Detail 01
Passive SS Alnico V pickup layout
The instrument uses neck and bridge single-coil Alnico V pickups without an active preamp.
Product detailSKU #1500000223993
YamahaBBP34 Electric Bass Midnight Blue
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Made in Japan, the BBP34 is a passive four-string bass built around two Alnico V pickups, separate pickup-volume controls, and a master tone control. Its alder/maple/alder body joins a maple/mahogany bolt-on neck, while the Vintage Plus bridge provides diagonal body-through or tail-end string mounting and two saddle-angle settings. Yamaha applies I.R.A. treatment to the completed instrument as part of its crafting process. A hardshell case is included.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Blending neck and bridge pickups with separate volume controls and a shared tone control.
- Four-string players who want a passive bass with selectable bridge string-mounting approaches.
- Transporting the instrument in the included hardshell case.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need five strings.
- Players seeking onboard active EQ controls.
- 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.
Detail 02
Neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, master tone
Pickup levels can be set independently before the shared tone control.
Detail 03
I.R.A. treatment
Yamaha applies specific vibrations to the completed bass during crafting.
Detail 04
Hardshell case
A hardshell case is listed with the bass.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a passive four-string bass with no active/passive switch or 3-band EQ listed.
- 02Confirm that the right-handed, 34-inch-scale format is appropriate for you.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the BBP34 have active electronics?
No. It is listed as passive, with two pickup-volume controls and a master tone control.
02Where is this bass made?
Japan.
03Is a case included?
Yes, a hardshell case is listed.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsPickups & controls
- Active or Passive Pickups
- Passive
- Neck
- Split single-coil Alnico V
- Pickup Configuration
- SS
- Control Layout
- Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone
- Bridge
- Single-coil Alnico V
9 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- Graphtech
- Fret Size
- Medium
- Radius
- 10 in. (250 mm)
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 1.575
- Number of Frets
- 21
- Number of Strings
- 4
- Scale Length
- 34
- Neck Shape
- C Wood: Maple/Mahogany Neck joint: Bolt-on Scale length: 34 in. Truss rod: Standard Finish: Satin Pickups Active or passive pickups: Passive Pickup configuration: SS Neck: Split single-coil Alnico V Bridge: Single-coil Alnico V Brand: Yamaha Series or parallel: Parallel Fretboard Material: Rosewood
19 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- Fixed
- Color
- Nickel
- Bridge Design
- 4-Saddle vintage-style with brass saddles
- Body Material
- Alder/Maple/Alder
- Top Material
- Alder/Maple/Alder
- Body Finish
- Gloss Polyurethane
- Inlays
- Bar
- Construction
- Solidbody
- Wood
- Maple/Mahogany
- Finish
- Satin
- Fingerboard Material
- Rosewood
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Neck Joint
- Bolt-on
- Pickguard
- Yes
- Body Style
- C
- Color Finish
- Blue
- Tuning Machines
- Open-geared
- Body Shape
- C
- Tailpiece
- String-thru body
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Hardshell case
5 detailsOther
- Special Features
- I.R.A. treatment
- Series or Parallel
- Parallel
- Truss Rod
- Standard
- Shape
- C
- Cutaway
- Double cutaway
