WHUFC BASS Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 (edited) I've got 4 basses at the moment, two Trabens a Spector and this Yamaha. This gets the least amount of use since I got the Trabens. As we're doing some recordings in May we need a decent 4 string so I'm offering this Yamaha in part ex (cash either way) for a decent 4 string. Not interested in Fenders, I'm mainly after a Musicman Sub, a Traben Chaos 4-string, a decent Spector or a G&L. The Yamaha is in players condition. I bought this off a session musician who'd made some adjustments to it. Its got some issues which I'll outline here: 1) Some arse of a luthier drilled a hole for a new jack plug in the wrong place so there's a hole (see photos). 2) There's a few screw holes in the body where a thumb rest was fitted. 3) There's what looks like some glue marks on the pickups 4) There's a number of wear marks on the body - around the control knobs and round the heel of the body. 5) There's a small pick-guard that was attached by the previous owner as it helped with slapping according to him. I don't really use it for slap so couldn't tell you if it does or not! Its in player's condition but it does have the added bonus of having Nordstrand pickups and an Audere pre-amp which sounds the nuts. It plays superbly and has a fairly new set of DR Hi-Beams on it. Its also got Schaller Straplocks too. I've used it a few times at gigs, through an Ampeg SVT 5 and 8x10 and through a old H&H rig and it sounded equally as good through both. I'm really looking for trades on this but would be willing to sell for £[s]375[/s] ono £325. Also comes with Yamaha hard case. Edited June 23, 2010 by WHUFC BASS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 (edited) Price drop to £350 - I must be mad. Would rather trade for a decent 4 string though. Would really prefer local collection on this one rather than postage. Edited April 28, 2010 by WHUFC BASS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurcatovium Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Incredible deal here! Who cares about cosmetic imperfections? (I don't need another bass, I don't need another bass, ... damn GAS!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 Bump for a soundclip. Funky stuff really isn't my thing but here goes. If anyone wants any metal / punk type clips I'd be happy to oblige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Nice playing..great sound too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeBrownBass Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Hmm might be tempted by this if the bike i'm looking at falls through. Hmm, another bass or get fit.....another bass or get fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted April 30, 2010 Author Share Posted April 30, 2010 Another bass of course! Being fit is overrated !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted May 1, 2010 Author Share Posted May 1, 2010 Bump - £325. Need to offload this ! This is a serious bargain - it may not be mint but for the money you're getting: Nordstrand pickups Audere pre-amp Schaller Strap pins A superbly crafted made in Japan bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Bump..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbasss Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Hi, is it possible to have the bass shipped to Stockholm, Sweden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmoore Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 That sample has blown me away... No money so cant buy and havent got on well with fivers lately either. I dont want to be too Off topic but do you know how big singles sound compared to the fat stacks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 How is this still here? Soooo much bass for the money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgo Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Do you have any other details of the pickups and preamps, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 This is silly cheap, why on earth hasn't this sold! So what if he supports west ham, quality bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 This is still for sale - had a few offers but none has really moved me. In answer to the question about the pre-amp, its this one: [url="http://audereaudio.com/Classic4B.htm"]http://audereaudio.com/Classic4B.htm[/url] The pickups are fat stacks (that was the previous owner told me): [url="http://www.nordstrandpickups.com/bass-pickups/index.shtml"]http://www.nordstrandpickups.com/bass-pickups/index.shtml[/url] £325 and I'd rather this be picked up than posted to be honest. SERIOUS BARGAIN ALERT !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 BUMP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 [quote name='WHUFC BASS' post='849189' date='May 27 2010, 09:45 AM']BUMP.[/quote] PMed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 Replied to. Still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted May 29, 2010 Author Share Posted May 29, 2010 Still interested in trades for the following: - Trace Elliot SMX head Black w/Maple neck Squier Strat (must have been routed to house a humbucker) + a few quid my way Status Graphite Replacement Neck for Stingray Probably going to stick this on Ebay next week if I don't manage to sell here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I think the luthier drilled a hole for a new jack plug further down, so the hole is still there from the old org. jack plug placement. I couldn't verify if this bass is in fact 35" scale ... PM'ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreenman555 Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Pm'd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgo Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Is this still for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Yep, still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 [quote name='WHUFC BASS' post='821158' date='Apr 27 2010, 08:56 PM']I've got 4 basses at the moment, two Trabens a Spector and this Yamaha. This gets the least amount of use since I got the Trabens. As we're doing some recordings in May we need a decent 4 string so I'm offering this Yamaha in part ex (cash either way) for a decent 4 string. Not interested in Fenders, I'm mainly after a Musicman Sub, a Traben Chaos 4-string, a decent Spector or a G&L. The Yamaha is in players condition. I bought this off a session musician who'd made some adjustments to it. Its got some issues which I'll outline here: 1) Some arse of a luthier drilled a hole for a new jack plug in the wrong place so there's a hole (see photos). 2) There's a few screw holes in the body where a thumb rest was fitted. 3) There's what looks like some glue marks on the pickups 4) There's a number of wear marks on the body - around the control knobs and round the heel of the body. 5) There's a small pick-guard that was attached by the previous owner as it helped with slapping according to him. I don't really use it for slap so couldn't tell you if it does or not! Its in player's condition but it does have the added bonus of having Nordstrand pickups and an Audere pre-amp which sounds the nuts. It plays superbly and has a fairly new set of DR Hi-Beams on it. Its also got Schaller Straplocks too. I've used it a few times at gigs, through an Ampeg SVT 5 and 8x10 and through a old H&H rig and it sounded equally as good through both. I'm really looking for trades on this but would be willing to sell for £[s]375[/s] ono £325. Also comes with Yamaha hard case.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basstons Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 bonjour, i'm interesting shipping to germany or i've to come ?:-) great stuf A+ dAniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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