The five-string version of the B234
- Solid Alder Body
- Custom V3 Pickups (Ceramic)
- Vintage Style Bridge
- Lightweight Open Gear Tuners
Features
Custom V3 Pickups
A ceramic magnet pickup that delivers a clean, well-defined sound.
Control
The new BB models are equipped with one tone control and two volume control knobs, for versatile sound shaping.
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.
| BBP34 | BBP35 | BB734A | BB735A | BB434 | BB434M | BB435 | BB234 | BB235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Construction | Bolt-on (6-bolt miter neck joint ) | Bolt-on (6-bolt miter neck joint ) | Bolt-on (6-bolt miter neck joint ) | Bolt-on (6-bolt miter neck joint ) | Bolt-on (6-bolt miter neck joint ) | Bolt-on (6-bolt miter neck joint ) | Bolt-on (6-bolt miter neck joint ) | Bolt-on | Bolt-on |
| Scale Length | 34" (863.6 mm) | 34" (863.6 mm) | 34" (863.6 mm) | 34" (863.6 mm) | 34" (863.6 mm) | 34" (863.6 mm) | 34" (863.6 mm) | 34" (863.6 mm) | 34" (863.6 mm) | |
| Body | Body Materials | Alder / Maple / Alder construction | Alder / Maple / Alder construction | Alder / Maple / Alder construction | Alder / Maple / Alder construction | Alder | Alder | Alder | Alder | Alder |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane | Gloss Polyurethane | Matte Translucent Black : Satin Polyurethane Dark Coffee Sunburst : Gloss Polyurethane | Matte Translucent Black : Satin Polyurethane Dark Coffee Sunburst : Gloss Polyurethane | Gloss Polyurethane | Gloss Polyurethane | Gloss Polyurethane | Vintage White, Black, Raspberry Red : Gloss Polyurethane Yellow Natural Satin : Satin Polyurethane | Vintage White, Black, Raspberry Red : Gloss Polyurethane Yellow Natural Satin : Satin Polyurethane | |
| Neck | Neck Materials | Maple/ Mahogany 5pcs | Maple/ Mahogany 5pcs | Maple/ Mahogany 5pcs | Maple/ Mahogany 5pcs | Maple/ Mahogany 5pcs | Maple/ Mahogany 5pcs | Maple/ Mahogany 5pcs | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Finish | Satin Polyurethane | Satin Polyurethane | Satin Polyurethane | Satin Polyurethane | Satin Polyurethane | Satin Polyurethane | Satin Polyurethane | Satin Polyurethane | Satin Polyurethane | |
| Fingerboard Materials | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Maple | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | |
| Fingerboard Radius | 10" (250 mm) | 23 5/8" (600 mm) | 10" (250 mm) | 23 5/8" (600 mm) | 10" (250 mm) | 10" (250 mm) | 23 5/8" (600 mm) | 10" (250 mm) | 23 5/8" (600 mm) | |
| Fret wire | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
| Number of frets | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | |
| Nut materials | Graphtech | Graphtech | Graphtech | Graphtech | Graphtech | Graphtech | Graphtech | Urea | Urea | |
| Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret | 40.0 / 56.3 mm | 43.0 / 63.9 mm | 40.0 / 56.3 mm | 43.0 / 63.9 mm | 40.0 / 56.3 mm | 40.0 / 56.4 mm | 43.0 / 63.9 mm | 40.0 / 56.3 mm | 43.0 / 63.9 mm | |
| Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret | 21.0 / 23.0 mm | 20.5 / 22.5 mm | 21.0 / 23.0 mm | 20.5 / 22.5 mm | 21.0 / 23.0 mm | 21.0 / 23.0 mm | 20.5 / 22.5 mm | 21.0 / 23.0 mm | 20.5 / 22.5 mm | |
| Electronics | Neck Pickup | VSP7n : Split Single Coil / Alnico V | VSP7n : Split Single Coil / Alnico V | VSP7n : Split Single Coil / Alnico V | VSP7n : Split Single Coil / Alnico V | VSP5n : Split Single Coil / Alnico V | VSP5n : Split Single Coil / Alnico V | VSP5n : Split Single Coil / Alnico V | VSP3n : Split Single Coil / Ceramic | VSP3n : Split Single Coil / Ceramic |
| Middle Pickup | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Bridge Pickup | VSC7b : Single Coil / Alnico V | VSC7b : Single Coil / Alnico V | VSC7b : Single Coil / Alnico V | VSC7b : Single Coil / Alnico V | VSC5b ; Single Coil / Alnico V | VSC5b ; Single Coil / Alnico V | VSC5b ; Single Coil / Alnico V | VSC3b : Single Coil / Ceramic | VSC3b : Single Coil / Ceramic | |
| Controls | Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone | Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone | Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, 3-BAND EQ(Bass, Middle, Treble), Active/Passive Switch. | Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, 3-BAND EQ(Bass, Middle, Treble), Active/Passive Switch. | Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone | Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone | Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone | Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone | Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone | |
| Pickup Switch | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Hardware | Bridge | Vintage Plus : Convertible stringing, Brass Saddle, Steel Plate | Vintage Plus : Convertible stringing, Brass Saddle, Steel Plate | Vintage Plus : Convertible stringing, Brass Saddle, Steel Plate | Vintage Plus : Convertible stringing, Brass Saddle, Steel Plate | Vintage Plus Light : Convertible stringing, Steel saddle | Vintage Plus Light : Convertible stringing, Steel saddle | Vintage Plus Light : Convertible stringing, Steel saddle | Vintage Style | Vintage Style |
| String spacing | 19 mm | 18 mm | 19 mm | 18 mm | 19 mm | 19 mm | 18 mm | 19 mm | 18 mm | |
| Tailpiece | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Tuning Machines | Lightweight Open Gear | Lightweight Open Gear | Lightweight Open Gear | Lightweight Open Gear | Lightweight Open Gear | Lightweight Open Gear | Lightweight Open Gear | Lightweight Open Gear | Lightweight Open Gear | |
| Pickguard | Midnight Blue / 3Ply Cream Vintage Sunburst / 3Ply Black | Midnight Blue / 3Ply Cream Vintage Sunburst / 3Ply Black | 3Ply Black | 3Ply Black | Tobacco Brown Sunburst / 3Ply Black Teal Blue, Black / 3Ply Cream | Tobacco Brown Sunburst / 3Ply Black Black / 3Ply Cream | Tobacco Brown Sunburst / 3Ply Black Teal Blue, Black / 3Ply Cream | Vintage White, Yellow Natural Satin / 1Ply Black Black, Raspberry Red / 1Ply White | Vintage White, Yellow Natural Satin / 1Ply Black Black, Raspberry Red / 1Ply White | |
| Others | String gauge | D'Addario EXL170 / 0.045-0.100 | D'Addario EXL170-5 / 0.045-0.130 (5 strings) | D'Addario EXL-170SL / 0.045-0.100 | D'Addario EXL-170-5SL / 0.045-0.130 (5 strings) | D'Addario EXL-170SL / 0.045-0.100 | D'Addario EXL-170SL / 0.045-0.100 | D'Addario EXL-170-5SL / 0.045-0.130 (5 strings) | 0.045-0.105 | 0.045-0.130 |
| Case | Hardshell case | Hardshell case | Gig bag | Gig bag | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Special Features | I.R.A Treatment | I.R.A Treatment | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |