The Yamaha BB 735 5-String Bass Guitar is the perfect model for all genres. Thanks to the addition of its fifth string, the BB expands the tonal range of the original, allowing players to create incredibly deep tone without de-tuning. Designed with a unique alder/maple/alder body, diagonal stringing, and 6-bolt miter neck joint, this bass offers an incredibly durable construction and powerful sustain and resonance.
Its 5-piece maple and mahogany neck, alongside its smooth rosewood fingerboard, delivers crisp tones with a complex high end and punchy midrange. Its incredibly thin profile ensures you receive a comfortable, smooth performance, while the lightweight tuners keep the bass in tune. The BB 735A comes equipped with powerful custom V7 pickups and an extensive range of controls, delivering incredibly versatile tones to suit a wide range of musical styles. This Yamaha bass is the ultimate versatile instrument, adapting to any genre and environment.
Key Features
- Organic and well-defined tone from V7 pickups
- Extensive tonal shaping provided by active/passive circuitry
- Efficient transfer of string vibration thanks to 6-bolt miter neck joint
- Improved sustain and resonance resulting from diagonal through-body
Specifications
- Product Code: GBB735ATMBL
Body and Bridge
- Material: Alder/Maple/Alder
- Construction: Bolt-On
- Finish:Dark Coffee Sunburst
- Bridge: Vintage Plus w/ Convertible Stringing
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: 5-Piece Maple/Mahogany
- Neck Joint: 6-Bolt Miter
- Scale Length: 34”
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 23.625”
- Frets: 21 Medium
- Inlays: Cream Bars
- Nut: Graphtech
- Nut Width: 43mm
Hardware and Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: VSC7b Single-Coil
- Neck Pickup: VSP7n Split Single-Coil
- Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, 3-Band EQ, Active/Passive Switch
- Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open Gear
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
- Bridge Saddles: Brass
- Hardware: Chrome
- Strings: D’Addario EXL-170-5SL (.045 – .130 Gauges)


















