YAMAHA / BB734A Matte Translucent Black (MTBL) BB700 Series Broad Bass [03]

A versatile model with switchable active/passive modes

A multifunctional model featuring a 3-band active equalizer for precise sound shaping and switchable active/passive modes. It features a 3-ply alder/maple/alder body construction. The miter-bolted neck joint creates a powerful, resonant sound that integrates seamlessly with the body. It is equipped with a convertible bridge that can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

3-ply alder/maple/alder body construction
Miter-bolted neck joint for a stronger, more secure bond between the body and neck
5-piece neck
Equipped with a 3-band active equalizer
Convertible-type bridge and saddle
Lightweight tuning machines that contribute to optimal body balance

The new BB series features a 3-ply alder/maple/alder body construction. The hard maple sandwiched between the alder on both sides enriches the midrange and produces a resonant body tone that blends seamlessly into the band’s sound. Furthermore, the use of maple for the body allows for direct sound transmission to the maple neck, reducing sound loss between the body and neck and ensuring that string vibrations are reliably transmitted.

The miter bolting system is employed, featuring four screws that secure the neck vertically from the back of the body, plus two additional screws that secure the neck end at a 45-degree angle from the back of the body. This firmly bonds the body and neck, producing a powerful, resonant tone that feels like a single, unified unit.

Features newly developed, proprietary pickups. Combined with the alder/maple/alder body construction, this delivers a clear, cutting sound that stands out in a band setting. Available on the 700 Grade and Pro Grade models.

The 700 Grade of the new BB allows you to switch between active and passive circuits with the flip of a switch. The active circuit is tuned specifically for the new BB’s well-defined tone. Furthermore, the treble knob on the 3-band equalizer functions as the master tone control when using the passive circuit, yet its sophisticated design ensures there is no change in volume when switching between modes.

In addition to the 3-band active equalizer, the new BB 700 Grade features an active/passive circuit switch and a pickup balancer to flexibly accommodate the player’s desired tone.

The 700 and Pro grades adopt a “string-through-body” construction, where the strings pass through the back of the body. Compared to the conventional method of routing strings vertically through the back of the body, routing them at a 45-degree angle allows the energy from string vibration to be transmitted to the body with minimal loss.In the conventional “string-through-body” method, where strings pass directly beneath the saddle, significant vibration loss occurs at the plate and saddle, making it difficult to transmit string vibration efficiently and reliably. However, by cutting the bottom of the body at an angle and routing the strings at a 45-degree angle, stress on the strings at the saddle is reduced.

Featuring a 5-piece neck constructed of maple and mahogany, it delivers a crisp, sharp sound. This design prevents warping and twisting, keeping the neck in a condition that is always comfortable to play, while the warm tones of mahogany complement the tight sound of the maple.
S/N: IKP194060
Weight: 4.13 kg
JAN: 4957812619349
Accessories: Gig bag, truss rod wrench, instruction manual

Body Material: Alder & Maple & Alder 3-Ply
Body Shape: BB Series
Neck Material: 5-Piece Maple & Mahogany
Neck Shape: Thin BB Profile * From the product description
Neck Finish: Satin (or Polyurethane) * Depending on specifications
Neck Joint: Miter Bolting (6-Bolt)
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 250R
Frets: 21
Nut Material/Width: GraphTech / 40mm (4-string)
Scale Length: 863.6 mm (Long Scale)
Bridge: Vintage Plus Light (Steel Plate / Steel Saddle) * 19 mm String Pitch
Pickups: YGD V7 P/J (Alnico V)
Pickup Configuration: PJ
Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, 3-Band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble), Active/Passive Switch
Special Electronics: Battery Alert LED (Back Panel)
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome (Stainless Steel Screws/Springs)
Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open Gear
Strings: D'Addario EXL170 (.045–.100 Gauges)
Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag

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