FS: Yamaha PB-1 Preamp

johnk_10 · #1 02-15-2011, 06:50 PM

selling my Yamaha PB-1 Bass preamp. it works perfect, sounds great and is in very good condition. these are VERY well made and VERY high quality bass preamps that are no longer made (1982-1996).
definitely one of my favorite bass preamps that have ever been produced. Very quiet, clean, fast and clear, yet smooth and warm at the same time. Extremely flexible in its ability to shape your bass’ tone, and it’s almost impossible to get a bad sound out of it. This unit’s chassis is pretty deep and fairly heavy, and exudes a high-end feel of impeccable Yamaha quality. Controls include: Volume, Treble, Bass (Fender tone stack), a fully parametric mid band, high and low pass crossover frequencies and level controls and a headphone output with level control. it has a high enough output, easily able to drive any power amp.

here's a pic of it in my 2U rack case. i'll post some better pics of it tomorrow.

(dbx160X and rack not included)

here's the controls on the front panel (click to enlarge):

rear panel:

asking ~~$249 + $20 shipping~~ $250 shipped in the contusa. paypal accepted.

Spaldo · #2 02-15-2011, 06:52 PM

I had one of these....great for recording

adam on bass · #3 02-16-2011, 10:33 AM

Always when I am out of loot... miss mine horribly. One of the best EQ's in the business for recording.

Hyper-sloth · #4 02-16-2011, 10:41 AM

Nice presentation good sir...love the panel layout images.

Sschweg · #5 02-17-2011, 10:03 AM

Interested. Price?

Thanks

johnk_10 · #6 02-17-2011, 10:27 AM

the price is at the bottom of the listing.

**Jeremy Allen** · #7 02-17-2011, 11:24 AM

I just got one of these. Such a good tool!

Basshappi · #8 02-17-2011, 12:39 PM

Durn it John, why didn't you wait til my tax return comes in!

Friend of mine had one of these in his project studio that I recorded in and you're right, absolutely superb pre one of the best I've played through.

Great price too!
I don't think this will sit here for long.

Cheers!

johnk_10 · #9 02-20-2011, 05:30 PM

jumbodbassman · #10 02-21-2011, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnk_10

selling my Yamaha PB-1 Bass preamp. it works perfect, sounds great and is in very good condition. these are VERY well made and VERY high quality bass preamps that are no longer made (1982-1996).
definitely one of my favorite bass preamps that have ever been produced. Very quiet, clean, fast and clear, yet smooth and warm at the same time. Extremely flexible in its ability to shape your bass’ tone, and it’s almost impossible to get a bad sound out of it. This unit’s chassis is pretty deep and fairly heavy, and exudes a high-end feel of impeccable Yamaha quality. Controls include: Volume, Treble, Bass (Fender tone stack), a fully parametric mid band, high and low pass crossover frequencies and level controls and a headphone output with level control. it has a high enough output, easily able to drive any power amp.

here's a pic of it in my 2U rack case. i'll post some better pics of it tomorrow.

(dbx160X and rack not included)

here's the controls on the front panel (click to enlarge):

rear panel:

asking $249 + $20 shipping in the contusa. paypal accepted.

i noticed the crossover. does it have to run biamped or can you switch out and run mono

Floridabwoy · #11 02-21-2011, 08:17 AM

Yes you can run it mono. Glad you like it Jeremy, I never heard any feedback.

Great preamp, and you really can't go wrong buying from j-man.

johnk_10 · #12 02-22-2011, 09:24 PM

there are XLR and 1/4" full range outputs, as well as the 1/4" biamp (high and low) outputs.

interp · #13 02-23-2011, 05:15 AM

These are absolutely great preamps. Don't know what they've been going for lately, so I can't comment on the asking price, but they're not making them anymore and they're built like tanks.

johnk_10 · #14 02-26-2011, 09:32 AM

bump for price drop. $250 shipped in the contUSA.

johnk_10 · #15 02-28-2011, 09:41 AM

monday bumperoo.

Dark Horse · #16 03-01-2011, 11:43 AM

Free bump for a top notch Talkbass member and seller.

Boostedrex · #17 03-04-2011, 07:30 AM

I've got one of these as well and love it! Best of luck with the sale John. Bump for you!

Envincibal · #18 03-04-2011, 09:29 AM

What kind of tone does this produce? I was wondering if this would work in a progressive metal environment (for recording only - not in my live rig)?

johnk_10 · #19 03-04-2011, 10:16 AM

IME, it's capable of dialing in any type of bass tone that you want, with the exception distorted ones.
i started a thread about a year ago on talkbass that i made sound clips of 12 of my preamps and the yamaha ended up being at the top of the list for most tb members.

BTW, i'll also be listing it on ebay later today.

johnk_10 · #20 03-07-2011, 02:23 AM

a few more pics of the PB-1. it is also available as shown, with the DBX 160X complete with the 2U rack case and the interconnecting cables for $449 + actual shipping if you'd prefer to have the pre with a great vintage bass compressor.