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For sale Late 80's early 90's Yamaha BB300

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no longer for sale...she will just stay under my bed for the time being....


Edit...PRICE DROP $200 Shipped

Great little bass in fantastic condition for its age. Comes with generic HSC $250 shipped.

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Red Four

Red Four

Apr 4, 2011
542
393
Missouri
These are terrific basses. Far better than anything you can get today for the price. Still have the first one I got in '88, and it holds up very well. GLWTS.
 
armybass

armybass

Jul 19, 2001
6,930
11,599
56
Yes thanks.....I have avoided selling this bass because I am a Yamaha fanatic and there is nothing you can buy that is even close to the value and quality of this bass. But alas....I am running out of room and want to get some cool new guitar pedals.....
 
eriky4003

eriky4003

Jun 28, 2011
2,420
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Ottawa, ON, Canada
Agree with everyone's positive posts. This should be the bass I sell but it's playability and great, natural tone ensures it stays in my posession(sp?). Looks exactly like mine...wait a minute...?!;-)
 
Red Four

Red Four

Apr 4, 2011
542
393
Missouri
To address basspipe's question, I believe all BB300s of this appearance were made in Taiwan. (The only MIJ BB300s I've seen have the older-style shorter upper horn and fancier bridge.) If that's incorrect, please correct. Doesn't matter much, really - I like MIJ Yamahas, but their MIT stuff of this vintage was excellent. My '88 BB300 is MIT and it's wonderful. Still the best neck I've ever played, on any Japanese, Taiwanese, or American bass (a subjective judgment, of course).

On that note, to xhawk5's question - my BB300 has what I'd describe as a P-bass nut width, but a shallower neck depth front-to-back. The comfortable neck depth and nice neck finish make it easy to play for my not-large hands.

armybass may have different points to make on these questions, but I thought I'd offer my thoughts and a free bump. :)
 
armybass

armybass

Jul 19, 2001
6,930
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Red Four said:
To address basspipe's question, I believe all BB300s of this appearance were made in Taiwan. (The only MIJ BB300s I've seen have the older-style shorter upper horn and fancier bridge.) If that's incorrect, please correct. Doesn't matter much, really - I like MIJ Yamahas, but their MIT stuff of this vintage was excellent. My '88 BB300 is MIT and it's wonderful. Still the best neck I've ever played, on any Japanese, Taiwanese, or American bass (a subjective judgment, of course).

On that note, to xhawk5's question - my BB300 has what I'd describe as a P-bass nut width, but a shallower neck depth front-to-back. The comfortable neck depth and nice neck finish make it easy to play for my not-large hands.

armybass may have different points to make on these questions, but I thought I'd offer my thoughts and a free bump. :)
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Thank you sir, I concur 100% on all your points. It is indeed MIT and so is my 1986 BB5000 which is the one bass that I will never sell. It is definitely the wider P Bass width as you can see from the pics but I found no difficulty playing the bass at all. It is not like a wide 57 RI C neck. The bass also has flats and comes with a HSC for $200 shipped. It is probably the best bass for sale on TB for the money right now. I would really like to sell it as I have recently gotten married and need to move a few items and I figured this would be a quick one to move. But if it stays under my bed.....that will be OK too.....it matches my black 86 BB5000 and 86 BX-1.:)
 
NeilGB

NeilGB

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Apr 28, 2012
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SF Bay Area - East Bay
Hi,

Which flats are on it and how old?
How are the frets?
How is it set up currently?
Any issues or things that would need attention?
String spacing at the bridge?
Is it at all neck heavy?

Thanks
Neil
 
armybass

armybass

Jul 19, 2001
6,930
11,599
56
LOL..... I think I am just gonna keep this one guys.
 
alaskaleftybass

alaskaleftybass

Will Hanbury, Jr.
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Mar 21, 2012
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22,352
Sitka, Alaska
Red Four said:
To address basspipe's question, I believe all BB300s of this appearance were made in Taiwan. (The only MIJ BB300s I've seen have the older-style shorter upper horn and fancier bridge.) If that's incorrect, please correct. Doesn't matter much, really - I like MIJ Yamahas, but their MIT stuff of this vintage was excellent. My '88 BB300 is MIT and it's wonderful. Still the best neck I've ever played, on any Japanese, Taiwanese, or American bass (a subjective judgment, of course).

On that note, to xhawk5's question - my BB300 has what I'd describe as a P-bass nut width, but a shallower neck depth front-to-back. The comfortable neck depth and nice neck finish make it easy to play for my not-large hands.

armybass may have different points to make on these questions, but I thought I'd offer my thoughts and a free bump. :)
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@Red Four would you say the width of the string nut is 41mm? I'm looking at a lefty Yamaha to buy but I need to flip the nut to restring righty. Thanks!
 

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