Weird War Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 (edited) Roll up, roll up... for one Yamaha BB414 in glorious metallic orange. This is considered one of the most versatile, best-sounding instruments for bassists on a budget. The spec: The Yamaha BB414 4-string bass guitar features a serious alder body with a bolt-on maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. Ceramic soapbar-style bridge pickup, split coil neck pickup, toggle selector switch and speed knobs for master volume and master tone. Features * Construction: Bolt-on. * Scale Length: 864mm (34"). * Fingerboard: Rosewood. * Frets: 21. * Neck Radius: 250mm (10"). * Body: Alder. * Neck: Maple. * Tuners: Diecast. * Bridge: Vintage Style - replaced (since the photo was taken) by a superior CH Guitars bridge * Pickups: 2 split coil neck pickups, 1 soapbar single coil bridge pickup. * Pickup Switch: 3 position. * Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone. I bought this off a fellow BassWorlder (remember that site?) about a year ago and it's been an excellent backup to my Jazz. I only gigged it once but got lots of comments on its looks (fewer compliments on my playing, alas ). It is in perfect working order and, although it has playing marks in the usual places, the finish masks these well (as I hope you can tell from the photos). The neck is lovely and really playable. Glowing reviews here: [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Electric+Bass/product/Yamaha/BB414/10/1"]http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...maha/BB414/10/1[/url] I'm looking for £150 shipped or £135 collected from SE London (you're welcome to try it out, of course, and I have a kettle.). The bass is string low with D'addario EXLs and I'll throw in a Rotosound strap if you want it. PM me if you're interested, and thanks for looking. Doug Edited August 15, 2007 by Weird War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Wow. Bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 These are so great. Any new players looking for fantastic bass at a great price, look no further. Any experienced players wanting a great backup, look no further. And I'm not even on commission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird War Posted July 25, 2007 Author Share Posted July 25, 2007 [quote name='Rayman' post='37004' date='Jul 25 2007, 08:15 PM']And I'm not even on commission.[/quote] No, but carry on like that and you will be soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cooke Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 any colour other than orange and I'd have snapped it out of your hands... I'd even have driven over to London from Gloucester... and filled up my water bottles while at yours... and begged you for the use of your shower... heck, I haven't had a decent wash now for a few days... not since Sunday morning when the mains water failed after the treatment plant for the entire county got flooded out. Everyone's having to make do with sponge baths and baby wipes... anyroad... someone's gonna get a right bargain there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird War Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 [quote name='Paul Cooke' post='37035' date='Jul 25 2007, 10:01 PM']any colour other than orange and I'd have snapped it out of your hands... I'd even have driven over to London from Gloucester... and filled up my water bottles while at yours... and begged you for the use of your shower... heck, I haven't had a decent wash now for a few days... not since Sunday morning when the mains water failed after the treatment plant for the entire county got flooded out. Everyone's having to make do with sponge baths and baby wipes... anyroad... someone's gonna get a right bargain there...[/quote] Sounds grim, Paul. Hope things get back to normal soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bassboy115 Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 bump i love the look of these basses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 (edited) Bump - surprised this hasn't gone. Take a punt Fenderfans - you'll love it. Edited July 28, 2007 by stingrayfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird War Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Busy on here at the moment, isn't it? Had a couple of enquiries but this is still up for grabs... may eBay soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird War Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Had a few enquiries but still available... bumpola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 pretty much the perfect bass for any beginners (or not). Real shame. I really liked the one I played. I'm just not mad about the looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I gig mine. Any Stingray fans will feel comfortable with the shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird War Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Now SOLD pending payment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Hurrah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 i don't normally like these basses looks wise but that is sweet. i need some dosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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