YAMAHA / BBP34 Midnight Blue [20]

Yamaha Electric Bass BB Series Flagship Model "BBP" underwent a minor model change!

Alder/maple/alder 3-ply body construction
The new BB series has a 3-ply alder/maple/alder body construction. The hard maple sandwiched between the alder on both sides enriches the mid-range and makes the body sound more integrated into the band's sound. The use of maple for the body material enables direct sound transmission with the maple neck, reducing sound loss between the body and neck and ensuring that the strings receive the vibrations.

Miter bolting system
In addition to the four screws that fix the neck vertically from the back of the body, two screws are added to fix the neck end at a 45-degree angle from the back of the body to create a miter bolting system. The body and neck are tightly adhered to each other, creating an intense sound that unites the body and neck. This method produces less energy loss from string vibrations than a normal bolt-on joint, resulting in rich sustain and overwhelming body resonance.

Newly developed pickups
The new BB is equipped with a new pickup developed uniquely for each model, which inherits the traditional BB sound and improves the output gain of the mid and high frequencies. The new BB has a clear sound with a clear and distinct profile. The pickups are suited to the unique character of each model, allowing for the creative and versatile expression demanded by the player.

Convertible bridge and saddle
String-through-body" construction is adopted, in which strings are passed through from the backside of the body. Compared to the conventional method of passing strings vertically through the back of the body, the strings are passed through at a 45-degree angle, which transmits the energy of the string vibration to the body without any loss. In the general back-through method where the strings are passed through from directly under the saddle, the current vibration loss at the plate and saddle is large, making it difficult to transmit the string vibration efficiently and reliably.
The BB Pro series is equipped with a Vintage Plus bridge for sharp and clear sound. The brass saddles of the Vintage Plus bridge provide deep bass, while the steel plates provide a bright sound. Metal parts such as springs and screws are made of stainless steel for resistance to rust and corrosion. Furthermore, the different contact points of the semi-circular saddles respond to the player's various expressions, from crisp and clear sound to warmer sound.

* The hardware was changed from matte to glossy (chrome specification) with a minor model change in 2023, and two colors, VW (Vintage White) and MLB (Moonlight Blue), were added as color variations.

Main Specifications
Body/Neck Construction | Miterbolting
Scale | 863.6mm
Fingerboard | Rosewood
Fingerboard radius | 250R
Number of frets / Size | 21
Body | Alder/Maple/Alder 3-Ply
Neck | Maple/Mahogany 5 Piece
Bridge | Vintage Plus (steel plate/brass saddle)
Pitch between Strings | 19mm
Pickups | YGD V7 P/J (Alnico V)
Controls | Front PU volume, Rear PU volume, Master Tone
Strings | D'Addario EXL170
Nut Material/Width | GraphTech/4 strings: 40mm
Serial: IKK216E
Weight: 4.18kg
Accessories：Hard case

Specs

Body/Neck Construction
Miter Vaulting

Scale
863.6mm

Fingerboard
Rosewood

Fingerboard radius
250R

Number of frets/size
21

Body
Alder/Maple/Alder 3-Ply

Neck
Maple / Mahogany 5 Piece

Bridge
Vintage Plus (Steel Plate/Brass Saddle)

Pitch between strings
19mm

Pickups
YGD V7 P/J (Alnico V)

Controls
Front PU volume, Rear PU volume, Master tone

Strings
D'Addario EXL170

Nut Material/Width
GraphTech/4 strings: 40mm

Accessories
Hard case