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NBD: Yamaha BB2025x (Extremely Rare Black and Maple Prototype)

#64
stingray69 said:
Not sure what to make of the little red mark I mentioned earlier - I've never seen anything like this. I'm tempted to use a melamime sponge on that little spot to see if it comes off, but then again I think it adds a bit of character. I could definitely tell this was my instrument if heaven forbid it was ever stolen.

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Yeah, leave it! I had a '68 Gibson that had a very discreet marking on it; if I ever run across it again, I'll know immediately if it's the same one.

Killer Yammy!
 
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Keger Jupit said:
Yeah, leave it! I had a '68 Gibson that had a very discreet marking on it; if I ever run across it again, I'll know immediately if it's the same one.

Killer Yammy!
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Thank you sir!

Yeah, I've decided to leave it. I love the small bit of character it imparts and also it was an ironic footnote in the grand scope of the instrument's history & the backstory. ;)
 
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skycruiser said:
I don't usually comment on these NBD threads, but I had to chime in. This is a really beautiful design - I love the looks of this instrument. And from a quick search it looks like you got a ridiculously good price on it.
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That reminds me, I meant to comment earlier how well the chrome control plate "flows" into the pickguard...

Even those chrome "surrounds" around the pickups really contribute to the aesthetics of the bass, being rounded off like they are...:drool:
 
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HubbardsFate said:
That reminds me, I meant to comment earlier how well the chrome control plate "flows" into the pickguard...

Even those chrome "surrounds" around the pickups really contribute to the aesthetics of the bass, being rounded off like they are...:drool:
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Yeah, the aesthetics of the "X" series holds such a strong appeal for me. I hear the newest generation of the BB series is pretty awesome, but my heart lies with the vintage vibe of the X series.
 
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diegom said:
Is that a 'thing' with those basses? I would think "top-of-the-line" would get attention to those details...
(Don't have one yet, but I hope to soon...)
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You do get single coil noise. It can be controlled with the tone, and a noise gate is best, but some just rock the single coil buzz because in a louder live setting, it is not so bad. Personally, my favorites are P/J’s with stacked humbuckers, but Yamaha sells a ton of BB series basses. They are doing something right!:bassist:
 
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stingray69 said:
Not sure what to make of the little red mark I mentioned earlier - I've never seen anything like this. I'm tempted to use a melamime sponge on that little spot to see if it comes off, but then again I think it adds a bit of character. I could definitely tell this was my instrument if heaven forbid it was ever stolen.

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Player's fruit-flavored vape pen dripped on it? ( used to be easier to tell :)
 
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PJ Muzikmansky said:
These basses perfectly reproduce that 'holy grail' tone I've always had going on in my head, but could never quite get with any bass I've heard or tried. IMO the best sounding off-the-shelf bass in either P, J or P/J configuration I've ever heard. The epitome of great passive bass tone.

It's a pity they're out of production because I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
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I really wish Yamaha would start making PJ basses with the reverse split pickup again. I have said more times than I can remember that the Yamaha BB2000 is one of the best sounding slap basses ever.
 
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Dr. Cheese said:
You do get single coil noise. It can be controlled with the tone, and a noise gate is best, but some just rock the single coil buzz because in a louder live setting, it is not so bad. Personally, my favorites are P/J’s with stacked humbuckers, but Yamaha sells a ton of BB series basses. They are doing something right!:bassist:
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Yep, pretty much every single coil pickup will produce some audible noise. I also play guitar and it cracks me up when bass players complain about jazz pickup hum. Want to hear some REAL 60s cycle hum? Try a 50s era Les Paul with a couple P90s into a Marshall stack with the gain up, fun times :D

The top of the line BB models are some of the best basses ever produced IMO. Quality all around and they rival any custom shop Fender and even many "boutique" builds and usually at much lower prices.
 
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mbell75 said:
Yep, pretty much every single coil pickup will produce some audible noise. I also play guitar and it cracks me up when bass players complain about jazz pickup hum. Want to hear some REAL 60s cycle hum? Try a 50s era Les Paul with a couple P90s into a Marshall stack with the gain up, fun times :D

The top of the line BB models are some of the best basses ever produced IMO. Quality all around and they rival any custom shop Fender and even many "boutique" builds and usually at much lower prices.
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I think bassists complain about noise more because we play with cleaner tones.
 
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