Artists and Yamaha

Creating The Tools

For Tomorrow’s Music
On the stage or in the studio, the instrument to the musician is a tool just as the brush is to
the artist or the pen to the writer. Unlike other artists however, the quality of the musician’s
tool has a much greater impact on their ability to fully express themselves. The right tools
can free up the artist’s imagination, break new ground as is reaches new heights. For over
60 years, we have focused a great deal of energy, working with artists to improve the quality,
sound, playability, durability, and design of our instruments. Feedback from you, our valued
customers, and the professional musicians that play our instruments has always played a vital
role in our constant strive for improvement.
The professionals who take to the stage and create in the studio are the most critical when
it comes to requests and requirements, and we focus a great deal of time and effort bringing
their ideas to life. Our goal is to create the tools that deliver the right type of tone, the perfect
attack, the ideal feel to help the artists bring their imagination to reality. Tools that today’s
musicians are using to create tomorrow’s music.

CONTENTS
INTRO CONTENTS 1
ELECTRIC BASSES
Yamaha GUITAR DEVELOPMENT 3 RBX4A2/5A2 22
YASB (Yamaha Artist Services, Burbank) 3 BB INTRO 23
YMC (Yamaha Music Craft) 4 BB2024/2024X/2025/2025X 24
ELECTRIC GUITARS BB1024/1024X/1025/1025X 25
SG INTRO 5 BB424/424X/425/425X 26
SG FEATURES 7 TRBX FEATURES 27
SG1820 9 TRBX504/505 29
SG1820A 11 TRBX304/305 31
SG1802 12 TRBX174/174EW 32
PAC611H/611VFM/611HFM 13 ATTITUDE LTD3 33
PAC510V/311H 14 BB714BS 34
PAC212VFM/212VQM/112V 15 BBNE2 35
PAC112VCX/112VM/112VMX/120H 16 TRBJPII 36
PAC112J/112JL/012 17 TRB1006J/1005J/1004J 37
RGX420DZII/220DZ/121Z/121ZL 18 SLG130NW/110N/110S 39
PAC1611MS 19
AES1500/1500B/SA2200 20 OTHERS
RGXA2 21 THR SERIES 39
Yamaha ARTISTS 41

1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 2
 Yamaha Guitar Development
Yamaha Guitar Development was founded in the heart of the world’s music scene, Los Angeles. The year was 1990 and
high-end custom shops based in Los Angeles were emerging as a new trend. Yamaha Guitar Development established
its presence on Weddington Street, North Hollywood in an area surrounded by major recording studios and professional
repair shops with the intention of building high-end guitars that would satisfy the world’s most demanding guitarists.
Now, Yamaha Guitar Development (YGD) has undergone a change, inheriting its original concept to satisfy the most
discerning musicians in the world. Today’s YGD is home to a group of professional that manage and control overall guitar
manufacturing processes from market research, development, manufacturing, distribution, to aftermarket customer
care, taking advantage of our world-wide network.
Aside from our jobs, most members of the YGD group are serious, dedicated musicians. We at YGD understand the
needs and wants of guitarists down to details that the most serious guitarists, amateur or professional, would appreciate.
The ultimate objective of YGD has never been blurred; it has always been to provide the best guitar experience with
guitarist-approved service and products throughout the world.

YASB (Yamaha Artist Services, Burbank) YMC (Yamaha Music Craft)

Located in the heart of LA’s music scene, Yamaha Artist Services,
Burbank, or YASB, is a state-of-the-art research and development Yamaha Music Craft is a special facility located at Yamaha’s
centre and home to the Yamaha Guitar Custom Shop. corporate headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan. Assembled here
The shop is run by a special team of top guitar designers and is a team of world-class luthiers and master craftsmen whose
craftsmen, working with artists to design and create innovative purpose is to create the best instruments available today.
instruments and features utilizing YASB’s wood and metal shops, Guitar production here absolutely depends on the craftsman’s
electronics lab, and recording facilities. senses. From wood selection to final inspection, each stage in
Artist feedback plays a crucial role in our approach to guitar design the process involves the highly refined skills of our experienced
and particularly at YASB, it is the most meaningful and effective luthiers. Machines and leading-edge technologies do play a vital
way to refine our instruments. role here, but in perfect harmony with craft guitar-building – there
Many of Yamaha’s guitars are initially conceived, developed, tested is no substitute for the skills and sensitivity of our master luthiers.
and brought to life here by the YASB team. It is here that all of Yamaha’s high-end guitars are brought
into being through a union of modern technologies like A.R.E.
and I.R.A., that only a company like Yamaha are capable of
developing, and the high level of craftsmanship and traditional
skills that our master craftsmen possess.

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 SG carries on the legend
Since its debut in 1974, the Yamaha SG has been the choice of some of the most influential guitarists. From its rich tone and long sustain to its
outstanding playability and stunning design, all of its signature characteristics have stood the test of time, remaining relevant to this day. However,
there have been countless changes in the music scene and the emergence of many new music styles since the birth of the SG guitars. Along with
such changes we have witnessed huge improvements and changes in amplifiers and effects - suffice to say, players demands today are totally
different from those when the original SG was introduced.
Although the original SG models have carved their names in the history of electric guitars, to satisfy those demands, and make today’s SG as
iconic and relevant as the original models, the SG1820 series was developed.
Using direct feedback from Yamaha’s London and Tokyo Artist Relations offices and Yamaha Artist Services, Burbank (YASB), the guitars are spec’d
with the custom-shop parts that artists want and need and finished with the new simpler cosmetics that players have been asking for.
Featuring Japanese handmade set-neck construction, African Mahogany body and neck and maple top, the new SGs feature totally updated,
no-compromise specifications to make them perfect for today’s musicians. Finally, the stadium-ready SGs that Yamaha have been producing for
artists are available to the public.

SG ARTISTS

Leo Amuedo
Chris Botti
Sorren Andersen Vivian Campbell
Bobby Bandiera Glenn Hughes / Mike Tramp Def Leppard
Bon jovi

Shane Clark Phil X

Jeff Rouse Bon jovi
Dave Meniketti Michael "Fish" Herring 3 Inches of Blood Duff McKagan's Loaded
Y&T Joshua Ray Christina Aguilera, New Kids On The Block
Shania Twain

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 SG1820 series Common Features
Body Contour
The SG has a deeper contour than the original SG models. Carefully
regulating the maple top’s thickness across the body enhances mid
to low-end tone and delivers smoother distortion.

POSITION MARKER

SG1820 SG1820A SG1802

Position marker designs complement the instrument’s looks. SG1820: SG Arrow, SG1820A: Outlined
Arrow, SG1802: Vintage Dot. Graph Tech TUSQ Nut Grover Locking Tuner
TUSQ captures the best properties of The SG’s strings are locked in place at
bone nuts – exceptional resonance, the post to ensure zero slippage and
amazing clarity and smooth sustain – complete tuning stability along with
while improving on them with permanent quick, efficient string changes
lubrication, better longevity and easier
cutting.

IRA (Initial Response Acceleration) ira

If you’ve ever played another guitarist’s instrument and not been able to Small Head Design
get the same sound, it’s probably because you are playing a different style Balance has a huge effect on playability.
than what the guitar is used to. After playing the same guitar for years, the Using a design that is smaller and lighter
guitar adapts to the guitarist’s playing style. It takes time for a new guitar than previous SG heads moves the center
to adapt to your own way of playing. Stress found between parts like finish, of gravity closer to the body, improving
woods, body, neck, fingerboard, nut, bridge, etc., must be released before playability.
all of the parts can resonate together as an instrument. It takes time and a
lot of playing for this to happen.
Using IRA technology, stresses like those between the finish and wood are
released by applying specific vibrations to the completed guitar. Once IRA
treatment is complete, the guitar is more responsive to the player’s style
HEAD DESIGN
and resonates more easily with measurably increased sustain. The time
needed to be played in is also reduced.

