Yamaha BB234 BK
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Yamaha
BB234 BK
Product Info
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The BB234 BK is a seriously solid entry-level bass with a surprisingly mature feel and sound. It’s a great option for beginners or players wanting a reliable, versatile instrument for rock, pop, and blues. The build quality is surprisingly good for its price point, making it an excellent value.
Product Description
- Yamaha BB234 BK
- Electric Bass
- Alder body
- Bolt-on maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Scale: 864mm (Long Scale)
- 21 Medium frets
- Radius: 250 mm
- Nut width: 40 mm
- Pickups: 1 split coil (neck) and 1 single coil (bridge)
- 2 x Volume and 1 x tone controls
- Vintage style bridge with 19 mm string spacing
- String gauges: .045 - .105
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, articulate tone with good sustain.
- • Bolt-on neck offers a snappy response and comfortable, familiar feel.
- • Split coil/single coil pickup combo delivers versatile tones, from mellow to punchy.
- • Vintage-style bridge improves string stability and contributes to a classic bass vibe.
CONS
- • Rosewood fretboard might feel a little dry for some players, requiring occasional oiling.
- • Bolt-on construction, while comfortable, lacks the resonance of a neck-through design.
- • Limited pickup options restrict extreme tonal sculpting compared to higher-end basses.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups
1 split coil (neck) and 1 single coil (bridge)
Scale Length
864mm (Long Scale)
Frets
21 Medium
Strings
.045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a more refined feel and better pickups than many competitors in the same price bracket, particularly regarding the tonal versatility.
It's a standard rosewood – not a particularly dark or figured piece, which is common for this price range and contributes to the instrument's affordability.
The neck is comfortable and moderately sized, not particularly thick, but not super slim either – a good compromise for most players.
