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John East has a pre for the P bass that's an older design, but there's not many other 1-pickup preamps. Plus I think it's unlikely that Yammy designed a new PCB just for the BBPH. So I'm curious what they did, that's all.
I did go down that path. The 5 string set is fabulous but it takes a while for the B string to break in. I had the set on for a couple of weeks and gave up on the B string and took the set off. I think it might just be that I didn’t play the set enough, because when I put it back on for one more try and playef it a couple of days the B string was amazing. I have it strung thru-body with the pointed saddle up on the B string, round side up for the others. Like you, I’ve found that I roll more tone off of that pickup than usual for split Ps.
The 5 string set of TI flats is almost double the cost of the 4 string set. Worth it to me.
Some flats players like a Dunlop set on that bass too. I have a set of those but don’t want to change anything right now.
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So far so good. As stated the low b is pretty big but the set sounds so balanced and they are not even broken in yet.Let us know how you like the TI’s. I’m very interested in flats on my BBP34 even though I usually get tired of flats on any bass after a while. I wish I didn’t.
The bass feels amazing to play with the TIs. I am a big TI fan so I may not the the best reference but I’ve always used their 4 string sets. I think they work great on the BBP because it has a lot of inherent low end and the TIs get that under control and tighten it up a little bit
Hello,
Need your input particularly those who have experience changing tuners on their BB434.
Looking to change between the Hipshot ultralites or Gotoh res-o-lite.
Hipshot has 1/2” and 3/8 option and this gotoh as far as I know are 3/8”.
According to gemini, Bb434 has 14mm holes, but I’m not sure how accurate that info is.
www.gluedtomusic.com
The resolite shows this
Does this mean I don’t need to buy other bushing?
Need your input particularly those who have experience changing tuners on their BB434.
Looking to change between the Hipshot ultralites or Gotoh res-o-lite.
Hipshot has 1/2” and 3/8 option and this gotoh as far as I know are 3/8”.
According to gemini, Bb434 has 14mm holes, but I’m not sure how accurate that info is.
Gotoh GB350 Res-o-lite Single Bass Tuner (Right Handed, Chrome) - Glued to Music
We're offering single Gotoh GB350 Res-o-lite bass tuners in right and left handed options to let you build custom sets for your bass, for example pair 1 t…
The resolite shows this
Does this mean I don’t need to buy other bushing?
I’m skeptical. BB234 has 1/2 tuners. BB734a has 1/2 tuners. I don’t have a 434, but picture of 434 headstock on SW looks like 1/2 tuners to me. And those are gonna have a hole bigger than 14mm with the needed bushing thickness.Hello,
Need your input particularly those who have experience changing tuners on their BB434.
Looking to change between the Hipshot ultralites or Gotoh res-o-lite.
View attachment 7525046
Hipshot has 1/2” and 3/8 option and this gotoh as far as I know are 3/8”.
According to gemini, Bb434 has 14mm holes, but I’m not sure how accurate that info is.
View attachment 7525054
Gotoh GB350 Res-o-lite Single Bass Tuner (Right Handed, Chrome) - Glued to Music
We're offering single Gotoh GB350 Res-o-lite bass tuners in right and left handed options to let you build custom sets for your bass, for example pair 1 t…
The resolite shows this
View attachment 7525061
Does this mean I don’t need to buy other bushing?
Hipshot licensed 1/2 need a 16mm hole, Hipshot USA 1/2 need 17.5mm. Indonesian made basses likely have 18mm. The USA you can bulk up with some tape, or Hipshot sells adapters for both models to fit 18mm (not interchangeable sadly. )
The bushings on Hipshot are screw on, not press in, so you’ll need new bushings anyway. But they come with the tuner, so no extra purchase needed.
I’m not aware of 1/2 Gotoh tuners, so can’t help with those.
I’m thinking the query maybe looked at some older model or at the TRBX line which do have 3/8 tuners.
See my earlier post RE installing hipshot tuners - https://www.talkbass.com/threads/is...ub-there-is-now.830896/page-549#post-29178776Hello,
Need your input particularly those who have experience changing tuners on their BB434.
Looking to change between the Hipshot ultralites or Gotoh res-o-lite.
View attachment 7525046
Hipshot has 1/2” and 3/8 option and this gotoh as far as I know are 3/8”.
According to gemini, Bb434 has 14mm holes, but I’m not sure how accurate that info is.
View attachment 7525054
Gotoh GB350 Res-o-lite Single Bass Tuner (Right Handed, Chrome) - Glued to Music
We're offering single Gotoh GB350 Res-o-lite bass tuners in right and left handed options to let you build custom sets for your bass, for example pair 1 t…
The resolite shows this
View attachment 7525061
Does this mean I don’t need to buy other bushing?
