Yamaha BB NE2, Brochure

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Page 2: ...f regular players Its fresh design and tight heavy tone gave bassists greater presence in the band and its sound played an important role in the development and spread of trends such as beat heavy disco and slap style playing Fast forward to 2010 and our latest SG and BB designs focus on Rock This is a music that is in constant change With all of its variants it is nearly impossible to categorize ...

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Page 4: ...perior performance and refined design all of its signature characteristics have stood the test of time remaining relevant to this day Trends and special requests by musicians over the last 30 years have resulted in numerous spec changes and the release of special models And while the latest SG3000 2000 1000 guitars look the same as the original there are many refinements that improve upon their pe...

Page 5: ...end tone and delivers smoother distortion Small Head Design Balance has a greater ef fect on playability than weight Using a design that is smaller and lighter than conventional heads moves the center of gravity closer to the body improving playability Grover Locking Tuner Locks strings in place at the tuner s string post Prevents pitch problems due to tuning peg slippage and makes speedy string r...

Page 6: ...istortion SG1820 1820A 1802 Three sound and design concepts to choose from SG1820 New SG body with a pair of Seymour Duncan 59s installed Delivers a well balanced all around tone ranging from clean to distortion Faithfully reproduces picking nuances with warm clear tone SG1820A Black hardware and parts on the monotone body create a cool look Equipped with EMG pick ups EMG85 front EMG81 rear delive...

Page 7: ...ogany Mahogany Tonepros AVRII Tonepros T1Z Front S Duncan 59 Covered Rear S Duncan 59 Covered Grover Locking Tuner 3 Position Toggle Switchcraft Front Volume Rear Volume Front Tone Rear Tone Black Brown Sunburst Vintage White Controls Output Jack The output jack is relocated on the body side and control knob layout is modified in consideration of playability and usability Control knobs on all thre...

Page 8: ... Body and neck are integrated into a single structure that lets string vibration loop through the string neck and body reducing energy loss and delivering long sustain The cross maple design creates a T shape that blends the tonal qualities of maple good for high range sustain and mahogany good for low range sustain to produce long sustain that is well balanced over a wide tonal range Bi Sound Sys...

Page 9: ...burst SG1000 Black Semi Open Humbucking Pickup SG2000 1000 This original pickup was developed with an Alnico V alloy magnet for use on the SG It produces a fat sound that is sweet and rich Other original Yamaha designs utilized here are the semi open cover which contributes both to noise prevention and power output and triple support escutcheon which adjusts pickup height and angle SG3000 Neck Thr...

Page 10: ...s The A2 project had to combine three crucial factors great sound light weight and sufficient strength to withstand the huge forces generated by strings under tension Intensive research and development led to the creation of A I R Alternative Internal Resonance technology Although it uses a solid body de sign the incredible resonance created by the unique construction method produces a big open so...

Page 11: ...es a simple design that delivers extended performance when playing close to the bridge Special sound tubes installed under the bridge pass through the body transmitting string vibration directly to the body LED Pickup Indicator The single volume control and a 3 position rotary pickup selector are joined by LEDs surrounding the volume control providing bright visual indication of the pickup in use ...

Page 12: ...ers a guitar so light that it fuses seamlessly with the player delivering unprecedented comfort amazing tone and superior performance The RGXA2 the guitar that lets you play the way you want to play Actual weight may vary slightly since the RGXA2 is made of wood material RGXA2 White Aircraft Gray RGXA2 Jet Black RGXA2 ...

Page 13: ...mm Rosewood 13 3 4 350mm 22 A I R Body Maple Diecast with Cylindrical knob A I R Mounting System Bridge Alnico V humbucker X 2 3 position Rotary with Pickup Indicator Master Volume White Aircraft Gray Jet Black RGX121Z Flat Silver RGX220DZ Red Metallic RGX220DZ Dark Metallic Gray RGX220DZ 121Z 121ZL Ceramic Open Humbucker Pickups RGX220DZ Ceramic magnets are used for their wider range and power Th...

Page 14: ...l Access System Controls SA503TVL q Front Volume w Master Tone Troy Van Leeuwen has navigated his way through a variety of musical genres and has left his indelible mark in each of them From session work with Depeche Mode Korn and Limp Bizkit to his role in A Perfect Circle Troy has mastered it all Most recently Troy joined the fantastically bizarre Queens of the Stone Age to embark on his latest ...

Page 15: ...one control and a 3 position pickup selector are mounted on the guitar s top On the body s side are a pickup balancer for the two pickup systems and a 3 band equalizer for the piezo pickup with an adjustable midrange frequency control This is an instrument rich in tonal variation Full Acoustic Body Top back and sides of the acoustic body are crafted from Laminated Satin Sycamore Bridge SA2200 Prec...

