Yamaha Black 4 String Bb 400 Bass
Brand New. Not available for curbside pickup. Online orders only.
Carrying on the legacy of the iconic BB series, the Yamaha BB434 delivers the rich tone, bulletproof reliability, and sharp articulation that working bassists expect. Built with a solid alder body, a 6-bolt miter neck joint for enhanced resonance, and custom-wound Alnico V pickups, this model blends classic warmth with modern clarity. With its lightweight open-gear tuners, convertible bridge system, and sleek feel, the BB434 is a true performer for any genre or stage.
Features
- Solid alder body for balanced tone with excellent sustain
- 6-bolt miter neck joint for increased neck-to-body vibration transfer
- 5-piece maple/mahogany neck with satin finish for durability and comfort
- Rosewood fingerboard with medium frets and modern 10" radius
- YGD Custom V5 Alnico V pickups for punchy lows and dynamic highs
- Vintage Plus Light bridge with convertible stringing and steel saddles
- Lightweight open-gear tuners for smooth tuning and reduced headstock weight
- Available in Black or Tobacco Brown Sunburst with matching pickguards
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: 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
- Black: 3-Ply Cream
Other
- String Gauge: D'Addario EXL170 (.045–.100)
- Case: Not Included