Iconic Stage Authority: Pristine Tone & Unmatched Visual Elegance

Engineered for bassists who command the center of the stage, the Yamaha BBNE2 Nathan East Signature 5-String Bass in White blends striking aesthetic brilliance with world-class sonic versatility. Designed in direct collaboration with master bassist Nathan East, this instrument is built to deliver crystal-clear articulation, effortless neck accessibility, and a modern voice that cuts through complex live mixes.

Featuring a sleek, ergonomic body contour finished in vibrant pearl white, this flagship model is accented with brilliant gold hardware, mother-of-pearl tuning buttons, and custom abalone/pearl fretboard block inlays. Its seamless 5-piece neck-through construction provides endless sustain and structural stability under rigorous touring conditions.

Acoustic Isolation & Advanced Tonal Sculpting

The BBNE2 White features twin custom-voiced Alnico V stacked humbuckers designed to reject stage hum while retaining dynamic single-coil punch. Complemented by an onboard 3-band active EQ and Yamaha’s switchable Mid Cut "Magic Box" circuit, you can instantly alter your tonal curve from a fat, warm foundation to a scooped, slap-ready modern voice with complete precision.

To preserve maximum note separation on the low B string, Yamaha engineered the BPZ-7 individual bridge system. By mounting each string saddle independently to the solid maple/alder body, sympathetic string resonance is eliminated for crystal-clear chordal playing and fast, articulate runs. Treated with Yamaha’s Initial Response Acceleration (I.R.A.) aging process, this instrument delivers instant acoustic resonance and played-in feel from day one.

Product Intelligence & Specifications:

• Best For: Live Performance, Touring, Gospel, R&B, Fusion, Solo Bass
• Tone Profile: Clear, Dynamic, Warm, Rich Harmonics, Unmatched Low-B Definition
• Compared To: Dingwall Combustion 5, Spector Euro 5, Warwick Thumb 5
• Construction: 5-Piece Maple / Mahogany Neck-Through
• Body Wood: Solid Alder Body with Maple Top Contour
• Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)
• Fingerboard: Ebony with Custom Pearl/Abalone Block Inlays
• Radius: 19-11/16" (500 mm) | 24 Frets
• Pickups: 2 x Alnico V Stack Humbuckers
• Electronics: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, Bass, Middle, Treble, Mid-Cut Frequency Control, Mid-Cut On/Off Switch
• Bridge: Individual Machined BPZ-7 Saddles (Zero Cross-Talk)
• Hardware Finish: Die-Cast Gold with Pearl Peg Tuners
• Special Features: I.R.A. (Initial Response Acceleration) Wood Vibrational Treatment
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Case: Original Yamaha Deluxe Hardshell Case Included

Controls for the electronics:

1 : Pickup Balancer
2 : Master Volume
3 : Bass
4 : Middle
5 : Treble
6 : Mid Cut Frequency
7 : Mid Cut On/Off Switch

Stock photos shown, individual color and grain will vary from bass to bass.

General
Construction: Neck Through
Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)

Body
Body Materials: Maple / Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

Neck
Neck Materials: Maple / Mahogany 5-Piece
Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Fingerboard Materials: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 23-5/8" (600 mm)
Fret Wire: Medium
Number of Frets: 24
Nut Materials: Bone
Nut Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret: 43 / 64.7 mm
Neck Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret: 20.3 / 23.7 mm

Electronics
Neck Pickup: Yamaha Custom Stack Type / Alnico V
Bridge Pickup: Yamaha Custom Stack Type / Alnico V
Controls: Master Volume, P.U. Balancer, 3-Band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble), Mid Cut Frequency Controls, Mid Cut On/Off Switch

Hardware
Bridge: Yamaha Original Bridge
String Spacing: 18 mm
Tuning Machines: Gotoh GB72

Others
Factory Strings/Gauge: D'Addario EXL170-5 / 0.045-0.130 (5 strings)
Case: Hardshell Case