Page 16: ...ollywood in collaboration with Wes Borland 1st through 3rd and 4th through 6th string pole pieces are grouped separately in a design that emphasizes high end sharpness to produce a clear tone from the hollow body Finger Clamp Tremolo System A locking tremolo and nut system offers stable tuning even under heavy tremolo use And no tools are required when it comes time to change strings Original Semi...

Page 17: ... is actually a semi hollow design with a center block located underneath the bridge to prevent feedback AES1500 Pearl Snow White AES1500B Orange Stain AES1500B Set Neck 25 1 2 647 7mm Rosewood 13 3 4 350mm 22 Arched Sycamore Top Maple Back Sides Maple Bigsby B6 Vintage Vibrato DiMarzio Q 100 X 2 3 Position Toggle Front Rear Volume Front Rear Tone with Push Pull Switch Black Orange Stain AES1500 Se...

Page 18: ... guitars His devotion to that instrument is reflected in the Mike Stern signature model the PAC1511MS PAC1511MS Mike Stern Signature Model 7 1 4 inch Radius Neck Mike Stern plays smoothly and with confidence on this maple neck with a 7 1 4 inch radius Controls PAC1511MS q 3P Pickup Selector w Master Volume e Master Tone q w e Model Construction Scale Length Fingerboard Radius PAC1511MS Bolt on 25 ...

Page 19: ...coil tap function that delivers a clear halftone from the pair of singles Ring Mount Rear Pickup Like the top end PACIFICA models the rear pickup is mounted directly to the body This configuration captures body resonance delivering greater dynamic tone rather than pickguard mounting Block Saddle Vintage Type Tremolo The block saddle type vintage tremolo offers excellent operation The heavy block t...

Page 20: ...Black Black PAC112VCX Vintage White PAC112V 112VCX PAC112VM 112VMX Yellow Natural Satin Old Violin Sunburst Raspberry Red Silver PAC112V Sonic Blue ...

Page 21: ...in Sunburst Lake Placid Blue Red Metallic Yellow Natural Satin Black 112JL Colors Black Yellow Natural Satin Red Metallic Yellow Natural Satin Lake Placid Blue PAC012 Dark Blue Metallic PAC112J Old Violin Sunburst Black PAC112VMX Yellow Natural Satin PAC112V 112VCX 112VM 112VMX Bolt on 25 1 2 647 7mm Rosewood Maple 13 3 4 350mm 22 Alder Maple Diecast Vintage Tremolo with Block Saddle Alnico V Sing...

Page 22: ...ngs passing through the backside of the body transmit energy throughout the entire body delivering outstanding resonance and excellent response Original Pickups An original pickup was developed to match the RBXA2 s body design It produces a well shaped attack and clear tone with presence Tonal character is smooth from the low range through to the high and it delivers some truly great distortion LE...

Page 23: ... for those with smaller physiques or for players pursuing technical playing styles or physically active performance Compatible with regular scale strings Model Construction Scale Length Fingerboard Radius Frets Body Neck Bridge Pickups Controls Colors RBX4A2 Bolt on 34 863 6mm Rosewood 10 250mm 24 A I R Body Maple A I R Mounting System Bridge Ceramic Bar Single X 2 Front Volume with LED Rear Volum...

Page 24: ...s r Treble q w e r Model Construction Scale Length Fingerboard Radius Frets Body Neck Tuners Bridge Pickups Pickup Switch Controls Colors RBX375 RBX374 Bolt on 34 863 6mm Rosewood 23 5 8 600mm 10 250mm 24 Alder Maple Diecast Diecast Humbucker X 2 N A Master Volume Pickup Balancer 2 Band EQ Black Flat Silver Red Metallic Dark Oriental Green Mustard Pearl Effect RBX270J Bolt on 34 863 6mm Rosewood 1...

Page 25: ...athan East s Magic Box The circuit lets you cut off the selected mid frequency at the touch of a switch for precision sound tailoring Controls BBNE2 q Pickup Balancer w Master Volume e Bass r Middle t Treble y Mid Cut Frequency u Mid Cut On Off Switch q w e r t y u Model Construction Scale Length Fingerboard Radius Frets Body BBNE2 Neck Through 34 863 6mm Ebony 19 11 16 500mm 24 Maple Alder BBNE2 ...

