Yamaha BB - What Does That Mean Then?

[Donnyboy]

Simple question - What does the BB stand for?

[Mudpup]

I think its Broad Bass.......

 

[allighatt0r]

I thought it was Big Body?

[allighatt0r]

Quote

The BB series basses boast all the classic characteristics of the original BB's, from the distinctive big body design and bolt-on neck to vintage-style hardware and soapbar and split-coil pickups.

https://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/musical_instruments/guitars_basses/el_basses/bb/index.html

[Mudpup]

But it is quite broad....:-)

Cant remember where i heard it from - it was pre internet definitely - and i'm probably wrong anyway

[neepheid]

It's Broad Bass - they even used the name in full on some models:

[Marc S]

Thanks for posting that pic neepheid. I've never seen one with that decal on

[Donnyboy]

Excellent replies , thanks folksGreat pic Neepheid

 

Broad Bass it is then ..  not " Sure & Steadfast"...

[CameronJ]

Yep. Some of the new models say Broad Bass on the headstock too.

[nilebodgers]

I've never seen that either. There's a facebook group for people owning old yamaha basses, can't remember the name off hand, but there is interesting info posted there.

[Byo]

+1 on Broad Bass.

My '79 BB1200 is an amazing piece of gear

[RandomBass]

BB = Best Bass

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