BB: Beyond Classic

For 40 years, the Yamaha BB series have been the instruments of choice for some of the biggest names in bass. Through the decades, we’ve incorporated what we’ve learned from these artists into every aspect of the BB’s design, construction and legendary tone.

The latest in the storied line of BB bass guitars deliver the superb sound and build quality that the instrument has long been known for, but in a smaller body with even better playability. They feature Alder/Maple/Alder construction for faster transmission of sound from the strings to the body and neck, a firmer 6-bolt miter neck joint for improved stability, and custom-wound pickups that achieve higher output gain while retaining the classic BB voicing.

Artist Videos

Here’s a video showing Abraham Laboriel, Sr. going through some of the new Yamaha BB models to demonstrate how his distinct style merges with our latest designs:

Not long ago, John Fogerty bassist James LoMenzo met with us at S.I.R. Hollywood to play a new BB for the very first time. Check out the video:

And here’s Corey McCormick (Neil Young, Promise of the Real), who brought his looping pedal along to Village Recorders so he could jam with a new BB and capture the interaction that happens within his own band:

Click here for more information about the latest Yamaha BB series bass guitars.