Yamaha Black 5 String Bb 400 Bass

The 5-string version of the popular BB434, the Yamaha BB435 delivers all the legendary BB series character with added low-end range and depth. Designed for players who demand powerful tone, durability, and smooth playability, this model features a solid alder body, a 6-bolt miter neck joint, and YGD Custom V5 pickups for punchy lows, focused mids, and crisp highs. The BB435 is built to perform?on stage, in the studio, or anywhere in between.

Features

• Solid alder body for full, resonant tone
• 6-bolt miter neck joint enhances neck stability and resonance
• 5-piece maple/mahogany neck with a satin finish for smooth playability
• Rosewood fingerboard with modern 23 5/8" radius
• YGD Custom V5 pickups (Alnico V) for vintage warmth and clarity
• Vintage Plus Light bridge with convertible stringing and steel saddles
• Lightweight open-gear tuners reduce weight while ensuring precise tuning
• Available in Black or Tobacco Brown Sunburst with 3-ply pickguards

Specifications

General
- Model: BB435 BL
- Series: BB 400 Series
- Construction: Bolt-On (6-Bolt Miter Neck Joint)
- Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)

Body
- Material: Alder
- Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

Neck
- Material: 5-Piece Maple/Mahogany
- Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Radius: 23 5/8" (600 mm)
- Frets: 21 Medium
- Nut Material: Graphtech
- Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret: 43.0 mm / 63.9 mm
- Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret: 20.5 mm / 22.5 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 Saddle
- String Spacing: 18 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 EXL170-5 (.045?.130, 5-string)
- Case: Not Included