(SOLD) Yamaha Billy Sheehan Attitude 85 Electric Blue 1994
Yamaha Attitude 85, made in Japan 1994, electric blue. The Attitude line of basses was developed in collaboration with bass legend Billy Sheehan, of Mr Big fame, among other illustrious appointments. There was a few versions of the model in the catalog, this one wasn't the cheapest version but isn't the eye-wateringly expensive Attitude Limited model either. It's got a great lightweight body with a great pair of deep cutaways that allows access all the way to the top of the board. The 'Live' pickups and high mass bridge pull a huge tone from the classy two piece ash body: heaps of attack and snap, but with a juicy grinding midrange and a self-assured thumping bass response. The P/J setup allows for thumpy P-style punch, growly aggressive Jazz-style grit or a hi-fi modern sound in the middle position. The neck is fairly slim and quick, tapering from a slim nut to a wider spacing up the top of the board; it feels really natural in the hands and allows for quick accurate playing. The pairing of the bright blue finish with the red inlays on the maple board looks so cool, it has a real vintage sci-fi look to it. This is a really enjoyable bass, thanks Uncle Billy!
Model: Yamaha Attitude 85 (ATT85)
Made: Japan, 1994 (serial KK15234)
Finish: electric blue, gloss poly, 3-ply white guard
Body: ash
Neck: maple, rosewood board, 34" scale, 12" radius, 40mm nut
Weight: 4.140kg
Mods: none
Pickup: USA made 'LIVE' passive alnico V P/J set
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some scuffs on the end and some minor dimples on the top edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor scuffs on the back only. The back has a chip on the bottom horn, as well as some dimples in the elbow area and some minor scuffs around the whole body. The sides have some scuffs on the top horn and some dimples near the jack and on the bottom horn. The front has some dimples near the knobs and in the elbow area as well as some standard play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: very good condition (7.5/10).
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Frets have minor wear only, 8/10 for fret life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.