Yamaha BB615 bas gitara

The Bass That Started it All

For more than 20 years, the Yamaha BB Series basses have been the workhorse for great bass players like Nathan East, tony Kanal, Michael Anthony, and Lee Sklar. Through the years, these players have relied on Yamaha\'s BB Basses to deliver that deep, warm thump that has become the hallmark Yamaha bass sound.

Now Yamaha has reinvented the bass that started it all. The new BB Series basses boast all the classic characteristics of the original BBs, from the distinctive big body design and bolt-on neck to the vintage-style hardware and soapbar and split-coil pickups. With the addition of state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques, the new BB Series is destined to become an instant classic.

The BB414 and BB415 feature a beefy alder body with a bolt-on maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. Electronics include a ceramic soapbar-style bridge pickup, a split coil neck pickup, a toggle selector switch and speed knobs for master volume and master tone. The BB614 and BB615 upgrades to an active 3-band EQ, a pickup balancer, and chrome controls.

BB Bridge

The 5-string (low B) BB615 and BB415 use a special bridge design set to optimize string tension.

Controls

• Pickup Balancer
• Master Volume
• Bass
• Middle
• Treble

Active Electronics

Active electronics include an extremely low noise preamp developed by Yamaha that retains the full tone produced by the pickups. The system produces a dynamic sound with excellent presence. The 5-control active electronics are extremely easy to use and offer a wide range of tonal creation to meet the demands of any situation.