Thanks so much! I guess this answers my question then. 1/2” it is. I’m getting the ultralite lollipops and won’t mind putting in some tubing around
I had two BB414s and love the feel and sound . Then I found a deal on a 734a . It’s a fatter neck but not bad . Everything else though wow . Worth checking out . I sold one Bb414 but definitely keeping the other . Congratulations on the killer bass
I just got my bass as my brother borrowed it. Anyway, I took off one tuner of my BB434 and measured the hole. I don’t have a caliper but this is what I have. It looks 18mm or 17.6mm(if I should have edged the ruler more). Just posting this here as well for reference
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Depending on USA or licensed, you’ll probably need something from this page:
hipshotproducts.com
Adapter Nuts and Bushings (sold individually)
So it turns out that your headstock has odd ball sized string post holes and your tuners don't fit, right? Well, put away your drill bits because we've got you covered! Our adapter bushings and nuts allow our tuning machines and Xtender™ models to fit all the in between sizes so you can quit...
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Not in the few years I’ve followed this club have I ever seen a number issued, but if you need to hear it from someone, you’re totally “in”
I’m figuring out that I was seeing the post # perhaps ? Thanks for the in though !Not in the few years I’ve followed this club have I ever seen a number issued, but if you need to hear it from someone, you’re totally “in”
Just a quick report on the Thomastik JR344 Jazz Rounds I have put on my 734. So happy! 
Perfect length for installlling through the body. A comfortable 2 1/2 winds on the G string, which is the only one I didn't cut. Silk ends are perfectly positioned between saddle and tuner (E) or string retainer. I was a little concerned about the very low tension I had read about over here... but no. In this respect, they feel a lot like regular DR Sunbeams. Comfortable string height with no buzzing anywhere, as long as you attack them halfway civilized. Finger feeling also very similar to the Sunbeams.
As far I can tell by now, the tone is just what I have been looking for. Mids, mids and more beautiful mids. Punch and definition. Insanely even across the board. You know, I don't want to fiddle with the knobs to find a sound I like. With the stock XLs, I would have used the "P only" setting, but with the TIs I have the tone I love with the PJ, passive, and the tone knob at the notch.
Are they worth the 60 € I paid? Yessss! Would I have been as happy with a set of Sunbeams? Maybe. But do these have the green silks by which everyone will recognize what I'm playing?
Perfect length for installlling through the body. A comfortable 2 1/2 winds on the G string, which is the only one I didn't cut. Silk ends are perfectly positioned between saddle and tuner (E) or string retainer. I was a little concerned about the very low tension I had read about over here... but no. In this respect, they feel a lot like regular DR Sunbeams. Comfortable string height with no buzzing anywhere, as long as you attack them halfway civilized. Finger feeling also very similar to the Sunbeams.As far I can tell by now, the tone is just what I have been looking for. Mids, mids and more beautiful mids. Punch and definition. Insanely even across the board. You know, I don't want to fiddle with the knobs to find a sound I like. With the stock XLs, I would have used the "P only" setting, but with the TIs I have the tone I love with the PJ, passive, and the tone knob at the notch.
Are they worth the 60 € I paid? Yessss! Would I have been as happy with a set of Sunbeams? Maybe. But do these have the green silks by which everyone will recognize what I'm playing?
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Hello,
I have a doubt regarding "the measure" of the truss rod. I had learned (I even have the book by John Carruthers) that, setting a capo on the first fret and pressing down the string where the neck joins the body, the string heigh at around the 7th fret should be 0.15 for bass and 0.10 for guitar.
Today, I took my Yamaha BBP34 from my luthier and it plays like a dream. When I took it, his assistant told me that the adjustment was horrible. I agreed that he could adjust it. I measured and the strings heigh is around 1.5 mm each string (1/16") and the truss road (measured with the capo) is at 0.10". The assistant is a guitarist, but I cannot say anything bad. My Yamaha plays now incredibly well and it does not have any fret buzz. Do you think I should keep it like that or it may create a problem?
I have a doubt regarding "the measure" of the truss rod. I had learned (I even have the book by John Carruthers) that, setting a capo on the first fret and pressing down the string where the neck joins the body, the string heigh at around the 7th fret should be 0.15 for bass and 0.10 for guitar.
Today, I took my Yamaha BBP34 from my luthier and it plays like a dream. When I took it, his assistant told me that the adjustment was horrible. I agreed that he could adjust it. I measured and the strings heigh is around 1.5 mm each string (1/16") and the truss road (measured with the capo) is at 0.10". The assistant is a guitarist, but I cannot say anything bad. My Yamaha plays now incredibly well and it does not have any fret buzz. Do you think I should keep it like that or it may create a problem?
That only says good things about the fretwork. If it plays well for you, it's good.
Finally changed the hardwares of my BB434.
Following my previous post, I got the Gotoh instead. Bought a seperate bushing that would make the tuner snug and fit on the 17.6mm hole of my bass. Fits like a glove without any wiggle or need to add tape.
I installed the following:
-Gotoh GB707 Tuners
-Dunlop Straplok
-Guyker 3-string tree retainer
-Hipshot B Style FM1 Bridge
-Clear jazz style tone knobs
Following my previous post, I got the Gotoh instead. Bought a seperate bushing that would make the tuner snug and fit on the 17.6mm hole of my bass. Fits like a glove without any wiggle or need to add tape.
I installed the following:
-Gotoh GB707 Tuners
-Dunlop Straplok
-Guyker 3-string tree retainer
-Hipshot B Style FM1 Bridge
-Clear jazz style tone knobs
