FS: 1982 Yamaha BB-400 "Killer Vintage P-Bass"

[swpyne]

In 1982 Yamaha introduced the Broad Bass series of basses to the US market. They basically re-designed the Fender P-Bass with a reversed split pickup that sounded great. This bass hails from that first year and honestly looks like it spent most of it's life in the case under someone's bed.

It's a simple, straightforward and totally functional instrument and this one is in excellent condition with some minor rash on the back and a couple tiny nicks in the body.

It will ship in it's original black hard shell case with plush green interior that's also in great shape for being 27 years old.

Don't waste your money on a cheap Mexican P-Bass when you can have a high quality vintage P for about the same price!

SOLD! Asking $395.00 shipped and insured in the lower 48.

[the art guy]

wow, that thing is in beautiful condition. nice bass; good luck with the sale.

[CelinderMotoMan]

Pm sent

[Smiley_One]

well this will be gone quickly

[Linas]

These are indeed great P basses.

[mtnckr]

Gorgeous. Is the body made of walnut?

[SpinItOn1979]

NICE!!!!!! similar to the one im looking for!! good luck with the sale, cheers.

[DumDrummer]

Does it have active Eq?

[madbassplaya]

Originally Posted by swpyne

Available again as buyer could not close the deal. Other interested buyers have been PM'd. I need to move this folks! Who's next?

I really wish I could jump on this. In my experience, Yamaha P's are amazing and IMO play way better than any Fender i've layed my hands on.

Originally Posted by DumDrummer

Does it have active Eq?

I am 99.9% sure that this bass is completely passive.

[swpyne]

Originally Posted by madbassplaya

I really wish I could jump on this. In my experience, Yamaha P's are amazing and IMO play way better than any Fender i've layed my hands on.

I am 99.9% sure that this bass is completely passive.

Yes, it's a passive bass configured just like a regular P-Bass with a volume and tone control.

And, yes, it's way nicer then all of the low end Fender P-Basses. It plays, feels and sounds like a quality instrument, which it is!

[yamaha]

I got the same bass. Except mine's finish is seriously damaged, the hardware is dull, and it looks 60 years old, even though it's 30.

Yours is simply gorgeous.

[swpyne]

Originally Posted by yamaha

I got the same bass. Except mine's finish is seriously damaged, the hardware is dull, and it looks 60 years old, even though it's 30.

Yours is simply gorgeous.

Yep, pretty much every other one I have seen has been pretty worn. That's what makes this one special!

[swpyne]

I really need to move this vintage beauty so I'm open to all reasonable offers. There are two of these for sale on the "bay" right now and neither one is close to the condition of this one. This is a rare opportunity to get a vintage bass at a really "vintage" price! Hit me up!!

[drnknmstr]

What kind of wood is that?

[jchrisk1]

The body is made of alder.

[swpyne]

Being a fan of these instruments since they were first introduced here in the US, I actually have the original Yamaha instrument catalog from 1982.

Here is a scan of the specs and the catalog photo.

[bongomania]

What's the weight, and the nut width?

[whoatherechunk]

this bass looks killer.

[swpyne]

The bass has been sold! Thanks to everyone who expressed interest.