Yamaha BB1000S Red
Description
No sales tax for US customers outside California.
This Yamaha BB1000S is a beautifully built neck-through 4-string bass that is one of those if-you-know-you-know kind of instruments. With their solid construction, excellent playability, and versatile electronics, BB-series basses have long been respected by working musicians and collectors alike. This example includes the original case, making it a complete and well-preserved package.
Tonally, the BB1000S delivers tight, punchy lows, a focused midrange that cuts through a mix, and clear, articulate highs that maintain definition even in dense band settings. The neck-through construction contributes to excellent sustain and note clarity, making it equally suitable for fingerstyle, pick playing, or more aggressive rock techniques. Yamaha’s attention to detail in the BB series is evident in the instrument’s comfortable neck profile, balanced weight, and reliable hardware, all of which make it a dependable choice for both studio and stage use.
This example has been played, showing honest cosmetic wear consistent with age and respectful use. The frets show moderate wear. If you're concerned about every single ding, please examine the pictures. There are no changes or issues. It plays smoothly and delivers the strong, articulate tone that has made Yamaha BB basses a long-standing favorite among professional players.
The bass got a good cleaning, new strings, and we freed up the corroded and frozen saddle screws so we could intonate and set it up properly.
As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally set up to play its absolute best.
Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“BB series basses are incredibly well built.” – The Gear Page
“Punchy, clear tone that sits perfectly in a mix.” – TalkBass
“Great sustain from the neck-through design.” – Harmony Central
“Reliable workhorse bass.” – Reddit r/Bass
“One of Yamaha’s best classic bass designs.” – Ultimate Guitar
SPECS:
Color: Red
Weight: 9lbs 13oz
Body: Alder
Neck: 5 Piece Maple/Mahogany
Fretboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
Frets: Original
Fret Count: 21
Nut: Original
Nut Width: 1.75"
Radius: 10"
Scale: 34"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: .88"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: .98"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
Overall length: 46-1/4"
Lower bout: 13-3/4"
Waist: 9"
Upper Bout: 11"
Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-3/4"
String gauge: 45-100
Hardware Color: Chrome
Bridge Pickup/Brand: Passive Yamaha P/J-style
Pickup Reading: 7.28k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Middle Pickup/Brand: Passive Yamaha P/J-style, split
Pickup Reading: 10.79k
Pickup Original? Yes
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Knobs: Original
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: OHSC
Notes: Cloudy finish, see pics
Shipping policy:
There are multiple shipping cost options for purchases made on our site. Select Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for Eastern states - customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to . Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
This Yamaha BB1000S is a beautifully built neck-through 4-string bass that is one of those if-you-know-you-know kind of instruments. With their solid construction, excellent playability, and versatile electronics, BB-series basses have long been respected by working musicians and collectors alike. This example includes the original case, making it a complete and well-preserved package.
Tonally, the BB1000S delivers tight, punchy lows, a focused midrange that cuts through a mix, and clear, articulate highs that maintain definition even in dense band settings. The neck-through construction contributes to excellent sustain and note clarity, making it equally suitable for fingerstyle, pick playing, or more aggressive rock techniques. Yamaha’s attention to detail in the BB series is evident in the instrument’s comfortable neck profile, balanced weight, and reliable hardware, all of which make it a dependable choice for both studio and stage use.
This example has been played, showing honest cosmetic wear consistent with age and respectful use. The frets show moderate wear. If you're concerned about every single ding, please examine the pictures. There are no changes or issues. It plays smoothly and delivers the strong, articulate tone that has made Yamaha BB basses a long-standing favorite among professional players.
The bass got a good cleaning, new strings, and we freed up the corroded and frozen saddle screws so we could intonate and set it up properly.
As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally set up to play its absolute best.
Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“BB series basses are incredibly well built.” – The Gear Page
“Punchy, clear tone that sits perfectly in a mix.” – TalkBass
“Great sustain from the neck-through design.” – Harmony Central
“Reliable workhorse bass.” – Reddit r/Bass
“One of Yamaha’s best classic bass designs.” – Ultimate Guitar
SPECS:
Color: Red
Weight: 9lbs 13oz
Body: Alder
Neck: 5 Piece Maple/Mahogany
Fretboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
Frets: Original
Fret Count: 21
Nut: Original
Nut Width: 1.75"
Radius: 10"
Scale: 34"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: .88"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: .98"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
Overall length: 46-1/4"
Lower bout: 13-3/4"
Waist: 9"
Upper Bout: 11"
Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-3/4"
String gauge: 45-100
Hardware Color: Chrome
Bridge Pickup/Brand: Passive Yamaha P/J-style
Pickup Reading: 7.28k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Middle Pickup/Brand: Passive Yamaha P/J-style, split
Pickup Reading: 10.79k
Pickup Original? Yes
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Knobs: Original
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: OHSC
Notes: Cloudy finish, see pics
Shipping policy:
There are multiple shipping cost options for purchases made on our site. Select Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for Eastern states - customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to . Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.