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SOLD Yamaha PB-1 preamp vintage w/ 2u rack case

Discussion in 'For Sale: Amps, Preamps, and Cabinets' started by mellowgerman, Jun 6, 2019.

  1. Jun 6, 2019 #1
    mellowgerman

    mellowgerman Supporting Member

    Jan 23, 2008
    Orlando, FL
    Price:
    140
    Location:
    Florida
    Vintage Yamaha PB-1. The legendary bass preamp that you've probably already heard of -- if not, do a TB search!
    This one has seen a lot of use, but has never failed me and sounds fantastic. Cosmetically, a good amount of scuffs, dings, and a little oxidation. Also, the right rack ear is slightly bent backwards, but mounts in a rack case without issue. Functionally, everything works just fine, unless you plan to run a bi-amp setup, in which case the crossover control pots will need some cleaning. Both myself and the previous (original) owner, always just ran it as a normal/mono amp. Therefore the pots have built up some gunk, are scratchy and don't pan smoothly. Again this has absolutely no affect on the preamp if you are running it with the normal/mono output. Lastly, I do not have a footswitch so there was no way for me to test the footswitch input jack.
    All that said, the price reflects the cosmetic imperfections and bi-amping scratchiness. These normally go for a good amount more.
    $140 + approximate shipping to your location. CONUS shipping only and PayPal is preferred.

    ADDED BONUS: I have an extra full-size, hard plastic 2-space rack case (no lids for front or back) that I'd be happy to include for free in this sale. Shown in the last photo

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    Last edited: Dec 2, 2020
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  2. Jun 6, 2019 #2
    Systolic

    Systolic

    Nov 29, 2009
    Madison,Wisconsin
    Stellar price for a stellar piece of gear. Love mine. GLWTS.
     
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  3. Jun 7, 2019 #3
    Relsom

    Relsom Supporting Member

    Nov 23, 2013
    The Old Dominion
    Wow, this takes me back. Ditto what Systolic said.
     
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  4. Jun 7, 2019 #4
    mellowgerman

    mellowgerman Supporting Member

    Jan 23, 2008
    Orlando, FL
    Thanks! Love your Jarl Varg avatar by the way! That show is hilarious
     
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  5. Jun 7, 2019 #5
    Stugilliam

    Stugilliam

    Apr 28, 2016
    Eastern CT
    Love mine also but mostly use it as a great headphone amp, and sometimes I use just the X-over section, or use it to record without a amp. These really are nice!
     
  6. Jun 7, 2019 #6
    BassQ

    BassQ Supporting Member

    Sep 17, 2010
    Boston, MA.
    Killer pre!
     
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  7. Jun 7, 2019 #7
    Stugilliam

    Stugilliam

    Apr 28, 2016
    Eastern CT
    For all the pre does, it might not be a bad idea to keep it! It's great for late night playing with headphones!
     
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  8. Jun 14, 2019 #8
    interp

    interp

    Apr 14, 2005
    Garmisch, Germany
    I’ve owned five or six of these over the years. Absolutely the best solid state bass preamp ever made, and this is a great price on it. If I didn’t own one already I would buy this. GLWTS!
     
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  9. Jun 25, 2019 #9
    robd

    robd

    Mar 3, 2004
    just outside B-more Maryland
    Free bump. pre and crossover in one, great if you want to bi-amp, which is how I used to use mine.
     
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  10. Jun 28, 2019 #10
    mellowgerman

    mellowgerman Supporting Member

    Jan 23, 2008
    Orlando, FL
    Update: I have an extra full-size, hard plastic 2-space rack case (no lids for front or back) that I'd be happy to include for free in this sale.
     
    Last edited: Nov 29, 2020
  11. Jun 29, 2019 #11
    bbh

    bbh Supporting Member

    Sep 27, 2011
    I used to use one of these at my beach gigs and heavy touring on the East Coast. It’s pretty much bulletproof it still works to this day. I think I got it in the 80s.
    That’s a great price I bet it goes this weekend.
     
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  12. Jul 10, 2019 #12
    brett adams

    brett adams

    Jun 2, 2015
    PORTLAND, OREGON
    good price for a really great preamp.
     
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  13. Jul 10, 2019 #13
    Stugilliam

    Stugilliam

    Apr 28, 2016
    Eastern CT
    Really nice pre, X over, headphone amplifier, you can't have mine!
     
  14. Jul 10, 2019 #14
    Stugilliam

    Stugilliam

    Apr 28, 2016
    Eastern CT
    Great preamp, great X-over, great headphone amp! You can't buy mine so you might as well buy this one!!
     
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  15. Jul 11, 2019 #15
    bbh

    bbh Supporting Member

    Sep 27, 2011
    And it’s still here? I don’t get it? I has a fatness not to seen from many devices theses days.
     
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  16. Jul 11, 2019 #16
    mellowgerman

    mellowgerman Supporting Member

    Jan 23, 2008
    Orlando, FL
    Yeah, the used market is not exactly booming at the moment. No big deal though, price is firm and I'm patient :thumbsup:
     
  17. Jul 25, 2019 #17
    Stugilliam

    Stugilliam

    Apr 28, 2016
    Eastern CT
    IMHO, nice choice! Congrats!
     
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  18. Nov 29, 2020 #18
    Bonafide

    Bonafide The Adventures Of Fusion Chicken Supporting Member

    Oct 15, 2002
    Central TX
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  19. Nov 29, 2020 #19
    Kelly robinson

    Kelly robinson

    Dec 30, 2014
    Wise decision to keep such a great preamp - way underpriced too I thought . This pre has a very quick response and a decent amount of adjustment with a foot switch which can be semi generic and still work fine . Love mine ..... Kelly