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Yamaha BB 1500a - *SOLD*
Ā£400
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These are so underrated. Such a quality instrument.Ā 
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A few minor dents and scratches but nothing major, some tarnishing to the bridge. All work as it should.
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Comes with a not too great gig bag.

Details as follows:

Weight: 4.3 kg

Scale: 34ā€Ā 

Bridge: 19mmĀ 

21 fretsĀ 

Nut: 1 11/16ā€Ā 

Radius: 10ā€

Body: AlderĀ 

Neck: MapleĀ 

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Bolt-on neckĀ 

Hardware: Gold

Pickups: 2 alnico single coil (stacked hum cancelling)

Electronics: volume, blend, 3 band EQ (+/- treble / bass andĀ two mids presets -Ā the mid control is a 3-way rotary selector switch to select between flatĀ and the two presets)Ā 

Mother of Pearl and Abalone inlays, gloss finish.

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Prefer not to post. Price excluded all shipping.

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No trades thanks.

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Edited by david1711
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4.1-4.3 kg depending on the scales but it’s not heavy at all. In fact it is the perfect bass and should be double the price its that good!

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Aww balls.

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Sold a very similar one a while back and then regretted doing so.

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My bank says ā€œnoā€ so I’m now going to be annoyed for a bit.

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One of the few basses I regret selling. Brilliant hi-fi sound from these. Usual Yamaha quality.

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I'm currently in selling mode, otherwise would be seriously tempted.Ā 

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Whoever buys this will be well happy!

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These were excellent pro-level basses.

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I remember this bass getting a very favourable review in Bass Player magazine when it was a current model, back in the very early 2000's.

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Chris Minh Doky and Jeff Andrews played them at the time, too, I seem to recall.

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Superb quality instrument for £400, anyway, that's for sure.

Edited by Misdee
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I think you need to pay a few euros customs duties and import vat. But the courier can tell you all of that and give you an all inclusive price.Ā 

Posted (edited)
On 18/10/2024 at 10:01, Misdee said:

These were excellent pro-level basses.

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I remember this bass getting a very favourable review in Bass Player magazine when it was a current model, back in the very early 2000's.

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Chris Minh Doky and Jeff Andrews played them at the time, too, I seem to recall.

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Superb quality instrument for £400, anyway, that's for sure.

Yamaha made some fantastic bass models in that late 90s/early 00s period such as this one.
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I own two BB604s from 2003 which aren’t too dissimilar looking to this, but with a 2+2 headstock and slightly different control layout etc. They are dynamite basses in any price bracket.Ā 
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I’d be interested in trying this one but alas my bass quota is full!Ā 

Edited by bassbiscuits
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I agree. TheĀ pulsar has got an incredible neck and the 1500a has got the trb electronics with piano. It’s so smooth and slinky to play.Ā 

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