LukeFRC

anyone?

As the advert starts.... "first there was the Precision bass.... followed shortly by the jazz.... then Leo went elsewhere and designed the stingray and the L2000.... Now we're kinda doing our own versions! "

[quote name='Ziphoblat' timestamp='1381249387' post='2236449'] Explains a lot. Nearly all the instruments out on display there have a terrible set-up. Played a Stingray there once on which I could literally (and I'm not exaggerating here) fit half of my hand under the strings between the fretboard without pushing them at all. [/quote] they have a lovely USA G&L there at the moment - green (my fave colour) and at a silly low price. The neck's like a bent thing though- It probably would straighten out but i'm not going to spend £600 to test that theory....

overwater 5 string apparently, 24 frets..... what model... and why is the truss rod access at the body end, not seen that on a overwater before....

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1381248178' post='2236424'] I don't think it's the quality control that's the only problem. They're built in the USA, then shipped over in containers, and how long does that take ? Then unloaded, loaded onto a lorry, then into a van, then unloaded finally at the shop. Nine times out go ten they're probably just stuck straight up onto display, meaning the buyer has to sort out the set up. In my opinion it's the retailer that's at fault. My Marcus Miller bass is superbly built, as good as any so called boutique instrument. The guy who started this thread bought a new bass from a shop, the shop should have sorted out the instrument before putting it on display, and certainly before selling it. [/quote] yes and no. I bet if I ordered and bought a ACG graft bass or equivalent stuck it in a container on a ship and shipped it to the USA and back then played it it wouldn't need a fret job straight out the box. Some of it is quality control and what is being sent out not being good enough. I agree about the shops though. At work we have a bit of machinery that broke and needed an imperial allan key - realised it was the same size as a USA fender truss rod would be... ring up PMT in Leeds to buy a truss rod tool - told they don't have any tools at all and don't have an inshore tech either..... mad really.

what schematic/type are you building the preamp from?

[quote name='jaybass 70' timestamp='1381050514' post='2233656'] I have a 79' BB1200 , great bass , superb construction and Sound, its the one I would rescue from the fire. For the price of these Basses you cant go wrong [/quote] the one i've found is £400, in great condition with the case... it's really really tempting!

so which one on that list does a warwick thumb sound like?

[quote name='Salt on your Bass?' timestamp='1380979571' post='2233057'] I think if this thread highlights anything it's that you can't just Chuck any old speaker in any box and expect it to be ok. Needs a bit more than a wing and a prayer which is why good speaker cabs are worth the money in my humble opinion. [/quote] +1

[quote name='Sumatra' timestamp='1380969981' post='2232901'] Thanks a lot for the heads up on this, I'll sure ask also on the Fender forum! I would have certainly bought that Mex Jazz I only it were for sale Don't get me wrong, I do think as well that CS Fenders are generally really good, and I was very close to get one recently after trying it out. But then I tasted another 2-3 (not only jazzes, though) and not all of them were impressive to me. Maybe that's simply normal, and takes us back to the fact that you must try the instrument before getting it (and maybe for very simple passive bolt on basses where no electronic can help this could be slightly more true?), but this also left me with the strong feel that there's a big overlap between instruments "classes".. Luca [/quote] I would agree- I think sometimes it's best to ignore the classes altogether. I've played Fenders from accross the range that were dull turds of instruments, and then I've played chinese squiers that have sung like a bell. Mind you it's worth remembering that different models go for different things, my JV '57ri was obviously going for a direct copy, whereas the modern AV '57ri has a lot more modern precision feel going on. The way I look at it, the higher up the range you go the higher the possibility of getting a great one is.

didn't one of the musicmasters have strat pups in them from stock?

[quote name='KK Jale' timestamp='1380933930' post='2232679'] ^That's way more than two pennies' worth of advice, it's excellent. As for me, I would find the finest '82 JV possible, for half the money. But you may already have one. [/quote] ahem

looks great! if only something of mine would sell!

that's been floating around online a few places before - I goess the guy sold it to whoever is selling it now. I don't think that truss cover is original!

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1380852549' post='2231589'] I agree to some extent, though it falls upon the customer to do the proper research to be sure that they are purchasing the correct driver for a particular application, not the retailer. I don't expect a retailer to have a high degree of engineering expertise. Of course, if the retailer does assume the position of giving applications advice, other than merely reposting manufacturer specs and data, then they have the obligation to be sure that they get it right. In short, don't offer expert advise if you're not an expert. Still, I put the onus on the OP in this case. I'd be curious to see exactly what research he did. For instance, did he ask here before making his purchase? [/quote] this post is the one I want to give a +1 this thread reminds me a bit of putting a 12 litre turbo engine in a battered mini and then being surprised when the mini tears itself to bits under the torque

[quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1380825080' post='2231240'] The top model in the BB range, as introduced in '77. At that time Yamaha also produced the SB range. The BB was its competitor to the Fender Precision, and the SB to the Fender Jazz. Original BB models have quite chunky necks, with a 43.5mm nut. Neck constructed of maple and mahogany, with an ebony touchboard. Wings were constructed of alder. With an original Nippon Gakki branded hardcase and tool kit and accessories you'll pay between £550 and £650. Knock off £100 if there's no tool kit and accessories. Knock off another £50 if there's no original case. [/quote] you're a good salesman!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1380823559' post='2231195'] What colour is it? Just out of curiosity. [/quote] natural wood colour - it looks lovely I got confused to begin with as it doesn't have the model number on the headstock - then found out the really early one's don't. [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1380833098' post='2231400'] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-BB1200-Bass-Natural-Japan-MIJ-Gig-Bag-Macassar-Ebony-Set-Up-/121186199442?pt=Guitar&hash=item1c3742a792"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item1c3742a792[/url] Not sure how old this one is, but could it be a good price, even with postage and duty..? There is a date on that repair bill, but I can't read it. [/quote] 22/7/13 (but written in american) [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1380832857' post='2231396'] If the price is right I'd rip his arm off. I've been looking for an early BB for years. [/quote] It's a good price, original case and everything.... aargh... but don't really want to start trying to have less basses and guitars around and end up with more.... feel free to ask me where it is if you're interested - he's a nice guy

so I've been offered a Yamaha BB1200 from 1977, not much I know about them, how much they shoudl be etc not entirely decided either way at the moment.... tell me about them