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Yamaha BB235 BB-Series 5-String Bass Guitar, Vintage White small

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Style: BB235


Color: Vintage White


Features

  • The 5-string Introductory BB235 VW of the hardest working bass in the business: the Yamaha Bb Series
  • Solid alder Body
  • Custom V3 pickups (Ceramic)
  • Vintage style Bridge
  • Lightweight open gear tuners

Description

So you've decided that the bass is the instrument for you. You're putting in the countless hours of practice, building your repertoire, and jamming with friends to tighten up your set in preparation for your onstage debut. The best-in-class durability, sound, and playability of the 200 lineup makes it the ideal instrument to help you take that crucial first step down the road to being a serious musician.

Brand: Yamaha


Size: small


Color: Vintage White


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 50.2 x 18.5 x 4.1 inches


Top Material Type: Alder


Back Material Type: Alder


Finish Type: Powder Coated


Instrument: Guitar


Item Weight: 13.2 Pounds


Operation Mode: Manual


Item Weight: 13.2 pounds


Product Dimensions: 50.2 x 18.5 x 4.1 inches


Item model number: BB235 VW


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: July 25, 2017


Back Material: Alder


Body Material: Alder


Color Name: Vintage White


Guitar Pickup Configuration: S


Top Material: Alder


Number of Strings: 5


Guitar Bridge System: Fixed


Size: small


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This is my third MIJ Yamaha guitar/bass, and I have to say that I think the MIJ Yamahas are the best value for the money in guitars and basses, bar none. All three of mine have absolutely impeccable craftsmanship, the fit and finish is perfect, and the instruments play and sound amazing. There's no compromise here between this bass and a Fender P-Bass, a PJ, or anything else that's in that vintage mold. This is above the Fender American Standard (Professional, whatever they are calling it lately) level of quality. It's level with any top of the line production Fender easily. You won't find any poorly cut nuts, tooling marks, or finish issues from the factory on these. The best features of the BBP34 over competitors like high end Fenders is, IMO, the overall higher level of build quality, and the really full low and midrange tone. It sits really really well in a band mix. These differ from Fenders in that the body is Alder/Maple/Alder and traditionally that's what gives them the power the BB series has always been known for. I think the pickups are great and are voiced exceptionally well for vintage type bass tones, but they are standard size and shape in case you want to drop in something else. One last note - Amazon ships these in their factory shipping box, but I had no issues. The hardshell case the bass came packaged in was fine, unblemished and totally safe when it arrived at my door. I would recommend this over any comparably priced bass, and to anyone who wants a passive, vintage-style bass that does the classic P-Bass thing exceedingly well but offers more than any other manufacturer can offer at the price. This is a lifetime type instrument for me, I believe. Like so many are still playing BB's from decades ago because they are so functional and versatile, I think this is going to be an old friend for me one day too. ... show more
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