There is a little pitting in the gold coloured hard ware just due to age and there is nothing structurally wrong. Yamaha bb3000 custom limited edition reissue made in. Yamaha bb3000 ma michael anthony signature model bass guitar. The neck itself consists of alternating layers of maple and mahogany to creat a stiff and solid bodyguitar interface. Add the attractive ovalshaped pearl inlays, and you have a bass with timeless style. From his first bb1600 to the new custom bb3000 he comissioned especially for dreamcar, kanal has always been killing it with a bb series bass in hand. Yamaha bb3000 bm black electric bass for sale online ebay. Black bb3000 with ebony board, and original yamaha hard case.
The yamaha as3000 is a statement integrated amplifier from a company largely known for high value electronics. Here is a great playing older yamaha bb5000 five string bass. As the goto instrument for some of the biggest names in bass since its introduction in 1977, players like nathan east, tony kanal, billy sheehan, glenn hughes, robbie takac, peter hook, and jack gibson have made their signature sound with a bb. Yamaha bb3000 four string bass, 1985, blackredburst. I have come very, very close on a number of occasions to pulling the trigger on a vintage well, early 1980s yamaha bbseries bass, like the or 3000. The bass appears to be all original and its in nice shape for its age. Yamaha makes top notch electronics and this bass is a testament to the value and quality of the bb series. Countless professional musicians own this bass because they are better than fender and gibson in my opinion. For the bb3000 be sure you like the wider p type spacing because thats what this is. But if its anything like the yamaha bb3000, its a great sounding bass, imo. Tony kanal custom bb3000 yamaha guitar development. Yamaha bb3000 manuals manuals and user guides for yamaha bb3000. The guitar sports a genuine thru body neck with a laminated wing construction. Get a custom drawn guitar or bass wiring diagram designed to your specifications for any type of pickups, switching and controls and options.
Add the attractive ovalshaped pearl inlays, and you have a. Vintage yamaha bb basses 70s 80s public group facebook. This is an upgraded made in japan fender 51 p bass reissue. Just complete the guitar wiring diagram order form with your custom specifications and our designers will do the rest. Yamaha have released the new improved a3000 version 2.
Heavy scratches on body and on back several chips dents on body as well the neck is nice and firm comes with no case sold as is, what you see is what you get make sure to use the zoom option for better look at pictures feel free to message me for any questions if you would like to see more pictures i can send you more on. One of tony kanals favorite basses is a bb3000 he bought in japan while on tour there in the late 90s. Probably isnt the best time to sell but i need to move some basses. Hello everyone, just to bring some discussion here. Yamaha bstock bb pro series bbp35 5string electric bass. Yamaha bb3000 custom limited edition reissue made in japan mij. Running a freshly set up bb 2000 through a tone demo. Hi, can anyone tell me how i can get hold of the amazing yamaha bb3000 japan neckthru basses not the ma model these basses are just great but u just cant get them in europe or the u. It was as if someone started building your favorite sports car again and you had a.
They were only intended for the japanese market but a few found their way over to europe including this one. Yamaha bb3000 custom limited edition reissue made in japan. Body is 100% good shape and other than minor cosmetic crap the bass looks and plays great for a 33 year old instrument. Tony kanals relationship with yamaha is a special one one that the company is sincerely proud of. When i heard yamaha was reissuing the bb3000, i wanted to be part of it.
I was in a shop looking for a new bass and was surprised by how good they feel and sound for the money. I only dabble in fivers but i got it first and knew right away i had to get a four. The bass has been trustworthy and loyal to its heritage. Comes with its original green lined yamaha hard shell case. According to john carruthers who helped oversee the design and manufacturing of the series when he served as a consultant to yamaha, the yamaha design team and engineers sat down with some of the leading studio bassists of the era and meticulously. Yamaha opted for a satin finish on the 5piece nato and maple neck which also features a rosewood fretboard and a nickelsilver nut, and yamahas recognizable headstock is home to clover tuners in a fouroverone configuration.
This drum set utilizes yamaha hardware featuring genuine yamaha tom and pipe clamps and features solid and glitter finishes, each with three color options, for a total of six vibrant, stylish looks. Neckthrough, 3piece necks, nice massive bridges, good wood, pj pickups, passive, japanese construction. Yamaha bb3000 owners manual 11 pages electric bass. Great bass, i bought from new in early 1986, gigged and recorded with it for 5 years since then its been sitting in its hard case under the bed. I emailed yamaha about ordering one but got no reply. A bass guitar is an instrument with a longer neck and scale length. From acoustic grand pianos to clavinova digital pianos to the new hybrid line, yamaha has a solution for every need. With that in mind, when we started putting together the concept with tony for his next ygd bb we decided getting our hands on an original would be a cool starting place. In the following charts, you can determine the year of manufacture for a yamaha electric, archtop, or bass guitar.
