BB735A TMBL

The Yamaha BB735A TMBL (Translucent Matte Black) is a high-end 5-string bass built for serious performers who need both versatility and reliability on stage or in the studio. It features an alder/maple/alder body construction, delivering a tight, focused tone with excellent sustain and punchy mids. The 5-piece maple and mahogany neck, paired with a rosewood fingerboard, provides smooth playability and a comfortable feel across all frets. Yamaha’s 6-bolt miter neck joint design further improves stability and resonance.

Features:

• Layered alder/maple/alder body construction delivers powerful, dynamic tone

• 6-bolt miter neck joint enhances string-to-body vibration transfer for greater resonance and sustain

• YGD Custom V7 Alnico pickups produce a clear, natural, and well-defined sound

• Active/passive circuit with matched output levels ensures consistent performance

• 3-band EQ in active mode; treble knob functions as master tone in passive mode

• Pickup blend control lets you fine-tune your ideal tonal mix

• Vintage Plus bridge with angled body-through stringing improves sustain and tonal depth

• Convertible saddles allow custom voicing per string—choose between two tonal options

• Brass saddles boost low-end warmth; steel bridge plate adds top-end clarity

• Corrosion-resistant stainless steel screws and springs for long-term durability

• Lightweight tuning machines enhance instrument balance and reduce neck dive