Yamaha BBNE2 Nathan East Black
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Yamaha
BBNE2 Nathan East Black
Product Info
Article Number:
536211
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
BBNE2 Nathan East Black
Category:
Signature Basses
Price:
$4,948.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The BBNE2 is a seriously refined instrument – Nathan East’s signature tone in a beautifully crafted package. The neck-through design and Alnico pickups offer incredible sustain and a focused, powerful sound, perfect for session players and those seeking a premium, versatile 5-string. It's a high-end bass that’s built to perform.
Product Description
- Yamaha BBNE2 Nathan East Black
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Top: Maple
- Neck-through-body neck: Mahogany
- maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickup: Alnico V stack humbucker (neck and bridge)
- NE-1 Parametric EQ
- Master Volume
- Balance
- 3-band EQ
- Mid Cut Frequency controls
- Mid Cut On/Off switch
- BPZ-7 bridge
- Gold hardware
- Colour: Black
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Alder/Maple body delivers balanced tone with clear articulation.
- • Mahogany/Maple neck-through construction enhances sustain and upper-midrange focus.
- • Alnico V humbuckers provide a powerful, articulate, and versatile sonic palette.
- • NE-1 EQ offers precise tonal shaping and eliminates muddy low-mids.
CONS
- • The neck-through design can make neck adjustments more complex and potentially costly.
- • Weight can be a factor for extended playing sessions; expect a substantial instrument.
- • The focused tonal character might limit versatility for players seeking extreme genre exploration.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany and Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Alnico V Stack Humbuckers (Neck & Bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24 Jumbo
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NE-1 is a parametric EQ, offering significantly more control over frequency selection and Q factor, allowing for very precise tonal adjustments.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, but the ebony fingerboard can feel slightly denser than rosewood, so it might require a short adjustment period for some.
It offers a more refined and focused tone than many signature basses; less 'scooped' than some, with more emphasis on the upper-mids for clarity and cut.
