Yamaha BBN5 - SOLD

[jay249]

Hello, I'm selling this one as it really is just taking up space and not being played!

Excellent sound from this thing, excellent combination of upgraded active bartolini pickups and a bartolini preamp (worth more than the bass, probably!).

Generally in good condition, some war wounds but it's probably at least 10 years old, feels very sturdy and reliable and has a very reasonable playability, neck reminds me of a lakland 5502's

Anyone who knows these basses will know they were astounding value for money, (I know a pro who still uses one of these!), with the added bonus of vastly upgraded electronics!

Bridge saddle on the B string is far back as I think it's got the wrong scale length strings on, theyre almost new, though and will come with the bass.
£170 anyone?

If noone wants it i'll defret it and stick on a high C!

Edited July 8, 2008 by jay249

[haruki]

That looks so like one I had for a coupla years....can't believe there are that many pimped yamaha's with barts and abm bridge.
If its the same one - I got it from the bass merchant in Essex ... Mike Walsh (zoot basses) had added the electrics and bridge. I traded it in their too.

Must admit I really liked the bass and found it v playable and great electrics. Bridge was normal when I had it.... for me its biggest problem was being so brown.

Good luck with sale... good buy at that price.

[aryustailm]

Hi,

I've got an old 4 string version of this I was intending to replace the pickups on at some stage, and I've been half wanting a 5 to play around with a bit.
Where abouts are you located?

Thanks

[jay249]

Bristol

[jay249]

bump