4-String Passive Bass in Black Finish with Black Scratchplate

The Yamaha BB424X, with black pickguard  is the new entry level BB bass for 2010, inheriting the sound and design of the BB2000 series basses it makes for an excellent first bass instrument for up and coming Rock bassists. The BB424X features and Alder body and a new 5-ply maple/nato laminated neck. Although aimed at the lower end of the bass market the BB424X looks, sounds and functions like a lot of higher end basses and wont disappoint.

The BB bass has long been the bass of choice for some of the world’s best know players including Nathan East, Michael Anthony, Marco Mendoza, Glenn Hughes, Geezer Butler and Duff McKagan, the Yamaha BB is known for incredible sound, great playability and classic, vintage inspired looks. When the Super-BB launched in 2009 the bar was raised, with Yamaha launching a bass designed for today’s pro rock players – a no compromise passive, bolt-on bass designed to meet the needs of the most demanding rock bass players on the planet.
For 2010, Yamaha is launching a new range of BB basses boasting exclusive features developed for the Super-BB, making the ultimate passive rock bass accessible to every bassist.

Yamaha BB424X Specifications:

• Model: BB424X
• Construction: Bolt-on
• Scale Length: 34"(863.6mm) 
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Radius: 10”(250mm)
• Frets: 21
• Body: Alder 
• Neck: Maple/ Nato 5pcs
• Nut: Urea
• Bridge: Vintage Style
• Pickups: Front: Split Single
• Pickguard: Black
• Rear: Single Blade
• Pickup Switch: 3P-toggle Switch
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Colours: Vintage White,Tobacco Brown Sunburst,
  Red Metallic,Black