Yamaha BB1000s

FL Knifemaker · #1 02-12-2011, 02:13 PM

I really hate to part with this bass but I have WAY more basses than I can justify owning

Ya'll know what this is

IIRC the serial numbers date back to '83. Overall it's in great shape for it's age but there are some indentations on the front of the body that don't come through in the pics. There are 5 indentations about 3/4" long above the area between the P pickup and the neck. They are shallow and don't break the finish but in the right light are very noticeable

Not in the right light and you can't see them like in the photos

There are some other minor dings around the edge of the body but nothing bad. This bass has been loved, it's just old. There is NO buckle rash at all on the back.

The neckthru neck is to die for. The setup is low and PERFECT. The tone is also to DIE for. Everything functions perfectly. Comes with the OHSC which is also in nice shape.

I'd like to get $500 shipped, payment via PP or BO. No trades unless you have a serious Nitro RC Heli

FL Knifemaker · #2 02-12-2011, 02:15 PM

More pics.......

rnilson · #3 02-12-2011, 02:52 PM

Interested is it passive electronics?
What is the finish?

swpyne · #4 02-12-2011, 02:54 PM

Great seller here and a wonderful vintage bass. These basses really deliver IMO! Somebody jump on this!!!!

FL Knifemaker · #5 02-12-2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnilson

Interested is it passive electronics?
What is the finish?

It's passive. Not sure what the finish is. If it's not nitro, it's a VERY thin poly.

FL Knifemaker · #6 02-12-2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swpyne

Great seller here and a wonderful vintage bass. These basses really deliver IMO! Somebody jump on this!!!!

Thank you sir

Kitsapbass · #7 02-12-2011, 05:07 PM

I'm stuck waiting on taxes, so I'm not going to be able to get this one but someone better jump on this bump!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BoRadBass · #8 02-12-2011, 06:59 PM

I am about to drown in drool!!!!!!!!!!!

How about a hard core RC rock crawler?????

FL Knifemaker · #9 02-12-2011, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoRadBass

I am about to drown in drool!!!!!!!!!!!

How about a hard core RC rock crawler?????

Thanks but I already have a rather serious rock crawler

**Sleepwalker42** · #10 02-12-2011, 10:33 PM

These are great basses, I have a BB2000 and can tell you that there is nothing better in the same price range.

steve f · #11 02-13-2011, 06:25 AM

Johnny Winter's bassist, Scott Spray, was playing one of these in Annapolis last night and it sounded great bump!

FL Knifemaker · #12 02-13-2011, 06:39 AM

$475 shipped? Its gotta go

bluesblaster · #13 02-13-2011, 08:24 AM

I used one of these and a BB 450 during most of the 90,s wish I still had it some days, gave the BB 450 to my nephew.

FL Knifemaker · #14 02-14-2011, 02:08 AM

Let's try $450???

livinglow · #15 02-14-2011, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL Knifemaker

Thanks but I already have a rather serious rock crawler

Pics or it didn't happen!

evhest · #16 02-14-2011, 03:48 AM

Pm'd!

Low Main · #17 02-14-2011, 07:23 AM

It's a polyester finish on these, and the base of the bridge extends below the mounting plate and sits in a routed cavity in the body, which provides great bridge/body contact.

The tuners are fabulous - a level of quality far above what you usually see on basses from the big famous company.

The way the bass is built, it's not a long reach to the first fret and these have a sweet top end on them.

If you don't like pickup selector switches (I am one of those people), rewiring the controls for three pots is quick and easy.

Also, nicest stock strap buttons I've come across.

basstodave · #18 02-14-2011, 12:10 PM

Let me be the one to ask. Nut width and weight of the bass?

krovx · #19 02-14-2011, 12:19 PM

Where was this a week ago? bump

FL Knifemaker · #20 02-16-2011, 07:30 AM

Thanks everyone! The Yami is SOLD!!