The 5-string version of the BB434, the Yamaha BB435 extends the iconic BB series tone and feel with added low-end power. Crafted with a solid alder body, 6-bolt miter neck joint, and YGD Custom V5 pickups, this bass is built for versatile performance. The BB435 maintains the BB tradition of warm, punchy tone while adding modern enhancements like a convertible bridge and lightweight tuners—making it a reliable workhorse for players who need more from their low B.

Features

• Solid alder body with gloss polyurethane finish
• 6-bolt miter neck joint for superior vibration transfer and neck stability
• 5-piece maple/mahogany neck with satin finish and smooth rosewood fingerboard
• YGD Custom V5 pickups with Alnico V magnets for vintage tone with modern output
• Vintage Plus Light bridge with convertible stringing and steel saddles
• Lightweight open-gear tuners for smooth, stable tuning
• 5-string design with comfortable 34" scale and modern spacing
• Available in Tobacco Brown Sunburst or Teal Blue finishes

Specifications

General
- Model: BB435 (BB 400 Series)
- Construction: Bolt-On (6-Bolt Miter Neck Joint)
- Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)
- Weight: Approx. 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) (estimated)

Body
- Material: Solid Alder
- Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

Neck
- Material: 5-Piece Maple/Mahogany
- Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Radius: 23 5/8" (600 mm)
- Frets: 21 Medium
- Nut Material: Graphtech
- Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret: 43.0 mm / 63.9 mm
- Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret: 20.5 mm / 22.5 mm

Electronics
- Neck Pickup: VSP5n – Split Single Coil / Alnico V
- Bridge Pickup: VSC5b – Single Coil / Alnico V
- Controls: Neck Pickup Volume, Bridge Pickup Volume, Master Tone

Hardware
- Bridge: Vintage Plus Light – Convertible stringing, Steel Saddles
- String Spacing: 18 mm
- Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open-Gear

Pickguard Options:
- Tobacco Brown Sunburst: 3-Ply Black
- Teal Blue: Black / 3-Ply Cream

Other
- String Gauge: D'Addario EXL170-5 (.045–.130, 5-string)
- Case: Not Included