BigBeatNut

Hi, I´m researching prices for a yamaha bb400s. I don´t suppose anyone can give me an idea of a current price ? I´ve been offered one that´s in good condition for the neck anyway. body has some wear and tear and metal parts show some corrosion. It´s black, fretless. But don´t know If I´m getting a good price or not. Thanks, Andy

I just do not get this ... [url="http://www.barkerbass.com/"][/url] I mean it might work for some people, but I don't buy it. Why take a perfectly reasonable concept (34 inch scale electric bass guitar) then make it less transportable by sticking an extra load of wood on the end, and turn it vertical ? If you've never seen me post here, note that I HAVE bought into the EUB and Double Bass concept ... it's just this particular weirdo I don't get. Seems to add nothing to bass guitar (only takes away that transportability) and makes no headway whatsoever in moving towards an upright / EUB. Rant over. It has to be said that there are claims that the chambered body contributes to the sound, but then, you can get chambered bass guitars. Andy

[quote name='slobluesine' post='354710' date='Dec 15 2008, 12:02 AM']thx rev, just ordered a set, £92 ouch![/quote] Thank your lucky stars you're not trying to emulate your hero bassist and looking to purchase a set of Olivs ... they'll be pretty much the same price as your stagg

[quote name='ardi100' post='351855' date='Dec 11 2008, 03:28 PM']Is great!! Played at a full reheasal and it sounded great, played great and left me with a big stupid grin!![/quote] Have I got this right ... you've only just been introduced to the world of DB and it's been to a rehearsal already ?

Nice score ! Looks in considerably better nick than mine, which allegedly also came from a school and came into my hands neededing a similar amount of work. What strings did you go for ? Andy

[quote name='BigBeatNut' post='325051' date='Nov 8 2008, 11:01 PM']Already played it, that's exactly why I'm gassing for one. Don't think I can stretch to that kind of cash though. Almost EXACTLY the fretless 5 I want (including the lack of fretlines) ... it's a few millionths of a point below 10 out 10 because its vol+vol (versus vol+blend) and it's a rather loud shade of blue.[/quote] If I couldn't afford it before, I definitely can't now. Unless I'm very much mistaken, it's just gone up by about 400.

Oh that's nice ... how's it sound ? I finished up with a BSX Allegro when hunting for an EUB, but that was one I was looking out for too. Andy

Nice job !

Bob Gollihur to the rescue. [url="http://www.gollihurmusic.com/faq/2-SIZES_DOUBLE_BASS_SIZING_FAQ.html"]DB SIZE FAQ[/url] FWIW it's possible to place the bridge incorrectly on any upright and finish up with a string length that doesn't reflect the size of the bass. So body dimensions are a better guide. Andy