Page 26: ...ddle reducing stress securing tension and maximizing vibration transfer The 45º cut on the back end of the body makes stringing easier and gives the BB a unique look With bolt on necks and passive circuit designs Yamaha s new BB2000 series basses the BB2024 2024X 2025 2025X are the ultimate in Rock bass Everything having to do with their design from the selection of neck and body materials constru...

Page 27: ...ar Ceramic 3 Position Toggle Master Volume Master Tone 2025 Colors Black Natural Vintage Sunburst 2025X Colors Black Vintage White Vintage Sunburst Nickel Silver Nut BB2000 1000 Series Nickel silver as opposed to bone or plastic delivers an open string sound that is closer to that of a fretted note since the fret and nut materials are the same A R E Treatment and I R A Technology BB2000 Series Yam...

Page 28: ...ses with its spline joint body and 5 piece neck diagonal body thru stringing newly de signed pickups and bridge Highly recommended for players who are particu lar about their sound BB1025 1025X 5 string version of the BB1024 1024X Low B 5th string delivers heavy low end presence and immense sound BB424 Sound design and presence derived from the BB2000 series basses Highly recommended for entry lev...

Page 29: ...ntage Plus Brass saddle Steel plate Front Split Bar Alnico V Rear Single Bar Ceramic 3 Position Toggle Master Volume Master Tone 1025 Colors Black Vintage White Caramel Brown Tobacco Brown Sunburst 1025X Colors Black Vintage White Caramel Brown Tobacco Brown Sunburst BB424 Bolt on 34 863 6mm Rosewood 10 250mm 21 Alder Maple Nato 5pcs Vintage Style Split Single x 1 Bar Single 3 Position Toggle Mast...

Page 30: ...trip back to Billy s roots with Yamaha re visiting his first Yamaha signature which was a BB series bass Woofer pickup designed in collaboration with YASH In addition to the split pickup the BB714BS carries a specially designed double humbucker installed at the neck position where it generates great low end tone The front humbucker is wired through a push pull high cut circuit that lets you choose...

Page 31: ...ics Both front and rear pickups are custom made by DiMarzio and deliver powerfully heavy bass tone with a solid fundamental Stereo output jacks provide separate outputs for the front and rear pickups Mono output is also possible A high cut switch in the front pickup tone control boosts bass output from the front pickup Model Construction Scale Length Fingerboard Radius Frets Body ATTLTDII Bolt on ...

Page 32: ... noise double coil pickups deliver clear tonal image even when playing chords Solid Brass Bridge A massive solid brass bridge delivers a clear and rich sound Model Construction Scale Length Fingerboard Radius Frets TRB JPII Bolt on 35 889mm Ebony 40 1000mm 26 4 Ply Laminated Body The 4 ply laminated body is crafted from plies of figured maple ash alder and maple This design produces tight and rich...

Page 33: ...olume 3 Band EQ Maple Ovangkol Bubinga Bridge with Piezo Pickup Individual bridges reduce influence from string vibration Each bridge saddle is equipped with a piezo pickup Choose Your Body Top The 5 piece neck is sandwiched between slabs of light ash You can select the top material from Maple Ovangkol or Bubinga Neck Through Design The 5 piece neck is constructed of plies of maple and mahogany wi...

Page 34: ...ouble truss rods to sufficiently counter tension created by the instruments six strings Active 5 Control Circuit Controls TRB1006J 1005J 1004J q Pickup Balancer w Master Volume e Bass TRB1006J 1005J 1004J q e w r t Model Construction Scale Length Fingerboard Radius Frets Body Neck Bridge Pickups Controls Colors TRB1006J Bolt on 35 889mm Rosewood 40 1000mm 24 Maple Alder Maple Solid Brass Alnico V ...

Page 35: ...ers Brian May Model Scale Length Fingerboard Radius Frets Body SLG100S 24 15 16 634mm Rosewood 15 3 4 400mm 22 Maple SLG100N 25 9 16 650mm Rosewood Flat 19 Maple SLG120NW 25 9 16 650mm Ebony Flat 19 Maple SLG100S SLG100N SLG120NW ...

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Page 38: ...GIGMAKER EG112C Black ERG121C Black Guitar Amplifier GA15 Guitar Bass Tuner YT100 Picks Strings Winder Strap ALL INCLUDED Gig Bag ...

Page 39: ...l Snow White Translucent Black White Vintage White Black Metallic Jet Black Black Amber Tobacco Brown Sunburst Vintage Sunburst Guitar Finishes Lava Red Accessories Amp NE 1 Parametric Equalizer QT 1 QT 1B QT 1BR QUARTZ METRONOME The QT 1 quartz metronome offers soft or bright sound settings volume control and a flashing LED atop its unique design Tuning notes over a one octave range are provided ...

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