Yamaha BB735A DCSG RW
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Yamaha
BB735A DCSG RW
Product Info
Article Number:
462982
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
BB735A DCSG RW
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,230.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The BB735A is a seriously versatile 5-string – it’s a real workhorse. The active EQ is a game-changer for dialing in specific sounds, and the pickup combination gives you a surprising amount of tonal variety. It’s an excellent choice for gigging musicians needing a dependable and adaptable bass with a premium feel.
Product Description
- Yamaha BB735A DCSG RW
- Electric Bass
- Model: 5-String
- 3-Piece body: Alder / Maple / Alder
- Neck: Maple / Mahogany
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Scale: 864 mm (long scale)
- Frets: 21 Medium
- Pickups: 1 Split single coil and 1 Bar single coil
- Controls feature active 3-band EQ
- Controls: Volume
- Balance
- Bass
- Middle
- Treble
- Switch: Active / Passive
- Pickguard: 3-Ply black
- Hardware: Yamaha chrome
- Colour: Dark Coffee Sunburst Gloss
- Includes a gig bag
PROS
- • Alder/Maple body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Mahogany-reinforced neck adds stiffness and improves upper fret access.
- • Split single-coil/bar single-coil combo offers a surprisingly wide range of tones.
- • Active 3-band EQ provides significant tonal shaping and flexibility for any genre.
CONS
- • The long scale can feel a little unwieldy for smaller players.
- • Rosewood fretboard might feel a bit dry to some, requiring occasional conditioning.
- • The balance could be slightly improved; it tends to neck-heavy.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder / Maple / Alder
Neck Material
Maple / Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups
1 Split single coil and 1 Bar single coil
Scale Length
864 mm (long scale)
Frets
21 Medium
Strings
5-string, likely Yamaha-branded nickel-plated steel
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s more refined than older models, offering a wider frequency range and a smoother response; it's a significant upgrade.
No, Yamaha typically leaves the rosewood un-oiled, so you'll want to apply a lemon oil conditioner periodically to keep it playing its best.
The BB735A offers a unique tonal palette, blending elements of both Fender's punch and Ibanez's versatility, with a more refined overall feel and excellent build quality.
