Yamaha BB434 BB Bass Guitar - Ice Blue

The Yamaha BB434 Bass Guitar delivers exceptional tone, clarity, and precision, inspiring confident performance in any musical setting. Its expertly crafted neck and responsive construction provide effortless playability, while the custom-wound pickups ensure a rich, articulate voice that cuts through every mix. Combining professional-grade craftsmanship with versatile sound, the BB434 empowers bassists to play with authority, expression, and unmatched musicality.

Features 

• 6-bolt miter neck joint provides superior sustain and resonance by fusing the neck and body for efficient vibration transfer.
  
• YGD Custom V5 pickups deliver classic BB vintage tone with enhanced brightness for live performance clarity.
  
• Control layout includes one tone and two volume knobs for versatile sound shaping.
  
• Vintage Plus Light bridge with Diagonal Body Thru Stringing ensures precise tone transfer and reduces string stress.
  
• Five-piece maple and mahogany laminated neck offers durability, sharp attack, and a balanced tonal character.
  
• New slightly thinner neck shape improves playability for both modern and traditional players.
  
• Lightweight tuners enhance balance and complement the smaller, lighter body design.

Specifications 

General
Construction: Bolt-on (6-bolt miter neck joint)
Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)

Body
Body Materials: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

Neck
Neck Materials: Maple / Mahogany 5-piece
Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Fingerboard Materials: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 10" (250 mm)
Fret Wire: Medium
Number of Frets: 21
Nut Materials: Graphtech
Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret: 40.0 / 56.3 mm
Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret: 21.0 / 23.0 mm

Hardware
Bridge: Vintage Plus: Convertible Stringing, Steel Saddle
String Spacing: 19 mm
Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open Gear

Electronics
Neck Pickup: VSP5n: Split Single Coil / Alnico V
Bridge Pickup: VSC5b: Single Coil / Alnico V
Controls: Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone