jezzaboy Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 If I`m looking to get a new bass, I usually spend weeks mulling it over and end up getting it. But earlier today I had a wee peeky boo at Bass Direct and they had a 90`s BB1100s for £385 delivered. Set up and cleaned with fresh strings and a gig bag. Within seconds of checking the advert it was bought and is on it way! So much for not buying anymore basses! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Pics and first impressions asap please! 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 Just seen that a white NE2 has just sold in the FS. Look forward to finding out who the lucky new owner is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 You nabbed yourself a new BBNE 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) 49 minutes ago, krispn said: You nabbed yourself a new BBNE 😀 Well funny you should say that...but when I was first in the market for a white NE2 I actually pm'd a chap who had two white NE2s in his collection to see if he would be interested in parting with one. He wasn't, but I subsequently managed to nab one which had originally been owned by our very own TJ Spicer, who very kindly remembered he still had the original paperwork from his purchase from Wunjos back in 2016 and sent it across to me. Gotta love this forum The smart money is on @sadbass 😁 Edited November 9, 2019 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) On 26/10/2019 at 15:08, jezzaboy said: If I`m looking to get a new bass, I usually spend weeks mulling it over and end up getting it. But earlier today I had a wee peeky boo at Bass Direct and they had a 90`s BB1100s for £385 delivered. Set up and cleaned with fresh strings and a gig bag. Within seconds of checking the advert it was bought and is on it way! So much for not buying anymore basses! I thought my BB1100s had a great neck profile and the staff of the local music shop were drooling over it when I took it in with a minor electrical issue but I could never gel with it. Sold it on and not regretted it. I’d be interested to get your impressions Edited November 9, 2019 by MoJo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart1982 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Hi guys does anyone know where I could buy a replacement pick guard for a Yamaha BB1024x? Thanks Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 @AndyTravis will be able to point you in the right direction on PGs, he's defo our resident expert! I take it that you're a Yammy 1024 & Spector bass lover? That's a club (well at least the 5 er versions) I'm delighted to have joined! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart1982 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Well I'm more a Yammy lover than a Spector one really. I just prefer the Yamaha basses in every way. Hopefully Andy will chip in soon. Cheers for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 (edited) 27 minutes ago, SpectorStu said: Well I'm more a Yammy lover than a Spector one really. I just prefer the Yamaha basses in every way. Hopefully Andy will chip in soon. Cheers for the info. Aha! So should we more properly know you as YammysTu instead? 😁 Edited November 10, 2019 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 18 minutes ago, SpectorStu said: Hi guys does anyone know where I could buy a replacement pick guard for a Yamaha BB1024x? Thanks Stuart Is it the caramel one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart1982 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Is it the caramel one? Sure is 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart1982 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Aha! So should we call we more properly know you as YammysTu instead? 😁 Haha yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Either way @SpectorStu you can buy them via Yamaha or BTN music. Only in black and they’re about £30. @TimAl also has a template to make any colour you like in gloss acrylic (without bevels) Another option is to use the existing scratch plate as a template for @Sims to make you one - and their work is obviously top notch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 1 minute ago, SpectorStu said: Sure is 😁 Ah. Miss that bass...badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart1982 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 24 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Ah. Miss that bass...badly. The bass is fantastic. Thanks for the info Andy. It's just another black one I'm needing so I'll give Yamaha a shout. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 11 minutes ago, SpectorStu said: The bass is fantastic. Thanks for the info Andy. It's just another black one I'm needing so I'll give Yamaha a shout. Cheers “Good afternoon Mr Travis Thank you for your enquiry. The total price for the pick guard including vat, UK packing and carriage would be £29.39. If you wish to go ahead please could you call 01603 489421when the order will be created and the payment taken. Unfortunately the part is currently in production in Japan, and there could be a wait time of 6-8 weeks if part is ordered.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart1982 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Cheers I'll give that number a bell tomorrow. How do you get the knobs off in order to replace the original knobs you sent with the bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 A fork. Or a butter knife side on wrap some tissue over the prongs/blade. Turn the knobs as you apply pressure to lift them. once they’re up a bit...you can lift them off using your fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: A fork. Or a butter knife side on wrap some tissue over the prongs/blade. Turn the knobs as you apply pressure to lift them. once they’re up a bit...you can lift them off using your fingers. #knobhack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart1982 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, krispn said: #knobhack 10 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: A fork. Or a butter knife side on wrap some tissue over the prongs/blade. Turn the knobs as you apply pressure to lift them. once they’re up a bit...you can lift them off using your fingers. Great thanks. Are the pickups in the BB1024x identical to the MIJ version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, krispn said: #knobhack Careful with that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Just now, AndyTravis said: Careful with that... Not that first time I’ve been told that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, SpectorStu said: Great thanks. Are the pickups in the BB1024x identical to the MIJ version. Yeah. Apparently so. the 2 main differences were the A.R.E (I think) wood ageing and country of manufacture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Another #knobhack if you don’t like the idea of cutlery near your bass is to swipe a cloth underneath the controls and wrap them around and pull up. either work fine. for plastic bb or Les Paul plastic knobs the cloth method is a sure fire way not to chip the plastic edges which can be fragile if you’re not a regular knob puller... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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