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.
BB434M
The BB434 with a maple fingerboard.
Solid Alder Body
6-Bolt Miter Neck Joint
5-piece Neck
Maple Fingerboard
YGD Custom V5 Pickups (AlnicoV)
Vintage Plus Light Bridge : Convertible Bridge and Saddle
Lightweight Open Gear Tuners

ERNIE BALL .042 EARTHWOOD SINGLE STRING
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES PICK
KLOTZ TITANIUM PSP 3M SUPREME GUITAR CABLE WITH SILENTPLUG
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES CLASSICAL PRO CAPO PWCP04
AKG D7
AKG PERCEPTION LIVE P4
FENDER JAGUAR JAZZMASTER SLIDE SWITCH BLACK
TAYLOR 312CE V-CLASS GRAND CONCERT
MEINL 8 INCH DJEMBE PHARAOHS FIBER SKIN HEAD
DADDARIO WOODWINDS RICO 25BOX CLARINET 3,5 SINGLE REED
PROTECTION RACKET 5030CZ HARDWARE BAG
YAMAHA TRBX505 TRANSLUCENT BROWN
PRS SE-MHHB MARK HOLCOMB
SENNHEISER 1.5M DUAL-SIDED CABLE FOR HD 25 LIGHT
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES CUSTOM SERIES 30FT CABLE
DUNLOP AALP03 TOSIN ABASI TORTEX JAZZ 3 WHITE XL GUITAR PICKS .60MM (6-PACK)
STAGG VWR PB45 TOP WINE RED VELVET
PROTECTION RACKET 3010CS SNARE CASE
REMO MF-1122-00 22 CONTROL RING
GRETSCH G9100 SOPRANO UKULELE
AKG C1000S MK4
FENDER SELECTOR SWITCH 3 POS TOGGLE AGED KNOB
IBANEZ GRG170DXBKN
GRETSCH G9110 CONCERT UKULELE
AKG PERCEPTION LIVE P2
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES GLASS SLIDE SMALL
STAGG 976 PANEL MALE
KLOTZ ASEX10300 EXTENSION CABLE 3m.
FENDER '65 DELUXE REVERB
YAMAHA BB 234 VINTAGE WHITE
MEINL MC-GU HARDWARE GÜIRO HOLDER
STAGG SCL60 CLASSICAL GUITAR LEFT-HANDED NATURAL
SHURE SM58LCE DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
ELECTRO HARMONIX TONE CORSET ANALOG COMPRESSOR
YAMAHA APX 700II SB
TAYLOR 512CE V-CLASS
AUDIENT ID48 USB AUDIO INTERFACE WITH 8 MIC PREAMPS 24IN | 48OUT
CIOKS DC7 POWER SUPPLY
DUNLOP 224SI MEDIUM SIZE HEAVY WALL BRASS SLIDE
MEINL DDG1R DIDGERIDOO
STAGG SCPXCUCR CURVED TRIGGER CAPO CHROME FOR ACOUSTIC OR ELECTRIC GUITAR
K&M 12257 POWER ADAPTOR FOR KM LIGHTS
KLOTZ TM.STEVENS FUNKMASTER ANGLED 6M
STAGG TIKI SOPRANO UKULELE US-TIKIAH
MEINL TAH1WB HEAD TAMBOURINE
ORTEGA BONFIRE SERIES CONCERT UKULELE SPRUCE/SAPELE NATURAL
PROSS KÕLAPLAAT B2
YAMAHA FX 370CBL
YAMAHA YTR 9335NYS CUSTOM NEW YORK Bb TRUMPET SILVER PLATED
IK MULTIMEDIA IRIG POWERBRIDGE
PURESOUND EQUALIZER E1416
YAMAHA BB 234 BLACK 
