1978 Yamaha BB-1000 - The ORIGINAL BroadBass is a BroadBEAST! - LowEndLobster Fresh Look

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  • Опубліковано 11 гру 2024

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  • @ronbzoom8531
    @ronbzoom8531 Рік тому +42

    When I was a kid and MTV was brand new, there were 3 VERY popular Japanese basses you'd see in countless music videos at that time. First was the various Ibanez Musician basses. Then the various Aria Pro SB basses. But the ones I saw all the time were the Yamaha BBs. It seemed like these Yamahas were everywhere. And the variations of these basses included single P, PJ, humbucker, active, bolt-ons, neck-thrus, you name it. But they all had that distinct body outline and that paddle-ish headstock. The Yamaha BBs were far less expensive than a Fender or Gibson with way better quality control. The big joke of the day was, "Now imagine if the Japanese made cars. Boy, we'd really be in trouble!"

    • @diamondfieldmusic
      @diamondfieldmusic Рік тому +4

      Exactly the reason I bought one in 1987 - all my heroes were using them.

    • @robertsuggs2510
      @robertsuggs2510 9 місяців тому +1

      I'm with you,,,my bb1200 was fantastic 🎸🤠

  • @michaelkeefer4293
    @michaelkeefer4293 Рік тому +7

    My very first real bass guitar was a BB300 that was made sometime in the 80s. Back in the early 90s my girlfriend at the time (who is now my wife) bought it used for $150 and gave it to me for my birthday. I was a poor and gig-less keyboard player at the time that saw a lot of need in the area for bass players. That simple purchase put me on a completely different musical path and changed my life forever! It's not as fancy at that BB1000 but it's still bullet proof solid, plays really good and sounds decent, though not as bright and aggressive as your 1000. I still have it today, although I had it defretted and added a jazz bass pickup in the bridge position.

    • @kevinlynch2248
      @kevinlynch2248 Рік тому +3

      My first real bass was also a BB300 that I bought new in 1988. I loved it so much that I bought two more Yamaha BB basses over the years, one being a fretless. Great basses and I wish I would’ve kept one of this old BB basses of mine.

    • @kevgamble
      @kevgamble Рік тому +1

      My first bass was also a BB300, got it in 1988. I still have it and still love it. I've gotten "nicer" basses since then, but if I had to let go of everything except one today, I'd keep the BB300.

  • @sira.scottascot8865
    @sira.scottascot8865 Рік тому +4

    Love that scritchity top end. And when the tone control is at 5, it sounds like half. Imagine that.

  • @jdjk7
    @jdjk7 Рік тому +9

    I love the reverse P pickup BBs. BB-2000 especially. The reverse pickup is just so good sounding, especially in the PJ configuration.

  • @peekaboo4390
    @peekaboo4390 Рік тому +4

    Awesome lobster, I have the exact bass. This bass is magical. I got super lucky with mine. For $300 canadian with case and candy in impeccable condition. I have 12 Yamaha basses and still want more.

  • @mikaelolsson5333
    @mikaelolsson5333 Рік тому +5

    Yepp. My BB1000S from - 82 is mine since late 80's. Neck through gives it an extreme sustain. And the PJ configuration proves itself in all kind of music genres.

  • @gabedirmeyer692
    @gabedirmeyer692 Рік тому +4

    Tone down still has such clarity. Great sounding instrument!

  • @robjgolde3221
    @robjgolde3221 Рік тому +10

    This is easily one of the best sounding and looking P-style basses you’ve ever featured on the channel. Such a fat, punchy tone. That original pickup clearly hasn’t been swapped out for a reason.

  • @mandrey85
    @mandrey85 Рік тому +8

    All old yamahas doubled in value after this video was posted.... 😄

  • @nj1255
    @nj1255 Рік тому +13

    Yamaha's top-tier instruments are some of the best in the world, but the ones that were made in the end of the 70's/beginning of the 80's, were just on another level. The BB basses and SG guitars from that era are the absolute finest instruments I've ever had the pleasure of playing. I would also argue that their modern Revstar range are the best guitars made today. From the cheapest $600 models, all the way to the most expensive $2000 models, I haven't found anything that beats them at their respective pricepoints.

