Yamaha BB234 Electric Bass Guitar

The Yamaha BB234 is a four-string electric bass guitar from Yamaha’s BB Series, designed to deliver dependable performance, comfortable playability and versatile bass tones. It features a solid alder body with a traditional double-cutaway design, providing a balanced feel and easy access to the upper frets. Its passive pickup configuration produces a clean, powerful and well-defined sound suitable for rock, pop, funk, jazz and other musical styles.

The BB234 is equipped with Yamaha Custom V3 ceramic pickups in a PJ configuration. The split single-coil neck pickup delivers a warm, full-bodied bass tone, while the single-coil bridge pickup provides added clarity and definition. Two independent pickup volume controls and a master tone control allow players to blend the pickups and adjust their sound. Its passive electronics operate without a battery, offering straightforward and reliable performance.

The instrument features a bolt-on maple neck with a satin polyurethane finish and a rosewood fingerboard with 21 medium frets. Its 864 mm scale length and 40 mm nut width provide a familiar playing feel, while lightweight open-gear tuning machines help maintain balance and comfort. A vintage-style bridge, chrome hardware and a matching pickguard complete its practical design.

Key Features

• Four-string electric bass guitar
• Solid alder body
• Traditional double-cutaway body design
• Bolt-on maple neck
• Satin polyurethane neck finish
• Rosewood fingerboard
• 21 medium frets
• Standard 34-inch scale length
• Yamaha Custom V3 ceramic pickups
• PJ pickup configuration
• Split single-coil neck pickup
• Single-coil bridge pickup
• Passive electronics requiring no battery
• Individual neck and bridge pickup volume controls
• Master tone control
• Vintage-style bridge
• Lightweight open-gear tuning machines
• Comfortable neck profile
• Chrome hardware
• Suitable for a wide range of musical genres

Specifications

• Brand: Yamaha
• Type: Electric Bass Guitar
• Series: BB Series
• Model: BB234
• Number of Strings: 4
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Shape: Double Cutaway
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 250 mm (10")
• Scale Length: 863.6 mm (34")
• Nut Width: 40 mm
• Width at 12th Fret: 56.3 mm
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Type: Medium
• Nut Material: Urea
• Pickup Configuration: PJ
• Neck Pickup: VSP3n Split Single-Coil / Ceramic
• Bridge Pickup: VSC3b Single-Coil / Ceramic
• Electronics: Passive
• Controls: Neck Pickup Volume, Bridge Pickup Volume and Master Tone
• Bridge: Vintage Style
• String Spacing: 19 mm
• Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open-Gear
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Pickguard: Single-Ply
• String Gauge: .045–.105
• Available Finishes: Black, Vintage White, Raspberry Red and Yellow Natural Satin
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane (Satin Polyurethane on Yellow Natural Satin)

The Yamaha BB234 is an excellent choice for beginners and developing bassists who want a reliable instrument with classic BB-series styling. Its comfortable neck, solid alder construction and versatile passive PJ pickup configuration make it suitable for learning, rehearsals, home practice and live performances.