The Yamaha BB434 4-String Bass Guitar combines four decades of legendary craftsmanship with modern playability, delivering rich tone, precise response, and inspiring performance for stage, studio, or rehearsal. Engineered for versatility and reliability, it empowers bassists to express their creativity, refine their technique, and perform with confidence in any musical setting.
Features
- 4-String Bass Guitar delivers classic BB series tone with versatile playability.
- Solid alder body provides balanced tone with strong midrange presence and sustain.
- 6-bolt miter neck joint fuses the neck and body for enhanced vibration transfer and improved resonance.
- 5-piece laminated neck ensures durability, stability, and sharp attack.
- YGD Custom V5 pickups with Alnico V magnets produce clear, punchy, and dynamic tone.
- Vintage Plus Light bridge features a convertible design for precise string angle and tonal shaping.
- Lightweight open-gear tuners ensure smooth, stable tuning and improved overall balance.
Specifications
General
Construction: Bolt-on (6-bolt miter neck joint)
Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)
Body
Body Materials: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Body Shape: Standard Bass
Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret: 43.0 / 63.9 mm
Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret: 20.5 / 22.5 mm
Neck
Neck Materials: Maple / Mahogany 5-piece
Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Fingerboard Materials: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 23 5/8" (600 mm)
Fret Wire: Medium
Number of Frets: 21
Nut Materials: Graphtech
Electronics
Neck Pickup: VSP5n : Split Single Coil / Alnico V
Middle Pickup: -
Bridge Pickup: VSC5b : Single Coil / Alnico V
Controls: Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switch: -
Hardware
Bridge: Vintage Plus Light : Convertible stringing, Steel Saddle
String Spacing: 18 mm
Tailpiece: -
Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open Gear
Pickguard: Tobacco Brown Sunburst / 3-Ply Black, Teal Blue / 3-Ply Cream