The Yamaha BB 735 5-String Bass Guitar is the perfect model for all genres. Thanks to the addition of its fifth string the BB expands the tonal range of the original allowing players to create incredibly deep tone without de-tuning. Designed with a unique alder/maple/alder body diagonal stringing and 6-bolt miter neck joint this bass offers an incredibly durable construction and powerful sustain and resonance. Its 5-piece maple and mahogany neck alongside its smooth rosewood fingerboard delivers crisp tones with a complex high end and punchy midrange. Its incredibly thin profile ensures you receive a comfortable smooth performance while the lightweight tuners keep the bass in tune. The BB 735A comes equipped with powerful custom V7 pickups and an extensive range of controls delivering incredibly versatile tones to suit a wide range of musical styles. This Yamaha bass is the ultimate versatile instrument adapting to any genre and environment.
A body built for excellence The BB 735A’s body has been constructed from a unique blend of maple and alder which increases its overall stiffness for an accentuated midrange to cut through dense mixes. Its maple centre adds a more uniform transmission of vibrations between the body and neck than traditional 1-piece bodies delivering an unparalleled resonance and sustain. The alder top and bottom provide the bass with a lusciously smooth deep tone beefing up the midrange while adding a slight sizzle to the high end. Beautiful tonewoods The neck’s combination of maple and mahogany delivers incredible stability while offering the best of both tonewoods for a bright mellow sound. It has been designed with an incredibly thin profile which improves its playability and feel to suit modern and traditional players. Coupled with a rosewood fingerboard the three woods provide the bass with a complex high end and a smooth playing experience. The set of lightweight tuners provide better balance than standard tuners complementing the overall feel of the bass while its open-gear design adds to the Yamaha’s aesthetics. Powerful pickups A set of custom V7 pickups have been equipped providing the Yamaha BB 735A with its incredible tonal range. Designed with alnico V magnet this pickups delivers a fat penetrating tone which complements the alder/maple/alder body. These organic well-defined pickups have been carefully selected for the 700 series ensuring players receive a uniquely versatile performance with the classic BB tone. Yamaha’s BB 700 series of bass guitars also features powerful active/passive circuits which have been specially tuned to offer fine tonal control and extreme flexibility. Featuring a pickup balancer active/passive switch and 3-band EQ players can dial in incredibly crisp tones and enhance the basss tonal properties for the ultimate experience. Specifications Product Code: GBB735ATMBLBody and Bridge Material: Alder/Maple/Alder Construction: Bolt-On Finish: Translucent Matte Black Bridge: Vintage Plus w/ Convertible StringingNeck and Fingerboard Neck Material: 5-Piece Maple/Mahogany Neck Joint: 6-Bolt Miter Scale Length: 34” Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard Radius: 23.625” Frets: 21 Medium Inlays: Cream Bars Nut: Graphtech Nut Width: 43mmHardware and Electronics Bridge Pickup: VSC7b Single-Coil Neck Pickup: VSP7n Split Single-Coil Controls: Master Volume Pickup Balancer 3-Band EQ Active/Passive Switch Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open Gear Pickguard: 3-Ply Black Bridge Saddles: Brass Hardware: Chrome Strings: D’Addario EXL-170-5SL (.045 – .130 Gauges) Case: Padded Gig Bag
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