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[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1375700477' post='2164365'] Let me get back to you about the switch specifics. It's not hard though. The only thing that might go wrong is the phase of the pickups. If you wire them wrong they'll sound fine individually but together it'll be weak with a marked reduction in bass. If that happens then swap the ground/hot wires of one of the pickups going to the switch. But I'll have a look tonight and let you know exactly what I did. [/quote] Thanks for that

Thanks for help. Had another go tonight of loosening it and it is doesn't really budge in either direction, so last chance saloon will try WD40 if that no worky, then it's probably a repair job (at some point). Still I'm happy with the bass and warts and all was a good trade.

Might be daft question but how would the nut be taken off? With an adjustable spanner with the neck off?

In case the nuts just seized a bit, what is a good lubricant that is safe to use on it? Can a sprit of WD40 work using the straw to direct it or is is that a no no

Thanks for the info. I had another look last night and it isnt quite sitting on the wood like i thought, it just looks very close, like a hair width away. Managed to get 1/4 turn clockwise out of it, but it was hard going. Im wondering if its just at the end of its travel. Definitely not going to try my luck any more, will just live with it as is, the 1/4 turn seems to have lessened the bow a little bit anyway.

Got a new bass recently in a trade and was looking to tighten a bit as there is perhaps a little bit too much relief but when putting the Allen key in it was very tight and I notice it looks like it's sitting on the wood so nigh on impossible to move. Please tell me it's not broken and just maxed out?

They do 5 string sets for a tenner too deffo can't go wrong. Shame no flatwound sets but maybe they will eventually

Strung up my BB today with these not a dead string in packet I'm happy to report! Not plugged in yet but sound nice acoustic at least.

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1375607767' post='2163280'] When I rewired my BB450 I used one of these: [url="http://www.axesrus.co.uk/Silver-Bodied-Short-3-way-Toggle-Pickup-Selector-p/silverbodytoggle.htm"]http://www.axesrus.c...rbodytoggle.htm[/url] [/quote] Dont suppose you have the wiring diagram for this do you?

[quote name='Moos3h' timestamp='1375526945' post='2162491'] Yeah, they are fantastic - I change roughly every two months if gigging regularly and they sound great. It's not Tom Jones to get a dead string (particularly the E) in a pack but I've had the same problem with some other brands costing five times as much, so I don't really see that as an issue. [/quote] Yeah I used some strings once that were unopened and lying around in rehearsal room as spares (Johnny Brooke brand) that had a dead E but apparently they were bought in bulk and were about £4 a packet

Cool looking forward to getting it strung up!

Anyone used legacy strings from strings direct? I got some for a newly acquired bass and as payday a long time off went with these because they are cheap like the budgie. Are they any good for price?

I think may need a toggle switch replacement as looks like the plastic switch bay has snapped a connector. WIll get something more heavy duty. Spotted another issue - the bridge pickup was in the boddy and and realised the adjusting screws are missing. Does anyone know what type of screws/springs suitable for the bridge pu on this bass?

That selector switch looks like it would do the trick actually. Yup my toggle does neck pu /both pu's / bridge pu. I can get a picture up yes, took one last night. The switch inside has a plastic connector bay, i think the pins have snapped on it, so unless held down with force, the selector toggle itself doesnt do anything.

Good call - anyone know if this particualr toggle switch suitable for Yamaha BB414? [url="http://www.axesrus.co.uk/Long-Toggle-Pickup-Selector-Switch-p/longtoggleswitch.htm"]http://www.axesrus.co.uk/Long-Toggle-Pickup-Selector-Switch-p/longtoggleswitch.htm[/url] The one inside mine has a a plastic connectot (which I assume the pins to connect have snapped hence looseness) but this one the sodler points are attached directly. Thanks

I traded a bass privately for a Yamaha BB 414 and just noticed a few minor issues could do with advice! The selector switch seemed a bit iffy so took the back panel out to see what the issue is and it seems the plastic switch which has all the connections to it is loose so the actual switch can't change the pickup. A work around that someone has put in place is to wedge something on to of it to keep it still but it had slipped. I wedged a thick piece of card on top which is kept in place by plastic panel and seems okay for now. Are these parts easily replaceable?

Very much so. May make a point if dropping in and telling them so. Picked up bass this morning not plugged in yet but only issue can see so far is the selector switch is a but iffy, seems loose and although selects positions it doesn't stay in position (kind of falls) but I'm sure that will be an easy fix?

Arranged a trade of one my 5'ers for an orange BB414 , all goes well picking up tomorrow!

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1375191991' post='2157906'] Blimey they appear to be hard work lol. For info I paid £150 for a fab condition black 414 on here, and I've seen others go for similar amounts. The metallic orange is particularly delightful! [/quote] Thats good to know actually - they were basically offering me £200 for two basses and a six string and asking for another £70 for the BB414! Those orange ones look really nice.... I think I'm going to try and be patient and sell privately my Yammy , Vintage and Ibanez and raise cash that way, hopefully will have cash left over if I can get one for £150 (or alternatively see if can get a second hand 10xx series???)

Yes the neck is lovely in the 414 compared to 424,it seemed a bit nicer finished too. Might be a moot point though the shop still wanted money on top of the 3 guitars in wanted to trade. Probably have to sell private to make this happen!

I've had GAS for a yammy bb series and today tried out a bb414 and BB424. The 414 is an Olympic white pristine second hand which I think I can get with what I will trade without coughing up more but the 424 would likely be a fair bit more. (money I don't have!) Apart from neck and the through body is there much difference between the two? Are pickups the same? Only difference I could tell in tone is 424 was slightly louder but that could have been age of strings.

Back in topic I had my first ever play on a BB424 today and my thoughts were.. YES! I would like one of these... Just need to sell things I think...

That's lovely that one. Does it have a stingray esque tone on bridge pickup?

Yeah they do sound great on my bass in live situation they really cut through but when soloed they just seen a little bit duller for a new string.