CONTROLS & OUTPUT JACK BRIDGE & TAILPIECE PICKUPS

SG1820/1802
Both the SG1820 and 1802 feature traditional
SG inlays, perfectly proportioned to the new,
smaller headstock.

SG1820 SG1820A SG1802 SG1820 SG1820A SG1802

The output jack is relocated to the body side and the control knob layout is designed for instant
on-stage comfort. Control knobs on all three models complement the guitar’s design. Tone pros Bridge / Tailpiece Seymour Duncan ‘59 Pickups EMG-85 (Front), EMG-81(Rear) Seymour Duncan SP90-3 SG1820A
Tonepros’ lighter bridge and tailpiece design enhances the vibration of the guitar’s body by A classic, warm humbucker with smooth The pickups of choice for modern, high- A high-output version of the classic P90-
reducing the mass of the metal parts. The locking design ensures the bridge and tailpiece are midrange and rich high-end. The 59 gain players. Close-aperture coils and 3 single coil pickup utilizing perfectly The SG1820A’s unique outline design perfectly
tightly anchored on their mounting studs for ultra-efficient vibration transfer, maximizing sustain works perfectly with SG1820 to give a balanced magnets (ceramic in the 81, balanced ceramic magnets for powerful, updates the SG’s classic style for a modern,
and improving clarity. hot-vintage tone with plenty of presence alnico in the 85) give a rich, varied tonal punchy tone with incredible dynamics and aggressive look.
and depth. palette with immense detail, clarity and openness.
ability to cut through the mix.

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 SG1820
SG1820' spec and appearance are based on feedback from the artists who were involved in its development in Tokyo,
London and YASB in Los Angeles. SG1820s are all handmade at YMC in Japan and feature the custom-shop parts relied
on by professionals for tour-ready tone, feel and reliability.

SG1820 SG1820 SG1820

Black Brown Sunburst Vintage White

Leo Amuedo
Chris Botti

Specifications
Model SG1820
Construction Set Neck
Scale Length 24 3/4" (628mm)
Fingerboard Rosewood
Radius 13 3/4" (350mm)
Frets 22
Body Curved Maple, Mahogany
Neck Mahogany
Bridge/Tailpiece Tonepros AVRII/Tonepros T1Z
Pickups Front Seymour Duncan ‘59 Covered, Rear Seymour Duncan‘59 Covered
Tuners Grover Locking Tuner
Pickup Switch 3-Position Toggle(Switchcraft)
Controls Front Volume, Rear Volume, Front Tone, Rear Tone
Case Hard Case
Colors Black, Brown Sunburst, Vintage White

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 SG1820A SG1802
SG1820A, equipped with active EMG-85/81 pickups, is the ultimate low-noise, high gain, high output SG. With the SG’s SG1802, equipped with genuine Seymour Duncan SP90-3, offers a classic sound with open, bright and dynamic tone.
full body resonance, the sound of 1820A extends to another level. Black nickel hardware and exclusive contemporary inlays Its tasteful cosmetics and inlays give a timeless, classic vibe.
ensure the SG1820A’s looks match its incredible sound.

Joshua Ray
Shania Twain

SG1820A SG1820A SG1802 SG1802

Black Silver Burst Gold Top Black

Shane Clark
3 Inches of Blood

Specifications
Specifications Model SG1802
Model SG1820A Construction Set Neck
Construction Set Neck Scale Length 24 3/4" (628mm)
Scale Length 24 3/4" (628mm) Fingerboard Rosewood
Fingerboard Rosewood Radius 13 3/4" (350mm)
Radius 13 3/4" (350mm) Frets 22
Frets 22 Body Curved Maple, Mahogany
Body Curved Maple, Mahogany Neck Mahogany
Neck Mahogany Bridge/Tailpiece Tonepros AVRII/Tonepros T1Z
Bridge/Tailpiece Tonepros AVRII/Tonepros T1Z Pickups Front Seymour Duncan SP90-3 (Cream),
Pickups Front EMG85, Rear EMG81 Rear Seymour Duncan SP90-3 (Cream)
Tuners Grover Locking Tuner Tuners Grover Locking Tuner
Pickup Switch 3-Position Toggle (Switchcraft) Pickup Switch 3-Position Toggle (Switchcraft)
Controls Front Volume, Rear Volume, Front Tone, Rear Tone Controls Front Volume, Rear Volume, Front Tone, Rear Tone
Case Hard Case Case Hard Case
Colors Black, Silver Burst Colors Gold Top, Black

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 PAC510V/311H
First launched in 1990, the Pacifica series was driven by the Californian session The PAC510V features a special version of the Seymour Duncan
scene of the day - where versatility, performance and individuality were key. P-Rails designed in collaboration with Yamaha. The pickup
Inspired by those custom-shop guitars, and that original vision, Pacifica 611 is incorporates two single coil pickups with different personalities to
today’s embodiment of the Pacifica concept. produce a variety of sounds with the flip of a switch.
The PAC311H inherits the specs of the PAC611 delivering
everything from clean tone to heavy distortion.

Seymour Duncan Pickups Versatility with focus

Pickups by Seymour Duncan include The look may be simple, but the unique
a SP90-1 at the neck position and a specification of Pacifica 510 gives a
covered humbucking Custom 5 at the wealth of tonal possibilities. The single
bridge. The SP90-1 uses a single coil pickup design sacrifices nothing in terms
design but produces a deep tone that of versatility but gives your sound focus
combined with the thick characterized like no other guitar.
tone of the Custom 5 produce a unique
and stunning sound with great presence.

PAC611VFM PAC510V
Tobacco Brown Sunburst Sonic Blue

Seymour Duncan
Yamaha Original Bridge PAC611HFM PAC611H PAC510V PAC311H Trembucker P-Rails
Translucent Black Black White Black
Plate/Graph Tech String- E x c l u s i v e t o Ya m a h a G u i t a r s , t h e
trembucker version of the revolutionary
Saver Saddle P-Rails pickups offers full humbucker
tone in position 1, soapbar single coil
Teflon-impregnated saddles dramatically in position 2 and regular single coil in
reduce string breakage while minimizing position 3.
the dominant 2KHz tonal spike of metal
saddles. Combining these saddles with
Yamaha’s original steel bridgeplate
give the perfect combination of quick
response and strong sustain.

Hot-rod vintage looks

Tinted, gloss-finished neck and aged
mint-green pickguard are unmistakably
custom-shop hot-rod cool.
Flamed Maple Top
Stunning high-grade flamed maple is
matched with exclusive see-thru colors
for an unmistakable boutique look. q

Controls (PAC510V)
q 3-position Lever
w Master Volume

Matching Headstock Specifications e Master Tone

Color-matched to the body, the flamed Model PAC611 Series PAC510V PAC311H
maple headstock is inspired by the Construction Bolt-on Bolt-on Bolt-on
legendary Pacifica USA models. Scale Length 25 1/2"(648mm) 25 1/2"(648mm) 25 1/2"(648mm)
Fingerboard Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood
Color Finish Black Translucent Old Violin Dark Red Root Beer Translucent Red Metallic Candy Apple Caramel Brown Light Amber Tobacco Brown Yellow Natural Vintage White Sonic Blue White
Radius 350mm 350mm 350mm Black Sunburst Burst Purple Red Burst Sunburst Satin
Frets 22 22 22
Body Flamed Maple + Alder Alder Alder
q Neck Maple (Tinted Finish) Maple (Tinted Finish) Maple
w Tuners Grover Locking Tuner Grover Locking Tuner Grover Locking Tuner
Bridge Hardtail Bridge with Graph Tech Wilkinson VS50-6 Hardtail Bridge PAC611H l

String Saver Saddle PAC611VFM l l l l l

e PAC611HFM l l l l
611VFM: Wilkinson VS50-6
Pickups Custom5 Trembucker Seymour Duncan Trembucker P-Rails P-90(AlnicoV), Humbucker(Alnico V) PAC510V l l l l l

PAC311H
Controls (PAC611H/311H) Neck Finish
l l l l
Pickup Switch 3-Way 3-Way 3-Way
Controls Master Volume, Master Master Volume, Master Tone Master Volume, Master Tone
q 3-position Lever The tinted, gloss-finished neck gives an Tone(Push-Pull Coil Split) (Push-Pull Coil Split)
w Master Volume irresistibly vintage look and feel.
e Master Tone

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 Developed at Yamaha’s Hollywood custom shop, Pacifica has always been the definition of versatility. Its ultra wide tonal range,
PAC112VCX/112VM/112VMX/120H
carefully selected specifications and great playability make it the choice for players who need a little more.

