NBD: Yamaha BB2025x (Extremely Rare Black and Maple Prototype)

#102
Actually, the YASH pickups in the 1K and 2K basses are very adjustable. You can make them brighter or darker to taste. Move them closer, and they very quickly brighten up. Move them away, and they darken. They are very full-range pickups. The new ones, to me, seem more focused, and less full-range. They still keep that great midrange throughout the adjustment range.

Mine are set to be quite zingy - a kind of modern-warm. I'm using DR Nickel Lo-Riders on it.

Having that Alnico/Ceramic mix is really, really versatile. So feel free to experiment with your pickup heights. Just take measurements first so you can put it all back to "as shown" if you don't like the changes.



stingray69 said:
I did hear that about the more standard pickup sizes in the current series, and lighter overall weight. And that they also aim for a slightly brighter tone than the previous X series.

I'm sure they're very good sounding, but l like the slightly warmer, vintage tone of the X series right where they are. So for me and my preference, the buck stops here at the X series for both aesthetics and tone.
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#104
stingray69 said:
I did hear that about the more standard pickup sizes in the current series, and lighter overall weight. And that they also aim for a slightly brighter tone than the previous X series.

I'm sure they're very good sounding, but l like the slightly warmer, vintage tone of the X series right where they are. So for me and my preference, the buck stops here at the X series for both aesthetics and tone.
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i thought the only thing different with the x models is the pickguard and control plate. they should use the same electronics.
 
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frankie5string said:
Actually, the YASH pickups in the 1K and 2K basses are very adjustable. You can make them brighter or darker to taste. Move them closer, and they very quickly brighten up. Move them away, and they darken. They are very full-range pickups. The new ones, to me, seem more focused, and less full-range. They still keep that great midrange throughout the adjustment range.

Mine are set to be quite zingy - a kind of modern-warm. I'm using DR Nickel Lo-Riders on it.

Having that Alnico/Ceramic mix is really, really versatile. So feel free to experiment with your pickup heights. Just take measurements first so you can put it all back to "as shown" if you don't like the changes.
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I've already dialed in the pickups to taste - they ended up pretty similar to where my BB425X pickups are, height-wise.

But wow, this instrument sounds incredible the more I really listen to it - and it's super responsive. Even the smallest playing nuances just jump right out, but maybe that's due to the ultra low action. The note-to-note balance on this is amazing!

Even when playing fingerstyle and jumping to a slap style, there is such a great feeling of control. Nothing sounds too loud, or too harsh or out of place no matter what your playing style is on this instrument. There's no volume unevenness at all. It's just an incredibly well balanced instrument. Also, I've seen some doubt cast on the A.R.E and I.R.A. but I will say that it is easily the most resonant (un-amplified) instrument I've ever owned.


I guess they say the nickel-silver nut (being made out of the same material as the frets) is supposed to help with that balanced tone - at least with the open notes & I'm certainly noticing that it is! I suppose it is acting in a similar fashion to a zero nut. All around in general, it takes a lot less effort in general to get maximum playing results.
 
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stingray69 said:
:laugh:

I wish anyone the best of luck when they sell something on eBay at whatever price they feel it will sell for.
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I normally never do this, but several days ago my curiosity got the better of me, and I messaged a guy on the 'Bay RE: A used Godin A5 SA fretless he has for sale - at $1999 USD (over $2600 Canadian) - and at the time I contacted him he had it priced even higher, at just over $3000 Canadian.

These basses list with Long & McQuade for $1695 Canadian. :eyebrow:

Now, he was right about one thing that I thought he was mistaken on: the version he is selling is discontinued. It has only the saddle transducers, as opposed to the newer models, which also sport a low-profile Lace Sensor pickup.

That's one of his justifications for his pricing. His other justifications are that, one, he is selling his with a hardshell case (versus the gig bag the new ones come with), and two, something to the effect of "you'd be surprised what people will pay when they've got a few drinks in 'em ;)"

It was a civil enough exchange of messages, and at the end of the day, like anyone, I guess this guy is free to price his item at whatever he wants...but he certainly won't have ME as a customer...:roflmao:
 
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There are lots of people out there who really don't want to sell something unless they find an ignorant individual to make a profit off of. It's a shame. Those people remind me of "curb-sider" car sellers. Pretty sleazy, but they don't really want to sell what they have for


HubbardsFate said:
It was a civil enough exchange of messages, and at the end of the day, like anyone, I guess this guy is free to price his item at whatever he wants...but he certainly won't have ME as a customer...:roflmao:
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