Yamaha BB435 Tobacco Brown Sunburst Electric Bass Guitar

Yamaha BB435 Tobacco Brown Sunburst Electric Bass Guitar

Are you looking for a 5-string electric bass with a wide dynamic range, classic BB sound, and clearly defined features? Then the Yamaha BB435 Tobacco Brown Sunburst Electric Bass Guitar is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a versatile bass with precisely defined technical specifications. The Yamaha BB 435 5-string electric bass guitar with a Tobacco Brown Sunburst finish delivers a wide dynamic range thanks to the additional 5th string. This allows you to create rich soundscapes without having to detune the instrument.

The Yamaha BB435 Tobacco Brown Sunburst electric bass guitar combines an alder body with a 5-piece maple and mahogany neck and a rosewood fingerboard. This is complemented by a slim neck profile for smooth playability and a 6-screw neck joint that sits firmly against the body, ensuring optimal transmission of string vibrations. Especially for bassists who want to fully express their creativity, this model offers a well-defined foundation with classic BB character.

Body, Neck, and Construction

The Yamaha BB435 Tobacco Brown Sunburst electric bass guitar features an alder body. This material specification is one of the instrument’s key features and forms the foundation of its construction. The body is complemented by a Tobacco Brown Sunburst finish, which clearly defines the bass’s visual identity. The construction is bolt-on and features a 6-bolt neck joint. According to the description, this joint is securely attached to the body and ensures optimal transmission of string vibrations to the body.

The neck is a 5-piece construction made of maple and mahogany. Together with the bolt-on construction, this results in a clearly defined design that distinctly characterizes the technical profile of the Yamaha BB435 Tobacco Brown Sunburst electric bass guitar. Those who value precisely specified material combinations and a factually described construction will find this model clearly and concisely described here.

Fingerboard and Playing Feel

A key feature of the Yamaha BB435 Tobacco Brown Sunburst electric bass guitar is its rosewood fingerboard. This is complemented by a radius of 23.625" or 600 mm, 21 medium frets, and cream dot inlays. These specifications are among the clearly stated characteristics of the instrument and make the fretboard profile precisely understandable.

The scale length is 34" or 863.6 mm. It also features a Graphtech nut and a nut width of 43 mm. Together with the slim neck profile highlighted in the description, the Yamaha BB435 Tobacco Brown Sunburst electric bass guitar offers a clearly defined foundation for smooth playing and a comprehensive overview of its neck and fretboard features.

Custom V5 Pickups and Classic BB Sound

The Yamaha BB435 Tobacco Brown Sunburst electric bass guitar is equipped with a set of Custom V5 pickups and delivers the coveted, classic BB sound. Specifically, it features a VSC5b single-coil at the bridge and a VSP5n split single-coil at the neck, both with Alnico V magnets. This pickup combination is one of the instrument’s key features and clearly defines its electronic configuration.

Controls include 2 volume knobs and a master tone control. This electronics layout is straightforward and aligns with the clearly defined pickup configuration. For those seeking a 5-string electric bass with a classic BB sound and precisely labeled electronics, the Yamaha BB435 Tobacco Brown Sunburst electric bass guitar offers a straightforward and clearly equipped solution.

Bridge, Hardware, and String Guide

The Yamaha BB435 Tobacco Brown Sunburst electric bass is equipped with a Vintage Plus Light bridge and Convertible Stringing technology. In addition, the description highlights the unique diagonal through-body setup, which reduces string tension and optimizes sustain and resonance. These features complement the bass’s construction effectively and make the bridge and string routing easy to understand.

Additional hardware features include lightweight, open-back tuners, a 3-ply black pickguard, steel bridge saddles, and chrome hardware. The bass comes factory-equipped with D'Addario EXL-170-5SL strings in gauge 0.045–0.130. A case or bag is not included. This completes the description of the hardware and package contents for the Yamaha BB435 Tobacco Brown Sunburst electric bass guitar.

Features:

• Body: Alder
• Construction: Bolted
• Finish: Tobacco Brown Sunburst
• Neck: 5-piece, maple/mahogany
• Neck joint: 6-screw
• Scale length: 34" (863.6 mm)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Radius: 23.625" (600 mm)
• Frets: 21, medium
• Inlays: Dots, cream
• Nut: Graphtech
• Nut width: 43 mm
• Bridge saddles: Steel
• Hardware: Chrome
• Pickguard: 3-ply, black
• Controls: 2 x Volume, Master Tone
• Tuners: Lightweight, open-back tuners
• Bridge Pickup: VSC5b single-coil (Alnico V)
• Neck Pickup: VSP5n split single-coil (Alnico V)
• Bridge: Vintage Plus Light, convertible stringing
• Strings: D'Addario EXL-170-5SL (0.045 - 0.130)
• Case/Bag: Not included

Specs:

• incl. Case: no
• Incl. Bag: no
• Frets: 21
• Scale: 864 mm
• Color: Sunburst
• Pickup System: PJ
• Pickup-Type: passive
• Style: Misc. Basses
• Set Offer: no
• Type: electronic Bass
• Theme: Guitars and Basses

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