Alnico V Pickups
Alnico V magnets are used for both the
single coil and humbucking pickups to
deliver a warm, clear tone that won’t get
buried in the mix.

PAC212VFM PAC212VQM
Flamed maple top with Quilted maple top with
112V specifications. 112V specifications.

PAC112V PAC112VCX PAC112VM PAC112VMX PAC120H

Coil Tap Function Basic model of 112 series.
Matching head and Features a maple fingerboard Maple fingerboard and black Equipped with 2 humbuckers
A coil tap function on the rear Tobacco Brown Sunburst Translucent Black tortoise pickguard pickguard and a hardtail bridge
humbucker delivers a wide range of Black finish model comes
tonal possibilities, from hard distortion with black pickguard
to an edgy single coil tone. A switch in
the tone knob allows quick switching
between humbucker and single coil tone.
Setting the pickup selector to the 4th Sonic Blue Vintage White Tobacco Brown Sunburst Yellow Natural Satin Black
position automatically selects the coil
tap function that delivers a clear halftone
from the pair of singles.

Block Saddle vintage tremolo

The block saddle type vintage tremolo
offers great arm feel and excellent tuning
stability. The heavy block saddles deliver
rich, deep tone with singing sustain.

Ring mount rear pickup

Like the top-end pacifica models, the
rear pickup is mounted directly on the
body. This configuration captures body
resonance, giving a thicker, fuller tone
Specifications Specifications
than mounting directly on the pickguard. Model PAC212VFM/212VQM PAC112V/112VCX PAC112VM/112VMX Model PAC120H Color Finish Black Translucent Tobacco Brown Old Violin Caramel Brown Raspberry Red Red Metallic Sonic Blue Yellow Natural Silver Vintage White
Construction Bolt-on Bolt-on Bolt-on Construction Bolt-on Black Sunburst Sunburst Satin

Scale Length 25 1/2" (648mm) 25 1/2" (648mm) 25 1/2" (648mm) Scale Length 25 1/2" (648mm)
Fingerboard Rosewood Rosewood Maple Fingerboard Rosewood
q Radius 13 3/4" (350mm) 13 3/4" (350mm) 13 3/4" (350mm) Radius 13 3/4" (350mm)
Frets 22 22 22 Frets 22 PAC212VFM/212VQM l l l

Body Flamed Maple + Alder (VFM), Quilted Maple + Alder(VQM) Alder Alder Body Alder PAC112V l l l l l l

w Neck Maple Maple Maple Neck Maple PAC112VCX l l

Tuners Diecast Diecast Diecast Tuners Diecast PAC112VM l l l

e Bridge Vintage Tremolo with Block Saddle Vintage Tremolo with Block Saddle Vintage Tremolo with Block Saddle Bridge Vintage Tremolo with Block Saddle PAC112VMX l

Pickups Alnico V Single x2, Alnico V Humbucker x1 Alnico V Single x2, Alnico V Humbucker x1 Alnico V Single x2, Alnico V Humbucker x1 Pickups Alnico V Humbucker x2 PAC120H l l l l

Controls Pickup Switch

Controls
5-position Lever
Master Volume, Master Tone (Push-Pull Coil Split)
5-position Lever
Master Volume, Master Tone (Push-Pull Coil Split)
5-position Lever
Master Volume, Master Tone (Push-Pull Coil Split)
Pickup Switch
Controls
5-position Lever
Master Volume, Master Tone (Push-Pull
q 5P Pickup Selector Coil Split)
w Master Volume
e Master Tone (Push-Pull Switch)

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 PAC112J/112JL/012
These best selling models feature no-compromise build quality and specifications. Incredible
RGX series offers style and specification for aggressive players. The thinner neck is perfect for an intense
playability and great tone makes them an excellent choice for students or gigging musicians.
guitar workout and specially selected ceramic humbuckers deliver clear, powerful, modern tone. The 24 fret
RGX420DZII and 220DZ are equipped with double locking tremolos to supercharge your performance.

EMG HZ pickups(RGX420DZII)
The EMG H4 selected for RGX420DZII
combines the power of the legendary
EMG 81 with the soul of a passive PAF
humbucker. Overwound coils produce
tight bass, glassy mids and crunchy highs
with minimal noise, great responsiveness
Victor Smolski and sweet harmonics.

Rage

PAC112J PAC112JL PAC012 RGX420DZII

Red Metallic Black Dark Blue Metallic Satin Black

Double Locking System

(RGX420DZII/220DZ)
RGX220DZ RGX121Z The double locking system used on the
nut and tremolo delivers tuning that is
Red Metallic Flat Silver
stable even under extreme tremolo use.

Thin Neck
(RGX420DZII/220DZ)
The thin and wide neck is fast and easy
to play, making RGX a great choice for
technical players.

Controls
(RGX420DZII/220DZ/
121Z/121ZL)
q 3P Pickup Selector (RGX420DZ/220DZ)
5P Pickup Selector (RGX121Z/121ZL)
w Master Volume
e Master Tone

Specifications
Model PAC112J/112JL PAC012 Color Finish Black Old Violin Red Metallic Dark Blue Lake Placid Yellow Natural White Model RGX420DZII RGX220DZ RGX121Z/121ZL* * Left-handed Color Finish Black* Satin Black Metallic Black Dark Metallic Red Metallic Metallic Blue Flat Silver* White
Sunburst Metallic Blue Satin Gray
Construction Bolt-on Bolt-on Construction Bolt-on Bolt-on Bolt-on
Scale Length 25 1/2" (648mm) 25 1/2" (648mm) Scale Length 25 1/2" (648mm) 25 1/2" (648mm) 25 1/2" (648mm)
Fingerboard Rosewood Rosewood Fingerboard Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood
Radius 13 3/4" (350mm) 13 3/4" (350mm) Radius 13 3/4" (350mm) 13 3/4" (350mm) 13 3/4" (350mm)
Frets 22 22 PAC112J l l l l l Frets 24 24 22 RGX420DZII l l l

Body Alder Alder, Agatis, Nato or Mahogany PAC112JL l l Body Alder Alder Alder, Agatis, Nato or Mahogany RGX220DZ l l l l

Neck Maple Maple PAC012 l l l l Neck Maple Maple Maple RGX121Z l l l

Tuners Diecast Covered Tuners Diecast Diecast Diecast RGX121ZL l l

Bridge Vintage Style Tremolo Vintage Style Tremolo Bridge Double Locking Tremolo Double Locking Tremolo Vintage Style Tremolo
* Left-handed model available.
Pickups Single X 2, Humbucker X 1 Single X 2, Humbucker X 1 Pickups Front: EMG H4A, Rear: EMG H4 Humbucker X 2 Humbucker x 2, Single X 1
Pickup Switch 5-Position Lever 5-Position Lever Pickup Switch 3-position Lever 3-position Lever 5-position Lever
Controls Master Volume, Master Tone Master Volume, Master Tone Controls Master Volume, Master Tone Master Volume, Master Tone Master Volume, Master Tone

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 PAC1611MS Mike Stern Signature Model
AES1500/1500B/SA2200
7 1/4-inch radius neck From his days with the Brecker Brothers and Miles Davis to his
Mike’s signature model features a vintage string of successful solo albums and tours, Mike Stern's credentials
7 ¼ radius maple neck for outstanding
comfort and playability
are indisputable. Throughout his career as one of the reigning kings
of modern jazz guitar, Mike has relied on single-cutaway guitars. His
devotion to that instrument is reflected in the Mike Stern signature
model, the PAC1611MS.
q
Sound Character
w Two DiMarzio Q-100s produce a sound
that lies between a single coil and a
humbucker. Push push tone controllers
split pickup coils allowing this guitar to
e cover a wide selection of sounds from
Jazz to Blues to Rockabilly.

