Yamaha

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The latest in Yamaha's storied BB series of bass guitars delivers the superb sound and build quality that this series is known for in a smaller body with even better playability. Featuring a Alder/Maple/Alder construction for quicker transmission of sound from the strings to the body and neck, a firmer 6-bolt miter neck joint for improved stability, and custom-wound pickups that achieve higher output gain while retaining the classic BB voicing, the new lineup of BB basses are a testament to our commitment to musical excellence.

The Legacy Continues
In the BB Series, Yamaha has always sought to offer bassists nothing less than a pure bass guitar. Forgoing passing technical fads in favor in proven technologies and production techniques, every model in the BB Series has been a product of our commitment to creating a bass that allows you to build your own sound rather than defining one for you. These latest models continue this tradition of reliable excellence in superbly crafted bass guitars that you can depend on to give you the sound you need, in any situation you throw at it.

BB200 Series
So you've decided that the bass is the instrument for you. You're putting in the countless hours of practice, building your repertoire, and jamming with friends to tighten up your set in preparation for your onstage debut. The best-in-class durability, sound, and playability of the 200 lineup makes it the ideal instrument to help you take that crucial first step down the road to being a serious musician.
Yamaha BB235 5-String Electric Bass Vintage White Black Pearl Pickguard
Yamaha BB235 5-String Electric Bass Vintage White Black Pearl Pickguard
Yamaha BB235 5-String Electric Bass Vintage White Black Pearl Pickguard

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  • Solid Alder Body
  • Custom V3 Pickups (Ceramic)
  • Vintage Style Bridge
  • Lightweight Open Gear Tuners

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Neck
  • Shape: Thin C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: 6-Bolt
  • Scale length: 34 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: SS
  • Neck: Single-coil ceramic
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: Single-coil ceramic
  • Brand: Yamaha
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Active preamp: No
  • Special electronics: None
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 23.6 in. (600 mm)
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Urea
  • Nut width: 1.69 in. (43mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Top wood: Not applicable
  • Body finish: Gloss or Satin dependent on finish
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
  • Pickup switch: No
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Tone switching: No
  • Special switching: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 5-Saddle adjustable
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Open-geared
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 5 
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Special features: Pickups
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

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  • I would not by this 5 string bass again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byBryce

    fromAurora, CO

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Wonderful product but wanted a 4 string

  • Sound, quality and price!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byIsaac

    fromPittsburgh, PA

    I played a bass with active pickups for about 15 years. I wanted the passive growl. No set up needed! Perfect right out of the box. Sound, quality and price. This is a great bass.

  • I refer a friend

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    bySam

    fromCarson, Ca

    You it to practice and perform

  • Beautiful and Perfectly balanced

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byPamela

    fromPhoenix, Arizona USA

    I haven't been playing bass for long, so take my comments for what they're worth. This bass is my switch from 4 string to 5 string. It's going to take awhile for me to adapt, but I will say that right out of the box it's perfectly balanced. I was hoping for this, as my (soon-to-be) previous bass was so poorly balanced that if I released the neck it would nose dive until the headstock was pointed at the floor. This made playing very tiring. The BB235 is well balanced, and I'm able to let loose of the neck and it stays put. That's a big plus for me. In addition to the balance, it sounds great. I love the growl of that low B! It's also beautiful. The red color is nice and rich, and looks better than the photo depicts. Time will tell as I become more proficient at the 5 string. But for now, I give it 5 stars.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byJw

    fromOmaha,Nebraska

    Can I play this bass without a battery in it ?

    Can I play this bass without a battery in it ?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, you can't.
  • asked byjohn enterprise

    fromlittle rock ar

    hi im trying to fine out if this bass has battary

    hi im trying to fine out if this bass has battary

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It does not.
  • asked byobliviousmike

    fromSan Jose, California

    What is the standard tuning for this?

    What is the standard tuning for this?

    Open Reply - Beau
    The 5th string is a low B string, so the tuning would be B, E, A, D, G,