Yamaha BB235 5-String Bass Guitar Black Yamaha Bass Guitar You're putting in the countless hours of practice, building your repertoire, and jamming with friends to tighten up your set in preparation for your onstage debut. The best-in-class durability, sound, and playability of the BB200 lineup makes it the ideal instrument to help you take that crucial first step down the road to being a serious musician.Key Features 34" (863mm) scale length is the standard for professional bassesSolid alder body gives a full-bodied sound, with beefy mids and excellent lowsMaple neck w/ rosewood fingerboard gives more sparkle in the highs &amp; deeper lows23.6" (600mm) radius fretboard makes for comfortable 5-string playingNew lightweight tuners lessen the headstock weight for better balanceDot fingerboard inlays2- V3 YGD-designed ceramic pickups2 volume and 1 tone control offer complete control of sound shapingChrome hardware