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Hi can you give me an idea of  what's the neck width like.

Would be interested in using this as as a part exchange towards a Jazz type, or short scale 4 string.  With cash your way. Lightweight cab also considered or Ashdown RM EVO 500 amp also of interest.

Fantastic lightweight introduction to the world of 5 string bass. Like most Harley Benton basses, this is a really well put together bass. 
18mm sting spacing. Very easy to play.

Roswel pickups sound really good and punch well above their weight.

Used this in a good few 4 hour rehearsals, very light on the shoulders and it sounds great too.
Lot of useable tones avilable with the PJ configuration.  

Have now bought a BB425X so this one needs to find a new home. As I don't plan on moving exclusively to 5 strings I don't need more than one of them.

In great condition. Would make a great first step into 5 string bass or really good back up bass.

Collection or meet up in Merseyside or the Northwest.

Vintage Series

Body: African alder

Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple with Roseacer skunk strip

Fretboard: Blackwood

Fretboard inlays: Dots

Neck profile: D

Fretboard radius: 350 mm

20 Frets

Scale: 864 mm

Nut width: 45 mm

Double-Action truss rod

Pickup: Roswell PBA / JBA Alnico-5 single coils

2 Volume controls and 1 tone control

Hardware: Deluxe Chrome

Deluxe brass saddles

Classic PB-Style machine heads

Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario EXL .045 - .130

Colour: Vintage white high-gloss

On 05/08/2021 at 17:35, AndyTravis said:

Still not sold on either of these…done in a moment of madness 

Back to black Andy on both of them. It just works with those colours 

One of the main things was the 424x had chromes on it, which I really like.

The 1024x had nickel round wounds on it. It did sound very good for lots of different genres but without being able to nail the differences I just preferred the 424x. 

At one point I strung them both with nickel round wounds and they sounded very close to each other. 

Ultimately I needed to make some space for an incoming purchase and I decided there was more resale value in the 1024x. So that was sold on and I kept the 424x. I have no regrets moving it on. Just think the 424x does everything I need at a much cheaper price than the 1024x.

The Build quality was definitely better on the 1024x, neck construction, nut, different neck pickup But the 424x is no slouch and just really good work horse.

Ultimately the 1024x was sold on to pay for a precision bass.

5 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

What was the main difference you found mikey 

I saw that as soon as I looked at the OP's first picture. Top marks for bringing it to life

Just picked up a 425x  after placing a wanted advert. Keeping my 424x company as the 414 and 734a  have been under the bed since lockdown began.

Fell out of love with the BB shape a few months ago but I've been seduced back into the fold 😲.

Bought a Harley Benton 5 string to tip a toe into the 5 string pond. Really liked it so thought I would give the 425x  a shot. So far so good. Not miles better than the Harley Benton and a hell of a lot heavier but with a wide leather strap you don't notice to much and it balances well too. 

Currently wearing old Cobalt Flats which seem to suit the bass. The B string feels pretty tight, possibly better than the Harley Bentons.

Think am going to get on with this but may alternate between this and the Harley Benton, which is wearing DR Hi Beams

4 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

Tough call. Widths are like for like, I quite like how the 414 is more like the olderBB1300/1200/300/350’s I’ve owned - a bit flatter.

The 424 is Bob on the same as the 1024 I had but I prefer the raw sound of the 424/414 to the 1024 which was smoother.

Want a red metallic 3000 now…

I find the 414 neck a lot slimmer  than my other BBs . Getting close to Jazz width.

I had the 1024x  too and used it on all my gigs, mainly because it cost more than the 424x  but eventually I realised I prefer the tone of the the 424x, so the 1024x was sold on.

31 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

Recorded with the 424x today 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hOBgdbTuD7BR_2UqcVARaW-1v-hbnTi6/view?usp=drivesdk

The 424x sounds superb. I have one with old flatwound Chromes on it and love it. Seems to suit  the music we do down to the ground. 

Recently got 425x. This one has Cobalt flats on it. So far so good with that one.

Might put some new round wounds on BB 414 to get some top  end brightness.

Andy what neck do you prefer out of the 414 and 424.

For me the neck on the 424x is just perfect.

PMd you 

I like them all. Even the headstock looks better

15 hours ago, TheGreek said:

I'm going to stick my head up over the parapet now...

Now I love the necks, the electronics and the tonal package but TBH I'm not a big fan of the body shape. IMO the body is too big and I don't like the top horn.

