The Yamaha Attitude Limited 3 in Sonic Blue is the ultimate evolution of Billy Sheehan’s legendary signature bass, designed for powerful, articulate low-end with unmatched playability. Built with a spline-jointed alder body and a maple neck and fingerboard, this bass incorporates Yamaha’s exclusive A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) and I.R.A. (Initial Response Acceleration) wood treatments, offering aged-in resonance and faster tonal response right out of the case.

Sheehan’s fingerprints are all over this instrument from the DiMarzio WillPower pickup and custom Yamaha woofer to the totally reworked neck joint for superior comfort and sustain. Whether you're grooving, slapping, or soloing, the Attitude delivers clarity, punch, and professional-grade tone with unmistakable personality.

Build & Playability

• Scale Length: 34" (863.6mm)
  
  
• Body: Spline-jointed Alder - treated with A.R.E./I.R.A. for enhanced resonance
  
  
• Neck: Maple (Satin Polyurethane Finish) - fast and comfortable
  
  
• Fingerboard: Maple | Radius: 10" (250mm)
  
  
• Frets: 21
  
  
• Weight: Approx. 9.2 lbs

Pickups & Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Yamaha Custom Woofer - deep, punchy low-end
  
  
• Middle Pickup: DiMarzio WillPower - aggressive mids and biting attack
  
  
• Controls:
  
  
• Front Volume
  
  
• Front Tone
  
  
• Rear Volume
  
  
• Woofer Hi-Cut Switch - tightens up bottom end when needed

Hardware & Specs

• Bridge: Solid Brass - maximum sustain and tonal depth
  
  
• Nut Width: 44.5mm | Width @ 12th Fret: 57.6mm
  
  
• Neck Thickness @ 1st/12th Fret: 20mm / 24mm
  
  
• String Gauge: D’Addario EXL170 (.045-.100)
  
  
• Finish: Sonic Blue Gloss
  
  
• Case: Hardshell Case Included

Ideal For:

• Rock and progressive bassists seeking precision, punch, and clarity
  
  
• Fans of Billy Sheehan’s tone and technique
  
  
• Pro players looking for a stage-ready, high-performance signature bass

With its advanced design, hand-selected electronics, and Billy’s personal input, the Yamaha Attitude Limited 3 is a serious bass for serious players.

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