Yamaha BB434 Tobacco Brown Sunburst 4 String BB 400 Bass

Continuing the legacy of the renowned BB Series, the Yamaha BB434 brings improved resonance, tighter neck stability, and refined playability to a new generation of bass players. Featuring a solid alder body, a 6-bolt miter neck joint, and YGD Custom V5 Alnico V pickups, this workhorse bass is designed for musicians who demand reliability and tone that cuts through the mix. Whether you're in the studio or on stage, the BB434 delivers vintage character with modern precision.

Features

• Solid alder body with gloss polyurethane finish
• 6-bolt miter neck joint for enhanced vibration transfer and neck stability
• 5-piece maple/mahogany neck with satin finish for smooth playability
• YGD Custom V5 pickups with Alnico V magnets for classic tone and strong output
• Convertible Vintage Plus Light bridge with steel saddles for tonal customization
• Lightweight open-gear tuners for smooth and reliable tuning
• Available in Tobacco Brown Sunburst or Teal Blue finishes

Specifications

General
- Model: BB434 (BB 400 Series)
- Construction: Bolt-On (6-Bolt Miter Neck Joint)
- Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)
- Weight: Approx. 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) (estimated)

Body
- Material: Solid Alder
- Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

Neck
- Material: 5-Piece Maple/Mahogany
- Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Radius: 10" (250 mm)
- Frets: 21 Medium
- Nut Material: Graphtech
- Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret: 40.0 mm / 56.3 mm
- Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret: 21.0 mm / 23.0 mm

Electronics
- Neck Pickup: VSP5n – Split Single Coil / Alnico V
- Bridge Pickup: VSC5b – Single Coil / Alnico V
- Controls: Neck Pickup Volume, Bridge Pickup Volume, Master Tone

Hardware
- Bridge: Vintage Plus Light – Convertible stringing, Steel Saddles
- String Spacing: 19 mm
- Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open Gear

Pickguard Options:
-Tobacco Brown Sunburst: 3-Ply Black
-Teal Blue: Black / 3-Ply Cream

Other
- String Gauge: D'Addario EXL170 (.045–.100)
- Case: Not Included