The Yamaha BB 235 5-string Bass Guitar offers an increased tonal and harmonic range than its 4-string counterpart, you can access a full scale all the way from a deep, booming low end to a clear and bright mid-range with crisp and articulate highs. Built with an alder body, this bass provides a well-balanced sound, while the maple neck and rosewood fingerboard provide incredibly smooth and comfortable playability – as well as bringing a sparkling brightness to the tonal palette.
Complete with a set of Yamaha’s custom V3 pickups, this bass provides a gloriously versatile performance, offering a range of dynamics which can be tailored to your fit your taste via the tone and volume controls. The lightweight tuners, vintage style bridge and urea nut enhance the string stability and resonance for a comfortable, versatile and beautifully rounded performance.
Key Features
- Well-defined sound provided by custom V3 single-coil pickups
- Smooth, deep bass tones from lightweight alder body
- Improved string stability thanks to vintage style bridge & urea nut
- Bright character delivered by maple neck & rosewood fingerboard
Specifications
- Model Name: Yamaha BB 235 5-String Bass Guitar, Raspberry Red
- Code: GBB235RBR-2
Body
- Body Material: Solid Alder
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck: Maple Bolt-On
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Number of Frets: 21, Medium
- Scale Length: 34″ (864 mm)
Hardware and Electronics
- Pickup: YGD V3 P/J (Ceramic)
- Controls: Neck Vol, Bridge Vol, Tone
- Bridge: Vintage Style
- Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open gear
- Hardware: Chrome


















