Here's what Yamaha say about the BB434 Bass:
The Yamaha BB 434 4-String Bass Guitar is designed with high calibre hardware - it's the perfect stage companion. Equipped with a duo of custom V5 pickups, it delivers the BB's classic tonal palette. Well-balanced voicings, articulation, and a cutting sound offer everything you need to express your creative flair. What's more, a master tone control is provided, allowing you to fully control your output.
Alder, maple, mahogany, and rosewood all combine to produce an incredibly versatile sound that is suitable for a range of musical styles. And these have been carefully crafted to ensure that your playing experience is smooth, natural, and comfortable. Its neck has been connected to the body with a 6-bolt miter joint, improving the transfer of the spring vibrations. On top of this, the 434's vintage plus light bridge is crafted with a unique diagonal through body setup, which puts less stress on the strings in order to enhance the bass's sustain and resonance. Bring your music to life.
- 6-bolt Miter Neck Joint
Miter bolting holds the neck closer and tighter to the body fusing these two separate components into one.
- Compared to a conventional bolt-on joint, miter bolting offers more efficient transfer of string vibration throughout the body, for improved sustain and outstanding resonance that brings every note to life.
- YGD Custom V5 Pickups
Alnico magnet pickups tuned to deliver the classic BB vintage tone, slightly updated to provide a brighter sound that cuts through in live performance situations.
- Control
The new BB models are equipped with one tone control and two volume control knobs, for versatile sound shaping.
- Convertible Bridge for Precise Tone Shaping: Vintage Plus Light Bridge
The 400 models are equipped with a Vintage Plus Light bridge that incorporates “Diagonal Body Thru Stringing,” in which the strings are angled at the saddle and pass through the instrument to the bridge at a 45º angle, as opposed to the traditional vertical stringing method which places more stress on the strings. Diagonal Body Thru Stringing significantly reduces this stress while transferring string vibration to the body reliably and efficiently. The strings can also be attached to the tail end of the bridge. In 5-string models the bridge is equipped with an offset low B string.
- Five-piece Neck
The new series features a 5-ply maple and mahogany laminated neck, in a bolt-on design that delivers a sharp attack, and quick response. This durable construction resists warping and twisting and adds the tight, penetrating character of maple combined with the warmth of mahogany to the instrument’s tone.
- New Neck Shape
The New BB models feature a slightly thinner neck than previous BB basses, improving playability and feel for both modern and traditional players.
- Lightweight Tuners
Lighter weight tuners offer a better balance and complement the overall feel, providing a perfect match for the smaller, lighter body of the new BB.
Weight: 8.7bs
Serial Number: IKM284091
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Please note: You may notice some reflections on the guitar. This is just the wall of our photobooth and not marks on the instrument.
