FS/FT: Yamaha BB735A 5-string PJ bass in 'Fired Red'
£500

Jakester · January 17

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.