Yamaha BB-434-BL

Yamaha BB 434 BL

The latest in Yamaha's storied BB series of bass guitars delivers the superb sound and build quality that this series is known for in a smaller body with even better playability. Featuring a Alder/Maple/Alder construction for quicker transmission of sound from the strings to the body and neck, a firmer 6-bolt miter neck joint for improved stability, and custom-wound pickups that achieve higher output gain while retaining the classic BB voicing, the new lineup of BB basses are a testament to Yamaha's commitment to musical excellence.

In the BB Series, Yamaha has always sought to offer bassists nothing less than a pure bass guitar. Forgoing passing technical fads in favor in proven technologies and production techniques, every model in the BB Series has been a product of our commitment to creating a bass that allows you to build your own sound rather than defining one for you. These latest models continue this tradition of reliable excellence in superbly crafted bass guitars that you can depend on to give you the sound you need, in any situation you throw at it.

Specifications:

• Construction 6-bolt mitre neck
• Body solid alder
• Neck 3-ply maple/mahogany/maple
• Neck finish satin
• Inlays dot
• Scale Length 34” (863.6mm)
• Fretboard rosewood or maple
• Fretboard Radius 10” (250mm) - 4 string - 23 5/6” (600mm) - 5 string
• Nut width 0/12fret 40/56.3mm - 4 string - 43/63.9mm - 5 string
• Frets 21, medium
• Nut Graphtech
• Bridge Vintage Plus Light (steel baseplate/ saddles)
• String spacing (4/5 string) 19/18mm
• Machineheads Lightweight open-gear
• Pickguard 3-ply (TBS = black, BBL/TLB = cream)
• Pickups YGD V5 P/J (alnico V)
• Controls neck vol, bridge vol, tone
• Hardware Colour chrome
• Strings D’Addario EXL170 45-100/130
• Case n/a
• Mass (with standard strings fitted): 3.9kg