[SN IML244E] YAMAHA / BBP34 Moonlight Blue BB Pro Series [4.09 kg] [08]

Yamaha's flagship electric bass model in the BB series, the "BBP," has undergone a minor model update!

For 40 years, the Yamaha BB Series has consistently pursued the sounds and features demanded by the music scene of each era, earning high praise from many bassists. The new BB Series dramatically improves body resonance, delivering a sound that combines power with clear definition. A bass that continues to evolve while honoring tradition. Yamaha BB.

Carrying on the Tradition

We have made continuous improvements to provide basses that exceed what bassists expect. The BB Series has continued to evolve as a bass that meets the needs of players seeking their own unique sound. The new BB Series carries on the BB tradition while remaining a bass that delivers the sound and expression you seek in any situation.

・3-ply alder/maple/alder body construction

The new BB series features a 3-ply alder/maple/alder body construction. The hard maple sandwiched between the alder on both sides enriches the midrange and delivers a resonant tone that blends seamlessly into the band’s sound. Furthermore, the use of maple for the body allows for direct sound transmission from the maple neck, reducing sound loss between the body and neck and ensuring that string vibrations are reliably captured.

・I.R.A. (Initial Response Acceleration)

I.R.A. (Initial Response Acceleration) is a technology that applies appropriate vibration to a finished instrument to reduce the stress inherent in the finish and adhesives immediately after completion, thereby promoting the instrument’s natural resonance. As players, you are likely aware of how important it is to “break in” an instrument.It is said that playing in a new instrument improves its tone. The reason for this is that the stresses occurring between the wood components—such as the neck and fingerboard, between the wood and the finish, and between the wood and the hardware—are resolved through playing, allowing the parts to settle and resonate as a unified whole. By applying the I.R.A. (Initial Response Acceleration) process, the bass is brought closer to a "played-in" state, bringing out its ideal body resonance.

・Miter Bolting System

We employ a miter bolting system that adds two screws securing the neck end at a 45-degree angle from the back of the body, in addition to the four screws that secure the neck vertically from the back of the body. This firmly bonds the body and neck, producing a powerful tone where the two become one. Compared to a standard bolt-on joint, there is less energy loss from string vibration, resulting in rich sustain and overwhelming body resonance.

・Newly Developed Pickups

The new BB series features pickups newly developed in-house to match each model. While preserving the traditional BB sound, these pickups improve output gain in the mid-to-high frequencies, delivering a clear sound with well-defined contours. The pickups, tailored to each model’s unique character, enable the creative and versatile expression demanded by players.

・Convertible-Type Bridge & Saddle

The "strings-through-body" construction routes the strings through the back of the body. Compared to the conventional method of routing strings vertically from the back, routing them at a 45-degree angle transmits the energy of string vibration to the body with minimal loss.In the conventional "strings-through-body" method, where strings pass directly beneath the saddle, significant vibration loss occurs at the plate and saddle, making it difficult to transmit string vibration efficiently and reliably. However, by cutting the bottom of the body at an angle and routing the strings at a 45-degree angle, stress on the strings at the saddle is reduced.

The BB Pro series features a Vintage Plus bridge, delivering a sharp and clear sound.The Vintage Plus Bridge’s brass saddle produces deep bass tones, while the steel plate delivers a bright sound. Metal parts such as springs and screws are made of stainless steel to ensure resistance to rust and corrosion. Furthermore, the differences in the contact points of the semi-circular saddles allow the instrument to respond to a wide range of the player’s expressions, from crisp, clear tones to warm, resonant sounds.

Body/Neck Construction: Mitre Bolting
Scale: 863.6 mm
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 250R
Number of Frets/Size: 21
Body: 3-ply alder/maple/alder
Neck: 5-piece maple/mahogany
Bridge: Vintage Plus (steel plate/brass saddles)
String spacing: 19mm
Pickups: YGD V7 P/J (Alnico V)
Controls: Front pickup volume, rear pickup volume, master tone
Strings: D'Addario EXL170
Nut Material/Width: GraphTech / 4th String: 40mm
Accessories: Hard case

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