Donnyboy Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Simple question - What does the BB stand for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I think its Broad Bass....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I thought it was Big Body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Quote The BB series basses boast all the classic characteristics of the original BB's, from the distinctive big body design and bolt-on neck to vintage-style hardware and soapbar and split-coil pickups. https://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/musical_instruments/guitars_basses/el_basses/bb/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 But it is quite broad....:-) Cant remember where i heard it from - it was pre internet definitely - and i'm probably wrong anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 It's Broad Bass - they even used the name in full on some models: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Thanks for posting that pic neepheid. I've never seen one with that decal on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Excellent replies , thanks folksGreat pic Neepheid Broad Bass it is then .. not " Sure & Steadfast"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Yep. Some of the new models say Broad Bass on the headstock too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilebodgers Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I've never seen that either. There's a facebook group for people owning old yamaha basses, can't remember the name off hand, but there is interesting info posted there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byo Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 +1 on Broad Bass. My '79 BB1200 is an amazing piece of gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 BB = Best Bass ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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