aryustailm Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) [b][i]EDIT - Now sold![/i][/b] I've got a Yamaha BB1100S for sale, which I bought off another basschatter last year - I have a BB2000 now and could do with some cash, so this one has to go! It's a made in Japan bass, serial number LPHK041 - switchable between passive and active. Active preamp has 3 band eq. It's been upgraded with Seymour Duncan Bassline pickups and a Schaller bridge. Collection from New Cross, London Feel free to ask any questions - Thanks! [i]edit - few more images added[/i] Edited July 30, 2008 by aryustailm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Great bass! One of my fave `demo' basses as a young lad back in the old days! Drop that midrange for instant `Miller'! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 The BB1100S is a bloody good bass. I had one about 20 years ago, and it was fabulous. I saw an old video on YouTube that a mate had put on of the band I was in at the time, and it still sounds great on that vid despite it being all those years ago. Great bass for little money. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Agreed! A real `working' instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 You don't want to sell the BB2000 instead? Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 What a great bass that is, bugger, I'd have had it off you a week ago. I've had a few 70s/80s BBs, and they've all been superb. This is the better Japanese one, and well worth that price, and then some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I used to have one of these too. Loved it. Bought it used, sold it four years later for more than I paid for it to fund my first Warwick. They don't come up used very often, at least considering that practically everyone's had one at some point! Maybe people aren't too keen to let them go now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aryustailm Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Thanks for all the replies! The BB2000 is staying I'm afraid! Partly as I'm playing in less rock bands and more jazz these days, and partly because I think I prefer lower output pickups. I've mostly been running the BB1100S passive (occasionally switching to active mid song for a boost in mid-range/volume/general ballsy-ness) and it's been my main bass as it's got quite a lively/characterful sound which has been great for playing rock in general. It does a great dirty P-Bass type thing as well as articulate J sounds, plus combinations of the two. Add in the preamp and you can dial in a whole bunch of other sounds. The BB2000, I suspect due to the stock pickups as opposed to the duncans, is not quite so hot and a little rounder sounding and fits better with what I'm playing at the moment. I actually prefer the neck on The BB1100S. Its not quite as nicely finished as the BB2000, but something about it just.....fits. I'd rather keep them both and have the best of all worlds, though my wallet says otherwise! I've played a few high end and 'better' basses, but always seem to end up back on a BB of some kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 My BB3000S was a stunner, I should never have let that one go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='240390' date='Jul 15 2008, 09:18 PM']They don't come up used very often, at least considering that practically everyone's had one at some point! Maybe people aren't too keen to let them go now.[/quote] I've still got mine, which means this deserves a bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aryustailm Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Bump - I'm open to offers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simondee Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 ahhh memories. I learned bass on a purple sunburst 1100S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aryustailm Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 bump - £200 anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I currently do not have piece of earthenware to urinate in. However, I'll reiterate they are great basses....so £200 is a great price for anyone. A mate's put a video on YouTube of me playing mine in our band about 18-19 years ago ([url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=g1YUQwD9qKk"]click here if interested[/url]), and I thought it sounded great even considering it's recorded on a camcorder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 [quote name='Thunderthumbs' post='245816' date='Jul 23 2008, 12:55 AM']I currently do not have piece of earthenware to urinate in. However, I'll reiterate they are great basses....so £200 is a great price for anyone. A mate's put a video on YouTube of me playing mine in our band about 18-19 years ago ([url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=g1YUQwD9qKk"]click here if interested[/url]), and I thought it sounded great even considering it's recorded on a camcorder.[/quote] It does sound good!! Very tight band as well... brings back too many memories of that [i]clothingly challenged [/i]80's/90's era for comfort though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 [quote name='Thunderthumbs' post='245816' date='Jul 23 2008, 12:55 AM']I currently do not have piece of earthenware to urinate in. However, I'll reiterate they are great basses....so £200 is a great price for anyone. A mate's put a video on YouTube of me playing mine in our band about 18-19 years ago ([url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=g1YUQwD9qKk"]click here if interested[/url]), and I thought it sounded great even considering it's recorded on a camcorder.[/quote] Did your band/singer cover much Journey/Steve Perry stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='245835' date='Jul 23 2008, 07:59 AM']It does sound good!! Very tight band as well... brings back too many memories of that [i]clothingly challenged [/i]80's/90's era for comfort though [/quote] Ah yes, 80s/90s clothing. I found some old photos of some stagewear I had....absolutely shocking.....I may create a "worst outfit" thread one day....I'm sure I'd be top of the list. [quote name='warwickhunt' post='245839' date='Jul 23 2008, 08:13 AM']Did your band/singer cover much Journey/Steve Perry stuff [/quote] He was a sucker for pomp rock. It's hard to remember all that we did but we did everything from Since You've Been Gone to Mary's Prayer. Even some Mr Mister and Manilow stuck in there too. Cabaret at its best Anyway, back to matters in hand........someone snap up this bass for £200......it's a bargain. In my humble opinion, you won't find a better sounding bass for that money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 up for trades? andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I remember lusting after one of these back in the 80s. Have a bump on me, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I seriously can't believe this is still available, I wish I had 200 quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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