I have an old(1981) Yamaha BB-1200 that I've been contemplating about selling. I am currently not playing it and have often thought,Should I sell it? Realizing of course that this is a personal preference I am leaning more toward keeping it because down the line I may just decide to use it as my main starting lineup bass. What are your thoughts???
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Yamaha BB-1200. Should I sell????
- Thread starter jcalo
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Don't sell!!! BB1200's are the best "P-type" basses ever!!! Of course, my owning one makes me extremely biased! 
BUT you prefer the '71 P. Okay. What "alignment of the planets" would have to take place that would make the BB the main starter?
I believe that it may be synonymous with "the specific lining up of the planets" ,but my sound taste/choice changes from time to time which is exactly why I have reservations about selling the BB-1200. Although, I must admit that this is the longest period of time I've gone without playing it. I should probably slap a new set of strings on it. It currently has a set of DR black beauties which I enjoyed at first,but now have grown to dislike.
If you do decide to go the "new strings" route... think about trying a set of good flatwounds on there. I have never really been a flats kinda guy myself, but on the BB1200... those flats are just MASSIVE sounding!
I had a BB 1200S and it was an amazing bass. You can sell it, but you'll regret it. Or maybe not. Sell it and find out.
I've got a '79 (like Macca's)...it's awesome.
I agree with BZadlo....hang onto it because you won't really get what it's worth.....and +1 on the flats (they sound great on this bass).
I agree with BZadlo....hang onto it because you won't really get what it's worth.....and +1 on the flats (they sound great on this bass).
I have owned 2 over the years--a natural I bought new waaaay back in the day, and a burst I had 5-6 years ago. I kick myself repeatedly over letting both of them go. I'd keep it if you can. Though you might not get much for it now, I wouldn't be surprised if they appreciated a bit in years to come.
There's no pix on this thread, Yikeeeees!
This means the bass doesn't exist so we don't have to give proper answers, right?
