For the working professional, the BB700 Series features a versatile active/passive pickup configuration with a 3-band EQ, 6-bolt miter neck joint, alder/maple/alder construction and a diagonally strung convertible bridge. Combining the crisp, penetrating tone and serious flexibility of active pickups with the punch and sustain of a 6-bolt miter neck joint, 700 models can be relied on to deliver an extraordinarily versatile sound that you can adapt to any genre or environment.
Features* Alder / Maple/ Alder Body Construction
* 6-Bolt Miter Neck Joint
* 5-piece Neck
* New neck shape: thinner neck improves playability and feel for both modern and traditional players.
* YGD Custom V7 Pickups (Alnico V)
* 3-Band Active EQ
* Battery Alert LED
* Vintage Plus Bridge with convertible bridge and saddle
* Lightweight open gear tuners
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 outstanding sustain and resonance that brings every note to life.
YGD Custom V7 Pickups
Alnico magnets produce a thick, yet penetrating tone that works in combination with the unique body construction to deliver an organic, well-defined sound.
Convertible Bridge and Saddle for Precise Tone Shaping: Vintage Plus Bridge
BB700 models feature Yamaha's Vintage Plus bridge, which allows stringing through the bridge or body. Strings pass through the body at a 45-degree angle, which places less stress on the strings than traditional vertical through-body stringing, while efficiently transferring string vibration to the body. Long-scale strings are recommended when stringing through the bridge and super long-scale strings are recommended when stringing through the body.
Convertible brass saddles offer two angles for precise shaping of tone and feel. The rounder side produces a slightly softer sound, while the more angled side produces a slightly tighter tone.
The brass saddles deliver deeper low-end and the steel bridge plate adds brightness. All screws and springs are stainless steel to guard against corrosion.
