bobpalt Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) I always gig with the same bass nowadays (a white Yamaha 2024X), and bought this identical bass as a backup, so consequently its travelled to all of my gigs in the last year or two without ever coming out of its case. Bit silly really, and as I am selling off stuff at the moment to fund my early retirement, thought it would be sensible to downgrade my spare and let this fabulous bass go to someone who would at least use it and abuse it. They are (hand)built as solid as solid can be, and I can see my gigging 2024x outliving me! This is the real deal, using Yamaha's chemical and physical ageing processes to settle the body wood down to a state it would be in normally only after many years, and as a result, it sounds incredibly good and sustains forever. When I bought my first one, I was in BassDirect trying out nearly every bass in the shop, as you do, and my wife was bored stiff leaning on the counter, when she suddenly said, "Whats that?" She had heard me play the Yamaha, and said it sounded different to anything I had ever played or owned, and unbelievably TOLD ME to buy it!! I have never regretted it for a second, as its quite light, very comfortable to play, incredibly well built with the smoothest fret ends and the best sounding pickups, and comes in a super hardcase as well, similar to the current Fender cases but a lot slimmer. I think the colour is "antique white" or similar, but its a creamy colour rather than a simple white. I have added Dunlop straplocks, and its pretty much mint. I would like a quick sale please, with no trades thanks as I am cutting back on numbers. [size=6][b]NOW WITHDRAWN FROM SALE.[/b][/size] Thanks, Bob [attachment=119279:P1020606.JPG] [attachment=119280:P1020608.JPG] [attachment=119281:P1020604.JPG] Edited October 23, 2012 by bobpalt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Bob, I know some forum members frown upon people leaving comments when not buying but just wanted to say, I'm not in the market and that is one lovely instrument. Good luck with your sale and retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shemeckfrac Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Who frowns upon leaving comments without buying ? they must get a live ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Doesnt bother me. I get a free bump! Cheers Gary, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 Absolutely no interest so far type bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I think these are lovely looking basses, and I've been hankering for a 2025x since they came out. Having owned a couple of Yamahas in the past I can imagine they are as good as their marketing says they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 (edited) I am also not in the habit of posting inane comments on other peoples for sale threads, but seeing as Bob says he doesn't mind , I can vouch for the fact that these basses are absolutely fantastic instruments with a sound and overall level of construction quality far superior to most other basses on the market at any price . I would say that these basses are easily a match in terms of sound and playability for any high -end boutique bass that you can think of - N.Y.C Sadowsky, Mike Lull, U.S.A Lakland, you name it- and they are built to last . This is an oppotunity for someone to get a unique- sounding and very beautiful bass at a bargain price. Edited September 29, 2012 by Dingus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 I have owned quite a few top end basses, and have agree with this in every way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Another gentle bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesso Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 That is very very lovely. I'm not looking for another bass right now, but if I was.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Another bump....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 And another. Any offers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Bump again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Nice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 This is the bass guitar equivalent to a Samurai sword. Whoever buys it won't be dissapointed. Have a bump on me , Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 Bump for reduced price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tischbein Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 STUNNING.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 This the best value used bass I have ever seen on Basschat. I already have two Super BBs and can't justify a third. If anyone near Gloucester is in two minds about buying this they can come and try mine. These basses blow Fender Custom Shop instrument away for build quality and I'm yet to find a Precision that sounds as good. They compare easily to any of the high end boutique instruments I've owned and differ in one important way; I wouldn't be without one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I've had a noodle on this one down a Bobs, it's a v serious bass, absolute winner at this price, if I only had the money....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Not much real interest in this bass (although thanks to all the guys who said such nice things), so I've taken it off sale. I didnt really want to sell her in the first place, other than to help my retirement, so I'll find a way to use her in the future. Sorry if anyone was thinking about buying! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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