YAMAHA has been a pillar of the Japanese guitar industry since the dawn of guitar making, and is like Japan's Gibson.
The company has several models that are considered classics, and this model is a gem from the highly acclaimed BB series.
The BB series is famous for the BB3000 and other models, but this is the BB VIII, which uses split coils for both the neck and bridge pickups.
This is a PP configuration that has become popular in recent years.
It maintains its thickness even when the balance is adjusted, and when mixed, it produces a surprisingly attractive, scooped, sharp sound in the middle.
It has the tight sound that you expect from Yamaha, but with a light touch, and compared to traditional Fender models, it seems to produce a good tone easily and with less effort.
The strings resonate well even with a light touch, allowing for stress-free playing.
Approximately 75% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is still playable to some extent even at our standard 2.0-2.5mm (above the 12th fret), but there is a tendency for it to buckle, which can cause some buzzing depending on the picking strength. A 2.2-2.7mm neck is perfectly playable.
The body and finish show scratches and dents.
The electrical system is in good condition.
The strap pins have been replaced with Schaller ones.
Controls: Master volume, master tone, pickup selector
Nut width: 42.8mm
Bridge string spacing: 20.0mm
Scale: 34 inches
Year of manufacture: 1985
Country of manufacture: Japan
This guitar will be adjusted by a GIB craftsman for optimal playability before delivery.
Accessories: Soft case
Text: Tatsuma Terao
Inspector: Yamaji
Product Photos: Wakatsuki
GIB 3-month warranty included
◯About the GIB and TONIQ warranty
●Free lifetime maintenance
Instruments purchased from our store are eligible for a lifetime free "string vibration setup" (normally ¥4,400). (Reservation required)
- Please present your signed warranty card.
- Only the original purchaser from a GIB or TONIQ store or online store is eligible.
- Please note that shipping and other related costs are the responsibility of the purchaser.
●Repurchase Price Guarantee
If you sell your purchase within six months of purchase, we will guarantee the repurchase price. This guarantee is 50% for new instruments and 70% for used instruments.
●Defect Guarantee
Products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some consignment items and other products, we will repair any malfunctions that occur under normal use free of charge during the warranty period (returns and refunds will only be accepted if repairs are not possible).
The warranty period is three months for used products and one year for new products.
Please note that even within the warranty period, there will be a fee for repairs in the following cases:
- Malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.
- Replacement of consumables.
- Malfunctions or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
- Malfunctions or damage caused by handling that violates the precautions in the instruction manual.
- Malfunctions or damage to parts repaired or modified by parties other than our company.
- If your name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card, or if the wording has been altered.
- If the warranty card is not presented or lost.
(Warranty is only available for purchases within Japan.)
● Trade-in for up to 15% off
Get a 10% discount on your purchase when you use our trade-in service. (This offer does not apply to consignment items. It is only applicable if the trade-in value is 20% or more of the sales price.)
In addition, if you trade in an instrument that is eligible for our monthly buy-back campaign, you will receive a 15% discount.
Items will be packed in a hard cardboard box.
We ship internationally.
Contact Information
LINE: vwj2699r
Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045-594-7308