Can anyone ID this Yamaha?

[ToadWarrior]

And let me know if it could be any good?

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Thanks alot!

 

[ShiftyShift]

Looks like another POS japanese bass. I wouldn't buy it, unless you plan on doing a full setup (fretwork, lots of truss rod adjustment (If it has an adjustable truss rod), probably rewiring) I wouldn't mess with it if I were you, you could get a Teisco with similar looks and better playability for cheaper.

I could be wrong though, but the vintage Yamaha's I have played are more like planks with strings than basses IMO IME

 

[jhg7971]

I would steer clear of that if it was me. Doesn't appear to be very high quality. I've never played one though so what do i know....

 

[Roy Vogt]

It depends on the price. That's a few years before the BB series, so it has a "funky" vibe. If the neck's OK it could be something different. Judging from the rig and broken string it's probably a "sitting under the bed" special and hasn't been played in 30 years.
After reading the ad:
It needs a replacement nut (the ivory) and a new set of strings but not a bad deal for $150 CDN.

 

[lowendrv]

I think it was called the firewood model.

 

[ToadWarrior]

Alright thanks guys, I guess I wont run out and grab this one, but I do like really tacky designs like this.

 

[lowphatbass]

I would jump all over that. Yea, it's a little funky looking, especially in those photos but these basses actually look a lot better in person.

 

[guitarist09]

it's my first time to see that Yamaha. It is beautiful for sure