I always check ebay but i never see this model come up. Reissue of yamahas flagship bass from the 80s as used and loved by michael anthony van halen, andy rourke the smiths, tony kanal no doubt, etc. Is any yamaha guitars you would love to see to have model run or reissue. It was made in japan and the serial number is lzqi110 in case that helps date it. San diego has been always considered home, although nate lived in philadelphia until age the 4 when the family moved west.
Yamaha bb2000 1990s honeyburst bass for sale bass gear ltd. Second hand yamaha bb3000 four string bass for sale, uk eu. Bass gear ltd is headed by phil nixon, who has been playing bass since 1973, whilst skilfully avoiding music fame and fortune. He has enjoyed a successful business career, including running a group of media companies that he started from nothing. Yamaha s digital keyboards feature hundreds of voices and sounds, advanced synthesis technology, even interactive tutorials. Yamaha bb bass for sale in uk 54 used yamaha bb bass. Jul 06, 20 6 common mistakes made by bass players and how to avoid them scotts bass lessons duration. A bass guitar is a musical instrument played by plucking or strumming the strings. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. View online or download yamaha bb3000 owners manual. The new bb takes the iconic style and versatility of this classic bass, and its legendary sound, to a new level. Does anyone here owns one of this models by yamaha.
Pickup single coil r101, r100 x2 pickguard white finger board rosewood yamaha mark print hardware chrome color vintage yellow, shelby blue. We have 1 yamaha bb3000 manual available for free pdf download. Has reverse p bass pickups configuration and j bass single coil as well. Yamaha bb3000 custom limited edition reissue with original hard case. Vintage yamaha bb5000 5 string bass with case made in. Bassist nathan east was born december 8, 1955 in philadelphia, pa to thomas and gwendolyn east, one of seven children, 5 boys, 2 girls. Yamaha bb3000 sold items bass, electric bass, luthier, online. The new rydeen 5piece shell pack is exactly what any beginner or intermediate player would love to play. Yamaha manufactures a range of musical instruments including guitars. There is a bit of wear and tear on it, some distressing on the back from belt buckl. This yamaha bb3000 is top quality, hand made, limited edition bass which yamaha did to commemorate the original bb3000. Up for sale a yamaha bb3000 made in japan by the best luthiers from 80s. Guitars, basses and amplifiers, born in japan since 1966. Sell instruments through vintageandrare why sell through vintageandrare.
Check out yamaha bb3000 vintage made in japan yamaha guitar. I actually find it a hair wider than i like but its such a great bass that i wont think. This bass was yamaha s top of the line bass at the time it was made. Yamaha guitars you would love to see a model run or reissued. It is a narrow gauge japanese made item, serial number lhhm111 in 160185 so i am led to believe. Yamaha bass guitars for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Yamaha bb3000 ma michael anthony signature bass guitar. Get the best deals on yamaha bass guitars when you shop the largest online selection at.
Electric and bass guitar serial number systems yamaha. They are available to offer you personalized product advice any time you need it. According to john carruthers who helped oversee the design and manufacturing of the series when he served as a consultant to yamaha, the yamaha design team and engineers sat down with some of the leading studio bassists of the era and meticulously went over all the variables of bass design. Aug 21, 20 the yamaha as3000 is a statement integrated amplifier from a company largely known for high value electronics.
Compared to the standard bb3000s of the same era, the. My wife has great taste since she has no clue on guitars and was going strictly on the advice of the music store owner. Read more about yamahas bb 3000 ma electric bass guitar. The bb3000 we found was in japan and happened to be built in 1983. One of the best basses in my collection the rare 1980s 5string yamaha bb5000. See more ideas about vintage guitars, guitar and bass. The worn finish, low frets and installed 3way switch. View and download yamaha bb3000 ma service manual online. The black finish does show some pick marks and swirls in the clear lacquer and s. Great bass, i bought from new in 1986, gigged and recorded with it for 5 years since then its been sitting in its hard case under the bed dreaming of the halcyon days. Jun 16, 2010 black bb3000 with ebony board, and original yamaha hard case. Yamaha bb434mbl electric 4 string bass guitar blac.