I have a buddy that wants to sell me his sunburst BB2000 neck through, mid 80's, in great condition for $500, I think he paid $450 a couple of years ago? Anyway what do you guys think, yaaa or naaa?? oh, with case included..
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mid 80's Yamaha BB2000 worth $500
- Thread starter wyleeboxer
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I thought so bassgod76, probably pick it up tomorrow? I figure if the bass is not for me I can always sell it and get my money back anyone know what there worth these days? thanks.
$500? That's a steal, IMO! If I weren't trying to put some money away, I would be down for that myself!
another +1 over here.. go for it.. i played one of these in a used gear shop in Brooklyn.. and it sounded so fat.. and so amazing
Picked up the bass yesterday. WOW, what a well made instrument! I bit heavy, some hipshot ultralites may help along with replacing the pup switch with a blend knob? Im kind of a jazz bass guy so I need to roll off the neck pup a touch to get the bump.. but so far im impressed with this thing. Pics later.
Please don't change it too much. I think they are classics in their original form.
+1 on that! It's tough enough to find one of those gems with original tuners.
Please don't change it too much. I think they are classics in their original form.
+2. Keep it stock. Enjoy it the way it is... and if you want that "neck pickup slightly rolled off on a Jazz" vibe, grab your Jazz!
EDIT: oops - checked your profile... doesn't appear that you currently own a Jazz. Anyhow...
Great find, BTW! Can't wait for the pics!
I agree with you guys, I just dont want it to sit around and not get played that much b/c of a heavy neck or not the right tone Im looking for? I was almost thinking of making a Jazz bass trade just so I dont change anything around on this bass??
Well, you can easily change out the tuners. If you ever want to go back to the original ones, they will cover the screw hole left by the ultra lite hipshots. Just don't loose the originals.
Yeah most of my basses Ive swaped out the tuners, controls etc... but I really dont want to do it to this one for some reason, this bass is absolutely mint! Im going to check this bass out on tuesday night during practice and see how it cuts through without having the option of rolling off the neck pup a bit? If Im not into it it may be hitting the trade chopping block soon.....
Give us the 'heads up', in case that happens...
Hoping it doesn't come to that for you, though. They really are fantastic basses. My (greatly missed
) BB5000 had the same configuration & I never had a problem cutting through in the mix. Good luck - and we're still waiting on those pics!
Wyleeboxer,
I think we will all line up to slap you in the back of the head if you trade or sell it. LOL!
I think we will all line up to slap you in the back of the head if you trade or sell it. LOL!
Not if trades or sells it to me!
Slow your role, Dr. Cheese. We should atleast draw straws. LOL
Damn, I never thought I'd get the beat down for wanting a Jazz bass instead?
Hold your horses everyone, after tues. I'll know if she stays or if she goes? The beauty alone wants me to keep this bass and at the very least frame it!
Hold your horses everyone, after tues. I'll know if she stays or if she goes? The beauty alone wants me to keep this bass and at the very least frame it!
I'd love to see some pics when you pick it up. You can give Cheese more GAS.
(And here I thought it was cheese that gave more gas to me
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(And here I thought it was cheese that gave more gas to me
)
