BassApprentice Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) Wow!!! Such a messy pickup routing on this body! Huge gaps on the "P" with the scratchplate ending beyond the routing and the "J" routing looks untidy and not straight at the ends... Definetly not what it's expected from Yamaha! I see what you mean but I wouldn't rely on these being images of actual basses, as others have pointed out, the grain is exactly the same on all translucent finishes so seems to be a photoshop effort. Like you said not what we expect from Yamaha and probably not what you're going to get. Edited July 30, 2019 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) Bassdirect are offering big discounts on the 20 series. Edited April 27, 2017 by 2elliot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) I see what you mean but I wouldn't rely on these being images of actual basses, as others have pointed out, the grain is exactly the same on all translucent finishes so seems to be a photoshop effort. Like you said not what we expect from Yamaha and probably not what you're going to get. Hope not. Hope they keep their good QC as allways and stop hiring poor photoshoppers... just look at the paintjob on that body, a nice high gloss finish with reflections on the horns that fade in to a matt finish on the bottom of the body as seen on the arm rest... Edited July 30, 2019 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluRay Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) Ed Frieland mentioned this in his review a few years ago. Shocking on a bass that costs so much. It's a non-issue really. Only apparent if you are literally right next to the amp with the J pup soloed (I guess this is not likely to be most peoples choice as these basses are all about the P and PJ tone). Move away from the amp slightly or play a note and it goes away. I've used BB for years and not had the slightest problem. Edited July 30, 2019 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) It's a non-issue really. Only apparent if you are literally right next to the amp with the J pup soloed (I guess this is not likely to be most peoples choice as these basses are all about the P and PJ tone). Move away from the amp slightly or play a note and it goes away. I've used BB for years and not had the slightest problem. +1 I have two BB2024x basses and they are gigged most weeks through monster rigs with no issues. Someone saying that this issue is shocking on a bass costing so much needs to understand a bit more about pickups. Look around at some other high end basses with single coil pickups in them, Lull, Shuker, Pensa etc. Yes, you can get SC pups with dummy coils and you can also get stacked humbuckers but they don't sound the same. Edited July 30, 2019 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Seems Peter Hook already has his! Can't be far off now. Picture from @BassPlayerMag Instagram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) Seems Peter Hook already has his! Can't be far off now. Picture from @BassPlayerMag Instagram I'd like to know what Peter Hook thinks of the new bass as he always brings the BB1200S to the picture. Yamaha should just reissue that as a special edition. Edited July 30, 2019 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) I'd like to know what Peter Hook thinks of the new bass as he always brings the BB1200S to the picture. Yamaha should just reissue that as a special edition. On my Vintage Yamaha BB basses 70s-80s Facebook page his son said that the pre amp is quite close to the 1200s pre amp...he used the 734a for a gig in the states... I checked the footage out and it sounds great... Totally agree they should reissue the 1200s it's a fantastic bass... Edited July 30, 2019 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) On my Vintage Yamaha BB basses 70s-80s Facebook page his son said that the pre amp is quite close to the 1200s pre amp...he used the 734a for a gig in the states... I checked the footage out and it sounds great... Totally agree they should reissue the 1200s it's a fantastic bass... Cheers for the reply. That sounds very positive, I'm looking forward to having a go once they land in the UK. Love to get my mitts on a BB1200s as well, my made in Japan BB300 is proving to be an incredible bass for the money. I can only imagine the 1200s to be even better. Edited July 30, 2019 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) Cheers for the reply. That sounds very positive, I'm looking forward to having a go once they land in the UK. Love to get my mitts on a BB1200s as well, my made in Japan BB300 is proving to be an incredible bass for the money. I can only imagine the 1200s to be even better. They really are special basses... I used to have a BB 300 nodded with the BB 1200s pick ups and pre amp...really great bass that was.. Even in its standard form it was brilliant... Edited July 30, 2019 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDWagstaff Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 According to my local music shop who spoke to Yamaha today we're looking at June time for them to become available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDWagstaff Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) We have more demos! Edited July 30, 2019 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) We have more demos! I always get excited when I see this thread has been updated. Edited July 30, 2019 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) Must be the lighting in the video but somehow that looks like a lined fretless? Edit: it surely can't be, since it definitely sounds fretted... Edited May 16, 2017 by CameronJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDWagstaff Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) More, playing starts around 11m Edited July 30, 2019 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Any news?... Any spotted in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Hooky hinting at a signature model on Twitter. Ooh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) Quite like this one: Yep, me too - would love to give one of these a run out. I like the look of these BB's, but having owned a BB in the past I guess that makes me biased? Edited July 30, 2019 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) I was always put off by the blade pickup and the metal scratch plate (I'm terribly fickle like that) but I do quite like the look of these. Never played a Yamaha bass but do own a Pacifica 611 FHM and its such a great guitar. Only paid £230 for it (used)! Edited June 19, 2017 by krispn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I kinda know what you mean about the metal control plates but the blade pickups have seriously got some witchcraft going on in them. I'll be interested to hear how these new pickups compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 BB734A gets the thumbs up from me. I also did not care for the chrome control plate on the X models of the previous incarnation. I like the slightly less fussy inlays (straight lines rather than ovally things - less blobby looking, I think it looks more modern). I like the big controls. It's a yes from this BB fan (had in the past BB300, BB450, BB614) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I didn't even notice the inlays until you pointed them out. I like em too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) Big GuitarGuitar sale on the older models. Treat yourselves folks! https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/clearance/tag/yamaha-bb-sale/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=nlf&utm_campaign=200617 Edited July 30, 2019 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Just saw that email. Shame they don't have any in my local GG - I'd like to give one a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Buy now, Pay later.....Hmmmmmmm. *Must stay strong, must stay strong* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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