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Dual Yamaha V3 pickups with three-way magnetic switch
You can select pickup positions and blend their levels with the two volume controls.
Product detailSKU #1500000139291
YamahaBB234 Electric Bass Natural Satin Black Pickguard
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The natural satin BB234 is a four-string passive bass with a solid alder body, maple bolt-on neck, rosewood fingerboard, 34-inch scale, and 22 medium frets. Dual Yamaha V3 pickups feed a three-way selector, while separate volume controls and a master tone control give you a straightforward way to shape the pickup balance. The body has rounded edges and arm and belly cuts, and the model is described with a slim neck for a more comfortable playing position. It carries a black pickguard.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rehearsal or live sets requiring quick pickup selection and separate control over two pickup volumes.
- Players seeking a four-string, passive, right-handed bass with a full 34-inch scale.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need active pickups or an onboard active preamp.
- Left-handed players.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Volume 1, Volume 2, master tone
Each pickup has its own volume control, with one shared tone control.
Detail 03
4-saddle adjustable bridge
Each of the four strings has its own bridge saddle.
Detail 04
34-inch scale, 22 medium frets
The playing surface uses the listed full-scale length and 22-fret layout.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A case or gig bag is sold separately.
- 02This is a right-handed bass.
- 03The pickups are passive; no active preamp is listed.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the BB234 have active electronics?
No. It has passive pickups and no active preamp.
02How are the pickups controlled?
It uses a three-way magnetic pickup switch, two volume controls, and a master tone control.
03How many strings does it have?
It has four strings.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
10 detailsPickups & controls
- Special Switching
- No
- Special Electronics
- None
- Active or Passive Pickups
- Passive
- Tone Switching
- Yes
- Pickup Configuration
- SS
- Bridge
- Single-coil
- Pickup Switch
- 3-Way magnetic
- Middle
- Split-coil ceramic
- Active Preamp
- No
- Control Layout
- Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
8 detailsPlayability
- Fret Size
- Medium
- Radius
- 10 in.
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Scale Length
- 34
- Neck Shape
- C Modern
- Nut Material
- Info not available
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Strings
- 4
18 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- Fixed
- Inlays
- Dot
- Wood
- Maple
- Finish
- Urethane
- Country of Origin
- Info not available
- Neck Joint
- Bolt-on
- Color Finish
- Black
- Color
- Chrome
- Bridge Design
- 4-Saddle adjustable
- Body Material
- Alder
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Construction
- Solidbody
- Neck Wood
- Maple
- Fingerboard Material
- Rosewood
- Pickguard
- Yes
- Body Style
- C Modern
- Tuning Machines
- Open-geared
- Body Shape
- C Modern
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✕ Sold separately
6 detailsOther
- Coil Tap or Split
- No
- Truss Rod
- Standard
- Shape
- C Modern
- Series or Parallel
- Series
- Accessories
- None
- Cutaway
- Double cutaway
