Yamaha BB434BL Bass Black

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Yamaha BB434BL Bass Black

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Manufacturer's ID: GBB434BL

What we say:

At A Glance:

This Yamaha BB434BL Bass in Black is part of Yamaha's iconic BB line. The BB bass was first unveiled as an affordable alternative to American made guitars, without any signs of compromise to tone or quality. This no-nonsense approach saw Billy Sheehan and Peter Hook as early adopters of the BB, both legendary bass players with contrasting styles, which is a testament to the BB's versatility.

This new BB features a tasteful retro aesthetic and combines an alder body, maple neck and a J-bass pickup configuration to offer a versatile selection of usable tones, making it a great choice for everything from Jazz to Metal.

Features We Love:

Alder Body

Alder is loved for its lightweight and bright sound. This works especially well for larger bass guitar bodies as it gives them a detailed tone with a tight low end and great note definition without the guitar feeling too cumbersome during long playing sessions.

Single Coil Pickups

The ceramic J-Bass inspired single-coil pickup configuration is a timeless classic. With the placement of neck split-pickup capturing the fat low end without sounding woolly and the bridge pickup capturing the high-end definition, it's easy to blend between the two to dial in the exact sound you're looking for.

Six-Bolt Miter Neck Joint

Yamaha's six-bolt miter joint gives the neck the strongest possible connection to the body of the guitar. With 4 standard screws to join the neck to the body and 2 additional screws set at an angle to anchor the neck in, the joint is not only incredibly secure, but it also drives the vibrations from the neck to the body and vice versa to create incredible tone and sustain.

Highlights:

  • Cool vintage looks
  • Great tones suitable for a wide range of styles

What's Included:

  • Yamaha BB434BL Bass Black

Specification

Body Alder
Neck Maple/Mahogany 5pcs
Fingerboard Rosewood
Scale 34"
Radius 10"
Frets 21 Medium
Nut Urea
Nut Width 40mm
Pickups Neck: VSP5n Split Single Coil / Alnico V
  Bridge: VSC5b Single Coil / Alnico V
Controls Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Master Tone
Bridge Vintage Plus Light: Convertible Stringing, Steel Saddle
Tuners Lightweight Open Gear

Customer reviews

Overall Rating 5/5 (2 reviews)

For the price, this is a really super sounding bass. Feels great to play. Bought it initially for the look, (black & shiny), but it turned out to be more than that!

MICHAEL T. - 14/3/2024

It's a great bass, traditional in look and sound, but with some great modern addtions at this price. The 6 bolt neck and through-body stringing mean this is a great-sounding piece of wood. The balance is just right for playing seated or standing, and with a lovely tone that I am sure will only get better with age. The neck is a lovely 5-piece laminate, roundness feels just right, I can move up and down the neck fast but also have a nice contour so my fingers don't get tired. The pickups are a passive set-up, but thanks to the resonant body you get a fair range of sound. Controls are intuitive and a nice range of tones between the J-bridge and P-neck configuration. I'm getting back into bass after a 20 year hiatus, and this guitar feels so natural to pick up and play about on, it's a very welcome addition to my life.

Sam S. - 22/11/2023

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