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BB Series 4-String Bass Guitar - Teal Blue

SKU: # 503985   |   Model: # BB434 TB   |    Product Reviews5 Reviews  Write a Review

BB Series 4-String Bass Guitar - Teal Blue

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The 400 lineup continues the BB tradition of great build quality and signature sound that won the series acclaim throughout its forty-year history. Whether you prefer a rosewood fingerboard or the distinctively bright, crisp sound of maple, the precision feel and response of the six bolt miter neck along with the presence and clarity of custom-wound pickups will inspire you to play your best when it really counts.

FEATURES

  • Solid Alder Body

  • 6-Bolt Miter Neck Joint

  • 5-piece Neck

  • YGD Custom V5 Pickups (AlnicoV)

  • Vintage Plus Light Bridge : Convertible Bridge and Saddle

  • Lightweight Open Gear Tuners

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 45 degree 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 instruments 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Scale length: 34" (863.6 mm)
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Neck Material: Maple/Mahogany 5pcs
Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 10" (250 mm)
Frets: 21, Medium
Nut Material: Graphtech
Neck Pickup: VSP5n : Split Single Coil / Alnico V
Bridge Pickup: VSC5b ; Single Coil / Alnico V
Controls: Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone
Bridge: Vintage Plus Light : Convertible stringing, Steel saddle
String Spacing: 19 mm
Pickguard: Tobacco Brown Sunburst / 3Ply Black; Teal Blue, Black / 3Ply Cream
Strings: D'Addario EXL-170SL / 0.045-0.100
Case - none

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Excellent value 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Moncton, New Brunswick
5 stars all around, there are nicer basses on the market for sure but for this price I don't think anything else out there can touch these. I put some flatwound strings on mine and I've been loving the tones I can get out of this thing
Posted by C on Feb 22, 2024
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Extremely Good Bass 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Kingston, Ontario
I picked up one of these used at my local store and it plays like a dream. Really solid build for the price range, I'd say it easily competes with the likes of Fender's Player series basses and for a fraction of the price. It's my number one ever since, I'd recommend it to anyone looking for an extremely versatile workhorse.
Posted by Jackson on Jul 12, 2023
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Another great Yamaha 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Halifax, Nova Scotia
The last reviewer must have gotten a dud, mines great! Nice low action all the way up the neck with no buzz. Sounds great too
Posted by Bb434 dude on Feb 18, 2022
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Amazing Feel and Playability 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Montréal, Quebec
Picked this up a good 8 months ago and still can’t believe how great this bass is for the price. After only a small setup out of the box this bass has been nothing but butter. Super fast and comfortable neck, excellent variety of tones from the PJ pups and always stays in tune. A slight hum on the j pup but I’d say that’s pretty normal for a single coil. All in all an amazing bass at this price. Only mod I have made was a bridge replacement as I found the oem to be a bit too light for my personal taste but that’s just me. It wasn’t an issue just a personal preference. All in all an amazing bass from Yamaha that is great for live playing as well as recording. Don’t hesitate if you’re in the market.
Posted by Boris on Jan 3, 2021
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Fighting a losing battle 3 of 15 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Edmonton Mayfield, Alberta
I really want to love this bass, but 4 trips to the store for setups and fixes later I've lost the motivation.
Posted by Evan on Feb 25, 2019
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