It's not black!
And it's a medium scale!
Interesting shape on the headstock.
https://reverb.com/item/32715162-yamaha ... lefty-rare
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| Author: | paulo [ March 1st, 2020, 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | yamaha motion bass Left Handed (Medium Scale) |
It's not black! And it's a medium scale! Interesting shape on the headstock. https://reverb.com/item/32715162-yamaha ... lefty-rare
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| Author: | fivebass52 [ March 2nd, 2020, 3:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: yamaha motion bass Left Handed (Medium Scale) |
Yes, very interesting headstock... when was this bass made? |
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| Author: | pjmuck [ March 2nd, 2020, 8:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: yamaha motion bass Left Handed (Medium Scale) |
Bobjones had spotted a lefty a few years ago. (Pic below). Yes, that funky bridge is supposed to have 4 set screws for each string, which appear to be missing. For the life of me, I can't figure out what their function's supposed to be, as the saddles already appear to have intonation and height screws. If somebody owns one of these or knows anything about them, please chime in: Attachment: Unknown.jpeg [ 5.02 KiB | Viewed 9317 times ] Attachment: uuscyn1lvlkych27o8dr.jpg [ 61.35 KiB | Viewed 9317 times ] |
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| Author: | Billw97 [ March 2nd, 2020, 9:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: yamaha motion bass Left Handed (Medium Scale) |
The height adjustment is on a ramp. The long screw on the saddle to the left is for height. The second screw is to lock the height and intonation in place. The intonation screw on the right and goes to the back of the bridge. The saddles ride in a channel rather than raise and lower on a typical saddle. |
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| Author: | pjmuck [ March 2nd, 2020, 4:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: yamaha motion bass Left Handed (Medium Scale) |
Billw97 wrote: The height adjustment is on a ramp. The long screw on the saddle to the left is for height. The second screw is to lock the height and intonation in place. The intonation screw on the right and goes to the back of the bridge. The saddles ride in a channel rather than raise and lower on a typical saddle. Understood! Thanks, Bill. Have you seen/worked on any of these personally? I'm just wondering how difficult it would be to find those replacement screws. (Including the missing screw he mentions). |
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| Author: | Billw97 [ March 3rd, 2020, 5:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: yamaha motion bass Left Handed (Medium Scale) |
Looks as if the lock down screw on the E-string is missing. That shouldn't be a problem finding a replacement. Should be a rather common, likely M3 x .05 screw. The thing of concern would be if the slide nut which sits under the bridge, in the slot is still there. Now this piece can be made if the person is able. These bridges were made by Gotoh…..I think. I have worked on both this bridge and the Gotoh locking bridge versions. Nice design but was very expensive to make because of all the small parts involved. If someone here buys this and needs help getting the bridge back in order, please feel free to contact me here and I will do whatever I can to help. |
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| Author: | Billw97 [ March 3rd, 2020, 5:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: yamaha motion bass Left Handed (Medium Scale) |
After taking a second look......I see that the thumb screws are missing. I will have to say that this is not what I have worked on. I worked on the other Yamaha bridge. The thumb screws look to be a micro-adjustment? Like a Floyd. Not sure why they did that! It doesn't have a locking nut. Strange and cool! My offer still stands though. |
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| Author: | pjmuck [ March 3rd, 2020, 8:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: yamaha motion bass Left Handed (Medium Scale) |
Billw97 wrote: After taking a second look......I see that the thumb screws are missing. I will have to say that this is not what I have worked on. I worked on the other Yamaha bridge. The thumb screws look to be a micro-adjustment? Like a Floyd. Not sure why they did that! It doesn't have a locking nut. Strange and cool! My offer still stands though. Yes, those thumb screws at the back fo the bridge are what I was originally referring to. Reminds me of the old 80's Fender Elite bridges. |
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| Author: | Billw97 [ March 3rd, 2020, 8:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: yamaha motion bass Left Handed (Medium Scale) |
The newer models don't appear to have the thumb screws. Yamaha looks as if they drop this feature. Even newer models have an entirely different bridge. Like I said, must have been very expensive to make this guy back then. Something like 30+ pieces for one bridge! Add plating and labor! In todays market, likely a $300 bridge easily! |
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