Featuring a six-bolt miter neck joint, the BB400 Series continues the legacy of superb sound and playability of the popular BB Series.
Solid alder body
6-bolt miter neck joint
5 piece collar
YGD Custom V5 Pickups (AlnicoV)
“Vintage Plus Light” bridge: Convertible bridge and nut
Lightweight open gear tuners
6-bolt miter neck joint
Miter bolting keeps the neck closer and tighter to the body by merging these two separate components into one.
Compared to a conventional bolted joint, miter bolting provides more efficient transfer of string vibrations throughout the body, for better sustain and exceptional resonance that brings every note to life.
YGD Custom V5 Pickups
Alnico magnet pickups are tuned to deliver the classic "vintage BB" tone, slightly updated to provide a brighter sound that shines through in live performance situations.
Control
The new BB models feature a tone control and two volume control knobs, for versatile sound shaping.
Convertible bridge for precise sound shaping: "Vintage Plus Light Bridge"
The 400 models are equipped with a "Vintage plus Light Bridge" which incorporates "Diagonal Body Thru Stringing", in which the strings are angled at the nut and pass through the instrument to the bridge at a 45º angle, unlike using the traditional vertical stringing method. which puts more pressure on the strings. “Diagonal Body Thru Stringing” significantly reduces this stress while transferring vibrations from the string to the body reliably and efficiently. The strings can also be attached to the rear end of the bridge. In 5-string models, the bridge is equipped with an offset
B string low.
Five-piece collar
The new series features a 5-ply laminated maple and mahogany neck, in a bolt-on design that delivers crisp attack and quick response. This durable construction resists warping and twisting and adds the tight, penetrating character of maple combined with the warmth of mahogany to the sound of the instrument.
New handle shape
The new BB models feature a slightly thinner neck than previous BB basses, improving playability and feel for modern and traditional players.
Light tuners
The lighter tuners provide better balance and complement the overall feel, providing a perfect match to the new BB's smaller, lighter body.