The latest in Yamaha's storied BB series of bass guitars delivers the superb sound and build quality that this series is known for in a smaller body with even better playability. Featuring custom-wound pickups that achieve higher output gain while retaining the classic BB voicing, the new lineup of BB basses are a testament to Yamaha s commitment to musical excellence. The BB235 Bass features a contoured solid alder body with classic original 1977 BroadBass styling. The 34 scale maple neck features a fast, ultra-comfortable profile and a rosewood fingerboard. The BB235 5-String Bass is outfitted with Yamaha s V3 ceramic pickups; with a split single-coil P style pickup, along with a single coil J style pickup in the bridge position. A master tone control and two volume control knobs facilitate versatile sound shaping. A vintage-style bridge efficiently transfers string vibrations to the body for full, rich tone combined with excellent adjustability and road-tested durability. Case not included. Get your Yamaha BB235 5-String Bass Guitar from Sam Ash Direct today with the security of our 45/60 day return/price protection policy.