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  1. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    I think that they mean, as long as the bass is covered by a hard/soft case? I hope so, as I have insurance with Allianz. Been pretty good, no excess but expensive and covers unattended vehicles (but I believe the vehicle must be broken into and not left unlocked by accident).
  2. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    All of the above is great advice...simandl, using the bow and developing left hand. I would add triads! Play major, minor, diminshed and augmented triads just over the first five "frets" (from low E to C on the G string -fifth "fret"). It's a practice regime I got from Gary Willis and it is pretty mind blowing. If you want to know more about it, feel free to send me a message. Or just check it out. Good idea from above to introduce the double bass gradually and if you're using an EUB, you won't be short of volume and feedback won't be an issue. the Latin bass book by oscar stagnaro is the best Latin book I've ever seen. I use it inside and out - sometimes I just put a metronome on or a drum groove and play any Latin tune as swing, it's great for reading! Anyway, good luck. mike
  3. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    That's exactly right and that's why it's so difficult to understand. I'm going to remove both the E and B string to measure the distance between the two bridge saddles as they should be 19mm. The older string that came fitted with the bass was a slightly narrower B so may not have been as noticeable. It's a real freak out though... Your annotated diagram was really helpful and i sent it to my luthier.
  4. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    The E string saddle seems parallel to the A string. I can see what you mean about the screw at the front of the (B) saddle can be loose or may have even been drilled incorrectly?
  5. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    The "gap" you've highlighted in yellow is exactly what i noticed as not being flush but i thought that was deliberate as i think the the G string might look like it does the same? Your help is v much appreciated.
  6. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    Thanks. That's a great answer. The bass is brand new and everything is very tight but i will have a look at screws etc. Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. When i looked at official ibanez pictures, it does seem as though the B string bridge is not straight and is therefore deliberate. What do you think? Mike
  7. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    Can anybody help!? Recently bought a new ibanez btb 1825. Just changed the strings to Elixir nanoweb long scale with extra long B string as it is a 35" scale bass and the regular long scale B is too short. Since changing strings there is now a noticeable difference between the B and the E string in terms of string spacing. It is narrower than the 19mm it should be. I know that as these two are the thickest strings, the distance between their edges will be smaller but their middle to middle distance should still be 19mm. It wasn't a problem with the strings that were supplied with the bass. Also the btb has five individual bridges and the B string bridge seems slightly squint- this may be deliberate as im sure these basses and computer manufactured. I'll try and attach two photos- one of the B bridge and one of the B and E distance. Any help gratefully received!
  8. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    Thank you
  9. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    Hi. Where is the bass located, what's the scale length and string spacing? Thanks
  10. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    Great bass! What's the string spacing at the bridge and the width at the nut, please?
  11. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    Great looking bass. Can you please add a few photos with the bass out of the case and in particular shots of the body shape? Cheers.
  12. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    I told you they were great! Congratulations. once again I have Smith envy!
  13. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    Enough already! Someone please sell me a BB1025!
  14. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    The serial number should be inside the control panel on the back of the bass. If you remove the cover on the back of the bass, you should see it. Can you let me know please? Thanks
  15. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    Thanks. Is the the N89 bit you're referring to?
  16. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    I think you canncheck the serial number and it should tell you.
  17. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    Hello. How old is the bass? Mike
  18. NotAsGoodAsJaco

    Still, still looking for a Yamaha 1025 (x) and/or BBNE2! 

     

    Hot cash waiting!

  19. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    Ha! Thank Al. Great to talk to you too! M
  20. NotAsGoodAsJaco

    Yes I'm still looking for a Yamaha BBNE2 or 1025! Cash waiting!

    1. alexgrout_

      alexgrout_

      I have one. Please message me 

  21. NotAsGoodAsJaco

    Still looking for Yamaha BBNE2 or BB1025...someone must want to sell!

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    2. NotAsGoodAsJaco

      NotAsGoodAsJaco

      Thank you! Yes, I saw this. I think that 1700 is right at the top of the price range for one of these basses (this one is from 2001). 

      Great bass but still a factory Bass...

    3. pete.young

      pete.young

      Current list price for a new one is around £3900, according to Yamaha Music London

    4. NotAsGoodAsJaco

      NotAsGoodAsJaco

      I know! Completely overpriced in my opinion. 

  22. NotAsGoodAsJaco

    Still looking for a Yamaha BBNE2 and/or Yamaha 1025. Let me know what you got!

    1. thebigyin

      thebigyin

      Pm'd.

    2. Marc S

      Marc S

      Must admit - I do like the look of the 1025....
      Not as nice as a TRB1005 in red / orange though! ;)

  23. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    Is the bass still active and passive with the same range of controls as a regular sire?
  24. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    It's an amazing bass and I wish I could keep it because there's nothing else like it for me...however the 18mm is just too tight for me. It feels like my hand is cramping up! i really got "bass shop fever" - the guy at bass gallery Camden is very helpful though and does a great job. sure, if you want to get in touch, please feel free. mike
  25. NotAsGoodAsJaco
    Get the -27db ones! They are great. I've been a pro musician for 30 yeras and I've been using these for about 10. i had the -25db ones before they made a new model at -27db. Anything you put in your ear for protection will affect sound obviously but I just love how these things are. My original pair came with -15db I think but I've used the maximum ones as I say for about 10 years. I can still hear conversations, hi-hats and any other high end frequency and I can also easily hear my bass. good luck. mike
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