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.
BB435
The five-string version of the BB434.
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

YAMAHA GC22S GRAND CONCERT CLASSICAL GUITAR NATURAL SPRUCE SOLID WOOD
YAMAHA ABSOLUTE MAPLE HYBRID SNARE
ERNIE BALL 014 RPS REINFORCED PLAIN ELECTRIC GUITAR STRING
YAMAHA YTS 82ZB CUSTOM TENOR SAXOPHONE BLACK
ORANGE ROCKERVERB 100 HEAD MKIII
YAMAHA YSL 354SE Bb TENOR TROMBONE SILVER PLATED
ORANGE CRUSH PIX CR20RT
SHURE BETA 181 CONDENSER MICROPHONE
ERNIE BALL MIGHTY SLINKY NICKEL WOUND ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS 8.5 - 40 GAUGE
KLOTZ CABLE STRAPS
ORANGE DARK TERROR HEAD
TAKAMINE GD71CE-BSB
YAMAHA YSL 881G 02
ORANGE PPC412AD ANGLED
SHURE SE215 SOUND ISOLATING EARPHONES BLACK
GRETSCH G9241 ALLIGATOR BISCUIT KATALOX FB 2-TONE SUNBURST
ORANGE TERROR BASS HEAD
SHURE BETA57A
ORANGE THUNDERVERB 50 HEAD
ORANGE PPC108 MICRO TERROR CAB
GRETSCH G5230T ELECTROMATIC JET FT SINGLE CUT WITH BIGSBY SILVER
ORANGE DUAL TERROR HEAD
SHURE BETA87A
STAGG NAC1PSR 1M AUDIO CABLE 2X STEREO PLUG
KLOTZ AB-JJA0090 STEREO PATCH CABLE SET ANGLE-ANGLED 90 CM
ORANGE PPC112 
