This BB734A 4-string electric bass guitar takes the BB bass platform into the future with a flexible active design that is will find its voice in any musical situation. Additional updates include a thinner neck profile that is crowned with new light-weight tuning machines. And the the bass’ 3-piece alder/maple/alder body sings with a balance of attack and warmth. Add the sustain-enhancing 6-bolt miter neck joint and convertible bridge for harmonically rich sustain and the BB734A 4-string is your BB of choice.
The BB bass legacy
When the first Yamaha BB basses rolled off the line in the late ’70s, the bass world quickly took notice. A diverse array of high-caliber players took to these unique instruments, such as Van Halen’s Michael Anthony, No Doubt’s Tony Kanal, and legendary session ace Abraham Laboriel Sr. Their comfortably contoured bodies, clear-as-a-bell electronics, and immediately identifiable look keep these basses at the forefront of many different genres. The Yamaha BB734A is among the latest additions to this storied line of lauded instruments.
Familiar construction with modern twists
What truly sets Yamaha’s BB basses apart from other basses are their comfortable and familiar contours. Carefully crafted from a carefully tuned combination of alder and maple, the BB734A 4-string’s body boasts that same identifiable character. Its rounded edges and forearm and belly cuts seem to melt into your body while performing. The bass’s 5-piece maple and mahogany bolt-on neck sings with a new level of punch and sustain, thanks for its 6-bolt miter design. And its slightly thinner profile is a welcome addition for more modern styles of players.
Flexible and powerful electronics
Whether you’re a session player or a specialist, you know the benefits of a P/J pickup combination. The pickups in this BB734A are Yamaha’s present-sounding YGD Custom V7 Alnico V single-coil design. Use the bass’s active 3-band EQ and blend to dial in more of the neck pickup for that all-important P-style growl. And nail punchy fingerstyle tones with the bridge pickup — a favorite for many Sweetwater bassists. The BB734A’s active/passive switch offers two different characters while also being a lifesaver if you find yourself without a battery.
Yamaha BB734A Active Bass Features:
Powerful, active version of a classic bass
Modern appointments such as lightweight tuners for better balance
3-piece alder/maple/alder body offers a clear tone with plenty of punch
YGD Custom V7 Alnico V P/J pickup setup is versatile and intuitive
Active preamp with 3-band EQ will nail any tone you need
Onboard active/passive switch instantly selects between 2 tonal characters
5-piece maple and mahogany bolt-on neck is incredibly stable
The neck’s 6-bolt miter neck joint ensures the bass sings with clarity and sustain
Thinner neck profile for a more modern feel
Specification
Tech Specs
Number of Strings: 4
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Body Shape: Yamaha BB Doublecut
Body Material: 3-piece Alder/Maple/Alder
Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Neck Material: 5-piece Maple/Mahogany
Neck Shape: Slim BB profile
Radius: 10″
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Bars
Number of Frets: 21, Medium
Scale Length: 34″
Nut Width: 1.57″
Nut Material: GraphTech Tusq
Bridge/Tailpiece: Vintage Plus String-thru Bridge with Convertible Brass Saddles, Steel Plate
Tuners: Lightweight Open-gear
Neck Pickup: VSP7n Alnico V Split-coil
Bridge Pickup: VSC7b Alnico V Single-coil
Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x pickup balance, 3-band Active EQ, Active/Passive switch
Strings: D’Addario EXL, .045-.100
Case Included: Gig Bag
Manufacturer Part Number: BB734A
ข้อมูล
เบสไฟฟ้า Yamaha BB734A อีกหนึ่งรุ่นยอดฮิตจากซีรี่ย์ BB สำหรับคนที่ชอบเบสแบบ Active ซึ่งรุ่นนี้นั้นสามารถเล่นได้ทั้งสองแบบเพราะจะมีสวิทช์ปรับระบบ Active/Passive มาให้ อีกความพิเศษของรุ่นนี้คือจะใช้ไม้บอดี้ 3 ชิ้นประกบกันเป็นไม้เอลเดอร์/เมเปิ้ล/เอลเดอร์ ได้มิติเสียงที่มากขึ้น เช่นเดียวกับคอก็ใช้การประกบไม้เมเปิ้ล/มะฮอกกานี 5 ชิ้น ปิ๊กอัพเป็นซีรี่ย์ Custom V7 Alnico V ซึ่งแน่นอนว่าจากการเป็นเบส Active ต้องซาวด์พุ่งแรง เหมาะสำหรับคนชอบเสียงหนักๆแต่แฝงด้วยความเอนกประสงค์ ถือว่าเป็นอีกรุ่นที่ครบเครื่องน่าใช้