Yamaha BB735A 5-String Electric Bass Guitar

The Yamaha BB735A is a five-string electric bass guitar from Yamaha’s BB700 Series, designed for professional-level performance, tonal versatility and comfortable playability. It features an alder-maple-alder body construction, combining alder body sections with a maple centre for enhanced resonance and tonal definition. Its traditional double-cutaway design provides a balanced feel and comfortable access to the upper frets. The five-string configuration adds an extended low-frequency range, making it suitable for rock, pop, funk, jazz and other musical styles.

The BB735A is equipped with Yamaha YGD Custom V7 Alnico V pickups in a PJ configuration. The split single-coil neck pickup produces a warm, full-bodied bass tone, while the single-coil bridge pickup adds clarity and articulation. Its active/passive electronics include a three-band EQ with bass, middle and treble controls, a pickup balancer and an active/passive switch. A battery alert LED provides an indication when battery power is running low, helping players manage their electronic setup.

The instrument features a five-piece maple and mahogany bolt-on neck secured with Yamaha’s six-bolt miter neck joint for enhanced stability. Its rosewood fingerboard has 21 medium frets and a 600 mm radius. The Vintage Plus bridge features brass saddles and a steel plate, supporting both through-body and top-load stringing. Lightweight open-gear tuning machines and black nickel hardware complete its professional design. A Yamaha gig bag is included.

Key Features

• Five-string electric bass guitar
• Alder-maple-alder body construction
• Traditional double-cutaway design
• Five-piece maple and mahogany neck
• Six-bolt miter neck joint
• Rosewood fingerboard
• 21 medium frets
• Standard 34-inch scale length
• Extended low-frequency range with low B string
• Yamaha YGD Custom V7 Alnico V pickups
• PJ pickup configuration
• Split single-coil neck pickup
• Single-coil bridge pickup
• Active and passive operating modes
• Three-band active EQ
• Bass, middle and treble controls
• Master volume and pickup balancer
• Battery alert LED
• Vintage Plus convertible bridge
• Brass bridge saddles and steel plate
• Through-body and top-load stringing options
• Lightweight open-gear tuning machines
• Black nickel hardware
• Yamaha gig bag included

Specifications

• Brand: Yamaha
• Type: Electric Bass Guitar
• Series: BB700 Series
• Model: BB735A
• Number of Strings: 5
• Body Shape: Double Cutaway
• Body Material: Alder / Maple / Alder Construction
• Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane (Matte Translucent Black); Gloss Polyurethane (Dark Coffee Sunburst)
• Neck Material: Maple / Mahogany 5-Piece
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On (6-Bolt Miter Neck Joint)
• 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
• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 20.5 mm
• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 22.5 mm
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Type: Medium
• Nut Material: Graph Tech
• Neck Pickup: VSP7n Split Single-Coil / Alnico V
• Bridge Pickup: VSC7b Single-Coil / Alnico V
• Pickup Configuration: PJ
• Electronics: Active / Passive
• Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, 3-Band EQ and Active/Passive Switch
• EQ Controls: Bass, Middle and Treble
• Battery Indicator: Battery Alert LED
• Bridge: Vintage Plus Convertible Bridge
• Bridge Saddles: Brass
• Bridge Plate: Steel
• Stringing Options: Through-Body or Top-Load
• String Spacing: 18 mm
• Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open-Gear
• Hardware Finish: Black Nickel
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
• Strings: D'Addario EXL-170-5SL (.045–.130)
• Available Finishes: Matte Translucent Black, Dark Coffee Sunburst, Fired Red and Indigo Blue
• Included Case: Yamaha Gig Bag

The Yamaha BB735A is an excellent choice for bassists seeking extended low-end range, professional construction and flexible tonal control. Its five-piece neck, Alnico V PJ pickups, active/passive electronics and convertible bridge make it suitable for studio recording, rehearsals and live performances.