Yamaha

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Featuring a six-bolt miter neck joint, the BB400 series continues the legacy of superb sound and playability of the renowned BB series. The latest in Yamaha's storied BB series of bass guitars delivers the superb sound and build quality that this series is known for in a smaller body with even better playability. Featuring a Alder/Maple/Alder construction for quicker transmission of sound from the strings to the body and neck, a firmer 6-bolt miter neck joint for improved stability, and custom-wound pickups that achieve higher output gain while retaining the classic BB voicing, the new lineup of BB basses are a testament to our commitment to musical excellence.

The Legacy Continues
In the BB Series, Yamaha has always sought to offer bassists nothing less than a pure bass guitar. Forgoing passing technical fads in favor in proven technologies and production techniques, every model in the BB Series has been a product of our commitment to creating a bass that allows you to build your own sound rather than defining one for you. These latest models continue this tradition of reliable excellence in superbly crafted bass guitars that you can depend on to give you the sound you need, in any situation you throw at it.

BB400 Series
You've got the chops and you're ready to nail that audition, hit the stage, or get creative in the studio—now it's time to get out there and get noticed. The 400 lineup continues the BB tradition of great build quality and signature sound that won the series acclaim throughout its forty-year history. Whether you prefer a rosewood fingerboard or the distinctively bright, crisp sound of maple, the precision feel and response of the six bolt miter neck along with the presence and clarity of custom-wound pickups will inspire you to play your best when it really counts. Case sold separately.
Yamaha BB434M Electric Bass Black
Yamaha BB434M Electric Bass Black
Yamaha BB434M Electric Bass Black

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  • Solid Alder Body
  • 6-Bolt Miter Neck Joint
  • 5-piece Neck
  • Maple Fingerboard
  • YGD Custom V5 Pickups (AlnicoV)
  • Vintage Plus Light Bridge : Convertible Bridge and Saddle
  • Lightweight Open Gear Tuners

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Neck
  • Shape: Thin C
  • Wood: 5-piece mahogany/maple
  • Neck joint: 6-Bolt
  • Scale length: 34 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: SS
  • Neck: Split single-coil alnico V
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: Single-coil alnico V
  • Brand: Yamaha
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Active preamp: No
  • Special electronics: None
Fretboard
  • Material: Maple 
  • Radius: 10 in.
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Graphtech
  • Nut width: 1.575 in. (40mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Top wood: Not applicable
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
  • Pickup switch: No
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Tone switching: No
  • Special switching: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 4-Saddle adjustable
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Open-geared
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Special features: Pickups
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

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  • My dream Bass! It is the only one I ever wanted

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byHoward

    fromAlbuquerque , NM

    When I played it for the first time, I was amazed at how much difference between the one I was playing with before and the Yamaha BB 434M . It's a real Instrument. I'm a real musician. now I sound like one. CRAZIMUTHAZ ON YouTube. Listen for yourself.

  • This is my first bass guitar

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    bySteve

    fromWA State

    After years of "doodling" around on a regular 6 string, I recently bought my first electric bass. I had originally decided on a Yamaha BB234 but after a period of unavailability combined with a nice little price break from the "Live Chat" operator, I decided to upgrade to the BB434M. The serial number indicated that the guitar had been constructed a year earlier, so I was not surprised that it needed a little setup attention. I am a novice bass player but I am very happy with the guitar and that I upgraded.

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  • asked byA1one

    fromMN

    What's the difference between the BB 434M and the BB 434

    What's the difference between the BB 434M and the BB 434

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The 434M has a maple fretboard.
  • asked byRob

    fromKent,Wa

    what is the difference between the bb434 and the bb434m?

    what is the difference between the bb434 and the bb434m?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    They appear to be very similar, please give us a call to better help you out
  • asked byCarl

    fromLa Palma, CA

    what is the weight of a yamaha bb434m  bass guitar?

    what is the weight of a yamaha bb434m bass guitar?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Item Weight 11.85 pounds Product Dimensions 50.2 x 18.5 x 4.1 inches