Controls (PAC1611MS)
q 3P Pickup Selector
w Master Volume
e Master Tone
PAC1611MS AES1500 AES1500B SA2200
Natural Pearl Snow White Orange Stain Violin Sunburst

IRA (Initial Response

Acceleration)
*Refer to page 8 for more information on the
IRA (Initial Response Acceleration)

Mike Stern

Two Bridge Types

Two bridge types are available. The
AES1500 is equipped with a Tune-O-
Matic bridge while the AES1500B comes
with a Bigsby B6 Vintage Vibrato.

w
e

Controls (SA2200)
q Front Volume
w Rear Volume
e Front Tone (Bi-Sound Switch)
r Rear Tone (Bi-Sound Switch)

q w

e r

Specifications
Model PAC1611MS Specifications Controls (AES1500/1500B)
Construction Bolt-on Model AES1500/1500B SA2200
Scale Length 25 1/2" (648mm) q Front Volume
Construction Set Neck Set Neck w Rear Volume
Fingerboard Maple 1-Piece Scale Length 25 1/2" (648mm) 24 3/4" (628mm) e Front Tone (Push-Pull Switch)
Radius 7 1/4" (184mm) Fingerboard Rosewood Ebony r Rear Tone (Push-Pull Switch)
Frets 22 Radius 13 3/4" (350mm) 13 3/4" (350mm)
Body Ash Frets 22 22 Color Finish Brown Sunburst Orange Stain Violin Sunburst Black Pearl Snow
Neck Maple Body Arched Sycamore Top, Maple Back/Sides Laminated Figured Maple White
Bridge Six Saddle Hard Tail Neck Maple Premium Grade Mahogany
Pickups Seymour Duncan ’59 X 1, Seymour Duncan Hot Rails X 1 Bridge AES1500: T-O-M Bridge AES1500B: Bigsby B6 Vintage Vibrato T-O-M Bridge
Pickup Switch 3-Position Lever Pickups DiMarzio Q-100 x 2 Alnico V Humbucker X 2
Controls Master Volume, Master Tone Pickup Switch 3-Position Toggle 3-Position Toggle SA2200 l l

Colors Natural Controls Front/Rear Volume, Front Volume, Rear Volume, Front Tone AES1500 l l

Front/Rear Tone with Push-Pull Switch Rear Tone with Push-Pull Switch AES1500B l l

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 RGXA2
Design of the RGXA2 centered on developing a lightweight instrument that would bring the guitar and player closer together.
The focus was on providing the player with greater freedom, breaking down the boundaries between what is in the player’s head
RBX4A2 RBX5A2
This regular scale model weighs just 3.2 kg and offers superior balance in addition to its The RBX5A2 is a 5-string version of the RBX4A2.
and what comes out of the amp. ultra light weight. Fusing seamlessly with the player it offers unprecedented playing comfort This bass delivers clear, powerful, and rich tone all the way down to its low open B. Its
In creating a lighter guitar, one absolute condition set down was that sound quality could not be sacrificed. For this reason, and effortless playability to let you concentrate on your music. Physically light in weight, wide sound range and outstanding playability defy the common concepts of previous
sonically it is anything but. A.I.R. technology and newly developed pickups deliver a thick, 5-string designs, and open the door to a whole new range of playing possibilities.
a great deal of time and effort went into the creation of numerous prototypes. The A2 project had to combine three crucial robust tone that is clear, powerful, and works well with a wide range of musical styles.
factors—great sound, light weight, and sufficient strength to withstand the huge forces generated by strings under tension.
Intensive research and development led to the creation of A.I.R. (Alternative Internal Resonance) technology. Although it uses
a solid body design, the incredible resonance created by the unique construction method produces a big, open sound that
resonates throughout the guitar’s entire body. To match and compliment this instrument’s unique characteristics, original bridge Original Pickups
and pickup systems were developed—the resulting tone and response shattering the widely accepted concept that “lightweight Special pickups were developed to match
the RBXA2’s body design. Blade polepieces
means light sound”. and high-output ceramic magnets produce
The RGXA2 brings a revolutionary approach to guitar design. The quest for the perfect design naturally took the route of trying to a unique tone with great attack, clear tone
build the lightest possible guitar, but early prototypes, while incredibly light, didn’t deliver the sound or playing experience that and smooth frequency response coupled
with solid, driving distorted tones.
was essential. The final weight for the RGXA2 was set at around 2.5kg (RBXA2 weighs 3.2kg, 20% lighter than conventional
bass), a perfect balance— around 30% lighter than a regular solid body guitar but with all the feel and sound that players were
looking for. This is lightweight design taken to the extreme.

RGXA2 Jet Black White & Aircraft Gray

White & Aircraft Gray
Original Bridge
To provide the utmost in functionality,
the compact bridge is designed without
A.I.R. (Alternative Internal Resonance) any protruding parts such as screws, etc.
Sound tubes passing through the body
Our A.I.R. development team took the design used on the RGXA2 and adapted it for underneath the bridge directly transmit
use with a bass guitar. The instrument’s structure consists of lightweight core material string energy to the body.
sandwiched in between solid materials. Strings passing through the backside of the
body transmit energy throughout the entire body delivering outstanding resonance and
excellent response.

Rafael Bittencourt w

ANGRA e

q Front Volume (with LED)

w Rear Volume (with LED)
Original Pickups Original Bridge e Master Tone

Developed with the custom shop at

Yamaha Artist Services, Burbank, the
In rethinking bridge design, Yamaha
has succeeded at creating a compact, LEDs Illuminated Volume
A2 pickups perfectly compliment the
tonal characteristics of the A.I.R. body.
lightweight bridge that delivers
outstanding function. Removing Controls
Designed with the input of some of the protruding screws leaves a simple design The 3-control system includes front
world’s greatest guitar players, the A2’s that delivers extended performance volume, rear volume, and master tone
powerful tone belies its light weight. when playing close to the bridge. Special controls. Volume levels for both front
sound tubes installed under the bridge and rear pickups are indicated by LED
pass through the body transmitting string brightness. Looks are simply cool onstage.
vibration directly to the body.

LED Pickup Indicator Specifications

The single volume control and a 3
position rotary pickup selector are joined Model RGXA2 Model RBX4A2 RBX5A2 Color Finish White & Aircraft Jet Black
by LEDs surrounding the volume control, Construction Bolt-on Construction Bolt-on Bolt-on Gray
providing bright visual indication of the Scale Length 25 1/2" (648mm) Scale Length 34" (863.6mm) 34" (863.6mm)
pickup in use. Fingerboard Rosewood Fingerboard Rosewood Rosewood
Radius 13 3/4" (350mm) Radius 10" (250mm) 23 5/8" (600mm)

RGXA2 Neck Original Headstock Frets

Body
22
A.I.R. Body
Frets
Body
24
A.I.R. Body
24
A.I.R. Body
RGXA2
RBX4A2/5A2
l

l
l

Fingerboard width is the same as guitars Yamaha has moved from tradition with Neck Maple Neck Maple Maple
in the RGX series, like the RGX220DZ, strong design features including two- Tuners Diecast with Cylindrical knob Tuners Diecast Diecast
but with a medium thickness. This tone 3-D sculpting, cylindrical aluminum Bridge A.I.R. Mounting System Bridge Bridge A.I.R. Mounting System Bridge A.I.R. Mounting System Bridge
design makes chords easier to hold and machine heads (RGXA2), and perfect
offers greater stability for the left hand. Pickups Alnico V humbucker X 2 Pickups Ceramic Bar Single X 2 Ceramic Bar Single X 2
weight balance, all wrapped up in sleek,
Greater neck mass also contributes to a fresh lines. Controls 3-position Rotary with Pickup Indicator, Controls Front Volume (with LED), Rear Volume (with LED), Master Tone Front Volume (with LED), Rear Volume (with LED), Master Tone
richer sound. Master Volume

