Yamaha BBP35 - *WITHDRAWN* £1150 Isle of Wight

[M@23]

Times are tough, so unfortunately I have to make attempts to sell my bass. 
 

Made in Japan Yamaha BBP35 with Yamaha hard case. The bass sounds excellent, plays wonderfully and is in good condition.
 
Yamaha say:
Made in Japan, this is the ultimate BB, featuring an Alder/Maple/Alder construction treated with Yamaha’s unique IRA technology, a six-bolt miter neck joint, and a diagonally strung convertible bridge.

 

I’d say it is in “good player’s condition”. It came from Bass Bros as it is today, described and sold as “immaculate”. Which it isn’t, if you’re a collector. The pick guard and pickup covers have dulled from play and there is a mark behind the bridge where the previous owner had let the B string rub the finish when changing strings. At least, that seems mostly likely cause to me. 
the neck and headstock ARE immaculate. There are no dings, chips, dents of any kind. 
 

It’s just a really lovely bass, they’re my favourite and this one feels and sounds (somewhat) like a vintage instrument. It does everything well in its own BB-esque way. 
 

Weighs in at a shade under 8.9lbs, which is pretty light for a BB!

 

Located Isle of Wight, collection from here, Southampton/Portsmouth/Lymington preferred.

Edited December 12, 2024 by M@23

[franzbassist]

Lovely 😍

[Karabass]

34" or 35" scale?

Great bass!

[M@23]

8 minutes ago, Karabass said:

34" or 35" scale?

Great bass!

34”. Great B though ☺️

[Duroc17]

I have the 4 string and they are fab basses - so easy to play like having a cheat code. Just really well made.  GLWTS 

 

Hope times get better soon 

[M@23]

2 hours ago, Duroc17 said:

I have the 4 string and they are fab basses - so easy to play like having a cheat code. Just really well made.  GLWTS 

 

Hope times get better soon 

Thank you so much, honestly, I’m about to pull the plug on this one! Agreed on what you say, it’s the most comfortable bass I’ve owned and by far my favourite. There have been a couple of strong enquiries made and as both fell through I was somewhat relieved. Plus, I’ve managed to shift some other gear to cover Christmas expenses, so think we’re all good. 

[Duroc17]

19 minutes ago, M@23 said:

Thank you so much, honestly, I’m about to pull the plug on this one! Agreed on what you say, it’s the most comfortable bass I’ve owned and by far my favourite. There have been a couple of strong enquiries made and as both fell through I was somewhat relieved. Plus, I’ve managed to shift some other gear to cover Christmas expenses, so think we’re all good. 

Ah good to hear. This cost of living going up hasn’t been easy - the money I’d spend on basses going to gas giants - the wrong type of GAS!

 

At first when I got the 34 - I felt it was a bit soulless, I didn’t love it like other basses but then rehearsals and a couple of gigs later, it has really grown on me. It’s like owning a fine tool, every bit has been thought about and engineered- it made going back to my other basses a bit pointless 

 

glad you can keep yours - and have a merrier Christmas