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Yamaha BB Series Basses Celebrate 40 Years Of Superb Sound With New Models Featuring Smaller Bodies And Better Playability

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Yamaha BB Series Basses Celebrate 40 Years Of Superb Sound With New Models Featuring Smaller Bodies And Better Playability
New York, NY (Top40 Charts) "These new models continue our tradition of reliable excellence in superbly crafted, durable bass guitars that working musicians can depend on," said Dennis Webster, product marketing manager, Yamaha Guitars.

Throughout their storied 40-year history, Yamaha BB series basses have been the workhorse for great bass players like Nathan East, Abe Laboriel, Jack Gibson (Exodus, Testament), Robby Takac (GooGoo Dolls), Tony Kanal (No Doubt, Dreamcar) and David Beste (Rival Sons).

Nine new models will make their debut at Summer NAMM 2017. The new models continue to deliver the superb, legendary tone and build quality for which they are known, yet in a smaller body with even better playability.

Built for the working bassist, the new models feature an Alder/Maple/Alder construction, sandwiching maple into the center of the body for quicker sound transmission from the strings.

A firmer 6-bolt miter neck joint that has won praise in the Billy Sheehan Signature/Attitude Limited III lineup not only improves stability, but also increases the efficiency of vibration transmission to the body for a more resonant, organic feel and tone.

Custom-wound pickups achieve higher output gain while retaining the classic BB voicing. The new models also feature standard sized pickups for the first time in a BB, for more convenient customization or replacement.

Being extremely careful not to mess with the success and proven design of the BB series, Yamaha has made practical and stylistic modifications, including subtle contour changes and body weight reduction, to increase playability and comfort, while still retaining the classic silhouette of the BB body/head design.

"For 40 years, Yamaha has collaborated with some of the most prolific bassists in the world, incorporating their real-world experience and sage advice to craft the pure bass guitar—one that allows musicians to build their own, signature sound," said Dennis Webster, product marketing manager, Yamaha guitars and basses. "These new models continue this tradition of reliable excellence in superbly crafted, durable bass guitars that working musicians can depend on, providing the penetrating sound they need, yet in a smaller build that's even easier to play."

Pricing and Availability
The new Yamaha BB series bass lineup includes nine models, and will ship in July.
MODEL MSRP
BB234 $470
BB235 $550
BB434 $795
BB434M $856
BB435 $856
BB734A $1175
BB735A $1275
BBP34 $2475
BBP35 $2575
For more information, visit the Yamaha booth (643) in the Nashville Music City Center at the 2017 Summer NAMM Show July 13-15, or https://4wrd.it/BBSERIESBASSES






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