Machines

That's not a cheap bass. I recommend a professional repair. Should look OK once done as there's no lacquer over it to polish.

I know I want one but wouldn't pay the premium for the name. I actually like to pick guard addition too.

"Why havent you got a Precision?" And "The bass is a bit loud"

I've got chromes on my Yamaha 5 string and they're ace. Very expensive though as the flat wound B string is about £15 on its own so a set is about £45.

That's a beauty gareth, what year is it and how does it sound ?

[quote name='i play in N #' timestamp='1333467393' post='1602133'] hmnnn machines, your out numbered dude[/quote] Check my location under my profile pic .

Ergh, this place is getting full of bloody Brummies.

[quote name='cocco' timestamp='1333380134' post='1600863'] I hoped it was how are you getting on with it so far? [/quote] Great so far. I'm really surprised by how many sounds it produces for a passive bass. Need to lower the bridge pickup a bit but the screws next to it don't seem to do anything - they just come out, clues anyone ?! Only negative is the setup isn't perfect yet getting some buzzing from somewhere around the headstock I can't isolate so will have a look at that when I change the strings soon.

Nothing amusing about not getting a T-40 - it is very real.

[quote name='cocco' timestamp='1333349505' post='1600227'] Hang on. Is this real? [/quote] Is what real ?!

Always liked the look of them but never tried one out, curiosity and a few YouTube vids later and GAS kicked in. Saw the one for sale on Manchester Bass Lounge website and just had to go for it. Drew drive down from Manc with it and we had a good natter too. From looking around the forums a lot of other people have had an NBD today too !

Just been playing with it . Bridge pickup humbucking on it's own is Stingray territory. I think the neck pickup is too close to the neck to do a decent Precision impression but works nicely. I think the strings it came with need changing but other than that I'm very happy .

i don't think it's that heavy actually - less than I expected anyway. The controls are certainly not intuitive but with so many sounds possible it's only of little inconvenience. What I really can't believe is how cheap they are, this was made in the US - glad the Fender snobs dislike them as it meant a bargain for me .

I think the Burgundy are the rarest ones.

This landed today in exchange for my Tanglewood Overwater Contemporary J5 thanks to Drew at Manchester Bass Lounge. It has the OHSC along with original owners manual. The smell that emanates from the case is simply amazing - old oak/musty smell but without the stink of old tobacco smoke. We shall spend the next few days getting acquainted .

I went through a similar thing. I had a custom Overwater and a 300w rig that never left the house. I thought about trading the bass for 2 instruments and the head/cab for a practice combo (~100w). I decided to trade the Overwater and get 2 cheaper instruments but keep the amp. You never know when an opportunity will popup where you'll want that gear you just sold ! A few weeks after my decision I had a dep gig where I needed my 300w rig. As mentioned - you won't get a decent price for anything at the moment.

I may make it a new rule that you can't post about new stuff unless it includes pics of it. And I mean your own pics not googled ones.

Seen this vid ? Ed knows his stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS0mQDmQzAs

It will gain awareness soon, then it's...

I had a BB614 a few years ago when they first came out - here's a pic of it in action ! I don't really remember why I sold it but it sounded killer on this gig.

The problem is that whatever Yamaha do - they just won't ever be as cool or desirable as Fender & Co. There's not many people out there that don't care what other people think and this unfortunately makes a big part of peoples decision on what to not buy.