Maude

I'm really pleased that they're being good about it. I mean they should be, but some places aren't. I don't want black. I don't want a refund, as they were the cheapest but price is showing as over £50 dearer. I'll see what they offer by way of discount and either go with that and flat and polish the lacquer, or return and wait for a replacement, September will soon come around.

But paint is what I do for a living. 😉 It's easily rectified but I shouldn't have to on an £800 bass, especially a Yamaha.

Kind of. Firstly I want to say I bought the bass through Merchant City Music in Glasgow, or Guitar.co.uk as they are known online, and they are dealing with the problem perfectly. It's not sorted yet but they're offering plenty of options. I hate complaining to a shop like this as I always feel like they probably think I'm trying it on, it's quite the opposite as I'll happily sort any little issues myself but this is quite bad, and I really didn't expect it on a higher end Yamaha. They're usually bang on. I sent the seller some pictures and videos of the finish but it's really hard to show a problem in clearcoat, the camera either focuses on the woodgrain or the reflections of the surroundings. This is the email I got back. Hi, I have spoken to Yamaha today to ask for an opinion and some assistance with this and am just awaiting a reply. The bass in this finish is out of stock at the moment and it looks as though the next available stock is due around beginning of September at the earliest, so seeking a replacement could be a little bit of a wait, but it is something we could make arrangements for. The best alternative we have in stock is the Black version. We can of course collect the bass and cancel down the order within the first 14 days if that seems to be the best thing to do. As the issues do not affect the functioning of the bass itself though, do you think if there were any scope for a discount to compensate that it would help in keeping hold of the bass as is? Thanks, Paul I can't ask for more than that! So not sorted yet, but it will be one way or another. 🙂👍

All By Myself - Eric Carmen

Tears of a Clown - The Beat

Asking $1900 is one thing, getting it is another! I've just decided that my Aria faker is for sale at £2500, it doesn't make it worth that... and it will never sell. 🙂

Cover Me - Bruce Springsteen

Ha ha, after seeing your post on the 40th anniversary Precisions I went and had a look at them, the above bass popped up and I instantly went, "Crikey that's lovely!" Then noticed it was a Jazz and went, "I don't like Jazz basses." It's still lovely though.

Greensleeves - Who knows?

Nice 'n' Sneezy - The Stranglers

My 734a has arrived but Yamaha have let me down. The finish is has flowed in a couple of places resulting in thick ridges in it. One bad one along the line where the front of the body transitions into the forearm carve and three not so bad ones one the rear belly cut. It would flat and polish out as there's clearly a shed load of lacquer on it but I shouldn't be messing around like that on a reasonably pricey bass. I'll contact the shop tomorrow but they're now showing as on order from manufacturer so I might be in for wait. 😕

Four Horsemen - The Clash

Welcome to my Nightmare - Alice Cooper

Any matt colour will eventually polish up under use. They look great when new but as soon as the shiny thumbest and forearm area appear I think they look a bit naff. I looked at the P34 but wanted active for this one. I just fancied an active for everyday playing, and I love my BBPH so this will compliment it nicely. The 1200s is too similar to the BBPH but with less than ideal (for me) nut width, and I'll end up with two active BBs that I want to 'mother' too much.

Dark coffee. ☕

I'd decided a few weeks ago I wanted a dark coffee one. They seem to go for around the £550-£600 mark. New they're only £750. I bought my Jack Casady on interest free finance and the last payment is coming up, so I thought I'd treat myself to a new 734a on the same deal, at £35 a month you barely know you're paying it. I prefer a thinner nut width and the 1200s is 44mm where the 734a is 40mm. I have my BBPH to cover the reverse P active BB which has a 40mm nut, do I've decided to leave the 1200s. As I'm not really paying for the 734a that leaves the gate wide open for a T40 which is a different beast altogether. There's logic in there somewhere. 😄😄

By way of apology for derailing this thread slightly I've just ordered a 734a. 😄

It was just a conversation started by discussing the BB1200s for sale on here, and me being torn between the two. Sorry if it's offended you. Just say and I'll delete all my posts on the T40, but I'll expect you to ask for all posts about any basses other than BBs to be removed as well. Or we can all just chill out. 🙂

See, if that's worth £800, then this one for a grand isn't out of the way. I know we all like different stuff but, to me, this one is way nicer than the maple/maple/black pickguard ones. He's owned it from new.

Were they both fiendishly heavy? I don't mind paying out if I knew I'd get it back if I sold again. Just don't want to drop serious money and end up stuck with it or losing lots.

"Hello, Ernie Ball? Yes, those Cobalt flats are still rusting!"

It's up for £1450, he's offered it to me for £1k. That's a lot for a T40, but it is sexy, sienna burst with a rosewood fretboard.

Absolutely fantastic no doubt, but I'm just not drawn to the shape. I'm so shallow. I bet it's lovely though. 😎👍

There's a Peavey T40 in The Bass Gallery, rare colour fretboard combo and absolutely gorgeous, but too much money for me. The seller contacted me and, to be fair, offered me a great reduction. But it's still more than I'd like to pay for a T40. But then if prices are creeping up do I just keep it until the prices have caught up. Always wanted one, never owned one. I'm going to crumble on something soon, I can feel it.