If they made a smaller, more modern design (Spector/Warwick/ Ibanez) I'd be more inclined to buy and keep one. I have been tempted to buy one and send it off to @Andyjr1515 to transplant everything into something along the lines of my suggestion - not too dissimilar to the BE2 (wish they would make them at a more Yamaha price range - i.e great VFM).

I wonder if the parts fit any of those cheap "build yourself" basses on eBay??

After being a long term user of Yamaha BB basses I find myself in a similar frame of mind. I love the way they play, the sound and everything about them except..... the big bloated body.  At one point I loved the appearance of my 424x  and 1024x with the additional scratch plate and chrome but now its looks leave me cold.

Sold the 1024x which was my main gigging bass, which played and sounded great and replaced it with a Precision player series. Probably not as good or as versatile as the 1024x  but I just find it more appealing and want to pick it up more to play.

Still got my BB 414, 424x and 734a which has a slightly smaller and more appealing Body shape.

Have had the same thought about transferring all the parts off one of my BBs onto a precision style body.

Hoping its just a phase and I will fall back in love with the BB body shape.

Note did have a BB 604 which had a smaller body and great pre amp in but wasn't as good as any of my current BBs

I did replace the earth wire under the bridge but only because I managed to damage it. I had removed the bridge earlier on to inspect the earth wire. The strands of the wire are splayed out under the bridge. When I touched them a good few snapped off so I decided to replace it.

When installing the tape start at the top on the route and work down. You can overlap it and cut to shape easily. Doesn't have to look perfect just cover the full route.

Also use a pencil with a rubber on the end to push the tape flat and into the corners. The edges of the tape are quite sharp and its easy to cut your finger.

I also upgraded to a kiogon wiring loom. Made a huge difference to the sound.

I had exactly the same issue with my Classic Vibe Precision. Bought a roll of self adhesive Copper Shielding tape from Amazon. Removed the pick guard, pickup and electronic and lined the cavities with the copper tape. Problem solved, no more buzzing.

Tape is really easy to install too

Not had this long. Bought from Ash on here. Alas as much as I love the look and feel of it am more of a Precision man so decided to move this on.

Peavey Foundation, in fantastic condition for its age. Think this is  a  90s version and has the highly regarded Super Ferrite pickups.

The neck pickup has been  rewound by Aron Armstrong. The neck is more like a jazz and is 38mm at the nut. Adding a touch of the bridge pickup gets very close to nailing the Jazz sound.

I prefer the sound of the front pickup which is much more Precision like. Can meet up or possibly deliver in the North West. Postage is also a possibility

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So thats where all the Sterlings have gone to.

Love The one you use with the Lotharios. Sounds fantastic in a band setting.

The  Farida FJB20 is the top spec model that Farida make. Its definitely a step up in quality over the FJB6.

The pickups are fantastic on this as are the necks.

I suspect this may be my old one i sold recently. If so i can thoroughly recomend it.

Peety must of forgot to mark this as Sold. I bought  it a few weeks ago.

Maybe the Mods can mark this as sold

I probably will regret it Marti T but i have my eye on something so unfortunately i need to make space for a potential incoming and thin down my Yamaha herd.

Yamaha BB 1024x in excellent condition. Usual Yamaha top notch Build quality. Massive sound from this. The front pick up nails the P tone and the rear pickup is loud enough to gig on its own and does a great Jazz impression. Used this for gigs and rehersals and its never let me down. Always got compliments on its sound and looks.

Especially when the P and J are used together which is real sweet spot.

Comes with a Yamaha Hard Case. Can deliver or meet up in North West. Can courrier at buyers expense.

Intrested in trades for Fender P Deluxe With cash either way

Been playing this at home for a few days. It really is a great Jazz Bass and nails that sound perfectly. 

Stings sound as if they may need replacing.If i was after a very  bright toppy tone, so i have decided to reduced the price to £200. 

Think anyone would struggle to find a better Jazz at this price.

Trade options added for

4 string Bass, lightweight bass cab or Active subwoofer.

All offers considered.

I bought a 70s Classic Vibe Precision on here to see if i could get along with a Precision. I liked it so much that i bought  a Fender player series precision.

The Fender has better pickups, tuners etc but the Squier just feels a bit nicer to play.

I bought the squier on here and it was really well set up on arrival and i just clicked with it

I may eventually settle on the Fender but for now am giving  them both a lot of playing time and the squier more than holds it own.