Yamaha Red Metallic 4 String Bb 400 Bass

Yamaha BB434 Electric Bass – Red Metallic
Whether you're heading to the studio, the stage, or that next big audition, the Yamaha BB434 delivers the legendary tone and build quality that bassists have trusted for over four decades. Featuring a solid alder body, a 6-bolt miter neck joint for enhanced resonance, and YGD custom-wound pickups, this bass brings bright, punchy vintage character with the precision and comfort modern players demand. The 5-piece maple/mahogany neck is fast, stable, and paired with lightweight tuners and a convertible bridge for versatile stringing and effortless playability. With its bold Red Metallic finish and classic BB design, the BB434 is built to stand out and perform.

Features

• Solid alder body with gloss polyurethane finish
• 6-bolt miter neck joint for maximum resonance and sustain
• 5-piece maple/mahogany laminated neck for enhanced stability
• Slightly thinner BB neck profile for improved comfort
• YGD Custom V5 pickups (Alnico V) for updated vintage tone
• Convertible Vintage Plus Light bridge with steel saddles
• Lightweight open-gear tuners for better balance
• Dual volume and master tone controls for versatile sound shaping
• Red Metallic finish with matching 3-ply cream pickguard

Specifications

General
- Model: BB434 RM
- Orientation: Right-handed
- Construction: Bolt-on (6-bolt miter neck joint)
- Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)

Body
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Color: Red Metallic
- Pickguard: 3-ply Cream

Neck
- Neck Material: 5-piece Maple/Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Neck Shape: Thinner BB profile
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 10" (250 mm)
- Fret Wire: Medium
- Number of Frets: 21
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Nut Width: 1.57" (40 mm)
- Width at 12th Fret: 56.3 mm
- Thickness at 1st/12th Fret: 21 mm / 23 mm

Hardware
- Bridge: Vintage Plus Light with Convertible Stringing (Steel Saddles)
- String Spacing: 19 mm
- Tuners: Lightweight Open-Gear
- Tailpiece: None

Electronics
- Neck Pickup: VSP5n Alnico V Split Single-coil
- Bridge Pickup: VSC5b Alnico V Single-coil
- Controls: Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Master Tone
- Pickup Switch: None

Other
- Strings: Not specified (D’Addario .045–.100 typical for model)
- Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
- Manufacturer: Yamaha
- SKU: I738137-1-WHXC