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Yamaha BB235, 5 Strings Electric Bass Guitar, Vintage White
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.
In the BB Series, Yamaha offers bassists a pure bass guitar, forgoing passing technical fads in favor in proven technologies and production techniques. 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
Key Features
- The 5-string Introductory BB235 BL of the hardest working bass in the business: the Yamaha Bb Series
- Solid alder Body
- Gloss-finish
- Custom V3 pickups (Ceramic)
- Vintage style Bridge
- Lightweight open gear tuners
- Modern "C" profile, 22-fret rosewood on maple neck
- Custom-wound Yamaha "P" and "J"-style pickups
- 5-saddle adjustable bridge and open gear tuners
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer: | Yamaha |
| String Type: | Steel |
| String Length: | |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Date First Available: | July 25th, 2017 |
| BODY | |
| Body Type/Shape:: | Cutaway, Double Cutaway |
| Body Construction: | Solid Body |
| Body Style: | Alder |
| Body Depth: | |
| Body Size/Scale Length: | 34 in |
| Cutaway: | N/A |
| Left-/Right-handed: | Right-handed |
| Guitar Bridge System: | Fixed |
| Bracing pattern: | |
| Top Material: | Adler Wood |
| Back Material: | |
| Body Material: | Solid Adler |
| Side Material: | |
| Body Finish: | Gloss, Polyurethane |
| Body Colour: | Vintage White |
| Orientation: | Right Handed |
| NECK | |
| Neck Shape: | C -Modern |
| Nut Width: | 1.69 in. (43 mm) |
| Neck Joint: | Bolt-On, 6 Bolt |
| Neck Pick-Up: | VSP3n Ceramic Split Single Coil |
| Scale Length: | 34" |
| Truss Rod: | Standard |
| Neck Finish: | Satin |
| Neck Material: | Maple Wood |
| FRETBOARD | |
| Fretboard/Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Dot |
| Fret Size: | Medium |
| Number of Frets: | 22 |
| Radius: | 23.6 in (600mm) |
| Nut Material: | Urea |
| Nut Width: | 169 inches (43mm) |
| ELECTRONICS/PICK-UPS | |
| Brand: | Yamaha |
| Controls Layout: | Volume 1, Volume 2, Master Tone |
| Pick-Up Pre-Amps: | Passive |
| Active Pre-Amps: | No |
| Pick-Up Switch: | 3 Way Magnetic |
| Configuration: | SS |
| Pre-AMP EQ: | No Active Pre-Amp |
| Coil Tap or Split: | No |
| Middle Split-Coil: | Ceramic |
| Bridge: | Single Coil ceramic |
| Series or Parallel: | Series |
| Tone Switch: | Yes |
| Special Switching: | No |
| Tuner | N/A |
| Feedback Filter: | N/A |
| TUNING | |
| Headstock Overlay: | Rosewood |
| Tuning Machines: | Open-Geared, Light-weight |
| Tuning Machine Colour: | Chrome |
| HARDWARE/BRIDGE | |
| Bridge Tailpieces: | Vintage Style bridge, 19mm string spacing |
| Bridge Design: | 5 Saddle Adjustable |
| Bridge Material: | N/A |
| Bridge Pick-Ups: | VSC3b Ceramic Single Coil |
| Bridge Type: | Fixed |
| Bridge Pin: | N/A |
| Pickguard: | Yes |
| Nut/Saddle Material: | Urea |
| Nut Width: | 1.575" |
| Strings: | 4, .045 - 105 |
| Accessories: | Batteries Required |
| Gig Bag: | N/A |
| Case: | Sold Separately |
| SHIPPING INFO | |
| Manufacturer Model Number: | BB235 VW |
| Item Weight: | 13.20 lbs |
| Product Dimensions: | 50.2 x 18.5 x 4.1 inches |
| ASIN |
B074F3DCW5 |
| Country of Origin: | Indonesia |