  • @xanderdaniels8284
    @xanderdaniels8284 Рік тому +2

    The BB1600 is my favorite bass that I’ve ever played. They’re just unbeatable

  • @delucajohn2000
    @delucajohn2000 Рік тому +7

    These Yamaha basses are so nice! I have a BB2000 and BB3000 both from 1983 and the play and sound so good! I also have a newer BBP34 which is really nice as well they are still making fantastic instruments to this day.

  • @marunikusbakufu
    @marunikusbakufu Рік тому +7

    Nice! More Yamaha products Lobster!!

  • @Doodlebug1996
    @Doodlebug1996 Рік тому +2

    I had the chance to buy one of these. I held off on it and 5 years later I still regret not getting it. The BB series is my absolute favourite !

  • @robertsuggs2510
    @robertsuggs2510 9 місяців тому +1

    Lobster man,,,said in another of your videos that i had an early 80s BB1200 ,, natural finish ,,rev pups ,,glass speed knobs & one of the sweetest basses i have ever owned,,,WISH STILL HAD,,,thank you for all the GREAT VIDEOS 🎸🤠 frm Arkansas.

  • @40rpt
    @40rpt 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow, that may be the best sounding bass you have ever reviewed on the channel. Love the reviews Lobster!

  • @JonesHess
    @JonesHess Рік тому +2

    Yay! More Yamaha. I absolutely love my BB735A to death.

  • @joethebar1
    @joethebar1 Рік тому +2

    That’s right there is one of the best P basses I’ve ever heard.

  • @Mr4Strings
    @Mr4Strings Рік тому +1

    Yamaha is a pretty cool company. Their instruments are top shelf, all of them. I've got a BB434 and I love it. Such a pleasure to play it almost plays itself. Thanks Lobster, you're the best. 'Bout time you got around to Yamaha!!!!!! More!! Clap/Stomp More!!! Clap/Stomp More!!!! Clap/Stomp.

  • @senacht
    @senacht Рік тому +6

    Woo! That bass has some serious tone going for it! Love the subtle artistic elegance of that pickguard profile too. Brilliant design touch, like so many Japanese instruments from that era had.

  • @diamondfieldmusic
    @diamondfieldmusic Рік тому +2

    I have a BB3000 that I bought new in 1987. A great descendent of the BB1000 and workhorse of the mid-80s which added neck through body, ebony fretboard, more of a jazz sized neck with a P/J pick up config. Great for every style of music. They later did an active model (BB3000A) but the passive ones really are the best IMO.
    One of the other notable BB basses was the 5-string BB5000, one of the most popular (and widely available) early 5 strings that pros like Nathan East used.
    Would love to see the Lobster review the BB5000 one day!

  • @Bassdriver
    @Bassdriver Рік тому +2

    Wow! Just... just WOW!!! What. A. Bass. I do prefer a traditional P as it has a bit more "snap" in the top end, but this thing just growls. I absolutely love old Japanese basses and those early BBs were among the awesomest. I had 2 cheaper ones - a BBG5S and a BB615 - and both were rock-solid, good sounding workhorses. I'd love to get an 80s BB at one point. Love'em!

  • @rodneyfritz3461
    @rodneyfritz3461 Рік тому +3

    You talked me into buying a Sire M5 with your videos. I have remained strong and resisted your constant display of awesome bass guitars. But the BB-1000 may have broken my resistance. That bass sounds AMAZING! I'm on the search for my own now.

    • @starmanovich
      @starmanovich Рік тому +1

      Did you buy one? :D

    • @rodneyfritz3461
      @rodneyfritz3461 Рік тому

      My wife says 9 is the limit. I want to stay married.@@starmanovich

    • @starmanovich
      @starmanovich Рік тому +2

      @@rodneyfritz3461 lolllll!
      Yes, wifeys are definitely the priority. Well if you ever thin the herd out enough to buy something, I can tell you as a BB2000 owner, wow, they’re good. P pickup is best on the planet, J pickup is also best on the planet. Happy bassing!