21 Yamaha Electric Guitars Yamaha Electric BASSES 22

 BB SERIES ira
Yamaha reinvented a legend with the new BB basses. Applying the advancements in knowledge, technology, and skills gained Yamaha’s BB development team pushed every element of the bass guitar a step further, paying incredible attention to the finest
since their introduction over 30 years ago, the BB development team has created a design that delivers powerfully rich tone, of details to redefine what a bass should be. Using bolt-on necks and passive electronics as core elements in their design, they
excellent attack and sustain, immense volume, and overwhelming presence. The new BB features passive pickups and a bolt- have produced the ultimate modern Rock bass. Immense volume and incredible presence allows the new BB to stand out in
on necks, and is available in three lines ranging from the custom shop 2024/25 models, to the 1024/25 production versions with even the loudest mix. Bodies and necks crafted from hand-select woods and treated with our exclusive ARE and IRA pre-aging
nearly identical specs, and the 424/25 models offering many of the same high-end features. processes create an instrument that delivers an unbelievably resonant, vibrant, and bold sound. Redesigned neck joints and
through-body stringing give flawless sound and feel, while custom-wound pickups drive thick, rich tone. These are basses built
around sound and playability, without compromise.

Nickel Silver Nut

(BB2000/1000 Series)
Nickel silver, as opposed to bone or
plastic, delivers an open string sound that
is closer to that of a fretted note since the
fret and nut materials are the same.

BB2024X BB2024 BB2025 BB2025X

Vintage White Natural Vintage Sunburst Black

Five-Piece Neck

BB ARTISTS
(BB2000/1000/400 Series)
Five-piece necks on all BB 2000 series
basses are made with plies of mahogany,
which supplies silky warmth, and maple,
which produces strong upper mids and
bright highs. This design also forms a
durable and stable neck that resists warping.
Joe Karnes * BB1000 and BB400 series basses feature 5-ply
Fitz and the Tantrums maple and nato laminated necks.

Hugh McDonald
Bon Jovi
Chris Glithero Spline
Zico Chain

James LoMenzo
John Fogerty
Spline Joint (3-Piece Bodies)
(BB2000/1000 Series)
Three-piece bodies are fitted together
using spline joints to increase surface
contact between slabs thus increasing
Jeff Rouse
Michael Anthony body resonance. Mounting the bridge on
Duff Mckagan's Loaded the center piece moves even more string
Chickenfoot
vibration to the body.

Tony Kanal
A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) No Doubt

A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) is an original wood reforming technology developed by Yamaha. Jack Gibson
Exodus
Instruments made with woods processed with this technology produce a tonal richness that is like vintage instruments
that have been played for years. This technology is currently applied to the BB2000 Series (pages 24) .
A.R.E technology uses precision controlled humidity and temperature to manipulate the molecular properties Specifications
of the wood into a more acoustically ideal condition (similar to the molecular characteristics of woods in
instruments that have been played for years). The process is chemical free making it an environmentally
Normal
BB-Stock-Point 1
10
A.R.E. Bass
BB-A.R.E. -Point 1
10
Model
Construction
BB2024/2024X/2025/2025X
Bolt-on
A.R.E. Treatment and
friendly process as well.
The following alterations lead to their corresponding acoustically ideal conditions.
0
20
0
20 Scale Length 34"(863.6mm) I.R.A. Technology
-40
30
-40
30 Fingerboard Rosewood
(BB2000 Series)
Relative Level [dB]

Relative Level [dB]

• Enhanced low range sustain produces rich sound and thick tone. -80 40 -80 40 Radius BB2024/2024X: 10”(250mm) BB2025/BB2025X: 23 5/8”(600mm)
• Increased high range response and decay produces a sharper tone and simultaneously controls -120 50 -120 50 Frets 21 Yamaha’s exclusive A.R.E. treatment is a
dissonance. 0
60
0
60 Body Alder 3P(Spline Joint) special seasoning process that delivers a
0.1
70
0.1
70 Special Feature A.R.E./ I.R.A. smooth, mature sound right out of the factory.
The graphs shown to the right are from actual acoustic spectral measurements taken under controlled 0.2 0.2 Color Finish Black Vintage Sunburst Natural Vintage White Neck Maple/ Mahogany 5pcs
80 80 I.R.A. treatment, another Yamaha exclusive,
conditions with an untreated BB bass and a new BB bass with A.R.E. Notice the enhanced low range sustain 0.3 15 0.3 15 Nut Nickel Silver Nut
Time [s] 5 10 90
5 10 90 is also applied to enhance body resonance.
and the leveled mid-low frequencies that deliver a smoother and well-defined sound on the A.R.E. bass. It 0
Frequency [kHz]
Time [s] 0
Frequency [kHz] Bridge Vintage Plus(Brass saddle, Steel plate)
Leveled all range frequencies
is also clear that high frequencies have a shorter decay after the attack providing sharper tones. This is hard Pickups Front: Split Blade(Alnico V)/ Rear: Single Blade(Ceramic) *Refer to page 23 for more information on the
A.R.E.(Acoustic Resonance Enhancement)
proof that A.R.E. is effective at producing the desired changes in the wood’s acoustic characteristics. These Stronger low frequencies
Pickup Switch 3P-toggle Switch
instruments have received high marks from a great number of bassists. Most of their evaluations are identical BB2024/2025 l l l Case Hard Case
*Refer to page 8 for more information on the
I.R.A.(Initial Response Acceleration).
to evaluations for basses that have been played for years. BB2024X/2025X l l l Controls Master Volume, Master Tone
23 Yamaha Electric BASSEs Yamaha Electric basses 24
 BB1024/1024X: The BB1000 series basses are cut from the same block as the flagship BB2000 series, sharing the ethos and a number BB424: BB424 makes the sound, feel and looks driven by the incredible BB2000 series basses available to
of the features that set BB aside from the pack including our 5-piece neck, diagonal body thru stringing, newly designed every player.
pickups and custom-designed bridge. BB425: 5-string version of the BB424.
BB1025/1025X: 5-string version of the BB1024/1024X.

New Pickups
(BB2000/1000 Series)
Designed specifically for the BB series,
these new pickups are the result of
numerous trials, inspections, and
artist evaluations conducted by the BB
development team, in the pursuit of the
ultimate passive pickup sound. Open
faced designs allow closer mounting to
the string to capture more string vibration
while blade type bobbins on both front
and rear handle aggressive rock picking
with even response across strings. Alnico
V magnets were chosen for the front
pickups to deliver warmth and ceramic
magnets on the rear for punch.

BB1024X BB1024 BB1025 BB1025X BB424 BB424 BB425X

Caramel Brown Vintage White Tobacco Brown Sunburst Black Vintage White Red Metallic Tobacco Brown Sunburst

Diagonal Body Thru Stringing

(BB 2000/1000/400 Series)
Together with the uniquely designed
saddle, body thru stringing efficiently
Michael Anthony transfers string vibration to the body. A
Yamaha original design used on all BB
series basses places strings at a 45º angle
Chickenfoot at the saddle reducing stress, securing
tension, and maximizing vibration
Specifications transfer. The 45º cut on the back end of Specifications
Model BB1024/1024X/1025/1025X the body makes stringing easier and gives
the BB a unique look. Model BB424/424X/425/425X
Construction Bolt-on
Construction Bolt-on
Scale Length 34" (863.6mm)
Scale Length 34" (863.6mm)
Fingerboard Rosewood
Fingerboard Rosewood
Radius BB1024/1024X: 10” (250mm) BB1025/1025X: 23 5/8” (600mm) q Radius BB424/424X: 10” (250mm) BB425/425X: 23 5/8” (600mm)
Frets 21
Frets 21
Body Alder 3P (Spline Joint)
Body Alder
Neck Maple/ Nato 5pcs
w Neck Maple/ Nato 5pcs
Bridge Vintage Plus(Brass saddle, Steel plate)
Bridge Vintage Style
Pickups Front Split Bar (Alnico V) Rear Single Bar(Ceramic)
Pickups Split Single x 1, Bar Single
Pickup Switch 3-Position Toggle e Pickup Switch 3-Position Toggle
Controls Master Volume, Master Tone
Controls Master Volume, Master Tone
Controls
Color Finish Black Tobacco Brown Caramel Brown Vintage White Color Finish Black Tobacco Brown Red Metallic Vintage White
Sunburst (BB 2000/1000/400 Series) Sunburst

q Master Volume
w Master Tone
e 3P Pickup Selector
BB1024/1025 l l l l BB424/425 l l l l

BB1024X/1025X BB424X/425X l l l l

25 Yamaha Electric BASSEs Yamaha Electric basses 26

 TRBX series Common Features
Body
TRBX features a sculpted solid mahogany
NECK & HEAD DESIGN
body, with a mass-optimized 3D design
for the optimum balance between tone
and comfort coupled with perfect weight
distribution.

