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Classic Yamaha BB Bass with a Modern Soul





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This BB734A 4-string electric bass guitar takes the BB bass platform into the future with a flexible active design that is will find its voice in any musical situation. Additional updates include a thinner neck profile that is crowned with new light-weight tuning machines. And the the bass' 3-piece alder/maple/alder body sings with a balance of attack and warmth. Add the sustain-enhancing 6-bolt miter neck joint and convertible bridge for harmonically rich sustain and the BB734A 4-string is your BB of choice.





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The BB bass legacy





When the first Yamaha BB basses rolled off the line in the late '70s, the bass world quickly took notice. A diverse array of high-caliber players took to these unique instruments, such as Van Halen's Michael Anthony, No Doubt's Tony Kanal, and legendary session ace Abraham Laboriel Sr. Their comfortably contoured bodies, clear-as-a-bell electronics, and immediately identifiable look keep these basses at the forefront of many different genres. The Yamaha BB734A is among the latest additions to this storied line of lauded instruments.





Serial IKJ183798


Serial IKJ183798


Familiar construction with modern twists





What truly sets Yamaha's BB basses apart from other basses are their comfortable and familiar contours. Carefully crafted from a carefully tuned combination of alder and maple, the BB734A 4-string's body boasts that same identifiable character. Its rounded edges and forearm and belly cuts seem to melt into your body while performing. The bass's 5-piece maple and mahogany bolt-on neck sings with a new level of punch and sustain, thanks for its 6-bolt miter design. And its slightly thinner profile is a welcome addition for more modern styles of players.





Flexible and powerful electronics





Whether you're a session player or a specialist, you know the benefits of a P/J pickup combination. The pickups in this BB734A are Yamaha's present-sounding YGD Custom V7 Alnico V single-coil design. Use the bass's active 3-band EQ and blend to dial in more of the neck pickup for that all-important P-style growl. And nail punchy fingerstyle tones with the bridge pickup ? a favorite for many Sweetwater bassists. The BB734A's active/passive switch offers two different characters while also being a lifesaver if you find yourself without a battery.





Serial IKJ183798


Serial IKJ183798


Yamaha BB734A Active Bass Guitar Features:


Powerful, active version of a classic bass


Modern appointments such as lightweight tuners for better balance


3-piece alder/maple/alder body offers a clear tone with plenty of punch


YGD Custom V7 Alnico V P/J pickup setup is versatile and intuitive


Active preamp with 3-band EQ will nail any tone you need


Onboard active/passive switch instantly selects between 2 tonal characters


5-piece maple and mahogany bolt-on neck is incredibly stable


The neck's 6-bolt miter neck joint ensures the bass sings with clarity and sustain


Thinner neck profile for a more modern feel