| Article number: | BB434 TBS |
| Delivery time: | Should arrive within 3 weeks |
The 400 lineup continues the BB tradition of great build quality and signature sound that won the series acclaim throughout its forty-year history. Whether you prefer a rosewood fingerboard or the distinctively bright, crisp sound of maple, the precision feel and response of the six bolt miter neck along with the presence and clarity of custom-wound pickups will inspire you to play your best when it really counts.
FEATURES
6-bolt Miter Neck Joint
Miter bolting holds the neck closer and tighter to the body fusing these two separate components into one. Compared to a conventional bolt-on joint, miter bolting offers more efficient transfer of string vibration throughout the body, for improved sustain and outstanding resonance that brings every note to life.
YGD Custom V5 Pickups
Alnico magnet pickups tuned to deliver the classic BB vintage tone, slightly updated to provide a brighter sound that cuts through in live performance situations.
Control
The new BB models are equipped with one tone control and two volume control knobs, for versatile sound shaping.
Convertible Bridge for Precise Tone Shaping: Vintage Plus Light Bridge
The 400 models are equipped with a Vintage Plus Light bridge that incorporates Diagonal Body Thru Stringing, in which the strings are angled at the saddle and pass through the instrument to the bridge at a 45 degree angle, as opposed to the traditional vertical stringing method which places more stress on the strings. Diagonal Body Thru Stringing significantly reduces this stress while transferring string vibration to the body reliably and efficiently. The strings can also be attached to the tail end of the bridge. In 5-string models the bridge is equipped with an offset low B string.
Five-piece Neck
The new series features a 5-ply maple and mahogany laminated neck, in a bolt-on design that delivers a sharp 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 instruments tone.
New Neck Shape
The New BB models feature a slightly thinner neck than previous BB basses, improving playability and feel for both modern and traditional players.
Lightweight Tuners
Lighter weight tuners offer a better balance and complement the overall feel, providing a perfect match for the smaller, lighter body of the new BB.
SPECIFICATIONS
Scale length: 34" (863.6 mm)
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Neck Material: Maple/Mahogany 5pcs
Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 10" (250 mm)
Frets: 21, Medium
Nut Material: Graphtech
Neck Pickup: VSP5n : Split Single Coil / Alnico V
Bridge Pickup: VSC5b ; Single Coil / Alnico V
Controls: Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone
Bridge: Vintage Plus Light : Convertible stringing, Steel saddle
String Spacing: 19 mm
Pickguard: Tobacco Brown Sunburst / 3Ply Black; Teal Blue, Black / 3Ply Cream
Strings: D'Addario EXL-170SL / 0.045-0.100
Case - none
