Yamaha BB234 VW
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Yamaha
BB234 VW
Product Info
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The BB234 VW is a seriously solid, budget-friendly option for gigging musicians. Its alder body and pickup configuration give you a great range of tones, from punchy funk to warm classic rock. It's a workhorse bass perfect for beginners and experienced players alike who want reliable performance without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Yamaha BB234 VW
- 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: White White
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Bolt-on neck offers a snappy, responsive feel favored by many players
- • Split coil/single coil pickup combination delivers versatility for various genres
- • Vintage-style bridge enhances string vibration and classic bass tone
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the warmth of a set-neck design
- • Rosewood fretboard can show wear more quickly than ebony or maple
- • Long scale can feel slightly less comfortable for players with smaller hands
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups
1 split coil (neck) / 1 single coil (bridge)
Scale Length
864mm (approximately 34 in)
Frets
21 Medium
Strings
Nickel-plated steel .045 - .105
Weight
approximately 8.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The split coil neck pickup offers a rounder, warmer tone, while the single coil bridge pickup provides a brighter, more articulate sound, giving you a good tonal palette.
While a bolt-on neck generally doesn’t offer the same warmth as a set-neck, the BB234’s maple neck still provides a snappy, responsive feel and excellent clarity.
The 19 mm string spacing is fairly standard, offering a comfortable playing experience for most players, though it might feel a bit tighter for those accustomed to wider spacing.