  • @Barry101er
    @Barry101er Рік тому +1

    Always on the "I’ll get one, one day’’ list. I did not know about the pickup adjustment and placement.

  • @scottm7720
    @scottm7720 Рік тому +1

    This bass going through an old GK or Roland bass combo… oh man that brings back some good o’l sounds!

  • @kevinturvey8213
    @kevinturvey8213 Рік тому +2

    what a beauty - would love to have one! sounds absolutely monster with the pick at full tone up

  • @VeitLehmann
    @VeitLehmann Рік тому +1

    My first bass was a Yamaha BB, although maybe the most cheesy one they ever made: a BB G5. Transparent blue over a fake "quilted maple" photo flame top, served with golden hardware. Still a very nice instrument to play with a decent sound. This one is for sure on a completely different level! I have a soft spot for Japanese vintage basses, they just have their own personality and can give you some serious vintage mojo without the US tax. I love my Aria Pro II RSB Standard from the early 80s, even though it can't compete with this BB. Old Ibanez basses are also very nice, but my favorite has to be the one you demoed here!

  • @pgpete
    @pgpete Рік тому +1

    ahhh back in the day i had a Yamaha BB1200S - yes a great sounding bass - but I it wasn't raucous enough for me at the time. I so wanted an active bass . 40 years later i got my dream bass. but that's another story.

    • @mr_bassman6685
      @mr_bassman6685 8 місяців тому

      But the BB1200S is the active preamp version of the BB1200?

    • @pgpete
      @pgpete 8 місяців тому

      @@mr_bassman6685 I dont remember it being active - but it was 50-odd years ago

  • @ronrichards2233
    @ronrichards2233 Рік тому +4

    Always had a soft spot in my heart for those basses. This one is an amazing example of how they should be. “They don’t make them like they used to.” Also, nice progression on the pick skills. You’re a better man than I. : )

  • @sira.scottascot8865
    @sira.scottascot8865 Рік тому +1

    Yo! I like the new bass reviews, but THIS is much more my deal. Great! Thanks.

  • @teddownum7428
    @teddownum7428 Рік тому +1

    Boy oh boy, is that a pretty bass! Sounds great, too.

  • @timedwards5600
    @timedwards5600 Рік тому +1

    I have a fretless 1990 bb1000 and it's a monster.

  • @mentula3784
    @mentula3784 Рік тому +2

    Can't hide the bass face now! That bb sounds amazing 😮 you could tell how much you were enjoying it with the extended slap section riddled with beardless bass face. Awesome stuff as usual 🦞❤

  • @thememorycard5802
    @thememorycard5802 Рік тому +2

    I had a Yamaha BB424X that I loved (sold it to help fund buying a Fujigen Mighty Power in the gun metal gray with maple fretboard). I love the Yamaha BBs. I wish there was a double P one

    • @cici4753
      @cici4753 Рік тому +3

      They do have a double P - BB Viii. They are hard to come by though

    • @soulstart89
      @soulstart89 10 місяців тому

      @@cici4753my lord I never knew. Just searched it 😳.

  • @alexskibicki2262
    @alexskibicki2262 Рік тому +2

    Awesome demo, lobster 😎🤘🏻🎸 I’m a huge Yamaha fan and I do own a Yamaha bb bass myself. Great sounding bass. Especially with a set of stainless steel strings. And this bass sounds phenomenal. A legendary bass indeed.

  • @egroegmcdonald9870
    @egroegmcdonald9870 Рік тому +1

    I had a fretless Yamaha bass, I don't remember what model, back around 2008. It is one of the very few basses I wish I'd held on to. The build quality was just supurb and the sound...Well the best way to describe it is that it sang.

  • @anewsl
    @anewsl Рік тому +1

    Yamaha always presents reliable choice in diverse prices and decades

  • @jean-michelpikias3711
    @jean-michelpikias3711 Рік тому +3

    I ve got a BB1024X, made in Indonesia. All the Yamaha instruments like all the electric guitars are underrated, specialy the Revstar series.

