Idaho Falls, ID, United States
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Yamaha BBP35 5-String Electric Bass Guitar – Midnight Blue | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls The Yamaha BBP35 is the new king of Yamaha's iconic BB bass line — a premium Japanese-built 5-string that brings together the BB's legendary tonal character and player-focused ergonomics with modern construction refinements that elevate the platform to its highest level yet. Built in Japan in 2026, serial number IMK383E, weighing 9.65 lbs., and finished in a stunning Midnight Blue gloss — this is a bass that any professional player would be proud to gig and record with. A 3-piece alder/maple/alder body treated with Yamaha's Initial Response Acceleration (IRA) process sings with the open, broken-in resonance of a well-played vintage instrument. A 5-piece maple and mahogany neck with a 6-bolt miter joint provides extraordinary sustain, clarity, and stability. YGD Custom V7 Alnico V P/J pickups cover the full range of modern and vintage bass tones. And a Vintage Plus Convertible bridge with brass saddles, diagonal string-through, and lightweight open-gear tuners complete a specification built for serious professional performance. Product Overview The BB bass line has been one of Yamaha's most celebrated and enduring contributions to electric bass — when the first BB basses rolled off the line in the late 1970s, they immediately attracted the attention of high-caliber players across genres. Michael Anthony of Van Halen, Tony Kanal of No Doubt, and legendary session ace Abraham Laboriel Sr. all made the BB their instrument of choice — a testament to the platform's combination of comfortable ergonomics, clear electronics, and immediately identifiable tonal character. The BBP35 is among the latest and most refined expressions of this storied lineage, carrying the BB's DNA forward with premium construction that reflects the current state of Yamaha's bass-building expertise.The 3-piece alder/maple/alder body construction is a tonewood combination chosen specifically for the tonal balance it produces — alder's warm, balanced, full-frequency response flanking a maple center strip that adds clarity, punch, and note definition to the low-end fundamental. This construction also undergoes Yamaha's IRA (Initial Response Acceleration) treatment after assembly — a process that applies subtle vibration to the completed instrument at specific frequencies to simulate the tonal opening and resonant character development that a well-played vintage instrument achieves over years of regular use. The practical result is a bass that sounds and feels broken-in from the first note — each fret speaks clearly, there are no extraneous hardware rattles, and the pitch resonates through the entire instrument in the way that only a properly settled, resonant instrument can.The 5-piece maple and mahogany neck with 6-bolt miter joint is the construction specification that most directly impacts the BBP35's sustain and clarity. The multi-piece neck construction's cross-grain stability resists the warping and dead spots that single-piece necks can develop. The 6-bolt miter joint — rather than the conventional 4-bolt or neck pocket designs found on most bolt-on basses — creates a significantly larger, more precisely aligned neck-to-body contact surface, maximizing resonance transfer and producing the level of clarity and sustain that Yamaha's premium BBP basses are known for. The slimmer BB profile neck shape and 23.62" fingerboard radius suit modern playing styles and technique-focused players who need speed and comfort across the full 5-string range.The YGD Custom V7 Alnico V P/J pickup configuration pairs a VSP7n Alnico V split single-coil P-style pickup at the neck position with a VSP7b Alnico V single-coil J-style pickup at the bridge — the classic P/J configuration that combines the P bass's fundamental warmth and punchy low-mid character with the J bass's bridge pickup's bite, clarity, and upper-harmonic definition. Alnico V magnets throughout provide the warm, dynamic, touch-sensitive tonal response associated with premium passive bass pickups. The Vintage Plus Convertible bridge with brass saddles and diagonal string-through capability gives players the choice between top-loading and string-through stringing for different sustain and resonance characteristics. Lightweight open-gear tuners contribute to the neck balance and overall instrument balance that makes the BBP35 comfortable to wear and play for extended performance sessions. Ideal For Professional bass players who want the BBP35's Japanese-built premium construction, IRA treatment, and P/J pickup versatility in a stunning Midnight Blue finishGigging and recording bassists who need the 5-string's extended lower range with the comfort, balance, and resonance of the premium BB platformPlayers who want the warmth and punch of a P/J Alnico V pickup configuration with the sustain and clarity of 6-bolt miter neck joint constructionTone enthusiasts who understand the significance of IRA treatment, 5-piece maple/mahogany neck construction, and convertible bridge in a professional bass instrumentBass players in Idaho Falls looking for a Made in Japan Yamaha BB flagship 5-string at a level of specification that competes with basses at twice the price Key Features Initial Response Acceleration (IRA) Treated BodyYamaha's proprietary IRA process applies specific vibration frequencies to the completed instrument to simulate the open, resonant tonal character of a well-played vintage bass — every fret speaks clearly, hardware is settled, and pitch resonates through the full instrument from the first note.3-Piece Alder/Maple/Alder BodyA tonewood combination that balances alder's warm, full-frequency response with maple's added clarity and punch — producing the clear, articulate tone with plenty of low-end foundation that the BB line is celebrated for.5-Piece Maple/Mahogany Neck with 6-Bolt Miter JointMulti-piece neck stability paired with a 6-bolt miter neck joint — a significantly larger, more precisely aligned contact surface than conventional bolt-on designs — for extraordinary resonance transfer, clarity, and sustain.YGD Custom V7 Alnico V P/J PickupsA VSP7n Alnico V split single-coil P-style at the neck and VSP7b Alnico V J-style at the bridge deliver the full P/J tonal range — warm, punchy low-mid foundation from the P pickup complemented by the bite, clarity, and definition of the J bridge pickup.Vintage Plus Convertible Bridge with Brass SaddlesDiagonal string-through capability with brass saddles and a steel plate — choose between top-loading and string-through stringing for different sustain and tonal characteristics from the same bridge.Lightweight Open-Gear TunersLightweight tuning machines improve headstock balance and overall instrument balance for comfortable extended wearing and playing — a modern practical improvement on the classic BB design.Made in Japan — 2026Built at Yamaha's Japanese facility to the highest standards of the BBP series — the craftsmanship and quality control of Japanese Yamaha bass production at its finest. What's Included Yamaha BBP35 5-String Electric Bass Guitar (Midnight Blue)Hardshell CaseFree standard shippingSpecification Details Model BBP35 Serial Number IMK383E Year Crafted 2026 Made In Japan Weight 9.65 lbs. Manufacturer Part # BBP35 MB Number of Strings 5 Handedness Right-Handed Body Shape Yamaha BB Doublecut Body Material 3-Piece Alder/Maple/Alder Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane Color Midnight Blue Body Treatment Yamaha IRA (Initial Response Acceleration) Neck Material 5-Piece Maple/Mahogany Neck Shape Slimmer BB Profile Neck Joint 6-Bolt Miter Fingerboard Material Rosewood Fingerboard Radius 23.62" Fingerboard Inlay Bar Inlays Number of Frets 21, Medium Scale Length 34" Nut Width 1.692" Nut Material GraphTech Neck Pickup VSP7n Alnico V Split Single-Coil (P-Style) Bridge Pickup VSP7b Alnico V Single-Coil (J-Style) Controls 2× Volume, 1× Master Tone Bridge Vintage Plus Convertible, Diagonal String-Through, Brass Saddles, Steel Plate Tuners Lightweight Open-Gear Strings .045–.130 Case Hardshell Case Get Your Hands on This Yamaha BBP35 Today The Yamaha BBP35 5-String Electric Bass in Midnight Blue is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Stop in to feel the IRA-treated body and hear the P/J Alnico V pickup set in person, or reach out online to arrange your purchase — Made in Japan, built to the highest BB standard, and ready to become your go-to bass.
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