38mm 43mm

Neck Joint Neck Nut Headstock

TRBX uses a precision fitted bolt-on neck joint TRBX’s neck design combines a fast, ultra- 38mm (4-string) or 43mm (5-string) nut widths give Straight-run stringing from nut to
for maximum adjustability and clear, punchy comfortable profile with 5-ply maple/ fast, comfortable playability for any style. machinehead eliminates lateral tension,
tone. Developed through hundreds of hours mahogany laminated construction for providing superior tuning stability and
of play-testing, the refined neck joint shape outstanding stability and excellent tone. reducing overtones.
perfectly balances strength, vibration transfer
and upper-fret access.

PICKUPS & CONTROLS

3-band active EQ (TRBX500) Performance EQ (TRBX300) Performance EQ Switch
TRBX500 models feature an audiophile-grade active/ TRBX300 models feature Yamaha’s exclusive
q SLAP
passive circuit for fine tonal control and extreme Perfomance EQ active circuit with five performance-
flexibility. The advanced design offers a level- tuned full spectrum EQ curves optimized to give instant w PICK
matched output whether in passive or active mode access to essential sounds along with powerful 2-band e FLAT 2 3 4
and tone-switching circuitry that seamlessly moves master equalization to shape and define your tone. r FINGER 1 5
from 3-band active EQ to master passive tone. High- t SOLO
quality gold plated parts are used for key signal
chain contacts, providing increased conductivity and q
BRIDGE & OUTPUT JACK reliability.
e Neck Bridge

q
Pickups (TRBX500) Pickups (TRBX300) w
Performance EQ
Yamaha’s H5 dual-coil pickups are defined by a e Yamaha’s M3 pickups feature oversized polepieces
clean, open tone that’s perfectly matched with the and ceramic magnets for a clear, powerful tone with
flexibility of the active/passive preamp design. Their incredible definition and depth. The hum-cancelling
r
quad-polepiece design and alnico magnets give
w design ensures your performance is clean and
r t
them the power to drive the active circuit and the noise-free while the integral thumb-rest provides
sensitivity and subtlety to capture every nuance in unrivalled playability.
passive mode. y
t
Controls (TRBX300)
q Master Volume r Treble
w Pickup Balancer t Performance EQ Switch
Controls (TRBX500) e Bass

Bridge Output Jack Battery Alert LED (TRBX500) q Master Volume

w Pickup Balancer
r Middle
t Treble/Tone (Passive)
A high-mass die-cast bridge efficiently transfers Yamaha’s metal plate-mounted standard jack TRBX500’s 3-band EQ circuit features a low- e Bass y Active/Passive switch
string vibrations to the body for full, rich tone socket offers superior durability and easy battery alert LED to eliminate sudden power
combined with excellent adjustability and road- maintenance. loss during performance.
tested durability. 18mm string spacing on the
5-string model offers outstanding playability for
technical slap or finger styles.

27 Yamaha Electric BASSEs Yamaha Electric basses 28

 TRBX500 Series
TRBX500 has a simple brief – tone. Premium mahogany construction and
an ultra-musical active/passive pre-amp design deliver the flexibility and
sheer tonal quality to allow you to sculpt the perfect sound for your music.

TRBX504 TRBX504 TRBX504 TRBX505 TRBX505

Translucent White Translucent Brown Translucent Black Translucent Brown Translucent Black

Jack Gibson
Exodus

Specifications
Model TRBX504 TRBX505
Construction Bolt-on Bolt-on
Scale Length 34" (863.6mm) 34" (863.6mm)
Fingerboard Rosewood Rosewood
Radius 10" (250mm) 23 5/8" (600mm)
Frets 24 24
Color Finish Translucent Translucent Translucent
Body Solid Mahogany Solid Mahogany Black Brown White
Neck Maple and Mahogany 5PC Maple and Mahogany 5PC
Bridge Die-cast 19mm Die-cast 18mm
Pickups YGD designed Alnico magnet YGD designed Alnico magnet
Controls Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, Bass, Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, Bass,
Middle, Treble and Active-Passive switch Middle, Treble and Active-Passive switch TRBX504 l l l

(Battery Alert LED on back) (Battery Alert LED on back) TRBX505 l l l

29 Yamaha Electric BASSEs Yamaha Electric basses 30

 TRBX300 Series TRBX174 Series
TRBX300 is built around a simple principle – your performance. The perfectly balanced, ultra-comfortable solid mahogany Based on the TRBX500/300 series basses, the TRBX174 offers a level of playability and quality hard to get in this class of instrument. Utilizing a split coil
body provides the optimum tonal foundation while the Performance EQ active circuitry gives instant access to perfectly dialed- at the neck and a single at the bridge allows the 24-fret bass to deliver powerful sound while its excellent tonal balance, from bass to treble, let you dial in
in stage-ready tones coupled with the expressive control you need. the tone you need for any occasion. The TRBX174EW features a beautifully grained exotic wood top that gives this instrument an upscale appearance.

TRBX304 TRBX304 TRBX304 TRBX305 TRBX305 TRBX174EW TRBX174EW TRBX174 TRBX174

Mist Green White Black Candy Apple Red Pewter Natural Root Beer Old Violin Sunburst Dark Blue Metallic

Specifications Specifications
Model TRBX304 TRBX305 Model TRBX174/174EW
Construction Bolt-on Bolt-on Construction Bolt-on
Scale Length 34" (863.6mm) 34" (863.6mm) Scale Length 34" (863.6mm)
Fingerboard Rosewood Rosewood Fingerboard Rosewood
Radius 10" (250mm) 23 5/8" (600mm) Radius 10" (250mm)
Frets 24 24 Frets 24
Body Solid Mahogany Solid Mahogany Body Mahogany
Neck Maple and Mahogany 5PC Maple and Mahogany 5PC Neck Maple
Bridge Die-cast 19mm Die-cast 18mm Bridge Vintage Style
Pickups YGD Designed Ceramic magnet YGD Designed Ceramic magnet Pickups Split Coil x 1, Single Coil X 1
Controls Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, Bass, Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, Bass, Controls Front Volume Rear Volume and Tone
Treble and Performance EQ switch Treble and Performance EQ switch

Color Finish Black Candy Apple Mist Green Pewter White Color Finish Black Old Violin Red Metallic Dark Blue Natural Root Beer Translucent Tobacco Brown
Red Sunburst Metallic Black Sunburst

