Yamaha BB735A Bass Guitar - Translucent Matte Black

5-string Electric Bass with Alder/Maple Body, 5-piece Maple/Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fretboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Translucent Matte Black

Impressive sonic control and active/passive operation

With its specially tuned active/passive circuit, the Yamaha BB735A boasts a sonic range that has impressed bassists at Musiekwereld. The switchable active/passive circuit features a level-matched output, which means you won't have to adjust your output volume when changing circuits. In active mode, you have comprehensive sound-shaping potential with the 3-band EQ. In passive mode, the treble control becomes a master tone control. And instead of a selector switch, a blend control allows you to find the perfect balance for its YGD Custom V7 pickups.

Innovating basic concepts

When it comes to building a better bass, Yamaha took nothing for granted with the BB735A. For example, the bolt-on neck is joined to the body with six bolts, two of them mitered (joined at a 45-degree angle). Yamaha's engineers determined that this offers more efficient transfer of vibration, leading to improved sustain and resonance. The innovation continues with the Vintage Plus bridge with diagonal body-through stringing, where strings pass through the body to the bridge at a 45-degree angle. This reduces stress on the string and also contributes to better vibrational transfer.

Convertible saddles offer two distinct voicings

The Vintage Plus bridge actually offers multiple stringing options — you can pass the strings through the body at a 45-degree angle or pass them through the tail end of the bridge. And whichever you choose, you can further dial in your tone via the convertible saddles. Each saddle has a rounder side for a slightly softer sound and a more angled side for a slightly tighter tone. And with the ability to convert each string's saddle individually, you can fine-tune your bass tone on a per-string basis with this bridge.

SPECS

• Number of Strings:5
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:BB Series Doublecut
• Body Material:Alder/Maple/Alder
• Body Finish:Satin Polyurethane
• Color:Translucent Matte Black
• Neck Material:5-piece Maple/Mahogany
• Neck Shape:C
• Radius:23.625"
• Fingerboard Material:Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay:Bars
• Number of Frets:21, Medium
• Scale Length:34"
• Nut Width:1.692"
• 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 balancer, 3-band Active EQ, Active/Passive switch
• Strings:D'Addario EXL, .045-.130
• Case Included:Gig Bag
• Manufacturer Part Number:BB735A TMBL

FEATURES Yamaha BB735A 5-string Electric Bass Guitar Features: Alder/maple/alder multi-lam body construction for maximum tonal impact 6-bolt miter neck joint for improved vibrational transfer from strings to body YGD Custom V7 pickups with alnico magnets for an organic, well-defined sound Active/passive tone circuit with volume matching for consistent output 3-band EQ in active mode, treble control becomes your master tone control in passive mode Pickup blend knob for dialing in your ideal pickup combination Vintage Plus bridge with diagonal body-through stringing for better vibrational transfer Convertible saddles offer 2 distinct voicings that you can set per string Brass saddles for deep low end, steel bridge plate for added brightness All screws and springs are stainless steel to resist corrosion Lightweight tuning machines for improved balance