Yamaha BB614 FS/FT

kjpollo · #1 12-07-2010, 07:44 PM

Ok guys, you all know what these basses are:

Workhorses, nothing fancy but solid, reliable and dependable.
This one is a players bass- its not abused but its not mint either. There are surface dings on the front and some on the back as well.
I'm moving it for several reasons. First, I find I'm using my passives more & more. Second-I have a couple of other basses that do the P-J thing very well. Third, my amp rig needs upgrading so I have to pass long some gear I just dont use to pick up stuff I need.

The finish on this is called vintage yellow but given that the body wood is alder, it almost looks like its a clear natural.
The neck is maple with a rosewood board and some interesting inlays.
The neck profile is more jazz-like than P-like to me. Its very easy to play. Its just about 1 5/8 at the nut and weighs in at about 9.4 lbs-not an anchor but not a featherweight either.

This is the active-only version and everything is stock. V/B and 3 band EQ controls. P-J pickups. The J has a blade magnet and is VERY hot when you solo it. This one is just a few years old and its a non-reverse P pickup.

I got this bass about a year ago here on TB and the only things I've done to it were to change the battery and strings.
The neck has stayed remarkably true- I havent had to touch the trussrod at all.

Here are a few pics: the last 2 are my attempts to show the dings on the front and back:

As far as what I'm looking for, for sale $~~300~~ 280 OBO shipped in the CONUS. It'll be shipped in a mediocre but serviceable gigbag and securely boxed.

OR as trade bait:
a solid 8 ohm, 410 cab (Carvin, SWR, Hartke, etc) in full working condition. I'm not worried if its not pristine cosmetically, but it HAS to work properly.
or a good reliable, loud amp head- (Eden, Carvin, GK, etc)
I can add a SMALL amount of cash if necessary.

***EDIT- I have posted another bass for sale/trade-once one sells or is traded the other one will be "off the market"- the other one is a Peavey T-20***

For a cab deal, I'd prefer to keep it more local to avoid shipping charges. I'm in western CT and I can drive to SE NY, western MA and possibly RI or very northern NJ to get a deal done.

kjpollo · #2 12-08-2010, 11:18 AM

Forgot to add:
As far as trades go, I REALLY dont need any more basses ATM.
Thanks for the offers, but I REALLY need a better cab or amp head.

kjpollo · #3 12-10-2010, 12:30 PM

Bumping this along.

I think I have a deal on a cab, but I'm keeping this open for now.

kjpollo · #4 12-13-2010, 09:10 PM

Good thing I kept this open- trade for a super cab fell through.

I have a very nice deal ready to go on an amp I've been eyeing for awhile now.

Still need a good 410 cab though!
Anybody? Carvin? Eden? SWR?
I dont need a cab in pristine condition. As long as everything WORKS properly, I can deal with some cosmetic issues.

I'd prefer to keep this local to CT/ Western & Central MA/RI/ Southern NY and far northern NJ so we can avoid shipping charges on a cab because I have minimal cash to contribute and I know cabs are pretty spendy to ship.

let me know whatcha got!!

kjpollo · #5 12-15-2010, 10:56 AM

Hellooo!

Is there anybody out there? Just nod if you can hear me!

A good 410 cab or $300 gets you this excellent workhorse of a bass!

kjpollo · #6 12-16-2010, 12:18 PM

Bump!

SWR? Eden? GK?

kjpollo · #7 12-17-2010, 07:49 PM

Opening up another possibility- how about a 15/horn cab??

kjpollo · #8 12-20-2010, 04:01 PM

Anybody? a 410 or a 15 w/horn would do it!
Or a cash buyer, of course!

kjpollo · #9 12-23-2010, 11:17 AM

Bump for a lowered price- now $280 shipped CONUS.

OR still looking for the right trade!

kjpollo · #10 12-26-2010, 10:22 AM

Sorry guys, much as I'd love to, I dont need any other basses ATM.

Cash buyers or cab traders please!

kjpollo · #11 12-28-2010, 04:48 PM

Bump-ola!

knigel · #12 01-14-2011, 04:23 PM

Nice bass!

kjpollo · #13 01-17-2011, 05:04 PM

Cmon guys!
Getting closer to a deal but nothing has been finalized yet!

johndough247 · #14 01-17-2011, 05:22 PM

How heavy/light is it?

johndough247 · #15 01-17-2011, 05:23 PM

nevermind, just saw it

9.4 lbs

kjpollo · #16 01-20-2011, 10:25 AM

Bump
No longer need an amp head- I have a Nemesis heading my way very soon!

BUT I still need a cab; 410 preferred, will also consider a loud 212.

And cash is also good BTW!

Washishimi · #17 01-20-2011, 01:33 PM

PM sent

kjpollo · #18 03-07-2011, 02:40 PM

Pretty much forgot about this-things have been busy!

I cannot edit the price in the original post, but I'll drop from $280 down to $255 shipped CONUS.
Or $230 local so we dont have to deal with shipping. I'm pretty much in central CT so I can get to Western MA and southeastern NY pretty easily. I'm not going up to Boston or out on LI or the 5 boroughs-too much hassle to drive there.

Oh yeah, my amp & cab needs have been taken care of so this is FS only!

madbassplaya · #19 03-07-2011, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjpollo

Pretty much forgot about this-things have been busy!

I cannot edit the price in the original post, but I'll drop from $280 down to $255 shipped CONUS.
Or $230 local so we dont have to deal with shipping. I'm pretty much in central CT so I can get to Western MA and southeastern NY pretty easily. I'm not going up to Boston or out on LI or the 5 boroughs-too much hassle to drive there.

Oh yeah, my amp & cab needs have been taken care of so this is FS only!

dude, this is a screaming deal! i would start a new thread. this won't last long...i'm very tempted!

any idea if the bass could be run in passive mode?

kjpollo · #20 03-07-2011, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madbassplaya

dude, this is a screaming deal! i would start a new thread. this won't last long...i'm very tempted!

any idea if the bass could be run in passive mode?

The stock pre does not have an active/passive switch to run passive. Beyond that, I have no idea because Im not a DIY guy.