Basses you hardly ever see for sale

[KingBollock]

Westone Raider I in silver/grey…

 

I keep looking on Google but all I ever find is a BassChat page that was posted while I was on a break from internet forums, so I missed it!

 

 

I believe that there is a chap on BassChat that owns one, that he mentioned he keeps in its case on top of a wardrobe. But I can’t for the life of me remember who it was! I think he may have said that it was his first bass, so I felt it would be too cheeky to ask if he would sell it. Especially with how much I regret selling mine.

[Terry M.]

33 minutes ago, itu said:

Sorry, I need to meet a pro optometrist!

 

What I like in piezo is the versatility, but it also means quite a lot of adjustments. Wide frequency range gives possibilities, but there's that extra hassle. I think that two outputs and two preamps would be the ultimate solution, but who wants to carry all equipment to the gig, I don't know. 

 

All in all, Affirma is a different instrument if you are after something else and want to experiment.

I would love to stumble on an original Japanese 5 string version as I find the design extremely ergonomic.

[Terry M.]

On 11/06/2025 at 06:27, Cornwall Steve said:

I'm trying to get my hands on a Yamaha BB425X or 1025X but they seem as rare as a five legged horse, though there is the occasional overpriced one often in some remote corner of the country 'collection only', or from overseas with shipping costs half the price of the bass! 😂

Rigby Music in Stockport are advertising a red BB424X for £350 if anyone is interested however whether it's still for sale I couldn't say (what is it with music shops and dealers who persist in advertising guitar stock they sold six months ago ?🤔)interested

Cheers, Steve

Just tried "your" 1025X in The Gallery in Camden and I have to say that tonally I would take that P bass pickup soloed over an actual Fender P bass (I've had a few).Now I'm REALLY curious as to what it has over the 425X 🤔 Their used red BB735A (I know you're not after one) in red felt superior in my hands however.

AFR5 issue has been solved,it sold.

Edited 7 hours ago by Terry M.

[Stub Mandrel]

I'd find it hard to resist if a Riverhead Unicorn came up.

[itu]

7 hours ago, Terry M. said:

I would love to stumble on an original Japanese 5 string version as I find the design extremely ergonomic.

...and the neck is wide, 19 mm string spacing!

[Cornwall Steve]

3 hours ago, Terry M. said:

Just tried "your" 1025X in The Gallery in Camden and I have to say that tonally I would take that P bass pickup soloed over an actual Fender P bass (I've had a few).Now I'm REALLY curious as to what it has over the 425X 🤔 Their used red BB735A (I know you're not after one) in red felt superior in my hands however.

AFR5 issue has been solved,it sold.

Hi Terry, makes me realise how much I'm missing out living so far away from civilisation - Still the beaches here are nice ! 😂

I've been in touch with Andertons again today to try and obtain a bit more info on their secondhandhand White BB425x. I didn't so I still think it's a bit on the high side - and they won't drop a penny.

I've tried researching as much info as I can to find out if the 1025x is really worth the extra premium over the 425x. Seems those in the know have divided opinions 🤔

Actually Terry I quite like the735a. I know many have a lot to say about the capabilities of the 735 - or rather lack of. I've had a go on the 735a (at the Yamaha store in the West End) but never even held a 425 or a 1025 so no idea how they compare 🤔

Are you disappointed the AFR5 has gone ?😔

[prowla]

3 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said:

I'd find it hard to resist if a Riverhead Unicorn came up.

Yep - I'd like one of those, to go alongside my Flyte.

 

[Terry M.]

2 hours ago, Cornwall Steve said:

Hi Terry, makes me realise how much I'm missing out living so far away from civilisation - Still the beaches here are nice ! 😂

I've been in touch with Andertons again today to try and obtain a bit more info on their secondhandhand White BB425x. I didn't so I still think it's a bit on the high side - and they won't drop a penny.

I've tried researching as much info as I can to find out if the 1025x is really worth the extra premium over the 425x. Seems those in the know have divided opinions 🤔

Actually Terry I quite like the735a. I know many have a lot to say about the capabilities of the 735 - or rather lack of. I've had a go on the 735a (at the Yamaha store in the West End) but never even held a 425 or a 1025 so no idea how they compare 🤔

Are you disappointed the AFR5 has gone ?😔

Hi Steve.

Yes my family journeyed to Cornwall 5 years ago and indeed the beaches are lovely. It seems the days of haggling on the price of used gear in larger stores is now in the past. PMT(RIP) used to be generous in that regard as was Guitar Guitar. I found the 735a pretty capable and well put-together from my limited experience of noodling in shops including the Wardour Street main store but I prefer the looks of the previous 425/1025. The latter however as I'm sure you know features not a pickup blend knob but a 3-way toggle switch which may matter to some. 

I'm actually relieved the AFR5 has gone to be honest as I can now stop staring at a bass I never needed in the first place 😂

 

Take care mate...

 

[Cornwall Steve]

Yep, with you on that one mate. I much prefer the older BB's to the present ones 

As for the AFR5, the number of times I've bought basses on-line only to be disappointed when they arrive and plug 'em in. Like you say, basses I never needed in the first place. Nicely put .......

trouble is there are just too many out there needing a good home 😳 plus I'm a sucker for a bit of retail therapy too. Made worse by retirement and too much time on my hands !😂

All the best.....