Yamaha BB734A Electric Bass 
If music is more than just something you do—if it’s who you are—the Yamaha BB734A is built for you. This stage- and studio-ready bass pairs high-end construction with rich tonal flexibility, combining a striking alder/maple/alder body, a rock-solid 6-bolt miter neck joint, and custom YGD pickups with active/passive electronics. Whether you’re pushing through a dense mix or laying down clean studio tracks, the BB734A delivers the sustain, punch, and versatility today’s bassists demand.

Features

  • Alder/Maple/Alder Body: Maple center adds stiffness for enhanced midrange clarity and better resonance
  • 5-Piece Maple/Mahogany Neck: Laminated design for added stability and bright tonal response
  • Rosewood Fingerboard: Smooth feel and warm tone with excellent articulation
  • YGD Custom V7 Pickups: Alnico V magnets provide fat low-end with cutting presence
  • Active/Passive Electronics: Versatile 3-band EQ with a bypass switch for vintage-style tone or modern flexibility
  • 6-Bolt Miter Neck Joint: Fuses neck and body for stronger sustain and vibration transfer
  • Convertible Vintage Plus Bridge: Brass saddles with thru-body or top-load stringing options
  • Lightweight Open-Gear Tuners: Improved balance and tuning precision
  • Battery Alert LED: Visual indicator when active mode power runs low
  • Includes Gig Bag, Hex Wrench, and Limited Lifetime Warranty

Specifications

General
- Model: BB734A
- Series: BB700 Series
- Orientation: Right-handed
- Construction: Bolt-on (6-bolt miter neck joint)
- Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)

Body
- Body Material: Alder/Maple/Alder
- Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Pickguard: 3-ply Black

Neck
- Neck Material: 5-piece Maple/Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Neck Profile: Slim BB profile
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Radius: 10" (250 mm)
- Inlays: Bars
- Frets: 21, Medium
- Nut Material: GraphTech
- Nut Width: 1.57" (40 mm)
- Width at 12th Fret: 56.3 mm
- Thickness at 1st/12th Fret: 21.0 mm / 23.0 mm

Hardware
- Bridge: Vintage Plus Convertible Bridge (Brass Saddles, Steel Plate)
- String Spacing: 19 mm
- Tuners: Lightweight Open-Gear
- Tailpiece: None

Electronics
- Neck Pickup: VSP7n Alnico V Split Single-coil
- Bridge Pickup: VSC7b Alnico V Single-coil
- Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balance, 3-Band EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble), Active/Passive Switch
- Battery Alert: Yes (LED indicator)

Other
- Strings: D'Addario EXL-170 (.045–.100)
- Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag Included
- Accessories: Hex Wrench, User Manual
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): BB734A FRD (Fired Red)

Shipping
- Dimensions: 50 x 21 x 6 in
- Weight (approx.): 17.5 – 18.25 lbs (varies by finish)

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • BB734A-FRD 4-String with Active Electronics
Finish
  • Fired Red
Categories
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Maple
  • Alder
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive Pickups
Neck Material
  • Maple
  • Mahogany
Pickup Configuration
  • Split-Coil / S
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Color Family
  • Red
Active Preamp
  • Active Preamp
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Number of Frets
  • 21

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