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Phone Ashdown. They are very helpful.

734a... it's a classy bit of kit. By far the easiest bass I have ever played. It's just right for me. Like a BB3000 in feel when on the strap but with an instantly playable 40mm neck. Sound?.. like a re fined BB1100s, smooth and even but has grind and bite when you dig in. I like it... Lots.

I've never had an issue with the body size or weight of any BB bass. They are called a broad bass for that very reason. The new one feels similar to my BB1100S in size, smaller than the BB300 & BB3000. The 3000 was light in weight, the 734a feels about the same. In passive mode the treble control acts as a tone control. It's band rehearsal tomorrow night. It'll be getting a work out then. Everything about it feels slightly better than the 1100s, which is very good and has been my go to bass... even over my Warwick Stage 1. Find one, try it... we are all different. I'm already convinced the 734a is a great bass.

No problem.

Bin the flags. Get two Bald Eagles instead.

40mm neck. Not as chunky as the bb1024 but nothing like the Ibanez SR800 I used to own, that was more like tooth pick. Of the four Yamaha basses I've owned. Bb300, Bb3000, Motion & Bb1100s this has the nicest neck for me. Satin finish is lovely. Very comfortable, it feels great. John at PMT Newcastle sorted me out. Top bloke, very helpful.

PMT, I ordered it a while ago though, not sure if they brought any more into stock. When I placed the original order PMT didn't know about the new range. Yamaha London also have them.

It sounds Fantastic, the eq is very nice, not harsh but has a bark to it when the mids are boosted. Built quality is excellent, strange but it didn't come with a battery so when we plugged it in it didn't work, even in passive. I felt right at home with it. It's still at the shop, I'm collecting on Monday as it was straight out the box, cardboard around the strings etc when I called in and wasn't set up. Oh... it looks cool as funk.

Well, I had a go on my new one today.

734a has landed.

Some of the lower spec basses are here now. Gear4Music have one in, I had a brief fondle of it today. Light, nicely built and a lovely neck. Didn't have time to plug it in though. 734a 23rd August on the website, but that seems to change on a daily basis.

I've spoken with PMT Newcastle about this and they don't know what the rate will be. The basses aren't due until the end of September.

[quote name='Sarlscharisma' timestamp='1501930676' post='3348295'] Just noticed price of the bb734a has gone up even before they reach the uk. Now over £800! I have the old bb1200s so will be interested to see how they compare. [/quote] According to Peter Hook the BB734a is very good and compares favourably to the 1200s. And he doesn't mince his words. Oh... and they aren't due in to the UK until the end of September.

Billy Sheehan is currently using the Helix LT on tour... blimey. That's some endorsement.