  • @chrisrodgers8256
    @chrisrodgers8256 Рік тому +1

    Love this review and it got me a tad sentimental for the bb1200s I sold. It went to its proper home…

  • @daevien
    @daevien Рік тому +1

    First decent (aka not beat up by multiple years of students) bass I played was a BB200 back in 1990. I've not gotten one of my own but I've been quite tempted over the years, with my mid 80s Vantage bass (made in Japan by Matsumoku) holding it off so far, but as I want to get into fretless, seems like a nice Yamaha would do the trick ;)

  • @bassnyc1
    @bassnyc1 Рік тому +1

    I'd love to see a head to head video of this bass and your Cutlas!

  • @MeatballCereal
    @MeatballCereal Рік тому +2

    Waaay back when, I made a comment on talkbass that the "BB" in the BB bass stood for Bunny Brunel, and that it was designed by Yamaha as a signature bass for Mr Brunel but they severed ties with him as an endorser before its release and replaced his name with "Broad Bass." I was properly roasted by almost everyone on the forum. In my defense, i swear to god it's what I had read in an interview with Bunny Brunel in some short-lived bass magazine from the 1990's. Oh well. 😂

  • @jonathanchevallier7046
    @jonathanchevallier7046 Рік тому +1

    Awesome instrument ! Thank you for this great review.

  • @SNTOSN
    @SNTOSN Рік тому +1

    the radius might be 10". I have owned 4 Yamaha basses and all had that radius. It is nice to see some love for Yamaha because they make great basses. My first bass was a Yamaha. Of those four basses only one had neck diving issues

  • @cesarlastres
    @cesarlastres Рік тому +2

    That bass sounds amazing! if i could, I'd get one right now! (I have a BB234 but still)

  • @SimoneVetica
    @SimoneVetica Рік тому +2

    lobster without beard?? whaaaaaat??? however... I always say that BB stands for Best Bass!! ever!

    • @RoadKing-ky2bs
      @RoadKing-ky2bs Рік тому

      Right?? I am still not used to it lol. He had one for years and I was accustomed to it. And he grows a nice beard to boot.

  • @ToddBrittain1963
    @ToddBrittain1963 Рік тому +1

    Lobster, if you like the BB1000, just wait until you can get your hands on a BB2000. 🤩

  • @justinkline1294
    @justinkline1294 Рік тому +2

    My word, that tone is monstrous. Like a really good P pickup on steroids and amphetamine. Must be the "reverse". I have a modded 1980 Yamaha Pulser 400, which is a traditional p-bass. Workmanship on it is also impeccable. But doesn't have the same beastly growl. Just meanness.

  • @RoloTonyBrown
    @RoloTonyBrown Рік тому +2

    Ebony fretboard! Unless the neck was swapped or it was only on the JPN only model. The BB800 was rosewood. This was the only bolt on BB model with Ebony. Comes in with a super funky metric 860mm scale, just short of 34"!
    Also their is a huge block of brass under the bridge! Check underneath! My BB2000 has it and its heavvyyyyyyy

    • @LowEndLobster
      @LowEndLobster  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for all the info! I guessed rosewood because of the color. Not a lot of info on these

    • @RoloTonyBrown
      @RoloTonyBrown Рік тому +1

      @@LowEndLobster See if you can find some of the Japanese vintage Yamaha brochures that have been scanned and are on the net, there's a huge variety of BB models that only ever came out in Japan, it's like tripping into a parallel universe; the 80's Yamaha stuff is really hard to beat.
      Really glad you got the chance to demo this, as you always give great no-nonsense reviews.

  • @chillpillology
    @chillpillology Рік тому +2

    aww yea, i’m a complete sucker for BB and Musicman vids

  • @o-g-ob4399
    @o-g-ob4399 Рік тому +1

    Great sounding bass!

  • @samlelowitch
    @samlelowitch Рік тому +1

    Very nice sound.

  • @iamgribs
    @iamgribs Рік тому +1

    It sounds absolutely great. Nice sounding pickup. Yamaha are one of my favorite brands.

  • @expansivegymnast1020
    @expansivegymnast1020 Рік тому +2

    I would love if you were able to get your hands on a Yamaha SB-1C Flying Banana bass. I’ve always loved the way they look but I’ve never heard it played in-depth.

