Key Features
- Classic BB vintage tones delivered by custom V5 single-coil pickups
- Smooth and deep bass sounds offered by lightweight alder body
- Efficient transfer of string vibration resulting from 6-bolt neck joint
- Improved sustain and resonance due to diagonal through-body stringing
Yamaha BB 434 Bass, Teal Blue - Ex Demo Overview
The Yamaha BB 434 4-String Bass Guitar is designed with high-quality hardware to deliver the perfect Bass for stage. It has been crafted with a solid alder body and accompanied by a maple/mahogany neck and a rosewood fingerboard. When combined, these tone woods deliver an incredibly versatile sound suitable for a range of musical styles. Its maple and mahogany has been carefully sculpted into a thin profile, offering an incredibly smooth playing feel, whilst its 6-bolt miter joint tightly secures it to the body. Thanks to this construction, there is an improved transfer of vibration between the strings and body.
On top of this, its special Vintage plus light bridge has been crafted with a unique diagonal through body setup, providing less stress on the strings to enhance the bass's sustain and resonance. Equipped with a set of custom V5 pickups delivering classic BB tones, this Yamaha bass is the perfect way for players to express their creativity.
Ex-Demo
Serial number: ***IKL164145***
Tech Notes
***Original box is missing. Slight signs of use on the guitar*** It has been quality checked by one of our team of repair technicians to ensure that it meets a high playing standard.
The product photographed is the individual item that will be received.
Ex-Demo: This product may be ex-display, have light signs of use, have slight cosmetic marks or may have non-essential parts or software missing. The original box, packaging or manual may not be included. Each item is checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure it meets our high standards. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.
Product Ref: 318165
Full Description
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The Yamaha BB 434 comes equipped with a set of powerful custom V5 pickups. These are both single-coils and located at the neck and bridge. This configuration is perfect for those who enjoy playing a wide variety of musical styles and genres, offering the best of split and bar pickup tones. Combined, these pickups produce the classic vintage BB sound, delivering a well-balanced tone with excellent articulation. They've been updated to create a brighter sound, so basses can cut through the mix during performances. A single tone control and two volume controls provide versatile tone shaping, allowing you to dial in the perfect sound for their playing.
Designed for excellence
Crafted from lightweight alder, the BB 434 produces a smooth and deep bass tone, packed with a beefy midrange and a slightly sizzling high end. Its strong and full-bodied works well with the brightness of the maple, adding plenty of depth to the overall tone.
Its combination of maple and mahogany offer an incredible stability, offering the best of both tone woods for a bright and mellow sound. The neck has been designed with an incredibly thin profile, improving its playability, and attached to the body with a 6-bolt miter joint. With this design, there is a more efficient transfer of the vibration throughout the body. It also holds the neck closer to the body for a tighter hold and improved sustain. Bring life to every note.
Specifications
- Product Code: GBB434TB
Body and Bridge
- Material: Alder
- Construction: Bolt-On
- Finish: Teal Blue
- Bridge: Vintage Plus Light w/ Convertible Stringing
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: 5-Piece Maple/Mahogany
- Joint: 6-Bolt Miter
- Scale Length: 34”
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 10”
- Frets: 21 Medium
- Inlays: Cream Dots
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Nut Width: 40mm
Electronics and Hardware
- Bridge Pickup: VSC5b Single-Coil
- Neck Pickup: VSP5n Split Single-Coil
- Controls: 2 x Volume, Master Tone
- Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open Gear
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Cream
- Bridge Saddles: Steel
- Hardware: Chrome
- Strings: D’Addario EXL-170SL (.045 - .100 Gauges)
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