Yamaha BB235 5-String Bass Guitar - Rasberry Red

FIVE-STRING BB DESIGN: The five-string version of the BB234, offering the same proven design and dependable performance in an extended-range configuration

CUSTOM V3 CERAMIC PICKUPS: Deliver a balanced mix of warmth, punch, and clarity for versatile bass tones

SOLID ALDER BODY: Provides a balanced tonal foundation with a comfortable feel for everyday playing

VINTAGE-STYLE BRIDGE: Designed for solid string support and dependable performance

LIGHTWEIGHT OPEN-GEAR TUNERS: Offer smooth tuning adjustments and reliable tuning stability

The Yamaha BB235 brings the proven design of the BB234 into a five-string format, adding an extended low range while retaining the comfortable feel, versatile tone, and straightforward controls of the original model. Its solid alder body and full 34-inch scale provide a balanced foundation, while the ceramic split single-coil neck pickup delivers warm, rounded lows and the ceramic single-coil bridge pickup adds clarity and definition. Independent pickup volume controls and a master tone control make sound shaping simple, while the vintage-style bridge and lightweight open-gear tuners support dependable everyday performance.

Series: Yamaha BB Series
Instrument Type: 5-String Electric Bass
Construction: Bolt-On
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss or Satin Polyurethane, Depending on Color
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 23 5/8" (600 mm)
Number of Frets: 21 Medium
Nut Material: Urea
Nut Width: 43 mm
Neck Pickup: VSP3n Ceramic Split Single-Coil
Bridge Pickup: VSC3b Ceramic Single-Coil
Controls: Neck Pickup Volume, Bridge Pickup Volume, Master Tone
Bridge: Vintage Style
String Spacing: 18 mm
Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open Gear
String Gauge: .045–.130