  • @ibalrog
    @ibalrog Рік тому +1

    That sounds fantastic, and looks just as good.

  • @ralphe.thompson5010
    @ralphe.thompson5010 Рік тому

    low tone yamaha sounds awesome

  • @juhatarkka9867
    @juhatarkka9867 11 місяців тому

    I have a BB 2000 that is quite similar but is of neck-thru-body design (an improvement over the BB 1000 I think). Amazing build quality, precision and stability. Like it a lot.

    • @juhatarkka9867
      @juhatarkka9867 11 місяців тому

      I correct my typo above. Mine is BB 1200

  • @alanhearne6733
    @alanhearne6733 Рік тому +1

    That is a very well cared for bass, looks brand new. I am not a fan of "heavy relic" instruments. It also sounds fantastic 👍😍

  • @Belman5
    @Belman5 Рік тому +1

    That bass looks amazing for it's age. Did someone keep it under their bed all those years? I love the BB range, and that one is a fantastic find.

  • @southernaquaman7391
    @southernaquaman7391 Рік тому

    Oh man, the Yamaha Beard bass. Very nice

  • @idickman
    @idickman Рік тому

    The inlays that the current Japanese made top tier P34/35 are also on the Indonesian made BB 734/35. They aren't quite the same oval shape, I think of them as "hot dog" shaped - the same width all the way along with rounded ends (not great with ketchup or mustard on though)
    This bass just sounds killer, by the way. What a nice treat to see it on your channel.

  • @BYLRPhil
    @BYLRPhil Рік тому +1

    Love it!

  • @lesgl
    @lesgl Рік тому

    From what i can gather many years ago Suzi Quatro had input into the design of the BB series the shape of the bass..

  • @Al_Mac125
    @Al_Mac125 Рік тому +2

    Simply increadible tone. Ultimate P bass??

  • @MiguelKooreman76
    @MiguelKooreman76 10 місяців тому +1

    Lobster, what do you think about the bb1000s version with the p/j setup and the next through body design?

  • @greyfoxzero
    @greyfoxzero Рік тому

    That bass tone on Tragic Kingdom.

  • @bushmann9272
    @bushmann9272 Рік тому +1

    i love my BB1100s

  • @osogordo3
    @osogordo3 Рік тому +1

    My first bass was a yamaha, BB10055,i think lol.Something I got in a pawnshop real cheap.....I always wondered if 1 or both the "5s" could have been an S.I bought it in 1987.It had 24 frets P and J pickups.I was basically self taught so I had no idea what I was buying,I was just hoping someone might know what I actually bought, lol.

  • @oh1-l9p
    @oh1-l9p Рік тому +1

    Killer sound⚡️🤘👍❤

  • @TwoMinutesBass
    @TwoMinutesBass Рік тому

    Dang it's sounds good

  • @TwangThang57
    @TwangThang57 Рік тому

    Damn, that thing sounds good!!

  • @hippoferd
    @hippoferd Рік тому

    yeah I'm 45, they made good things back then ! 😉

  • @mccypr
    @mccypr Рік тому

    It sounds and looks awesome! Thanks!😎

  • @Facu_Roldan
    @Facu_Roldan Рік тому

    This is such a coincidence, there's a guy on a bass fb group in my country selling one of those, the same exact model.

  • @jimlewin8042
    @jimlewin8042 Рік тому

    I think I need one! Maybe you could review a brand new one.

  • @klaymeister
    @klaymeister Рік тому

    Eyy I was born in 88. 35 over here too

  • @edjefferson9175
    @edjefferson9175 Рік тому +1

    If you remove the bridge you will probably find a large brass block. My BB800 has one.

  • @bizibetiko9778
    @bizibetiko9778 Рік тому

    How come every time I watch one of Lobsters videos, I head to Reverb next?

  • @Blakeadam52
    @Blakeadam52 Рік тому

    not sure if you have Baum guitars on the radar, but maybe theyll let you scope out a bass, they have a model called the Nidhogg that really has me interested based on looks and the minimal demos ive seen so far. hopefully you see this and can maybe make a review happen!

