Product Description

Designed by and Nathan East, bassist for Eric Clapton and Phil Collins. For years the BB Series basses have defined the best in bass technology, building a reputation for their excellent tone and sustain, comfortable feel, and quiet performance. This new BB model carries on the tradition with a slim-line, solid alder body topped with premium maple for unsurpassed looks, comfort, and tone. A thru-body maple and mahogany neck offers the ultimate in tone and stability, while its ebony fretboard has a smooth violin-type feel. Active electronics include 2 Alnico V-Stack pickups and a Nathan East NE1 parametric EQ for maximum sound-shaping capability. Die-cast gold with white tuners. Includes hardshell case.

Excellent tone and sustain Comfortable feel Solid alder body with maple top Nathan East silhouette Maple and mahogany thru-body neck Ebony fretboard 2 active Alnico V-Stack pickups NE1 parametric EQ Die-cast gold with white tuners Includes hardshell case

A great player has helped create an exceptional bass, and it can be yours. Order today.

Custom Guitar's Friend Gold Coverage

Gold Coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty to protect your gear from unexpected breakdowns, accidental damage from handling and failures. This plan covers your product for one, two, three or up to five years from your date of purchase, costs just pennies per day and gives you a complete "no-worry" solution for protecting your investment.

Gold Coverage Includes:

Unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and cracks Normal wear and tear Power surges Dust, internal heat and humidity

Other plan features include:

For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks) For products under $200 experiencing the above failures, a Custom Guitar's Friend gift card will be issued for the full price of the product + tax. Shipping fees covered if required for repair or replacement Plans are transferable in the event merchandise is sold Plans are renewable on new gear

*Limitations and exclusions apply. See terms and conditions for program details

Term for New Gear begins on date of purchase but does not replace the store return policy or manufacturer coverage.

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I have been playing bass for 30 years and this is the best bass I have ever owned. I have had vintage Fenders, Spectors, Warwicks, Cirrus etc. I would choose this bass over any other bass I have played. I have played rock, fusion, praise and worship, jazz, country and everything sounded great.
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I usually don't write reviews but this bass is great. I have small hands and this bass neck is narrow enough for smaller hands but still wide enough to do slapping. Plays like butter.
Yamaha BBNE2 Nathan East Signature Model Black
.This bass has a very powerful sound. Action on the neck is great, spacing between strings is just perfect for slapping. i can switch up my sound to play all styles. the only problem is that this machine is heavy...i do a lot of playing live so i like to have something a little light, but i have been able to handle it lately because no other sound compares. Not even my Warwicks.
Yamaha BBNE2 Nathan East Signature Model Black
.The best bass I've ever played. As versatile as Nathan East plays in every genre of music. The mid sweep is so great to shape the tone that no other bass has. Very neat finishing and craftsmanship. You only need this one bass to cover all kinds of music you play. The low in insane, the treble is rich and sparkling. Very worth it with the price.
Yamaha BBNE2 Nathan East Signature Model Black
.The bass itself is wonderful in almost every way: easy to play and be expressive, easy to adapt to any style of music, and sounds deep, rich and full.
My only complaint is with the seller: The item description says that the "case is sold separately" so I bought a case also. This needs to be changed by the seller. The bass arrived, boxed and in a very nice case. So, the item description should be changed to say "comes with a case".
I was able to use the "extra" case for another bass that I have.
Yamaha BBNE2 Nathan East Signature Model Black
.The sound of this instrument is great, one of the best. But that is a pity the distance between the strings. The strings are very, very close and for my small hands is just a curse. I am waiting for the same model with a wide neck, 19 or 20 inches bridge. It makes a big difference while playing.
Yamaha BBNE2 Nathan East Signature Model Black
.As I said previously, this is an awesome bass. I own seven basses and this one is truly a keeper.
Yamaha BBNE2 Nathan East Signature Model Black
.I play jazz, funk, salsa and sometimes at church. Fits the bill for all of that.
Yamaha BBNE2 Nathan East Signature Model Black
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