Is there a Yamaha BB club? There is now!

[Meddle]

Originally Posted by Luv2Pla4U

Cool... how about sharing some before/after pics?

Sorry, no 'before' images. Here is how the bass is now, and how I intend to keep it!








The brass saddles are also a change from stock. I prefer brass saddles, though the effect is minimal.

[Luv2Pla4U]

Originally Posted by Meddle

Sorry, no 'before' images. Here is how the bass is now, and how I intend to keep it!

Hats off to you for a wonderfully sweet bass!

[Herrick]

Originally Posted by DuShauh

Well, I see that you are following a path that I am quite familiar with Herrick.

The look will grow on you...Plus if/when you put those Chromes on, the only way you will see the Yamaha will be if you are looking in a mirror. You won't be able to put it down. You are definitely on the right path my friend. Enjoy!

I put The Chromes on yesterday evening and it sounds even better. Still, I'm surprised at how nice it sounded with the factory strings. I wonder what kind they were. Anyway, The Chromes sound nicer & I prefer the feel of the heavier B string. The sound is so deep & rounded, yet some how tight & articulate. Just what I'm looking for in a 5-string. By the way, thanks for your help in that thread I made a couple weeks ago

[zachoff]

Heckles yeah!

'78 BB800 on the left. '79 BB1000 on the right!

[Cody Stanley]

Here is my BB604. I know, bad picture

[Cody Stanley]

Had to replace the input jack because it came faulty

[bodoger]

I'm looking to buy a yamaha bb605 in blonde finish can any one help?

[Herrick]

So what's the best chance I have of purchasing a BB1025 without the pickguard? I'm in New York. Any places sell them online?

[Cody Stanley]

Originally Posted by bodoger

I'm looking to buy a yamaha bb605 in blonde finish can any one help?

All I can recommend is Ebay or the classifieds here

[Musiclogic]

There are 2 BB1000S's on Ebay right now which would be what you would be looking for but neck thru. I don't know if they make the new BB's without a pickguard.

[Matthijs]

Hi fellow club members,

My fretless 1980's BB1200 needs to have the fingerboard sanded and I have to order a sanding block. Am I right in thinking the radius is 10"?

[Meddle]

I put my 424X back to stock... 3-way switch and 250k pots. Prefer it a bit darker sounding and without having to balance volumes like a J bass.

Still reckon this is the most P bass you can get for the money. Sure a MIM is just a wee bit more expensive, and a Squier is ok if you want the agent orange inch-thick (unevenly applied) gloss on the neck... but the BB424X was built to work!

[shavesmcdusnae]

Some shots of my yamaha bb1100S i got it for FREE after a gig about 6 years ago and its been my main bass ever since! So glad to see some love for BBs!

[Fishheadjoe]

Originally Posted by shavesmcdusnae

Some shots of my yamaha bb1100S i got it for FREE after a gig about 6 years ago and its been my main bass ever since! So glad to see some love for BBs!
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Nice!
I have one of those! LOL
Original owner and still in my stable... heck, who am I kidding, I can't seem to sell anything I have pruchased!
Enjoy that Yammie!
Fishheadjoe

[mastaihei]

Im in...
I love yamaha too.I changed pickups from default to that of BB2024.Also I changed preamp ,audere.And I found the default preamp is well tuned.Maybe middle tone is cut at center position.

[Matthijs]

Originally Posted by Matthijs

Hi fellow club members,

My fretless 1980's BB1200 needs to have the fingerboard sanded and I have to order a sanding block. Am I right in thinking the radius is 10"?

I ordered a 10" block and will find out if it fits.

[Matthijs]

And 10" it is. It's smooth as a babys bottom again. It's the first time I've had to do this in 9 to10 years.

[Luv2Pla4U]

Glad to see posts by everyone - seeing a few new names as well. If you don't see yourself here and want a number, post or PM me and I'll add you to the list.

1 = Stick Player
2 = 72LML
3 = Bassclef112
4 = GoesThump
5 = hrobert696
6 = ReverseFender94
7 = soldierscry
8 = sbtb15
9 = lunarpollen
10 = Luv2Pla4U
11 = mark beem
12 = Red Four
13 = MrWalker
14 = maxbus
15 = dukeorock
16 = azureblue
17 = Fisheadjoe
18 = bigou
19 = makkE
20 = guli
21 = bb5000
22 = BarkerBass
23 = Matthijs
24 = armybass *(he left himself out of the original list)*
25 = ClutchCargo
26 = jmbjandfam
27 = Laurent
28 = rich18rich
29 = danroche
30 = SimplemanBB450
31 = BoRadBass
32 = Basshappi
33 = tbof
34 = tuBass
35 = Sundogue
36 = Gubna
37 = gigslut
38 = StoutFellow
39 = homey
40 = ggvicviper
41 = ecapdeville
42 = IndustrialArts
43 = mfbolton
44 = Thumpin_P
45 = andy67
46 = Zoa
47 = hookys6string
48 = kenstee
49 = retroheadau
50 = Alxi
51 = Mizu
52 = pb9717
53 = 8liter
54 = VerryBerry
55 = macribas
56 = Pmikeyg
57 = Metania
58 = BritFunk
59 = Official Ninja
60 = bostonasphalt2
61 = jsevland
62 = placedesjardins
63 = dalkowski

EVERYONE ELSE - If you don't see yourself here and want a number, PM me and I'll add you to the list

[taikatsu]

I'm brand new to the Forum, but just picked up my BB424X, and I love it! Sorry for the bad photo, and hello all.

[Itouchdownthere]

1981 Yamaha BB 450 is my first bass. Been playing guitar since 72 and just bought this bass off ebay about a month ago. I suck but the bass sounds great. I don't really have anything to compare it to but im really digging it and it has me hooked already!!
Cheers
New to the Bass and forum but please add me and i will try to keep up!!!!