You mean nobody in Nashville stocks BB series Yamahas? Things have changed since I used to blow all of my money at Corner Music and Rock Block Guitars back in the 1990s!
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Reccomend an "old school" five string to me
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You mean nobody in Nashville stocks BB series Yamahas? Things have changed since I used to blow all of my money at Corner Music and Rock Block Guitars back in the 1990s!
Can't speak for the 1025, but I assume it is similay to my BB414. The neck is somewhere in between a J and a P. The body is BIG. For me, it feels/plays pretty perfectly, reaching the top two strings high up the neck >15 is a little awkward, but I never use those anyway.
Dr. Cheese said:
Sitting at GC now. Grooving on a P5. It's nice!
None at Corner Music either. That's the shop two miles from my office.
I loved my old Yammie. Have not played the newer ones. But, my old BB5000 sounds like exactly what you are looking for. They pop on on EBAY every few months in the $700-$800 range. Definitely worth the wait.
khutch made a great suggestion. Schecters are really great sounding instruments and for a decent price. I've played quite a few Schecters and they always seem to have a nice punch, but more importantly a lot of flexibility in their sound. I bet you could squeeze the tone you want out of one.
The L2500 has tighter string spacing than the passive BB's and it is also has a pre-amp.
I'm very familiar with the G&L. String spacing wasn't an issue. The preamp could be switched off and the bass sounded BETTER.
Just wondering about the FEEL of the Yammie versus others.
Just wondering about the FEEL of the Yammie versus others.
Reggie Hamilton sig Fender bass. This will give you what you need, and it is passive and active.
You could check out a Reverend Mercalli, which appears to have a "reverse P" neck pickup, and a bridge humbucker that could probably be split for a more pure P/J tone.
I'm in a similar boat regarding the Yamahas. I'd love to try a BB 1025x, but even the dealer that stocks the most Yammies in my area doesn't have any. The white ones look seriously cool IMO.
I'm in a similar boat regarding the Yamahas. I'd love to try a BB 1025x, but even the dealer that stocks the most Yammies in my area doesn't have any. The white ones look seriously cool IMO.
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nukes_da_bass said:
Thread could've ended here IMO. I've played about a dozen different Diamond P's, 4 & 5 string at various GC's around the country. Every single one was great. I'd have no problem with ordering one online.
I love my Lakland, but find that Jazz basses seem to miss some of that big round booty I love in an old school bass. Think James Jamerson tone.
I have a Schecter Diamond P5, and it has a very Fender-esque feel and sound. It's passive, and unlike other Schecter fives, it has nearly traditional string spacing. I think most people consider 19mm or thereabouts to be traditional. The build quality is exceptional. I've never played a five string at this price point that felt as good, and every one of my friends or other bassists I've let play it LOVE the neck.
It sounds like price isn't a huge factor in your decision making, but if five strings costing four times as much as a P5 have issues that worry you, buy a P5 or three and have extra walking around cash in case a GAS attack hits.
It sounds like price isn't a huge factor in your decision making, but if five strings costing four times as much as a P5 have issues that worry you, buy a P5 or three and have extra walking around cash in case a GAS attack hits.
i believe the schecter p5 has the wider 19mm spacing compared to the tighter spacing of their other 5'ers. another thing to consider with the schecters is how long it is, requiring a universal case due to it being a 35" scale and the 5-in-line headstock.
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If you've played a Fender P5, the BB425 compares very similarly IME to the neck profile/feel. It's quite a bit lighter than a Fender J5 if that's important to you.
I had a Fender Am Dlx P (active) and the Schecter Diamond P 5 deluxe (passive)
The Schecter sounded very similar to the Fender for a passive, it has the same pickup style as the Fender (only ceramic though ...I think) and the B was the best playing sounding and recording B string I've owned.... and the price is a steal..
I had a BB425 and it was gone in three weeks (for a Lakland 55-01 which is nothing like what your looking for...)
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With that budget you could get a standard(MIM) Fender 5 and get it routed for whatever pickups you wanted. If you want something ready to go off the shelf I'd go the G&L direction.
I spent some time with an American Standard P5 and really liked it. Strangely enough, the maple FB version was too "growly" for my liking, but the rosewood one sounded nice and round. I've never heard a fretboard make that much difference on the same bass. It was cheaper too, so I'm guessing it's last years model (had the 60th Anniversary neck plate) and the strings were broken in, which could have been the tonal difference. It felt really good, and is stone axe simple. Two knobs, no fuss. Set the tone knob right in the middle and the velvet smooth tone I was getting was taking me to my happy place. Dig in a bit and you that famous P growl.
Maybe I don't need a J pickup....
Maybe I don't need a J pickup....