  • @mrpositronia
    @mrpositronia Рік тому

    So that's what BB stands for. :)

  • @michaeltherion7459
    @michaeltherion7459 Рік тому +1

    Yo Lowber! Try to get your claw on a aria pro cardinal series 32" neck on these matsumoku gems

  • @mark6302
    @mark6302 Рік тому

    oo baby :0

  • @lummond
    @lummond Рік тому

    Tune that baby BEAD and you're in heaven

  • @cursedforanovice1072
    @cursedforanovice1072 Рік тому

    Any chance you'd cover the Yamaha BB 234 and 434? Or the Epiphone 60s/Vintage Pro Thunderbird?

  • @elisandrobatista7623
    @elisandrobatista7623 Рік тому +1

    Bom demais

  • @alf92ru
    @alf92ru Рік тому

    Where can I find this bass ?

  • @michaelblaney4461
    @michaelblaney4461 Рік тому

    The only players i remember using Yamaha basses in the 80s were Paul McCartney of Wings and Michael Anthony of VH.
    You still like you hate the pick😅
    Those tuners look like Gotoh tuners.

  • @ingegnerevolante
    @ingegnerevolante Рік тому

    Great bass and great video (as usual).
    I had to stop watching your videos as you have bad influence on me and my GAS was getting acute.
    Actually after this video I've looked on eBay for one of these BB. I've found a few, in Japan. The only thing stopping me is the I still think I don't yet deserve another bass.
    That said, P CIJ or a BB?

  • @paulsteezo1772
    @paulsteezo1772 Рік тому +1

    Lobster!! Please help a fellow crustacean!! Just bought a Kawai F2B BASS a.k.a. The Poor Man's Alembic! Need to upgrade the pickups and electronics! ANY help would be GREATLY GREATLY APPRECIATED!

    • @LowEndLobster
      @LowEndLobster  Рік тому +1

      Join the discord channel and we can try n help

    • @paulsteezo1772
      @paulsteezo1772 Рік тому

      Just joined!!! Thanks for all you do!

  • @justinkline1294
    @justinkline1294 Рік тому

    Fujigen, no?

  • @sundevil3640
    @sundevil3640 Рік тому

    What are good bass amplifiers for beginners

    • @zeusapollo8688
      @zeusapollo8688 Рік тому

      So many decent used amps these days. Depends how loud you want to be. Might be tempted to recommend you buy used from a shop so you get a return period if it is a dud

    • @MrGallade475
      @MrGallade475 Рік тому

      Can't go wrong with a Fender Rumble 25 or 40 as a beginner practice amp.

  • @TwoBadBassist
    @TwoBadBassist Рік тому +1

    Is that bass for sale???

  • @bertilbroddeus8458
    @bertilbroddeus8458 Рік тому +1

    Sire V10dx 5str. PLEASE 🙏
    And you know why !
    👍👏🇸🇪B

  • @jdmarino
    @jdmarino Рік тому

    Reverse-P!

  • @Shwarzencofmenmozer
    @Shwarzencofmenmozer Рік тому

    I am a p bass guy and that sound is fat and growly! I am a fan of the 80s and 90s bass

  • @FREEM1ND
    @FREEM1ND Рік тому +1

    Gamers Nexus/LEL crossover? Need.

    • @LowEndLobster
      @LowEndLobster  Рік тому +1

      I met Steve at PAX East some years ago. Really down to earth guy who will always take time to talk to folks.

  • @ChrisJohnsonChannel
    @ChrisJohnsonChannel Рік тому +1

    Low end lobster shaved face Doesn’t even address it 😂

    • @LowEndLobster
      @LowEndLobster  Рік тому +2

      I never had a beard, it was just some schmutz on the camera lens ;P

  • @imulio
    @imulio Рік тому +1

    Great bass, Yamaha have dropped the ball in recent years with their pickups and electronics. They used to be cutting edge and top quality.

  • @marquisdecarabas1312
    @marquisdecarabas1312 Рік тому

    Why did you shaved the beard off? 😢

  • @poppopperrocker
    @poppopperrocker Рік тому

    :0 🦞