Yamaha BB234 Basso Elettrico Black

BB234 The introductory model of the hardest working bass in the business: the Yamaha BB series. Solid Alder Body Custom V3 Pickups (Ceramic) Vintage Style Bridge Lightweight Open Gear Tuners Alder/Maple/Alder Body Construction  The new BB features an Alder/Maple/Alder multi-laminated body construction. The hard maple center increases body stiffness and accentuates midrange to cut through the mix of a band, and allows a more uniform transmission of vibrations between the body and the maple neck for unparalleled resonance and sustain. (BB Pro, BB700 Series) 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. (BB Pro, BB700, BB400 Series) Custom-Wound Pickups BB's custom-wound pickups are designed to fit standard pickup cavities and feature a medium-high output with vintage voicing for great tone in any setting. BB basses come with pickups selected specifically to match the distinct character of each model in the series, delivering a uniquely versatile sound while retaining the classic BB tone. Convertible Bridge and Saddle for Precise Tone Shaping  BB basses incorporate “Diagonal Body Thru Stringing” where 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. Strings can also be set to the tail end of the bridge, which comes equipped with a convertible saddle that can be adjusted to 2 different angles for more precise tonal shaping and feel. The rounder side of the saddle gives a slightly duller sound, while the more angled area of the saddle produces a slightly tighter one. The 700 and Pro are equipped with the Vintage Plus Bridge, designed with a diagonal cut at the string’s contact point on the saddle to form a more stable fulcrum and produce a clear, well-shaped sound. Brass saddles deliver a slightly deeper low-end, while the steel bridge plate offers more response. All screws and springs are made of stainless steel to guard against corrosion. The 400 is equipped with a “Vintage Light” bridge with an offset low E string. Pro Series For the seasoned player that won't settle for anything less than the best, Made in Japan, this is the ultimate BB, featuring an Alder/Maple/Alder construction treated with Yamaha’s unique IRA technology, a six-bolt miter neck joint, and a diagonally strung convertible bridge. more information  BB700 Series Music isn't just something you “do” anymore— it’s your life. The BB for the working pro, the BB700 seriesfeatures a versatile active/passive pickup configuration with a three-band EQ, six-bolt miter neck joint, Alder/Maple/Alder construction, and a diagonally strung convertible bridge. more information  BB400 Series You’ve got the chops—now it’s time to get out there and get noticed. Featuring a six-bolt miter neck joint, the BB400 series continues the legacy of superb sound and playability of the renowned BB series. more information  BB200 Series The perfect introduction to the hardest working bass in the business: The Yamaha BB more information  BB434 BB435 BB234General SpecificationsGeneralConstruction Bolt-on (6-bolt miter neck joint ) Bolt-on (6-bolt miter neck joint ) Bolt-on Scale Length 34" (863.6 mm) 34" (863.6 mm) 34" (863.6 mm) BodyBody Materials Alder Alder Alder Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane Gloss Polyurethane Vintage White, Black, Raspberry Red : Gloss Polyurethane Yellow Natural Satin : Satin Polyurethane  NeckNeck Materials Maple/ Mahogany 5pcs Maple/ Mahogany 5pcs Maple Neck Finish Satin Polyurethane Satin Polyurethane Satin Polyurethane Fingerboard Materials Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Fingerboard Radius 10" (250 mm) 23 5/8" (600 mm) 10" (250 mm) Fret wire Medium Medium Medium Number of frets 21 21 21 Nut materials Graphtech Graphtech Urea Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret 40.0 / 56.3 mm 43.0 / 63.9 mm 40.0 / 56.3 mm Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret 21.0 / 23.0 mm 20.5 / 22.5 mm 21.0 / 23.0 mm ElectronicsNeck Pickup VSP5n : Split Single Coil / Alnico V VSP5n : Split Single Coil / Alnico V VSP3n : Split Single Coil / Ceramic Middle Pickup - - - Bridge Pickup VSC5b ; Single Coil / Alnico V VSC5b ; Single Coil / Alnico V VSC3b : Single Coil / Ceramic Controls Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone Pickup Switch - - - HardwareBridge Vintage Plus Light : Convertible stringing, Steel saddle Vintage Plus Light : Convertible stringing, Steel saddle Vintage Style String spacing 19 mm 18 mm 19 mm Tailpiece - - - Tuning Machines Lightweight Open Gear Lightweight Open Gear Lightweight Open Gear Pickguard Tobacco Brown Sunburst / 3Ply Black Teal Blue, Black / 3Ply Cream Tobacco Brown Sunburst / 3Ply Black Teal Blue, Black / 3Ply Cream Vintage White, Yellow Natural Satin / 1Ply Black Black, Raspberry Red / 1Ply White OthersString gauge D'Addario EXL-170SL / 0.045-0.100 D'Addario EXL-170-5SL / 0.045-0.130 (5 strings) 0.045-0.105 Case - - - Special Features - - -