Japan Vintage YAMAHA BB-550
I'm not sure of the market price, so I've entered my desired price, but please feel free to consult me if you are interested.
This is a YAMAHA BB-550, believed to be from 1986. It is, of course, made in Japan.
I bought it used and have been using it after replacing the pickups with Seymour Duncan SPB-2.
As it is 40 years old, there are some minor scratches and dings, but the craftsmanship is outstanding.
As expected from the world-renowned YAMAHA!
The nut was unusable, so I bought one that seemed to fit and have been using it without gluing, only adjusting the height.
The nut width is 1mm wider and overhangs, so please file it down if it bothers you. It can be easily filed with sandpaper, etc.
When I replaced the pickups, I couldn't align the pole pieces and string positions, so they are slightly off. It still produced sound without any issues.
I haven't been able to test the sound, but I will include the original pickups. The pots and other components have not been replaced since purchase.
The strings are so old that I don't know when they were last replaced, so please replace them yourself after purchase.
I will ship it in a Greco genuine leather soft case, which was standard at the time.
The body will be wrapped in bubble wrap, placed in the soft case, and then put into a cardboard box for prompt shipping.
This is a YAMAHA BB-550, believed to be from 1986. It is, of course, made in Japan.
I bought it used and have been using it after replacing the pickups with Seymour Duncan SPB-2.
As it is 40 years old, there are some minor scratches and dings, but the craftsmanship is outstanding.
As expected from the world-renowned YAMAHA!
The nut was unusable, so I bought one that seemed to fit and have been using it without gluing, only adjusting the height.
The nut width is 1mm wider and overhangs, so please file it down if it bothers you. It can be easily filed with sandpaper, etc.
When I replaced the pickups, I couldn't align the pole pieces and string positions, so they are slightly off. It still produced sound without any issues.
I haven't been able to test the sound, but I will include the original pickups. The pots and other components have not been replaced since purchase.
The strings are so old that I don't know when they were last replaced, so please replace them yourself after purchase.
I will ship it in a Greco genuine leather soft case, which was standard at the time.
The body will be wrapped in bubble wrap, placed in the soft case, and then put into a cardboard box for prompt shipping.
Category
Base
Brand
YAMAHA
Condition
Scratches/marks
Shipping
Included in price (by seller)
From
Chiba
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