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Manufacturer's ID: GBB434MBL
What we say:
At A Glance:
This Yamaha BB434M 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 fingerboard 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:
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.
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.
Maple Fingerboard
Loved for their bright sound and fast playing surface, Maple fingerboards are great for any style of music, they also age beautifully over years of playing.
Highlights:
- Cool vintage looks
- Great tones suitable for a wide range of styles
What's Included:
- Yamaha BB434M Bass Black
Specification
Construction | Bolt-on (6-bolt miter neck joint ) |
Scale Length | 34" (863.6 mm) |
Body Materials | Alder |
Neck Materials | Maple/ Mahogany 5pcs |
Neck Finish | Satin Polyurethane |
Fingerboard Materials | Maple |
Fingerboard Radius | 10" (250 mm) |
Fret wire | Medium |
Number of frets | 21 |
Nut materials | Graphtech |
Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret | 43.0 / 63.9 mm |
Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret | 40.0 / 56.4 mm |
Neck Pickup | VSP5n : Split Single Coil / Alnico V |
Bridge Pickup | VSC5b ; Single Coil / Alnico V |
Controls | Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone |
Bridge | Vintage Plus Light : Convertible stringing, Steel saddle |
String spacing | 19 mm |
Tuning Machines | Lightweight Open Gear |
String gauge | D'Addario EXL-170SL / 0.045-0.100 |