Carrying on the legacy of the iconic BB series, the Yamaha BB434 delivers the rich tone, bulletproof reliability, and sharp articulation that working bassists expect. Built with a solid alder body, a 6-bolt miter neck joint for enhanced resonance, and custom-wound Alnico V pickups, this model blends classic warmth with modern clarity. With its lightweight open-gear tuners, convertible bridge system, and sleek feel, the BB434 is a true performer for any genre or stage.

Features

• Solid alder body for balanced tone with excellent sustain
• 6-bolt miter neck joint for increased neck-to-body vibration transfer
• 5-piece maple/mahogany neck with satin finish for durability and comfort
• Rosewood fingerboard with medium frets and modern 10" radius
• YGD Custom V5 Alnico V pickups for punchy lows and dynamic highs
• Vintage Plus Light bridge with convertible stringing and steel saddles
• Lightweight open-gear tuners for smooth tuning and reduced headstock weight
• Available in Black or Tobacco Brown Sunburst with matching pickguards

Specifications

General
- 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: Alder
- Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

Neck
- 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 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: 19 mm
- Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open Gear

Pickguard Options:
- Tobacco Brown Sunburst: 3-Ply Black
- Black: 3-Ply Cream

Other
- String Gauge: D'Addario EXL170 (.045–.100)
- Case: Not Included