1982 Yamaha Broad Bass VI Made in Japan cherry burst

Maker: Yamaha

Model: Broad Bass VI

Condition: excellent

Description: 

Here for your consideration is a 1982 Yamaha Broad Bass VI in excellent condition! Incredibly clean for its age, you'd be hard pressed to find one cleaner than this! Body shows some light surface marks but otherwise has no notable blemishes. Neck, headstock, and fretboard are in great shape and frets show only very light signs of wear with no major divots or other issues. Hardware shows some very light signs of age and pitting but is fully functional and overall in excellent condition. Electronics work perfectly and features a yamaha split P-Bass type pickup that sounds awesome. Overall incredibly clean and plays like a dream! Has been fully inspected and set up by our tech and ready for a new home. Includes gig bag. See below for a list of specs and info. 

Weight: 8lbs 12oz

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness: 1st - .855", 12th - .917"

Fretboard Radius: 10" 

Nut Width: 1 11/16th

Pickup Values: 11.45k

The 1981 Yamaha Broad Bass VI (BB-VI) is a vintage, Japanese-made electric bass guitar known for its robust build quality and a tone often described as a "refined" take on the classic Fender Precision Bass. Originally sold primarily in the Japanese domestic market, it was a high-quality entry level in the legendary BB series.

• Body Material: Alder with a gloss finish.
• Neck: Bolt-on maple neck with a comfortable "C" profile.
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with 21 frets.
• Scale Length: Standard 34-inch (860mm) scale. Note: A short-scale version, the BB-VIs, was also produced with a 31.5-inch scale.
• Electronics: Passive system featuring a single Yamaha split-coil (P-style) pickupwith 1 Volume and 1 Tone control.
• Hardware: Rock-solid Yamaha-branded open-gear tuners and a high-mass bridge, often featuring decorative engraving.