Nbd Yamaha bbg5

Zonular · July 2020

No idea about info on this model but it plays well and is quite a bit lighter than my atk.

First five string and great fun.

Any one have any info on it?

Zonular · July 2020

http://imgur.com/gallery/qXWdrrx

Funkfingers · July 2020

A well made and easily playable instrument.

Your example has been modified using Kent Armstrong SKY soapbar pickups.

Models further up the series range get two- or three-band active EQ. This increases sonic versatility. You could add this as a pedal (e.g. Yamaha Nathan East NE-1) or as an onboard installation from John East.

Zonular · July 2020

I saw models with j pickups all over, either the routing is impeccable or this one simply had soapbars in it

Keefy · July 2020

I had the 4-string version with 2-Band active EQ. IIrc the finish is a photo of wood grain, as on some 90s(?) Fenders.

Zonular · July 2020

Dare I ask how much should I have paid

Keefy · July 2020

I bought mine new in about 2002. I think I paid about £350 for it. It came fitted with soapbar humbuckers.

MattBanshee · July 2020

Any Yamaha bass is a solid choice indeed. I don't think they've ever made a bad instrument, even in the entry level they're exceptional value.

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