alanbass1 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 These come with a hefty price tag at £2299 yet I notice that two of the three that Mark had in at Bass Direct has sold already. Yamaha are claiming some form of wood treatment that I assume is some form of artificial aging and there is some innovation in the diagonal thru body stringing. However, they are also stating they have a new way of putting together a three piece body that resonates as well as a one piece, but for this price I would have thought a one piece piece of premium alder would be within scope in any event. As with all these things, the proof is in the playing and if these are 'great' sounding and playing basses then the price tag will justify itself. Has anyone got one or played one and are they 'great' basses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 tried the 2024 and 2024x at bassday. I'd have one. Dave at Yamaha has got my number for when he's selling his demo stock off. I really liked them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 Now I'm really getting interested: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=569739"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=569739[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) Well, the only way to find out is to try one. That's harder than it sounds as, talking to Mark at Bass Direct there is very limited supply and he got the first three in the UK which sold immediately. He has three more on order and one is presold and I can't find anywhere else that has one. So, I reserved one that Mark has coming in and should be with me by the end of the month. Once I get it I will let you know. Edited March 11, 2010 by alanbass1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 [quote name='alanbass1' post='771261' date='Mar 11 2010, 10:08 AM']Well, the only way to find out is to try one. That's harder than it sounds as, talking to Mark at Bass Direct there is very limited supply and he got the first three in the UK which sold immediately. He has three more on order and one is presold and I can't find anywhere else that has one. So, I reserved one that Mark has coming in and should be with me by the end of the month. Once I get it I will let you know.[/quote] I bought a BB3000 a few weeks ago - there are 40 (well 39 now) BB3000 on the german market at the moment. They started at 1900 Euro and went down to 1085 Euro! Gold hardware, neck through, a beautiful bass with killer sound! I wanted a BB3000 (like Tony Kanal was playing before the BB2024x) but it was only available in Japan. Now I finaly got one. fantastic sound, stunning looks! Plays like a hot knife through butter! Wine red.. I'm in love! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyxtiger Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 These basses are truly magnificent. I have the white 2024x Mark had at bass direct and have reserved another as they are that good. Usually when you read about all the "features" of a new bass its mostly hype but this time I was impressed. Its a real sum of its parts and all the little extra things they have done to justify the pricetag have worked. I have old school tastes and searched for an old fender / gibson that would stand up to being played loud, hard and even detuned. Nothing holds up like the Yamaha does but its no way a modern sounding bass. Yamaha are pretty anal about the details but I find their whole range has no soul. I never wanted to play something with a code instead of a name. The BBs always had a bit more soul and this one is Killer. Its a fat grinding rock bass but its just as happy with the treble rolled off to sound like a nice old fender. And the tone pot actually works all the way round in a usable way rather than the fender style which is pretty all or nothing. Its the first bass I've found that holds together the way an active bass does but with the tones of a passive bass - believe me I've tried a lot. I've waited years for them to make this bass as the cheaper ones are terrible. anyway hope this helps, if you like the idea of it and understand what yamaha were going for with this then you won't be disappointed when you get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Thanks for the write up. Well, Mark has just contacted me to let me know my bass has arrived (it too being a white one!) so I should have it in my hands next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 It's arrived. Wow.....got to go back to playing her, talk about it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 [quote name='alanbass1' post='783616' date='Mar 23 2010, 04:10 PM']It's arrived. Wow.....got to go back to playing her, talk about it later.[/quote] "It doesn't exist without photos" is the rule, I believe. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=81828"]Mine exists for sure![/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 [quote name='alanbass1' post='783616' date='Mar 23 2010, 04:10 PM']It's arrived. Wow.....got to go back to playing her, talk about it later.[/quote] Well Alan, what do you make of it? A looker for sure (Sean's looks ultra-RAAAAWWWKKKKK in black, yours a bit more punky in white) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I've heard rumours of the taiwan factory having a do at these, without the aged wood process...and a few other differences. And, there may be some other bass gear from Yamaha too, so i hear... I'd watch the Musikmesse coverage on Harmony Central, i'm looking forward to it... The 2024Xs are amazing, very very jealous. Trav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 (edited) I will get some pictures taken over the weekend - too busy playing her at the moment. The colour is a great off white making it look very vintage. This is a seriously good instrument - sound, playability. I have some very nice basses and this is right up there with the best of them. If there is one word that sums this bass up - resonant. It has that same resonance that my '62 P Bass has - you feel the bass vibrate. If this is the result of the aging process it would be a loss if they made a version without it. Edited March 24, 2010 by alanbass1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Check [url="http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/guitar/bb/"]this [/url]- all new today from Yamaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 [quote name='alanbass1' post='785229' date='Mar 24 2010, 10:08 PM']If there is one word that sums this bass up - resonant. It has that same resonance that my '62 P Bass has - you feel the bass vibrate. If this is the result of the aging process it would be a loss if they made a version without it.[/quote] There is a cheaper version of the super BB (BB1024/5) that doesn't have the ageing and resonance treatments, check out [url="http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/guitar/bb/lineup/specifications.html"]these[/url] specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 er...that's what i meant, didn't want to upset yamaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 The new web page is up: [url="http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/guitar/bb/index.html"]http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/guitar/bb/index.html[/url] enjoy! andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 IThe 2024X is really a great bass.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Some more..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Luvvvly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 (edited) Absolutely stunning in vintage white, Alan. I can't wait for the 5s to land. Check this beauty that Marco Mendoza has... Edited March 28, 2010 by Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Looking at the website, i don't see a fretless version of any model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Sound. I tried a 1024 at a recent expo here... it just confirmed the 2024 is top of the GAS list and no mistake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 It's the list of instruments I have an unaxplainable desire to own... Gear Aquisition Syndrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 [quote name='Sean' post='786138' date='Mar 25 2010, 06:19 PM']Check [url="http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/guitar/bb/"]this [/url]- all new today from Yamaha[/quote] Yeah, and have a look at what the anonymous person in the top banner is playing. A BB body with Attitude (DiMarzio?) Neck HB, Mid P and.. What's that?.. A [i]Bridge[/i] P? Now you're talking! As an Attitude owner, I find their tone monstrous, but they lack the ability to "sing" like the best. What they need is a bridge pick-up. Preferably either a Fender JJ or MEC JJ as used in the Precision Deluxe or Dolphin Infinity.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='1014355' date='Nov 6 2010, 03:13 PM']Yeah, and have a look at what the anonymous person in the top banner is playing. A BB body with Attitude (DiMarzio?) Neck HB, Mid P and.. What's that?.. A [i]Bridge[/i] P? Now you're talking! As an Attitude owner, I find their tone monstrous, but they lack the ability to "sing" like the best. What they need is a bridge pick-up. Preferably either a Fender JJ or MEC JJ as used in the Precision Deluxe or Dolphin Infinity....[/quote] That's our man, Dave Lomenzo and his BB was made to his spec with that extra EB0 type pup and the bridge P. IIRC he also had them make a slightly reduced body size. I love the maple board too. I wish Yam's custom shop specials were available to Joe Blow, I'd have one of those. Absolutely no complaints with my 2024x or 2025x though. They are so good I'll probably let my Spector go soon as it just doesn't get played much If you look at the artists pictured in the BB catalogue you'll see that most of them have either prototype BBs that differ from the production ones or they have custom finished ones eg. Tony Kanal's has an old BBOT type bridge and Mad Anthony has his Chickenfoot logo on the body and that chili artwork on the fingerboard. It's interesting that Big Bad Duff is one of their stable of artists now considering he is known for playing Fenders and has his own signature model Fender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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