Continuing the legacy of the renowned BB Series, the Yamaha BB434 brings improved resonance, tighter neck stability, and refined playability to a new generation of bass players. Featuring a solid alder body, a 6-bolt miter neck joint, and YGD Custom V5 Alnico V pickups, this workhorse bass is designed for musicians who demand reliability and tone that cuts through the mix. Whether you're in the studio or on stage, the BB434 delivers vintage character with modern precision.FeaturesSolid alder body with gloss polyurethane finish6-bolt miter neck joint for enhanced vibration transfer and neck stability5-piece maple/mahogany neck with satin finish for smooth playabilityYGD Custom V5 pickups with Alnico V magnets for classic tone and strong outputConvertible Vintage Plus Light bridge with steel saddles for tonal customizationLightweight open-gear tuners for smooth and reliable tuningAvailable in Tobacco Brown Sunburst or Teal Blue finishesSpecificationsGeneral- Model: BB434 (BB 400 Series)- Construction: Bolt-On (6-Bolt Miter Neck Joint)- Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)- Weight: Approx. 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) (estimated)Body- Material: Solid Alder- Finish: Gloss PolyurethaneNeck- Material: 5-Piece Maple/Mahogany- Finish: Satin Polyurethane- Fingerboard: Rosewood- Radius: 10" (250 mm)- Frets: 21 Medium- Nut Material: Graphtech- Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret: 40.0 mm / 56.3 mm- Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret: 21.0 mm / 23.0 mmElectronics- Neck Pickup: VSP5n â Split Single Coil / Alnico V- Bridge Pickup: VSC5b â Single Coil / Alnico V- Controls: Neck Pickup Volume, Bridge Pickup Volume, Master ToneHardware- Bridge: Vintage Plus Light â Convertible stringing, Steel Saddles- String Spacing: 19 mm- Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open GearPickguard Options:-Tobacco Brown Sunburst: 3-Ply Black-Teal Blue: Black / 3-Ply CreamOther- String Gauge: D'Addario EXL170 (.045â.100)- Case: Not Included