mr.noisy Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 (edited) Hi there, This beauty came to me from Italy maybe one week ago. I've put a new set of LaBella strings with high C string and done some strings action/intonation setup and the action now is very low and comfortable. Since i plugged this bass into my amp i'm soooooooo impressed how great this bass sounds, i've heard many good reviews of Yamaha basses but right now i know how precious it is! It's an older, Japanese made model, bolt-on, 3 pieces maple neck, 2 pieces ash (am i right?) body, rosewood board and original Yamaha pickups and electronics. I love finish on this bass, i dont know what is this exactly, propably lacquer because it's not like a satin and natural, but it's not like a fat lacquer coat as well, and the wood grain of the body is well visible through the orange colour. It's a beauty, and sounds like a dream. Unfortunately i'm really sad because my hands are sooooooooo small, i know it might sounds like an execuse, but belive me, it's not, and when i'm playing on the higher frets i have to put my wrists and body in a weird positions, i hate it, why me? I'd like to have a big hands, or even a normal and enjoy this bass fully. So, sadly i decided to put it here for trade, but i wont let it go easily. Things that i'm after - fiver with a narrow strings spacing Tokai Hard Puncher, or Jazz Sound Fender Japanese Jazz Yamaha is in great condition, have a few small dings here and there but nothing serious, no fretwear, gold on the bridge is a bit rusty but nothing serious, bridge still works great and i had no problem with action and intonation setup. Here is some pics of whole bass, if someone will be interested then i can post some more detailed pictures. [attachment=85373:IMG_0447.JPG] [attachment=85374:IMG_0449.JPG] Here you can find more pics - [url="http://imageshack.us/g/27/img0461vh.jpg/"]http://imageshack.us/g/27/img0461vh.jpg/[/url] As i already mentioned, i wont let it go easily, maybe it's not a high value bass but first time i'm feeling like i've got a real precious in my hand. I'd be very happy to swap for a four strings version of this one, anyway try me with some offer, i can only say no! I'm in North-west London if that helps and hand-to-hand swap is preffered as i have only a gig-bag. Thanks, Pat Edited August 14, 2011 by mr.noisy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Great basses - much underrated. If I'm not much mistaken, that's a very clean Mark 1 too (the one to have). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I would be interested in buying this if you do decide to put it up for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.noisy Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='1313364' date='Jul 22 2011, 10:38 PM']If I'm not much mistaken, that's a very clean Mark 1 too (the one to have).[/quote] Hi and thanks, but what 'very clean Mark 1' mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.noisy Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 very nice indeed, i'd be very tempted by this, it would have to have a low B though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.noisy Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Low B sounds great on this bass, but i wanted to try high C and sounds great as well, good for someone who like to play melodic solos. Anyway, if someone is interested then make me an offer, you never know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.noisy Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 I could be tempted for some nice Jazz, no need to be expensive but have to be good sounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.noisy Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Any Squier Classic Vibe or Vintage Modified Jazz? I could consider even a Classic Vibe Precision in fiesta red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.noisy Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 No love for Yamaha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houtoe Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 pm'ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.noisy Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Okay, finally bass is trade pending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.noisy Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 The guy who wanted to swap with me is propably no longer interested so this bass is back for trade. Here is few more pics of the bass - [url="http://imageshack.us/g/27/img0461vh.jpg/"]http://imageshack.us/g/27/img0461vh.jpg/[/url] I'm adding Tokai Jazz or P bass to my wishlist. Please, contact me only if you're local or close to London or if you can meet halfway if you living in the other part of UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 If it were a 6'er...I'd be a buying a 5'er that you fancied trading for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.noisy Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 back to the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) [quote name='mr.noisy' post='1339594' date='Aug 14 2011, 01:39 PM']The guy who wanted to swap with me is propably no longer interested so this bass is back for trade. Here is few more pics of the bass - [url="http://imageshack.us/g/27/img0461vh.jpg/"]http://imageshack.us/g/27/img0461vh.jpg/[/url] I'm adding Tokai Jazz or P bass to my wishlist. Please, contact me only if you're local or close to London or if you can meet halfway if you living in the other part of UK.[/quote]Ugghh? Edited August 15, 2011 by bubinga5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I have small hands and play the six-string version of this. It takes a little while to get used to the width of the neck and spacing, but it does make sense after a while. If I haven't played it for some time, it takes me a gig or two before I'm completely comfortable with it again, but after that it's like butter. [quote name='Chris2112' post='1339782' date='Aug 14 2011, 04:14 PM']If it were a 6'er...I'd be a buying a 5'er that you fancied trading for! [/quote] Have you seen this link? It's the exact twin of my MkI TRB6 which I've owned for 15 years and is still my #1. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=146725"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=146725[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jul-D Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) traded ? Edited April 18, 2012 by Jul-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrisonian91 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 i know this is old, but, an update maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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