TRBX304 l l l l l TRBX174 l l l l

TRBX305 l l l l l TRBX174EW l l l l

31 Yamaha Electric BASSEs Yamaha Electric basses 32

 ATT LTD3 Billy Sheehan Signature Model

Billy Sheehan’s legendary Attitude is reborn. Hand-crafted in Yamaha Music

Billy Sheehan Signature Model

Billy’s relationship with Yamaha is long – his drive to push his playing further
Craft, Attitude LTD3 features Billy’s sound taken to a new level, with refined and create instruments to support that has meant that his close collaborations
characteristics only possible thanks to Yamaha’s original design and technology. Spline with Yamaha Guitar Development have created a number of signature models.
Attitude’s low-end is powerful and bold, yet tight and controlled. The highs The BB714BS represents a trip back to Billy’s roots with Yamaha, revisiting
are clear and musical and the mid drives with a power rarely heard. The latest his first signature model, a BB-series bass, and combining the timeless vibe
technology, including our spline jointed body and exclusive ARE and IRA wood of BB with the features developed for his latest Attitude signature model.
Hipshot “D” Tuner treatments together with newly designed pickups and a totally reworked neck Spline Joint Woofer pickup designed
joint make this bass something else. And with Billy’s involvement every step of
The Hipshot tuner drops the “E” string
down a whole step to “D” with the flick
the way, playability is like no other guitar.
This body structure makes Attitude LTDIII
far more resonant than conventional 2 or incollaboration with YASB*
of a lever. A gear adjustment provides 3-piece body instruments. Vibrations are In addition to the split pickup, the
precision tuning. It’s clearly an Attitude, but it’s an Attitude like you’ve never heard it before. transferred easily through the body for an BB714BS features a specially designed
immense, vibrant and loud tone that is double humbucker installed at the neck
unmistakably Attitude. position where it generates great low-end
(Please refer to page 26 for more details.)
tone. The humbucker is wired through a
push-pull high-cut circuit that lets you
choose between a traditional “Attitude”
neck pickup tone with high-end, or a bass
boosted ultra-low 60’s sound.
*YASB=Yamaha Artist Services, Burbank

ATT LTD3
Sonic Blue

Neck / Fingerboard BB714BS

Billy’s custom neck profile features jumbo
frets 1-16 to produce outstanding sustain. Black
The frets from 17 to 21 are slimmer for
greater note clarity.
The neck also features scallops from frets Pickups and Electronics
17 through 21 and a slap cut ground
Pickups and Electronics
into the neck for greater string access.
Billy’s signature sound comes from a
The neck on the ATT LTD3 is designed
with double action rod that leaves more
custom woofer pickup developed by YGD Bridge
(Yamaha Guitar Development). Combining
wood volume making it highly resonant. BB714’s bridge and other hardware are
its heavy, powerful low-end and solid
black nickel plated for sharp, modern looks.
fundamental with a DiMarzio designed
pickup at the bridge position delivers
an incredible tonal range and a strong
A.R.E. / I.R.A. presence within the band. While stereo
output jacks provide separate outputs for
The ATT LTD3 is treated with Yamaha’s the front and rear pickups, mono output Neck
exclusive I.R.A. and A.R.E. treatments; is also available. A high cut switch in
Billy’s BB714BS is fitted with a custom
both proven to improve resonance and the front pickup tone control boosts bass
Black neck that is slim, trim and fast. Smaller
response and are approved by Billy himself. output from the front pickup.
(Please refer to page 8 and 23 for more details.)
than the Attitude neck profile, the BB
neck offers great comfort and playability
for any style.

ATT LTD3 Bridge e

The solid brass bridge captures and

transmits string vibration directly to the Controls (BB714BS)
body, creating great low-end tone and attack. q Woofer Pickup Volume
w Main Pickup Volume
e Master Tone With Push-Pull Switch
Miter Bolting
Miter bolting holds the neck closer and
tighter to the body fusing these two
separate components into one. Compared
q to a conventional bolt-on joint, miter

w
Specifications bolting efficiently transfers string vibration
throughout the body with little loss. This
Specifications
Model ATT LTD3 Color Finish Black Sonic Blue delivers greater body resonance making Model BB714BS Color Finish Black Lava Red
Construction Bolt-on each note come alive. Construction Bolt-on
e
Scale Length 34" (863.6mm) Scale Length 34" (863.6mm)
Fingerboard Maple Fingerboard Rosewood
Controls (ATT LTD3) Radius 10" (250mm) Radius 10" (250mm)
q Woofer Pickup Volume Frets 21 Frets 21
w Woofer Pickup Tone (Woofer Pickup Hi-Cut Switch) Body Alder Body Alder
e Middle Pickup Volume (Stereo / Mono Switch) Neck Maple Neck Maple
Bridge Solid Brass Bridge Solid Brass
Pickups Yamaha Custom Woofer Pickup(Front), DiMarzio WillPower (Middle) Pickups Woofer PU, Main PU
Control Front Volume, Front Tone, Rear Volume,Woofer High Cut Switch Controls Woofer PU Volume, Main PU Volume, Master tone w/ Woofer PU Hi Cut Sw.

33 Yamaha Electric BASSEs Yamaha Electric basses 34

 bbNEII Nathan East Signature Model
TRBJPII John Patitucci Signature Model

Nathan East has appeared on countless albums and has toured with some In the nearly 20 years since John Patitucci first gained recognition as a
of the biggest names in modern music. Whether he’s playing blues with Eric member of Chick Corea's legendary Elektric Band, he has established
Clapton, pop with Phil Collins, or contemporary jazz with Fourplay, Nathan himself as one of the best jazz bassists of his time. Shifting seamlessly
relies on his BBNE2 signature 5-string bass to deliver the tone he needs. from bandleader to respected sideman, John relies on his TRBJPII
signature 6-string bass to fit any role.

White Perloid Peg Heads

White perloid peg heads aid in balancing
the super long scale neck while adding

BBNE2 TRBJPII
great looks.

White
Translucent Dark Red
Pickups (BBNE2)
The stacked pickups were designed in
collaboration with Nathan and feature
Alnico V magnets for warm, rich tone while
the hum-cancelling coil keeps noise at bay.

TRBJPII Custom Pickups

Pickups are a custom Alnico V design. The
low-noise double-coil pickups deliver clear
tonal Imaging even when playing chords.

Individual Bridge Pieces

The bridge consists of individual bridge
pieces that reduce interference from other
string vibration delivering a purer tone.

q
Solid Brass Bridge
w e A massive solid brass bridge delivers a
clear and rich sound.
r
y
t
4-Ply Laminated Body
u The 4-ply laminated body is crafted from
plies of figured maple, ash, alder, and
Controls (BBNE2) maple. This design produces tight and
rich resonation over the instrument’s
q Pickup Balancer entire range. A slap cut on the body
w Master Volume offers greater string access.
e Bass
r Middle
t Treble
y Mid Cut Frequency 26-Fret Neck
u Mid Cut On-Off Switch T h e 35- i n c h (889m m ) s u p e r l o n g
scale neck has 26 frets. The maple
neck is fitted with double truss rods to

Active Electronics sufficiently counter tension produced by

the instrument’s six strings.
Active electronics include a special
equalizer circuit based on Nathan East’s
“Magic Box”. The circuit lets you cut off q
the selected mid frequency at the touch
of a switch for precision sound tailoring. e

w
Specifications Specifications
5-Piece Neck Through Model BBNE2 Color Finish White Black Model TRB JPII Color Finish Amber Translucent Dark
r

Design Construction
Scale Length
Neck Through
34" (863.6mm)
Construction
Scale Length
Bolt-on
35" (889mm)
Red t

The neck through design uses a 5-piece

maple and mahogany neck sandwiched
between the maple on alder body.
Fingerboard
Radius
Ebony
19 11/16" (500mm)
Fingerboard
Radius
Ebony
40" (1000mm)
Controls (TRBJPII)
Frets 24 Frets 26 q Pickup Balancer r Middle
Body Maple/Alder Body Figured Maple/Ash/Alder/Maple w Master Volume t Treble
e Bass
Contoured Body Neck
Bridge
Maple/Premium Grade Mahogany 5 Piece
Yamaha BPZ-7 (No Piezo)
Neck
Bridge
Maple
Solid Brass
Both the front and back of the bass body
are contoured to provide players with
Pickups Alnico V Stack Type X 2 Pickups Side by Side Double Coil Alnico V Active Electronics
a compact, well fitting instrument that Pickup Switch N/A Controls Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, 3 Band EQ
The 5-control active electronics system
offers greater playing comfort. Controls Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, 3-Band EQ, Mid Cut offers a wide palette of tonal variation.
Frequency, Mid Cut On-Off Switch Everything from subtle variations in tonal
nuance to dynamic sound output is possible.

