FS: 1982 YAMAHA BB2000 *Make an offer?* - *WITHDRAWN* £1099 SE (KENT/M25)

[Cairobill]

Keeping this puppy

Edited May 16 by Cairobill

[Ashborygirl]

Magnificent basses.  Can you imagine how much Yamaha would charge for one now?  

[silverfoxnik]

Sounds great, Nick!

 

Both the bass and your playing. 👍

 

That's a beautiful example of a classic BB, and to answer @Ashborygirl's question, I would say that you'd have to start around £2,500 and work upwards.

 

GLWTS 😊

[Cairobill]

The closest bass in the Yamaha line up for construction and feel would be the Nathan East I think. So 4K new (!)

[silverfoxnik]

57 minutes ago, Cairobill said:

The closest bass in the Yamaha line up for construction and feel would be the Nathan East I think. So 4K new (!)

That's an outrageous amount of money... 

 

Yours is much cooler anyway, Nick and a bargain at a quarter of the price too! 

[Beedster]

Jeez, that is a lovely instrument 👍

[Beedster]

4 hours ago, silverfoxnik said:

Sounds great, Nick!

 

Both the bass and your playing. 👍

 

That's a beautiful example of a classic BB, and to answer @Ashborygirl's question, I would say that you'd have to start around £2,500 and work upwards.

 

GLWTS 😊

 

There was talk at the time that the BB2024 at around £2,500 (10 years ago) was as good as these, but having owned both, the BB2000 is infinitely better 👍

[Cairobill]

On 30/04/2024 at 17:25, Beedster said:

 

There was talk at the time that the BB2024 at around £2,500 (10 years ago) was as good as these, but having owned both, the BB2000 is infinitely better 👍

It’s also interesting how the BB3000 is elevated above the BB2000. I’ve played/owned both now and the 2000 wins for tonal welly in my book. The neck is also a perfect size for me. Not as skinny as the 3000 but not P bass chunky by any means.  Very playable.

[Cairobill]

As a Bank Holiday bump is a special bump, here's a SLAP demo for this extremely fine bass to make that bump worthwhile...

It's no surprise that the BB2000 was a bit of slappers preference in the '80s. As a bit of an old slapper myself, it's one of the slappiest basses I've ever slapped...

And spookily, this thumb-forward track ('Forget Me Nots' by the awesome Patrice Rushen) was released in 1982...

.....the SAME YEAR THAT THIS BASS WAS MANFACTURED!
 

 

[soulstar89]

I’ve a Yamaha pulser 400 from late 70’s, killer bass. The 2000 definitely has an aggressive tone which suits slapping and finger style funk 
 

great example. GLWTS 

[pete.young]

That's excellent playing, well done. 80s-tastic. Great sounding bass at a bargain price. I wish I could justify it but I am mostly playing upright these days.

[Cairobill]

6 hours ago, pete.young said:

That's excellent playing, well done. 80s-tastic. Great sounding bass at a bargain price. I wish I could justify it but I am mostly playing upright these days.

Cheers all. It’s a lovely bass and v v playable. 

[Beedster]

9 hours ago, Cairobill said:

As a Bank Holiday bump is a special bump, here's a SLAP demo for this extremely fine bass to make that bump worthwhile...

It's no surprise that the BB2000 was a bit of slappers preference in the '80s. As a bit of an old slapper myself, it's one of the slappiest basses I've ever slapped...

And spookily, this thumb-forward track ('Forget Me Nots' by the awesome Patrice Rushen) was released in 1982...

.....the SAME YEAR THAT THIS BASS WAS MANFACTURED!
 

 

 

 

Lovely playing Nick 👍

[Misdee]

Some pro-level bass playing there Nick. Bass sounds great too. 

 

Why more people don't put videos on their For Sale ads I don't know. (Actually I do know.)

[Beedster]

4 minutes ago, Misdee said:

Why more people don't put videos on their For Sale ads I don't know

 

Not all of us play as well as Nick...... 🤔

[Misdee]

21 minutes ago, Beedster said:

 

Not all of us play as well as Nick...... 🤔

Exactly.

[NickA]

I had one of these; excellent basses.  I traded it for my fretless Wal ..not even because I needed to, just because I had some silly two basses policy.  I got £180 for it and the shop had it in the window for £270 the next day!  Regretted it ever since.

 

Now have a silly 4 basses policy..... but very tempted.

 

Love the playing btw ...and Patrice.

Edited May 11 by NickA

[Cairobill]

2 hours ago, NickA said:

I had one of these; excellent basses.  I traded it for my fretless Wal ..not even because I needed to, just because I had some silly two basses policy.  I got £180 for it and the shop had it in the window for £270 the next day!  Regretted it ever since.

 

Now have a silly 4 basses policy..... but very tempted.

 

Love the playing btw ...and Patrice.

Ta! Not up for trade obvs (apart for a fretless wal  )

[Bobby K]

The best bass Yamaha ever made, period!!! 

 

(Biased BB2000 owner here) 😊

 

GLWTS - someone is in for a treat!

 

 

[Bobby K]

On 04/05/2024 at 09:20, Cairobill said:

It’s also interesting how the BB3000 is elevated above the BB2000. I’ve played/owned both now and the 2000 wins for tonal welly in my book. The neck is also a perfect size for me. Not as skinny as the 3000 but not P bass chunky by any means.  Very playable.

 

Agreed 100% re the BB3000 comparison. The reverse P pup on these gives them the edge. The middle setting on the pickup selector produces a glorious slap sound! 

[GoodOlJohnson]

Man I wish this one would pop up over here in Europe. So rare to see one being offered. Looking for one for ages, but no luck so far :(. Good luck on your sale though! What a beauty!

Edited May 12 by GoodOlJohnson

[NickA]

On 11/05/2024 at 22:57, Cairobill said:

(apart for a fretless wal  )

From my cold dead hands 😂😂😂.  Much as I liked the bb2000...

[Cairobill]

Bermp...

Edited May 15 by Cairobill

[Cairobill]

If you're within pickup/meet up distance, do feel free to make an offer on the bass!

Edited May 16 by Cairobill

[vbance]

what a bargain.