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I know exactly how you feel. I have a thing for natural Yamaha's, but the Bb1024 doesn't come with that option so I have a white one as my keeper. I'd have it refinished in a heartbeat if I knew the wood underneath was worth it.

You must have huge hands

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1377193174' post='2184667'] Oh, I didn't notice you said PJ - G&L SB-2. [/quote] Good call. Think there's on for sale here.

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1377169521' post='2184189'] Yamaha BB1024(x)? Vintage passive tones by the bucketload, looks lovely and cracking build quality. Second hand costs maybe £500-600. Truckstop [/quote] What Truckstop said. Got mine for 350 trouser flapping bargain.

Looks great, what a transformation.

Very nice, I quite fancy the jazz version myself.

The hobo's round here are always looking for firewood! (only joking). Gumtree is a good call and also have a word with your local music shops.

I embarked on a similar mission just after Christmas. My goal was to simplify, find the one I like the most & get rid of the rest. I have settled on my Bb 1024. I have sold two, given one away and now all I have a Bb and a Stingray. The Stingray is going when the market improves. Gas free & happy for a change.

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1375899589' post='2167182'] Me at Belladrum festival: Picture courtesy Derek Mair [/quote] Great to see this bass being played. (if its the one I think it is) From the scrap heap to the stage.....awesome.

[quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1375684744' post='2164111'] Worth a shot. The disappearing line in annoyed me when the mp3 based trainers were introduced. I still have my original CD-BT 1 Mk2 and use it just because of this. [/quote] It does kinda let down what is otherwise a useful tool. Anyway off down maplins now so we'll see if it works.

I've been using a GB10 Bass Trainer for practicing at work lately and while I'm impressed with it I think the lack of a line in lets it down. So, what I was thinking of doing is getting a double 1/4' adapter and a 1/4' to 3.5mm and stacking them in order to run my Bass and my phone (Spotify) through the same channel. Anyone know if this would work or should I just get myself down Maplins and give it a go. Cheer's Steve

Drum loops and scales have been invaluable to my playing in terms of finding personality. I remember when I first started if the piece I was learning got too difficult I would just play around in the scales rather than get frustrated and give up.

Great basses and I'm sure they'll be sought after but not for stingray money. Wasn't there a white one on here recently for about three fifty!

[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1375470853' post='2162013'] That is good to know. I have just ordered a 504 unseen from Germany. Should arrive sometime next week. I do like Yamahas in general. [/quote] Cool. Do let us know what you think one you've had a play. It's just the body shape I didn't like, probably because I've been playing Bb's for years.

I had a Jazz that was Finished in Nito and it lived on a stand by the french doors in my lounge for quite a while. It sat there basking in the sun all day while I was working and stuff and although it wasn't bashed when I got rid of it it had started to get that tint to the body.

Been to PMT in Birmingham and they have a few of these TRBX's in. I have to say they ain't my bag but the build quality is up to Yamaha's usual high standard. I found it very difficult to walk out of there without the beautiful Natural Bb2024 under my arm.

I paid three fifty for my used 1024 with hard case last Christmas. Look around for a bargain, bobbyk has a 424 for sale here at a very good price.

[quote name='Ian Savage' timestamp='1374948877' post='2155177'] You MIGHT grab a used Musicman SUB for that kinda money, can't be beat for what he wants. [/quote] This. But make sure he looks for the proper one (US&A) not the Sterling one.

Was it in a fire

The Damien Hirst Butterfly Jazz has to be worth a bit too.

I've always been put off by the current G&L headstock, just too damn pointy. These are nice looking basses though.

The real bargains are in the used market. I bought my Bb1024 in mint condition with a hardcase for less than the sunburst one in the op.

[quote name='BigBeatNut' timestamp='1372856227' post='2130734'] New (To Me) Bass Day [/quote] Great Bass