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lozbass

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  1. amazing price - gorgeous basses and I'd have been straight on it if I stlill played long-scale
  2. this looks lovely - very surprised this hasn't gone - Yamaha make some of the finest workhorse basses in my opinion
  3. bass part ok but otherwise a bit naff really - bass part/sound makes it for me. Can't complain though - some of the crap i've played/written...read somewhere the bass part was played on keyboards (but I'm frequently mistaken)
  4. very nice - what kind of condition is this in - any dents, dings, scratches etc?
  5. I sold one of these a couple of weeks ago (well, a 5 in the non MX configuration). Every bit the equal of super-expensive bespoke builds. Don't be fooled by the (relatively) modest price - some of the best basses ever built with mind- blowing attention to detail.
  6. Just wow! Beautiful and from one of the finest members of our community. This should go fast!
  7. I've used all the bags in the OP except the Sadowsky (and fairly extensively). They all do a decent job. iGiG very bulky and comfort/weight not great - but strong and protective. Mono 80 ok but rides high. Vertigo is slender and lacks versatility - great for Ps. Fusion F1 is light and protective - comfortable (the only bag I have at the moment). Contego - feels a bit heavy but very protective. I'd say Contego or F1 overall.
  8. Back up with a price reduction - probably quite a silly price for one of these (cheapest I've seen by a long way!)
  9. Pete, Rayman, thanks very much indeed - much appreciated. I've answered PMs and my apologies - I failed to state in my original post (now amended) that I'm not looking for trades. Some gorgeous basses on offer but I'm divesting my standard-scales and 5s. Unless it's an exotic and extremely classy short-scale (31" or less), I'm afraid that a trade isn't on the horizon. Just to repeat, I can ship to UK and Europe if necessary (though collection or handover would be preferred).
  10. Thanks for all the very positive comments, and PMs now answered. I honestly can't comment on the 425X as I haven't had a chance to play one - I'm sure they're lovely basses but as suggested, I think the differences are discussed in other threads. All I can say is that this BB2025 is on a par with the very highest-end of the boutique market: really remarkable and distinctive. I can be in Manchester and the North West in the next day or two if that helps with handover at all
  11. Another fantastic deal with Pestie - honest, communicative, patient - a perfect Basschat member! Waited without grumbling as I messed around trying to find a carton. A real pillar of our community - deal with absolute confidence
  12. Bassman, Dingus, gentlemen, thank you for the very kind words. Much appreciated. I think that anybody that has tried one of these will attest to the quality. Everything has been thought-through in minute detail and the quality of execution/construction is world-class. I've been fortunate enough to have owned some beautiful basses from the world's most renowned luthiers and hand-builders (Sadowsky, Alleva Coppolo, Fender Masterbuilt, Wal etc.) and I can say that in all honesty, the Yamaha BB2024/5s are in every sense their equal. Build, components, fit and finish are amazingly good. I played the 2025 for five minutes yesterday and then compared it to a US Spector - there is absolutely no difference in quality - indeed, the finish on the Yamaha is probably more impressive (though the Spector is gorgeous). To answer a query, the case is original to the bass and is a very good fit (a very nice case indeed). I have many more images so please just mail if you need anything specific.
  13. Thanks - sorry, no images inside the cavity - I've never removed the plate (or even the plastic film covering). I suspect it's exactly the same as any other BB2025 or BB2024. I don't have an accurate weight but I'd say between 8.5 and 9lbs - very solid and substantial without feeling heavy at all. The balance is sublime with a strap pin that comes down to around 11th fret. There's an immense amount of thought in every detail of the bass and it's clearly the result of a great deal of research and testing. I don't tend to play live but I can comfortably wear the bass on a strap for long periods - and I'm very weight sensitive. For me, high-end body-shaped Spectors are the most comfortable of all instruments - the Yamaha is a close second. I've recorded and it sits remarkably well in a mix - all the P and J tones that we know and a much more aggressive, modern tone if required. It's the perfect do-anything fantastically well bass. If is was shorter-scale and a four string, then I wouldn't consider selling
  14. Wow, two BB20's in the same day - I can imagine that this is as lovely as the VSB that I'm selling (though a 5!)
  15. The long-scale cull continues so next-up is my Yamaha BB2025 (now at £1275). Reviews are all over the place and I'll assume that if you're looking here, you know what these are about. The best passive pickups I've ever used (only a US Lakland JO came close) and stunning output for a passive bass. Build, fit, finish and attention to detail is legendary - a fully hand-built and the zenith of the Yamaha family. Take a look at the Basswhisperer review on youtube to check-out tonal range - indeed, a good review in general. The bass is a 5 string (low b in 3 tone sunburst - nice vintage look). I went for the 2025 in preference to the X. All down to personal taste of course, however, I find the X a little fussy and prefer the nod to the original BB aesthetic. The neck is an elegant flattened C profile - very slender, hand-shaped and super easy to play - seriously fast and comfortable. The satin finish means it's very slick. One of the less discussed features is the tight spacing at the nut - 1.75" for a five string - beautiful if you like uncluttered but tight at the bottom end. The strings fan to around 19mm spacing at the bridge. Playability overall is outrageously good. The serious thought and trialling that has gone into the BB20 range is massively impressive. The bass is in excellent condition and could almost pass for new. There is some very minor player wear (very light fingernail marks just under the G - this really is minor and you need to hold the bass in the right plane/light to find it - just aiming for complete disclosure). This should polish out easily if anybody is bothered. Protective film on the backplate is still in place, as is the original identification sticker. Overall, a stunning bass in beautiful, almost un-played condition - no dents, dings, dongs, scratches and perfect 'as new' chrome and hardware. The original Yamaha case is in excellent condition with just the odd small mark (again, not far-off new) - the case has the protective plastic on the handle. The owners manual, allen keys and case keys are included. I'll include the almost unused original strings too if required. The bass has been professionally set-up for this sale and was re-strung with Status Hotwires (light - 30-110). The action is super-low and buzz-free - the bass is gorgeous, spotlessly clean and completely ready to go. If I played long-scale or 5s, this wouldn't be going anywhere. From what I can see, these tend to go as 'used' instruments for around £1500-1600. I'm pricing this at under £1300 - a serious bargain. No trades thanks, other than very exotic short-scales - I'm divesting my standard scales and 5s. I can ship within the UK for around £15 on a next day service. I'll consider European sales but I'm busy and don't really have time for any extra hassle. Shipping at the buyers expense and risk. Insurance can be difficult with basses but I can try to sort this if required. Highly preferable would be collection from central London or Manchester (or possibly Birmingham).
  16. Hi Bassmachine, some lovely walnut in that top, and it really does look like new! Very nice and phenomenal quality as you suggest
  17. Lovely basses and thanks for the details - they're a bit heavy but a very solid bass and quite a rarity. Very tempted.
  18. Somebody should buy this...really. I'm a bit staggered - a beautifully restored Alembic for less than a grand?
  19. Just sold a Squier JV P to Dunc in a really easy and friendly deal. Dunc was extremely patient whislt I messed about with shipping and comms were superb throughout. Perfectly straightforward and honest - a pillar of the Basschat community - thanks Dunc!
  20. Very impressive bags - I wrote a review of a few high-end bags a couple of years ago and overall, this came-out top for me. Good price too
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