With bolt on necks and passive electronics, Yamaha’s new BB2000 series is the ultimate modern rock bass. The new BB
takes fi rm command of low-end duties with immense volume and incredible presence, standing out in even the loudest mix.
The Yamaha BB has a long and bright history with world-class players choosing BBs for many years and on some of
the biggest tours and albums ever made. The latest BBs redefi ne what a real bass is.
The new BBs take every element of a bass guitar and push it one stage further, with incredible detail paid to each and
every element. Bodies and necks are crafted from hand-selected woods and treated with our ARE and IRA pre-aging
processes to create an unbelievably resonant, vibrant and bold sounding guitar. Redesigned neck joints and through-
body stringing give fl awless sound and feel while custom-wound pickups drive thick, rich tone that sits perfectly in a
mix. Totally redesigned hardware with unique bridges and revolutionary nut materials complete the picture – a bass
built around sound and playability, with no compromise.
Two versions of the new BB are available. The BB2024/2025 with traditional BB looks, and the BB2024X/2025X
trimmed with pickguard, metal plate, and metal knobs. Both versions are available in 4- or 5-string confi gurations.
BB2025
Vintage Sunburst
BB2024X
Vintage White
BB2024
Natural
BB2025X
Black
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Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Special Feature
Neck
Nut
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Case
Controls
BB2024/2024X/2025/2025X
Bolt-on
34"(863.6mm)
Rosewood
BB2024/2024X: 10”(250mm) BB2025/BB2025X: 23 5/8”(600mm)
21
Alder 3P(Spline Joint)
A.R.E./ I.R.A.
Maple/ Mahogany 5pcs
Nickel Silver Nut
Vintage Plus(Brass saddle, Steel plate)
Front: Split Blade(Alnico V)/ Rear: Single Blade(Ceramic)
3P-toggle Switch
Hard Case
Master Volume, Master Tone
Specifi cations
Color Finish
BB2024/2025
● ● ●
BB2024X/2025X
● ● ●
Black
Vintage Sunburst
Natural
Vintage White
ira
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.
Spline Joint (3-Piece Bodies)
(BB2000/1000 Series)
Three-piece bodies are fitted together
using spline joints to increase surface
contact between slabs thus increasing
body resonance. Mounting the bridge on
the center piece moves even more string
vibration to the body.
Five-Piece Neck
(BB2000/1000/400 Series)
Five-piece necks on all BB 2000 series
basses are made with plies of mahogany,
which supplies silky warmth, and maple,
which produces strong upper mids and
bright highs. This design also forms a
durable and stable neck that resists warping.
* BB1000 and BB400 series basses feature 5-ply
maple and nato laminated necks.
A.R.E. Treatment and
I.R.A. Technology
(BB2000 Series)
Yamaha’s exclusive A.R.E. treatment is a
special seasoning process that delivers a
smooth, mature sound right out of the factory.
I.R.A. treatment, another Yamaha exclusive,
is also applied to enhance body resonance.
*Refer to page 24 for more information on the
A.R.E.(Acoustic Resonance Enhancement)
*Refer to page 8 for more information on the
I.R.A.(Initial Response Acceleration).
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