35 Yamaha Electric BASSEs Yamaha Electric basses 36

 The history of TRB started in 1989, when 5 and 6-string basses were not widely available. Together with some of the world’s most influential bass players,
SLG130NW/110n/110s
Musicians know inspiration calls without notice. With Yamaha’s Silent Guitar always
Yamaha’s development team has gone through countless development stages and prototypes over 2 decades to reach today’s TRB. Its custom active EQ gives at your side, you can capture and explore those moments of inspiration to the fullest.
players a wide range of tonal possibilities while the super long scale (35’’) perfectly balances the string tension for great feel and exceptional low-frequency The Silent Guitar combines cutting edge designs with master-luthier craftsmanship,
response and solidity. The legendary wide, flat TRB neck opens the fretboard to your creative vision while the 3 layered-body displays the beautiful contours creating a versatile instrument that lets you play wherever you are, whenever you like.
of choice Alder and premium Quilted Maple. From Jazz and Fusion to Rock and Metal, TRB’s exceptional versatility pushes bass creativity to the next level. Outstanding playability combined with incredible practicality let you plug in a pair
of headphones and enjoy this unique instrument’s rich, natural tone privately or plug
into an amp or recording console to share it with thousands.
SLG110N
Black Metallic
Made from select cuts of maple, rosewood, ebony and mahogany, the Silent Guitar’s
revolutionary design offers guitarists the feel and playability of a real acoustic
guitar while its specially designed pickup and preamp systems deliver rich, natural
tone that belies the instrument’s looks. A detachable top frame section and ultra-
SLG130NW
Light Amber Burst
lightweight design make the instrument comfortably portable so you can take it with
you wherever you go.

TRB1006J TRB1005J TRB1004J

Black Translucent Black Natural

Lee Ritenour

SLG110S
Natural

Specifications
Model SLG130NW SLG110N SLG110S
Scale Length 25 9/16" (650mm) 25 9/16" (650mm) 24 15/16" (634mm)
Fingerboard Ebony Rosewood Rosewood
Radius Flat Flat 15 3/4" (400mm)
Frets 19 19 22
Body Maple Maple Maple
Neck Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany
Bridge Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood
Specifications Pickups B-Band B-Band L.R. Baggs
Black Translucent Caramel Brown Natural Controls AUX IN w/Level Control, Line Out, Phones AUX IN w/Level Control, Line Out, Phones AUX IN w/Level Control, Line Out, Phones
Model TRB1006J / TRB1005J / TRB1004J Color Finish Black Out, Volume, Bass, Treble, Out, Volume, Bass, Treble, Out, Volume, Bass, Treble,
Construction Bolt-on
Effect (Reverb1, Reverb2, Chorus, Echo) Effect (Reverb1, Reverb2, Chorus, Echo) Effect (Reverb1, Reverb2, Chorus, Echo)
Scale Length 35" (889mm)
Fingerboard Rosewood
Radius 40" (1000mm) / 19 11/16" (500mm) / 10" (250mm)
Frets 24 TRB1006J / 1005J / 1004J l l l l Color Finish Light Amber Natural Tobacco Brown Black Metallic
Burst Sunburst
Body Maple/Alder
Neck Maple/Nato 5pc
Bridge Solid Brass
Pickups Alnico V Hum-Canceled X 2
Controls Master Volume, Pickup Blancer, 3-Band EQ SLG130NW l

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THR5A
A New Way to Experience your Electric-Acoustic Guitar

With THR Editor you can fine-tune your

THR’s settings to dial in the perfect tone.
Access ‘hidden’ features including noise-
gate and compression controls as well
as a ll-new audiophile-grade spea ker
simulations perfectly matched to the amp
models in your THR.
THR5A Control Panel

User memory function lets you save up

to five amp settings of all controller and
switch settings for quick recall.
Authentic Tube Tone (THR10 only)

www.yamaha.com/thr
THR10/5 T HR is bundled w it h Cubase A I,
Steinberg’s professional music production
appl icat ion t hat of fers f u l l-f ledged
It’s Not For Practice, It’s for Playing recording and editing.

Your sound, wherever you are. The tuner is an

e a s y t o us e aut o -
The concept behind Yamaha’s little THR Series amps was to provide a way to get the perfect “on-stage” chromat ic tuner
sound anytime you’re away from the studio or stage. This concept quickly caught on with guitarists t y pe. Adjust t he
around the globe who were captivated with its ability to recreate everything from clean, rich tones to the pitch until its note
name appears and
unmistakable sound of a cranked amp—and do it all a low volume if need be. then fine tune until
The lineup now includes five amps, each offering its own distinctive sound, feel, and tone. The amps offer the green lamp
l ig hts. Bot h spea ker a nd headphone
an amazing selection of sought-after amp tones as well as a mix of ultra-realistic reverbs, delays, and
output is muted when tuning.
effects created with Yamaha’s proprietary Virtual Circuit Modeling (VCM) technology. There’s also true hi-
Per fect ly complement i n g t he low-
fi quality stereo audio playback for jamming with external audio sources, and an integrated USB port for THR10 Control Panel
gain audiophile amp models, THR10C
laying down tracks with the renowned Cubase AI DAW software that comes bundled with each amp. And features an all-new TAPE ECHO effect
the highly portable units run on both AC and battery power so you can take your “stage tone” with you that captures the detail of an analogue
machine, r ight dow n to t he wow a nd
and play wherever you are. flutter of the repeats.

Authentic Boutique Tone

THR10C T H R fe a t u r e s d u a l e f fe c t s c i r c u i t s
providing natural, ultra-musical effects.
O ne ci rcu it ha nd les stompbox-st yle
High-End, Hand-Wired Tone At Your Fingertips THR5 Control Panel
m o du l at i on e f fe c t s w h i l e t he ot he r
pr o v ide s out st a nd i n g st ud io -g r ade
delays and reverbs. With the THR Editor
software, both effects processors can be
edited in incredible depth.

All THR models features Yamaha’s Virtual

SPECIFICATIONS
Tube Illumination – matching the visual
vibe to the incredible tone. THR10 THR5 THR10C THR10X THR5A
Amp Simulations CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD, CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD, DELUXE, CLASS A, US POWER I, POWER II, BROWN CONDENSER, DYNAMIC,
BRIT HI, MODERN, BRIT HI, MODERN BLUES, I, BROWNII, SOUTHERN HI, TUBE,
BASS, ACO, FLAT BRIT BLUES, MINI, BASS, CLEAN, BASS, FLAT NYLON, EG CLN
ACO, FLAT
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Connect an audio source such as a music EQ BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE TONE BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE TONE
Chromatic Tuner l
player or computer to the AUX In jack and
User Memory 5 — 5 5 —
jam along with your tracks. Yamaha’s Connections INPUT (Standard Monaural Phone Jack), PHONES (Standard Stereo Phone Jack),
exclusive h i-f i tech nolog y keeps t he AUX (Stereo Mini Jack), USB 2.0, DC IN
playback sound crystal clear, regardless Power Source AC Adapter / Battery (AA Batteries x 8)
of your amp settings, while the exclusive Speakers 8cm Full Range x 2
Extended Stereo Technology creates an Rated Output 10W (5W + 5W)
incredibly wide stereo soundspace. Dimensions (W x H x D) 360 x 183.5 x 140mm 271 x 167 x 120mm 360 x 183.5 x 140mm 271 x 167 x 120mm
Weight 2.8kg 2.0kg 2.8kg 2.0kg
Accessories AC Adapter, USB Cable, Stereo Mini Cable, Owner’s Manual, DVD-ROM (Cubase AI)
THR10X Control Panel * Specifications and appearance may change without notice.

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