The Yamaha BB435 5-String Bass Guitar combines legendary BB craftsmanship with modern playability, delivering precise response, rich tonal clarity, and inspiring performance for stage, studio, or rehearsal. Engineered for versatility and comfort, it empowers bassists to achieve professional-level sound with confidence, whether tackling complex grooves, melodic lines, or driving rhythms.
Features
- Solid alder body delivers balanced tone with strong midrange presence and sustain.
- 6-bolt miter neck joint fuses neck and body for enhanced vibration transfer and improved resonance.
- 5-piece laminated neck provides 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