Yamaha BB1025X Weight & String Spacing?

Herrick · #1 12-05-2012, 01:45 PM

Hello mangs. I'm considering buying one of these basses. How is the weight & string spacing? I looked in the Yamaha BB club thread but I didn't see much info. I'm making a separate thread, hoping that more people will see it and help Herrick out.

Edit: In comparison, I've been playing a Warwick Corvette Standard 5 which is extremely nice, light-weight, & sounds excellent but the string spacing is too narrow for me.

ciubz · #2 12-05-2012, 01:45 PM

jlepre · #3 12-05-2012, 01:52 PM

Here's some info
http://asia.yamaha.com/en/products/m...5x/?mode=model

Joe Murray · #4 12-05-2012, 01:52 PM

Referring to yourself in the 3rd person. +1

Buskman · #5 12-05-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Herrick

I'm making a separate thread, hoping that more people will see it and help Herrick out.

Bump for Herrick referring to themselves in 3rd person!

On topic - I'd do a search in the classifieds section & send a PM to any current/past owners... They might have those specs for you.

Buskman wishes Herrick good luck!

jlepre · #6 12-05-2012, 01:58 PM

The neck’s shallow C profile gradually flattens out past the 12th fret, making it easy to shift on, and the Jazz-bass-style spacing allowed for easy navigation of the fretboard.

Read more: http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazin...#ixzz2EDJ1MaQq

Herrick · #7 12-05-2012, 02:03 PM

Thanks Jlepre. I've looked at the Yamaha page & that Premier Guitar review before. Nothing mentioned about string spacing measurement but I'm sure it's wider than my Warwick. I guess weight's not a huge deal, since I have a comfort strap & I'm a bedroom player only.

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Originally Posted by Buskman

Buskman wishes Herrick good luck!

Thanks, mang!

DuShauh · #8 12-05-2012, 02:58 PM

Spacing is 18.5, weight is over 9.0. Some may find that heavy, Not I...Perfect for me.
Awesome bass ! I can't find one negative thing to say about them.

Herrick · #9 12-05-2012, 03:21 PM

Thanks DuShauh! It's coming very close to a BB1025X or a 5-string Fender P Bass. I really want a single coil pickup in the bridge position...so that & the cheaper price are making the Yamaha BB1025X a serious contender.

DuShauh · #10 12-05-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Herrick

Thanks DuShauh! It's coming very close to a BB1025X or a 5-string Fender P Bass. I really want a single coil pickup in the bridge position...so that & the cheaper price are making the Yamaha BB1025X a serious contender.

Glad to pass along the info Herrick. In fact I can speak to your other choice as well. I had a 2011 Fender P5. Not to bash Fender...The P5 is a nice bass. But, the Yamaha, IMHO, is the better option. Used strictly as a "P", there is zero difference. But for less money, the Yamaha gives you so much more, many options. I sold the American Standard P, and am totally happy with the BB1025X. Best Wishes

Herrick · #11 12-05-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DuShauh

Glad to pass along the info Herrick. In fact I can speak to your other choice as well. I had a 2011 Fender P5. Not to bash Fender...The P5 is a nice bass. But, the Yamaha, IMHO, is the better option. Used strictly as a "P", there is zero difference. But for less money, the Yamaha gives you so much more, many options. I sold the American Standard P, and am totally happy with the BB1025X. Best Wishes

I had a 5-string P Bass too but the B didn't sound very good no matter what I did with the amp. Maybe it was just that one particular P? The B on the two 5-string Warwicks I have sound great. That's why I want a 5-string with PJ pickups. I'm hoping that a singlecoil bridge pickup will bring out the goodness of the Beeeeee.

dannybuoy · #12 12-05-2012, 04:13 PM

I assume it's the same spacing as my BB415 which is 18mm at the bridge, with a 42mm nut width. Best feeling 5-string neck I ever played.

Dr. Cheese · #13 12-05-2012, 04:28 PM

I think that if you like Fender fives, a BB1025 will work for you.

Herrick · #14 12-05-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Cheese

I think that if you like Fender fives, a BB1025 will work for you.

Yeah I'm still a little on the fence about this. It's been going on for a few days and it's quite painful

Plus I can't decide if the BB looks ugly or looks cool

One of the things I love about my Corvette is the looks & small body

DuShauh · #15 12-05-2012, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Herrick

Yeah I'm still a little on the fence about this. It's been going on for a few days and it's quite painful

Plus I can't decide if the BB looks ugly or looks cool

One of the things I love about my Corvette is the looks & small body

I say that it looks rather distinguished...And that is most definitely cool.

Herrick · #16 12-06-2012, 12:27 PM

Well, I ended up ordering the 5-string P.

Dr. Cheese · #17 12-06-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DuShauh

I say that it looks rather distinguished...And that is most definitely cool.

Yamaha BB bass bodies put me in the mind of a woman with a Beyonce like body: they make me think of wide hips and big, sexy booties!

jlepre · #18 12-06-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Herrick

Well, I ended up ordering the 5-string P.

Why?

Didn't you say that you wanted the single coil bridge pup?

Herrick · #19 12-07-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jlepre

Why?

Didn't you say that you wanted the single coil bridge pup?

It may be considered a dumb reason but I wasn't really sold on the looks of the BB. The previous 5-string P I had was only played for a day or two before I sent it back. So I want to try out another one & give it more of a chance. If I still dislike the sound of it after a few weeks, then I'll most likely just go for the BB1025X. Edit: Or I may consider having someone install a bridge pickup in the Pee.

I'd also like to take this time to complain about the lack of passive 5-string PJs under $1500

DuShauh · #20 12-07-2012, 12:22 PM

I hope that it works for you Herrick. I wondered if you had the opportunity to play both of your choices. Your last post tells me the Fender half of it. Given some time, the 5 P may suit your needs, or as you said, the option of adding a J pickup is something to consider as well. Hopefully if you have not already, you will have the chance to give the Yamaha a test run...You "may" see it with different eyes (and ears) at that point. Unfortunately, not many places that I know of stock the BB1025X's or 2025's. If they were more readily available, IMHO, they would have a much larger presense in the field: Just a notion. I hope that my picture didn't steer you away from the Yammy...Of course beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But I tend to agree with the "Good Dr. ( Cheese)'s comments. It is hard to define SEXY ! But when you see it: You know it