Yamaha BB235 5-String Electric Bass Guitar with Maple Neck & Rosewood Fingerboard in Black

The Yamaha BB235 5-String Electric Bass Guitar delivers the legendary tone, durability, and playability of the BB series in a versatile five-string format. Crafted for players seeking a reliable, stage-ready instrument, it combines a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard for smooth feel, precise response, and a powerful, well-balanced sound that adapts to any musical style.

Features

• Solid alder body provides strong resonance and balanced tonal response.
  
• Custom V3 ceramic pickups deliver clear, punchy sound with excellent articulation.
  
• Vintage-style bridge enhances sustain and contributes to classic tonal character.
  
• Lightweight open-gear tuners offer precise tuning stability and improved overall balance.

Specifications

General
Construction: Bolt-on
Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)

Body
Body Materials: Alder
Body Finish: Black, Satin Polyurethane

Neck
Neck Materials: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Fingerboard Materials: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 23 5/8" (600 mm)
Fret Wire: Medium
Number of Frets: 21
Nut Materials: Urea
Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret: 43.0 / 63.9 mm
Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret: 20.5 / 22.5 mm

Electronics
Neck Pickup: VSP3n : Split Single Coil / Ceramic
Bridge Pickup: VSC3b : Single Coil / Ceramic
Controls: Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone

Hardware
Bridge: Vintage Style
String Spacing: 18 mm
Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open Gear
Pickguard: Vintage White, Yellow Natural Satin / 1-Ply Black; Black, Raspberry Red / 1-Ply White