Yamaha BB235 5-String Electric Bass Guitar

The Yamaha BB235 is a versatile five-string electric bass guitar from Yamaha’s BB Series, designed for musicians who want extended low-frequency range, reliable performance and comfortable playability. It features a solid alder body with a traditional double-cutaway design, offering a balanced feel and easy access to the upper frets. Its five-string configuration adds a low B string, making it suitable for rock, pop, funk, jazz and other musical styles.

The BB235 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 clarity and definition. Two independent pickup volume controls and a master tone control allow players to blend the pickups and shape their sound. Its passive electronics provide straightforward operation without requiring a battery.

The instrument features a bolt-on maple neck with a satin polyurethane finish and a rosewood fingerboard with 21 medium frets. Its 863.6 mm scale length and 43 mm nut width provide a comfortable playing feel, while the 18 mm string spacing accommodates its five-string layout. Lightweight open-gear tuning machines, a vintage-style bridge and chrome hardware complete its practical design.

Key Features

• Five-string electric bass guitar
• Solid alder body
• Traditional double-cutaway design
• Bolt-on maple neck
• Satin polyurethane neck finish
• Rosewood fingerboard
• 21 medium frets
• Standard 34-inch scale length
• Extended five-string range with low B string
• Yamaha Custom V3 ceramic pickups
• PJ pickup configuration
• Split single-coil neck pickup
• Single-coil bridge pickup
• Passive electronics
• Individual neck and bridge pickup volume controls
• Master tone control
• Vintage-style bridge
• Lightweight open-gear tuning machines
• 18 mm string spacing
• Chrome hardware

Specifications

• Brand: Yamaha
• Type: Electric Bass Guitar
• Series: BB Series
• Model: BB235
• Number of Strings: 5
• Body Shape: Double Cutaway
• Body Material: Solid Alder
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 600 mm (23 5/8")
• Scale Length: 863.6 mm (34")
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• Width at 12th Fret: 63.9 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: 18 mm
• Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open-Gear
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Pickguard: Single-Ply
• String Gauge: .045–.130
• Available Finishes: Black, Vintage White, Raspberry Red and Yellow Natural Satin
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane (Satin Polyurethane on Yellow Natural Satin)
• Included Case: Not Included

The Yamaha BB235 is an excellent choice for bassists who want the flexibility of a five-string instrument with dependable construction and versatile tones. Its extended low-end range, comfortable neck, ceramic PJ pickups and simple passive controls make it suitable for practice, rehearsals, studio recording and live performances.