Plusnine

[edstraker123]

I've so wanted one of these forever but have just spent all of my money 😪

[Plusnine]

@edstraker123 Happy to work something out if you were interested! I'm not in a huge rush to sell, just seeing what interest is out there

[edstraker123]

I've got stuff for sale on here and ebay so will see how things go Plusnine.

[Plusnine]

@edstraker123 no worries at all! glwts