Jakester Posted January 17 Posted January 17 (edited) FS or FT a Yamaha BB735A 5-string bass in 'Fired Red'. I picked this up here a while back for a particular gig/project, but that's now taken a bit of a back seat and I find myself more in need of a 'traditional' Jazz bass, so this is up for sale or trade. It's in good condition - it was sold to me as being practically brand new, but when it arrived there were some swirl marks in the finish from use and the usual playing wear on the pickguard, but other than that I think it's still in pretty good nick. Still has the plastic on the electronics cover. As is hopefully evident from the pics, it's a lovely deep red trans finish, still showing some of the wood grain on the body. It's not fancy quilted grain or whatever, but still looks nice IMHO! It's currently fitted with flats but I was intending to put the original D'Addario rounds on unless the buyer is particularly desperate for the flats. Dunno what brand they are - I have a vague recollection they could be LaBellas, or possibly Dunlops from the silks. The D'Addarios would their usual Nickels I think. Bass plays nicely as both passive and active; I tended to use passive unless I really needed something a bit more aggressive. It has covered a full function band set with breaking a sweat - from motown to slap/disco and everything in between, so it's very versatile and IMO runs the right side of the 'trad/modern' bass debate so fits in well with lots of gigs. Happy to consider trades; I'd be after a 5-string fretted Jazz or similar; happy to consider cash adjustments either way (within reason - I'm not really looking for a £2k+ boutique bass). I might also consider PX (with adjustment!) with a Barefaced Three10, Two12, LFSys lightweight cab etc. Not really after much else though ATM. I'd prefer collection in person to make sure you're happy with the bass. I'm in Bath. Edited 9 hours ago by Jakester 12
Black Coffee Posted January 19 Posted January 19 I have one of these in this finish and it is a really classy piece of kit. Sounds and looks awesome- hard to find anything bad about them. GLWTS 1
Jakester Posted January 24 Author Posted January 24 1 hour ago, Woody1957 said: Is this still for sale mate? Yep, if the ad’s still here it’s still for sale (slightly surprisingly!)
CameronJ Posted January 24 Posted January 24 Fantastic basses - I part exchanged mine years ago for a different PJ bass of significantly higher price...but in truth the Yamaha sounded and felt every bit as good! 1
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