The Yamaha BB735A takes the classic BB bass platform and refines it for today’s versatile, modern bassist. This 5-string model features an alder/maple/alder body construction, a rock-solid 6-bolt miter neck joint, and custom YGD V7 pickups with both active and passive modes. The BB735A delivers punch, warmth, and flexibility in tone with a 3-band EQ, powerful Alnico V pickups, and vintage-style hardware—including Yamaha’s convertible Vintage Plus bridge for top-load or through-body stringing. With its sleek satin or gloss finish options, this bass is a perfect blend of vintage soul and modern precision.

Features

• Alder/maple/alder layered body for balanced tone and durability
• 6-bolt miter neck joint for superior stability and transfer of string vibration
• 5-piece maple/mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard
• Custom YGD V7 Alnico V pickups for rich tone and clarity
• 3-band active EQ with passive option and battery alert LED
• Convertible Vintage Plus bridge with brass saddles and steel base plate
• Lightweight open-gear tuners for smooth, stable tuning
• Available in Satin Translucent Black or Gloss Dark Coffee Sunburst

*Includes Yamaha gig bag

Specifications

General
- Construction: Bolt-on (6-bolt miter neck joint)
- Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)

Finish Options:
- Matte Translucent Black: Satin Polyurethane
- Dark Coffee Sunburst: Gloss Polyurethane

Body
- Body Materials: Alder / Maple / Alder (sandwich construction)

Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Materials: 5-piece Maple / Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 600 mm (23 5/8")
- Fret Wire: Medium
- Number of Frets: 21
- Nut Material: Graphtech
- Nut Width (0 Fret): 43.0 mm (1.69")
- Width @ 12th Fret: 63.9 mm (2.52")
- Thickness @ 1st Fret: 20.5 mm (0.81")
- Thickness @ 12th Fret: 22.5 mm (0.89")

Electronics
- Neck Pickup: VSP7n – Split Single Coil (Alnico V)
- Bridge Pickup: VSC7b – Single Coil (Alnico V)
- Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, 3-Band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble), Active/Passive Switch
- Battery Alert LED: Yes

Hardware
- Bridge: Vintage Plus – convertible stringing (top-load or through-body), brass saddles, steel base plate
- String Spacing: 18 mm
- Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open-Gear
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black

Strings
- Factory Strings: D’Addario EXL-170-5 (.045–.130, 5-string set)

Accessories
- Included: Gig Bag
- Special Features: Active/Passive switch, battery alert LED