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These are fantastic for the money. They play beautifully. I had one for years, sold to get the money for a Stingray at the time. I recommend these to anyone, fantastic range of tone and so playable.

Bump for the first time.....

Not a mark on this, ever been gigged only played in the house - serial number S078813 Japanese mustang, white, tortoiseshell pick guard... plays and sounds great, just not the same sound as my 83 jazz bass special so not for me gigging wise. Would prefer collection but will post at cost no problem. Located in Middlesbrough.... price £450.00 Wont let me upload pics sorry - email me at [email protected] for pics!

Ok... here goes... BUMMMMPPPPPPP!!!!

Thought it might end up being ironic....!!!

PS - this may turn out to be a tad ironic - but what the hell does 'Bump' actually mean?! I never really knew... is it an acronym or something?? Let the piss taking commence!!

Yeah the 2000s have obviously got a big rep, and they look lovely - I think Yams are so under rated by the general bass playing population ( as in the young guys starting out, the guys who pick up theres once a week etc...) Fender is the big name and with good reason but these are incredible for the cash. I'll never sell that 414 I bought as a back up - it really is THAT good, and so comfortable to play! Cheers for a Yammy bump - much appreciated! We will all expect pics when you get the 2000!!!

Bobby K - yeah this was on there, it sold then the guy let me down - but hey ho! No strings but I could always put some on, have a set of D'Darrios on my aria with some life in em... Machines - Very good, very witty!!! :-)

SOO...... Heres the tale! Bought a Yamaha BB414 as a backup when I was gigging with a stringray... just purely needed a decent, value for money second hand bass... tried this in a local shop and thought it was fantastic, especially for the money - although I think 'serious' bassists respect Yamaha, if you stuck a Fender logo on the headstock you could probably put an extra £200 on the price tag! Anyway I digress - actually found (believe it or not) the bb414 to be a more versatile bass for my gig. Sounded awesome through my Markbass (what wouldnt? Could fart down the jack cable and it would sound fab - which is a good job with my playing!).... So the musicman went to the wall rack, and yes I know that will get me some stick. But the Yam was so versatile and gorgeous to play... so I invested in another from my local music store, this being the 424, to be my backup. THEN... two weeks later, I saw an advert in bass direct for a Fender Jazz 1985 special... AKA the duff bass... and being a massive guns fan from a kid always wanted one, so I took the plunge and bought it. And - it's incredible, and for the past year has been my gigging bass. So my spare is now my original 414... the 424 is still sat on the wall - (never played it in the house - only in the shop - it does not even have strings haha!) and has been there for a year - this has prompted me to sell. It's metallic red, 4 string, upgraded version of the 414 basically. These, in my opinion, are the best value for money basses on the market in this price range or possilbly overall. It's useless sat on my wall, so it's now for sale... Offers around £250.00, would prefer pick up.... but could arrange carriage if essential. I'm in Mbro, would be willing to meet half way.... 10 extra for petrol or something... anyone interested, we can discuss!

Come on this is a great price....

[quote name='xzodar' post='1203666' date='Apr 18 2011, 03:01 PM']A long shot I know but would you be interested in a trade for my mint condition 70's Jazz (Mim) plus cash? Currently fitted with a black pearl pickguard. The original white one is also available. Cheers Pete [attachment=77827:2010_05__May__002.jpg][/quote] Hi Pete So sorry mate just picked up this message been away for three weeks with work and not checked... the P is still sat at home! I may be interested... what deal could you offer me? - PM me if you like. Steve

[quote name='cameltoe' post='1194531' date='Apr 10 2011, 01:05 PM']Amaaaazing basses. I love mine and would never get rid. These things play so well, It really does play itself. Lowest action I've ever got on a bass with no buzz, lovely soft wooden tone and feel to the bass, not slick and shiny and 'hard' sounding like normal. Very warm, very thumpy. Amazingly light basses too. The neck took a bit of getting used to for me too, and I had come from Precisions anyway. Once you get used to it though you'll wonder why you ever worried. The vintage fretboard radius just makes it for me. Why don't they give fretboards a curve like that anymore?? Makes playing so much easier! Plus the rolled in fretboard edges. Ive been after another, purely cos I think these basses are future classics. I want to get a spare in case anything happens to mine! Shame I can't afford it right now.[/quote] Agreed Camel - the fretboard is lovely, rolled edges are great. My hands just cant seem to get on with a P. It really does 'thump' and feel like a vintage. Which is why i'm so surprised that it has still not sold... lol!!

[quote name='tom1946' post='1194263' date='Apr 10 2011, 07:26 AM']I'd go back to the shop and say you made a mistake and you want the jazz version, doubt you'd lose much more than you would here. [/quote] Thanks for the advice there Tom - know the guy in the shop fairly well, they won't be getting any more road worn in (it's more of a bass starter pack shop... they only get one or two high end models in at a time...) so scuppered there. May just hang on to it for a while, or consider Evilbay...

[quote name='guybrush threepwood' post='1189909' date='Apr 5 2011, 11:30 PM']If you like the bass and don't want to take a hit on the price, why don't you see if anyone wants to trade necks for a RW jazz neck?[/quote] Getting more tempted to go down this route.... :-)

[quote name='guybrush threepwood' post='1189909' date='Apr 5 2011, 11:30 PM']If you like the bass and don't want to take a hit on the price, why don't you see if anyone wants to trade necks for a RW jazz neck?[/quote] Could by an idea Guybrush - I do love the bass. But I fancy splashing out on (another) Jazz bass also?! Serious GAS at the moment!! Decisions, decisions....

[quote name='karlfer' post='1189647' date='Apr 5 2011, 08:42 PM']Stick with it for a week or two. My '75 reissue Japanese jazz would have gone in hours this time last year. It's been on sale for a fortnight now with no really serious inquiries, so have had to 'Bay it (less competition ). Good luck.[/quote] Thanks Karlfer - I know Ebay is tempting but its full of ill educated people lol i'd have to start explaining specs and stuff. Plus the charges are not the best... and less chance of a collection only. I have no faith in them, but I have every faith in the bass community here!!

For sure Essex - only had this a week, played a wedding gig with it Sat night, there was a bass player in the audience (I picked him, he was watching my fingers during the slightly tricker numbers, you know the type haha!!) anyway he approached me at the end and was just bubbling over with the tone, although maybe the MarkBass had somthing to do with that as well... Whatever they have done with these to make em feel so old, it's worked. LOVE the feel of a played in bass!

Yeah - I admit to being surprised to finding out they were made in Mexico. They are producing some top stuff these days, I sampled a Jazz when they first appeared and just assumed it was MIA. What a snob, taught me a lesson!! I REALLY think its worth that asking price - think i'll tak your advice my man!