Yamaha BB714BS Billy Sheehan 4-String Electric Bass Guitar, 21 Frets, Maple Neck, Woofer PU/Main PU, Rosewood Fingerboard, Solid Brass Bridge and Adler Body, Lava Red

The Yamaha BB714BS Billy Sheehan 4-String Electric Bass Guitar (Lava Red) is based on the classic BB414 bass body style and constructed of a solid alder body with a bolt-on maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, this four-string signature bass features a unique woofer pickup in the neck position that Sheehan designed with Yamaha's master guitar builder, John Gaudesi. Aesthetic details include gorgeous black nickel hardware and a solid brass bridge. It is known as one of the most dynamic bassists to ever pick up a 4-string, Sheehan made his name with Mr. Big and David Lee Roth and has an active solo career recording, touring and making special clinic appearances.

Spline Joint
This body structure makes Attitude LTDIII far more resonant than conventional 2 or 3-piece body instruments. Vibrations are transferred easily through the body for an immense, vibrant and loud tone that is unmistakably Attitude.

Miter Bolting
Miter bolting holds the neck closer and tighter to the body fusing these two separate components into one. Compared to a conventional bolt-on joint, miter bolting efficiently transfers string vibration throughout the body with little loss. This delivers greater body resonance making each note come alive.

Pickups and Electronics
Billy's signature sound comes from a custom woofer pickup developed by YGD (Yamaha Guitar Development). Combining its heavy, powerful low-end and solid fundamental with a DiMarzio designed pickup at the bridge position delivers an incredible tonal range and a strong presence within the band. While stereo output jacks provide separate outputs for the front and rear pickups, mono output is also available. A high cut switch in the front pickup tone control boosts bass output from the front pickup.

Woofer pickup designed in collaboration with YASB
In addition to the split pickup, the BB714BS features a specially designed double humbucker installed at the neck position where it generates great low-end 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.

Bridge
BB714BS's bridge and other hardware are black nickel plated for sharp, modern looks.

Neck
Billy's BB714BS is fi tted with a custom neck that is slim, trim and fast. Smaller than the Attitude neck profile, the BB neck offers great comfort and playability for any style.