BB400 SeriesProve Yourself
You’ve got the chops and you’re ready to nail that audition, hit the stage, or get creative in the studio—now it’s time to get out there and get noticed. 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 clarityof 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 45º 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 instrument’s 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.
BB434
Featuring a six-bolt miter neck joint, the BB400 series continues the legacy of superb sound and playability of the renowned BB series.
Solid Alder Body
6-Bolt Miter Neck Joint
5-piece Neck
YGD Custom V5 Pickups (AlnicoV)
Vintage Plus Light Bridge : Convertible Bridge and Saddle
Lightweight Open Gear Tuners

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KORG SQ-1 STEP SEQUENCER
IBANEZ GRX70QA-TRB GIO TRANSPARENT RED SUNBURST
KLOTZ MIDI CABLE 3M
MEINL CONGA BAG 12 1/2 BLACK
ERNIE BALL COATED BRONZE ACOUSTIC 13-56
YAMAHA C40 CLASSICAL GUITAR NATURAL
AKAI EWI 5000 WIRELESS ELECTRONIC WIND INSTRUMENT
YAMAHA YMR-03 MUSIC REST FOR CP-SERIES PIANOS
YAMAHA JR2 TOBACCO BROWN SB
K&M 23266 TABLE MIC.STAND Gray
IK MULTIMEDIA IRIG MIDI 2
SHURE SM7B DYNAMIC STUDIO VOCAL MICROPHONE
DADDARIO WOODWINDS NECK STRAPS FABRIC SLA11 FOR TENOR OR BARITONE SAXOPHONES
BOSS FS-5U FOOT SWITCH (UNLATCH)
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AKG PERCEPTION 220
YAMAHA YSL 882 Bb/F CUSTOM XENO TENOR TROMBONE
DADDARIO ECG26 CHROMES
ERNIE BALL BEEFY SLINKY 11-54
YAMAHA TRBX304 BLACK
PROSS KÕLAPLAAT F2
KLOTZ MY204 BAL.PATCH CABLE BLACK
SHURE BLX24E SM58 WIRELESS SYSTEM
AKG K240 MKII
STUDIO49 AGd ALTO GLOCKENSPIEL
SE ELECTRONICS RF X REFLECTION FILTER X
AKG D7S
IBANEZ RGA42FM BLF BLUE LAGOON BURST
YAMAHA JR-2 NATURAL
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MEINL MCC1134SNTM CONGA
MEINL ADJ7M AFRICAN DJEMBE MEDIUM BLACK RED
MEINL ADJ2-XL DJEMBE SET
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES PWCP09 TRI-ACTION CAPO BLACK
IBANEZ GSR180-BK 
