{"product_id":"yamaha-bbne2-nathan-east-signature-5-string-bass-white","title":"Yamaha BBNE2 Nathan East Signature 5 String Bass - White","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGet Simplicity At Its Finest With The Yamaha BBNE2 Nathan East Signature 5 String Bass In White\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNathan East has appeared on countless albums and has toured with some of the biggest names in modern music. Whether he is playing blues with Eric Clapton, pop with Phil Collins or contemporary jazz with Fourplay, Nathan relies on his BBNE2 signature five-string bass to deliver the tone he needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing neck-through construction, the two-octave neck is built from maple and mahogany with an ebony fingerboard inlaid with figured abalone. Matching mother-of-pearl tuners complete the look. The unique BB body is made of maple and alder for a fat sound with plenty of definition. The BPZ-7 bridge features individual, machined saddles that provide precise intonation, a low profile, and an elegant look. The stacked Alnico humbuckers run through Yamaha's 5-control active electronics, which feature a custom 3-band EQ with a switchable mid-cut to provide sonic versatility for any situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e5-Piece Neck Through design\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe neck through design uses a 5-piece maple and mahogany neck sandwiched between the maple on alder body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eContoured Body\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth the front and back of the bass body are contoured to provide players with a compact, well fitting instrument that offers greater playing comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePickups\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stack type pickups are designed in collaboration with Nathan East. The Alnico V pickups include hum-canceling coils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIndividual Bridge Pieces\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bridge consists of Individual bridge pieces that reduce interference from other string vibration delivering a purer tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eActive Electronics\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eActive electronics include a special equalizer circuit based on Nathan East's \"Magic Box.\" The circuit lets you cut off the selected mid frequency at the touch of a switch for precision sound tailoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Neck Through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 34\" (863.6 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Materials: Maple \/ Alder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish: Gloss Polyurethane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Materials: Maple \/ Mahogany 5-Piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: 23-5\/8\" (600 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Wire: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Frets: 24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Materials: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth @ 0 Fret \/ 12th Fret: 43 \/ 64.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness @ 1st Fret \/ 12th Fret: 20.3 \/ 23.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: Yamaha Custom Stack Type \/ Alnico V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: Yamaha Custom Stack Type \/ Alnico V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Master Volume, P.U. Balancer, 3-Band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble), Mid Cut Frequency Controls, Mid Cut On\/Off Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Yamaha Original Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Spacing: 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Machines: Gotoh GB72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Gauge: D'Addario EXL170-5 \/ 0.045-0.130 (5 strings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Included Hardshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Yamaha\u003cbr\u003eModel: BBNE2 WHITE\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I134862-N-1-WHXE\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 086792647098\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. 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