Guest MoJo Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I've had a succession of BB414's, mostly black, one metallic orange and a couple of BB415's to. I've got to admit the I love the BB414. The neck pickup has the best P-bass tone. Better, in my opinion than my old MIJ Precision and my old USA Precision. The neck is a joy to play. I can't imagine being without one. I think it could be my 'signature' bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I'm also a huge fan, my 614 is awesome. I do like the chunky neck on my Bb300 though, vintage white 424 next in the stable if I can't find a 450. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gub Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Not tried one , glad you have found the one for you though as so many don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 The BB414 is an incredible piece of kit for the money, there's a couple for sale here at the moment but they get overlooked by many people maybe because the prices are so low. Anyone starting a "recommend a bass" thread would do a lot worse than pick up a used BB414/614 and spend the change on a case/set up/strings/effects/cables etc. It's versatile, great quality and those pickups... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Are they the same pickups on the 414 as the 424 ? Love, love, love my 424X (vintage white). Nothing Fender does, sounds as good for me. There's a punch and clarity with the 424's that I have not heard from any Fender as yet, and yes, that P pickup is a beat !!. Also plays as nicely as most USA Fenders too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1334504319' post='1616919'] Also plays as nicely as most USA Fenders too. [/quote] Oh, I'm really sorry about that. Did you drop it in front of a speeding bus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 [quote name='Sean' timestamp='1334605086' post='1618481'] Oh, I'm really sorry about that. Did you drop it in front of a speeding bus? [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 [quote name='Sean' timestamp='1334605086' post='1618481'] Oh, I'm really sorry about that. Did you drop it in front of a speeding bus? [/quote] Bam! Is the 614 active? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1334618255' post='1618822'] Bam! Is the 614 active? [/quote] Yes, active only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Couldn't agree more. Great basic sounds, solidly built, good value and really playable. And not too many knobs or controls for a technophobe like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Bajo Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Sorry for the ressurection of the thread but I'm not getting on with my BB 414x. I play the anchor thumb technique and the edge of the pickup is soooo far away from the E string. It mkaes my playing less controlled and precise. I think I'm goingto have to sell. I thought about getting the pickups changed but the BB ones have rounded edges, nothing else would fit Its a shame becasue I love the tone and the fell of the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Ive got a BB404 lefty up for grabs if anyones interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 [quote name='El Bajo' timestamp='1342087834' post='1729227'] Sorry for the ressurection of the thread but I'm not getting on with my BB 414x. I play the anchor thumb technique and the edge of the pickup is soooo far away from the E string. It mkaes my playing less controlled and precise. I think I'm goingto have to sell. I thought about getting the pickups changed but the BB ones have rounded edges, nothing else would fit Its a shame becasue I love the tone and the fell of the neck. [/quote] Have you tried playing behind the P pickup anchoring with the outside of the thumb rather than the center? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Bajo Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Still to high Wish I could take some picks to show what I mean. Think I will sell it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I'm loving my recently acquired BB425 from Telebass off here. I haven't got a bad word to say about these basses...quite the opposite. I was pleasantly shocked at just about everything about the bass - plays beautiful, low action, looks great, extremely well built, perfect intonation, and awesome tone too. The neck profile reminds me of a few Lakland 5ers that i've past owned so that was a nice surprise also. I feel the GAS looming which often makes me think i should get a matching 424 - hmmm one needs money!!!. On my 425 the P pick up, with the current TI flats that are on it, makes for a killer dub/reggae tone which is ultimately what this bass is being used for, very chuffed with these basses... definitely one of Yamaha's jewel in the budget crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1334504319' post='1616919'] Are they the same pickups on the 414 as the 424 ? Love, love, love my 424X (vintage white). Nothing Fender does, sounds as good for me. There's a punch and clarity with the 424's that I have not heard from any Fender as yet, and yes, that P pickup is a beat !!. Also plays as nicely as most USA Fenders too. [/quote] Congratulation on a nice guitar, I payed a 425x in a shop at the weekend. Both myself and the shop owner loved it. Great sound and player. If I had the cash I may have bought it then and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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