1985 Yamaha BX-1 Vintage Headless Full Scale Neck Through Electric Bass, Japan

Up for sale, a 1985 Yamaha BX-1 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Heavily inspired by the distinctive headless design of the Steinberger bass, released just a few years prior, this Japanese-made Yamaha had a relatively brief production run (1985-89). Unlike many other headless designs, the BX-1 is notable for its usage of conventional ball end strings.

Featuring five-ply maple/mahogany neck through construction, nato body wings, and a slab striped ebony fretboard, this BX-1 has offers rich, robust low end with a slightly scooped midrange and great upper frequency definition. The bridge pickup is focused and throaty, with expansive depth at the neck. The push/push coil tap at the Tone knob enables sweet growl and punch, accentuated by the 45-105 roundwound strings. This BX-1 weighs 7lbs 1oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with easy-playing action and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Maple/Mahogany (five-ply)
• Shape: Medium C, measuring .850” 1st fret, .965” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Striped ebony, dot inlay
• Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
• Scale Length: 34”
• Nut: 1 1/2”
• Serialization: H-prefix stamp dates to 1985

Body Specs:

• Wood: Nato
• Pickups: “8-polepieces” humbucker x2
• Controls: Volume x2, Tone (push/push coil tap)
• Hardware: Die-cast bridge with integrated tuners, dome-top knurled knobs

Cosmetic wear on the gloss White finish is limited to faint buckle rash central to the back and some minor dings, largely relegated to the body perimeter. The gloss on the neck profile is flawless save for one shallow nick behind fret 6.

The original form-fit faux leather gigbag is included.