Yamaha BB2025X 5 String Bass Black, with Hard Shell Case

Yamaha BB2025X 5 String Bass Black, with Hard Shell Case Ultimate Bolt-on Passive Bass

The BB series basses boast all the classic characteristics of the original BB's, from the distinctive big body design and bolt-on neck to vintage-style hardware and soapbar and split-coil pickups.

Creating A New Standard

Yamaha reinvented a legend with the new BB basses. Applying the advancements in knowledge, technology, and skills gained since their introduction over 30 years ago, the BB development team has created a design that delivers powerfully rich tone, excellent attack and sustain, immense volume, and overwhelming presence. The new BB features passive pickups and a bolton necks, and is available in three lines ranging from the custom shop 2024/25 models, to the 1024/25 production versions with nearly identical specs, and the 424/25 models offering many of the same high-end features.

Diagonal Body Thru Stringing

BB Basses incorporate “Diagonal Body Thru Stringing” where strings are secured to a diagonal cut on the back end of the bass and pass through the instrument to the bridge at a 45º angle. The traditional method in which strings are bent induces stress when transmitting string vibration.

Diagonal Body Thru Stringing significantly reduces transferring string vibration to the body reliably and efficiently. Strings can also be set to the tail end of the bridge.

Vintage Plus Bridge

BB basses are equipped with the newly developed Vintage Plus Bridge. The Vintage Plus Bridge is designed with a diagonal cut at the string’s contact point on the saddle to form a more stable fulcrum and obtain a clear, well-shaped sound.

Brass saddles supply a deep low-end and the steel bridge plate produces fast response.All screws and springs are made of stainless steel to guard against corrosion.

Hardshell Case Durable, lightweight hardshell case included.