BigRedX Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 [quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1318423203' post='1401917'] I really like the look of this bass . I have never seen one before , could you tell me more about it please ? [/quote] It's A Yamaha BJ 5B and it's essentially a cross between the SBV reissues and a TRB5. The body shape and headstock come from the SBV, the pickups electronics and bridge from the TRB5 and the neck from somewhere between the two. It's the Blue Jeans signature model (there's also 6 and 12 string guitars) for Terry & The Blue Jeans a famous Japanese surf band and was a limited production run of 50 only. It's also the only 5-string bass with the SBV shape which is why I bought it. If you're mostly interested in the shape then there's [url=http://www.yamaha.co.jp/product/guitar/archive/list/sbv.html]plenty of 4-string models available[/url] and although the production has been discontinued they turn up fairly regularly on eBay. You might even find one of the [url=http://www.yamaha.co.jp/product/guitar/archive/list/sb.html]original 1960s SB models[/url] although be aware that these are only 31½" scale unlike the re-issues which are the full 34" scale length. [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1318425079' post='1401964'] Wasn't there a bloke on Bass World who had about 30 of these strangely shaped basses? [/quote] Yes PaulC IIRC. He seemed to be on a mission to collect every model in every colour combination. I think he gave up when he realised just how many instruments that was going to be, plus the fact that getting hold of the BJ 5B was going to be nearly impossible - mine is the only one I've ever seen that hasn't been either a Yamaha or Terry & The Blue Jeans publicity photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) I wish i still had my job so much, as i have Major Attitude, TRB and BB GAS! (I'd do anything for a BB3000 in wine red...) Edited October 13, 2011 by AttitudeCastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 My BB400s which is early 80s I believe. I have always loved the 80s BBs they were one of my first gas attacks I am still after a 1600 [IMG]http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/cd_david/New%20Ebay/DSC_0001-3.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 [quote name='Bobby K' timestamp='1315910194' post='1371610'] Ok guys, I just had to contribute Introducing my 1979 BB1200, best bass I've owned, solid as a rock [b]Now, ain't that a nice wood sandwich!![/b] FOREVER GASING FOR A BB2000 IN THIS COLOUR!! (Gasing for the cash to be able to buy it too!) [/quote] Wish I hadn't looked at this, makes me realise that I shouldn't have sold my one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby K Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) Yours was the one with the EMG on it wasn't it Garry? I was considering yours before I came across this beauty on ebay. It's tough letting go of some basses innit, they're like ex girlfriends; but sometimes you're glad to see the back of them! :-) Edited October 27, 2011 by Bobby K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 [quote name='Bobby K' timestamp='1319741358' post='1418085'] Yours was the one with the EMG on it wasn't it Garry? I was considering yours before I came across this beauty on ebay. It's tough letting go of some basses innit, they're like ex girlfriends; but sometimes you're glad to see the back of them! :-) [/quote] Yep you are quite right on all counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 You don't see many of these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Super cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leftbass Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Looks really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Silva Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Amazing! I've never seen one before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Here's my BB1100S bought in 1985, serial no. KZQ0084 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 [attachment=93130:IMAG0102.jpg] My new Bb 300, 1990 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 This is my lovely BEX 4, bought off Essexbasscat of this parish. This beauty always gets comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 and my family... a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 [quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1287993721' post='999677'] QUOTE (Sean @ Oct 24 2010, 01:40 AM) In answer to your question, yes they are very very VERY VERY VERY good indeed. So much so that I just had to have a fiver too. Epic 34" 5-string, ultra resonant and it has the best J pickup on the planet, it is huge. Gorgeous! Are you bringing it to the SE Bash next month Sean? [/quote] Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 [quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1320654735' post='1429303'] You don't see many of these! [/quote] Tell me more - looks outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leftbass Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) Pure Yamaha porn. Lovely bass Edited November 27, 2011 by Leftbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 [quote name='merello' timestamp='1322387094' post='1450060'] Tell me more - looks outstanding! [/quote] The SB500 is not something you could pigeon hole. Sort of looks like a Jazz but has different tones - fatter/warmer than the USA and Jap ones I have. The pots had shot it when I had it, so they have been replaced but wired as original. With both on full it is sort of out of phase but not quite, if that makes any sense but move either volume and all sorts of subtle tones come out. I gig mainly Classic Rock and I can't say that it is ideally suited to that - It would hold it's own and cut through but what it can offer would be more suited to Soul or Jazz. The neck is nothing like a Jazz it's a handful but although I have small hands, it is very comfortable. Nice weight and balance - Nice Bass! Never seen another in the flesh, so would be great to hear form anyone who has got one or had one and see if their thoughts are the same Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 [attachment=96877:IMAG0132.jpg] Machines old Bb614, and probably the nicest bass ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby K Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 mmmm, lovely that is Love the natural Yams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musophilr Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 RBX375 on the right. On the left, I bought this many years ago from a bloke I was in a band with. It's an Antoria Precision, minus its frets (slots filled with araldite), plus a Jazz pickup and selector switch. The nut is brass. Both are wearing flatwounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhk Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 here`s a couple of my trb `s(trb6p & trb5p) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 My exquisite 1984 BB2000, acquired from the US a couple of years ago. Plays as well as it looks, beautifully resonant and responsive, can bark or sing. Great build quality. These old BBs are just fabulous basses. [attachment=98615:BB2000-1.jpg] [attachment=98616:BB2000-2.jpg] [attachment=98617:BB2000-3.jpg] [attachment=98618:BB2000-4.jpg] [attachment=98619:BB2000-5.jpg] [attachment=98620:BB2000-6.jpg] [attachment=98621:BB2000-7.jpg] [attachment=98622:BB2000-8.jpg] [attachment=98623:BB2000-9.jpg] [attachment=98624:BB2000-10.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby K Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Beauty In lovely original nick too, lovely example of a classic. One day I'll have one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 [quote name='Bobby K' timestamp='1327924388' post='1518716'] Beauty In lovely original nick too, lovely example of a classic. One day I'll have one! [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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