Yamaha BB735A 5-String Electric Bass Matte Black

Yamaha’s BB735 Bass features a contoured an Alder/Maple/Alder multi-laminated body construction. The hard maple center increases body stiffness and accentuates midrange to cut through the mix of a band, and allows a more uniform transmission of vibrations between the body and the maple neck for unparalleled resonance and sustain.<br>The bolt-on 34” scale 5-ply maple and mahogany laminated neck delivers a sharp attack, and quick response. This durable construction resists warping and twisting and adds the tight, penetrating character of maple combined with the warmth of mahogany to the instrument’s tone. Yamaha's 6-Bolt Miter Neck Joint holds the neck closer and tighter to the body fusing these two separate components into one. Compared to a conventional bolt-on joint, miter bolting offers more efficient transfer of string vibration throughout the body, for improved sustain and outstanding resonance that brings every note to life.<br><br>The BB735 5-String Bass is outfitted with Yamaha’s V7 Alnico pickups; with a split single-coil P style pickup, along with a single coil J style pickup in the bridge position. These pickups are tuned to deliver the classic BB vintage tone, slightly updated to provide a brighter sound that cuts through in live performance situations. A 3-Band Active EQ facilitates expands tonal versatility. <br><br>The BB735 is equipped with a Vintage Plus bridge that incorporates “Diagonal Body Thru Stringing,” in which the strings are angled at the saddle and pass through the instrument to the bridge at a 45º angle, as opposed to the traditional vertical stringing method which places more stress on the strings. Diagonal Body Thru Stringing significantly reduces this stress while transferring string vibration to the body reliably and efficiently. Light weight tuners offer a better balance and complement the overall feel. Case not included.<br><br><br><span style="font-weight:bold;">Get your Yamaha BB735 5-String Bass Guitar from Sam Ash Direct today with the security of our 45/60 day return/price protection policy.</span><br>

• The BB for the working pro, the BB700 series features a versatile active/passive pickup configuration with a three-band EQ, six-bolt miter neck joint, Alder/Maple/Alder construction, and a diagonally strung convertible bridge
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  Alder/Maple/Alder Body Construction
  The new BB features an Alder/Maple/Alder multi-laminated body construction
• The hard maple center increases body stiffness and accentuates midrange to cut through the mix of a band, and allows a more uniform transmission of vibrations between the body and the maple neck for unparalleled resonance and sustain
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  6-bolt Miter Neck Joint
  Miter bolting holds the neck closer and tighter to the body fusing these two separate components into one
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  Compared to a conventional bolt-on joint, miter bolting offers more efficient transfer of string vibration throughout the body, for improved sustain and outstanding resonance that brings every note to life
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  YGD Custom V7 Pickups
  Alnico magnets produce a fat yet penetrating tone that works in combination with the unique Alder/Maple/Alder construction of the 700 and Pro models for an organic, well-defined sound
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  Active Circuit
  The new BB700 models feature a specially tuned active/passive circuit for fine tonal control and extreme flexibility
• This updated circuit has been retuned for the BB for a crisper tone and improved mids via a level-matched output whether in passive or active mode and tone-switching circuitry that seamlessly moves from treble control to master passive tone
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  High-quality gold plated parts are used for key signal chain contacts, providing increased conductivity and reliability and a battery alert LED installed on the back panel gives instant indication of low power to eliminate sudden power loss during performance
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  Control
  The 700 models feature active pickups with a 3 band EQ, a pickup balancer, and an active/passive switch, for enhanced versatility and flexibility when shaping your sound
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  Convertible Bridge and Saddle for Precise Tone Shaping: Vintage Plus Bridge
  The 700 and Pro are equipped with the Vintage Plus Bridge, which incorporates “Diagonal Body Thru Stringing,” where strings are angled at the saddle and pass through the instrument to the bridge at a 45º angle, as opposed to the traditional vertical stringing method which places more stress on the strings
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  Diagonal Body Thru Stringing significantly reduces this stress while transferring string vibration to the body reliably and efficiently
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  Strings can also be set to the tail end of the bridge, which comes equipped with a convertible saddle that can be adjusted to 2 different angles for more precise tonal shaping and feel
• The rounder side of the saddle gives a slightly softer sound, while the more angled area produces a slightly tighter one
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  The brass saddle of the Vintage Plus Bridge delivers a slightly deeper low-end, and the steel bridge plate offers a brighter tone
• All screws and springs are made of stainless steel to guard against corrosion
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  Five-piece Neck
  The new series features a 5-ply maple and mahogany laminated neck, in a bolt-on design that delivers a sharp attack, and quick response
• This durable construction resists warping and twisting and adds the tight, penetrating character of maple combined with the warmth of mahogany to the instrument’s tone
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  New Neck Shape
  The New BB models feature a slightly thinner neck than previous BB basses, improving playability and feel for both modern and traditional players
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  Lightweight Tuners
  Lighter weight tuners offer a better balance and complement the overall feel, providing a perfect match for the smaller, lighter body of the new BB