Yamaha PAC012DLX User manual

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ELECTRIC GUITARS & BASSES
2009 Product Catalog

2009
SG2000
SG3000
SG-3
BB2000
BB3000
RGXA2
Leading the electric guitar
and guitarists into the future
- this is our mission
e rst Yamaha electric guitar, the SG3, was introduced back in1966. Its radical body design
and tremolo system captured not only the attention of the day’s youth, but professional guitarists
as well. It was more than looks though that made these guitars great. Frets, bridges, and tuners de-
livered performance that was accurate and stable—a quality inherited from the company’s piano
manufacturing roots. And these early guitars oered features that were far ahead of their time
- like volume and tone controls with preset settings that could be recalled during performance.
From these rst guitars, we felt it our mission to evolve the guitar.
From that point to the present, we have concentrated on rening every aspect of our guitars and
have broadened the spectrum of instruments we produce, developing a wide range of electric and
bass models . And as each instrument has undergone evaluation, new ideas and improvements
have been brought into being.
As heavier music styles gained in popularity the need for a thick, powerful tone increased. To
meet this demand, the SG series guitars evolved into instruments with larger bodies, thicker set
necks and humbucking pickups while their tremolo units disappeared from the bridge. is was
the origin of the classic Yamaha SG.
e SG30 and SG35, predecessors to the SG2000, were introduced in 1973. ese instruments
captivated guitarists with their double-cutaway bodies and dual humbucking pickups. Players
longing for a professional level SG were rewarded the next year with the introduction of the
SG175. Yamaha devoted the full breadth of its know-how into the development of this instru-
ment, and the resulting superior quality was exactly what players had been waiting for. Based on
the SG175, development of the SG2000 started in 1976 with a focus on creating and maximising
smooth, rich sustain. e SG2000 created quite a stir among guitarists all over the world with its
original one-piece structure, accomplished design, superior sound, well-designed hardware, and
remains to this day a player’s favourite.
About the same time, our all-original BB series basses made their debut lling in the low end of
the sonic spectrum. Its original design and outstanding tone quickly caught on among pro bass-
ists. e BB2000 with its through neck design became especially popular - players were taken
with its superior quality, tone, and playability. Since that time, research and development over the
years has produced a wide variety of instruments such as the Pacica, RGX, AES, RBX, TRB,
and Attitude lines. Our goal has always been to provide new ideas, sounds, functions, and designs
that inspire the musician’s creativity and meet the demands of the time. Our body designs cover
construction types from the most traditional to the ultra-modern and development of instru-
ments such as the Drop 6 and Fretwave equipped AES-FG have opened up new doors to what
instruments and players can do.
Along with instrument design, hardware and pickup design has always been of great importance
and has produced a great number of innovations in bridges, machineheads, nuts and the other
components that make an instrument what it is .
One of our most recent breakthrough technologies is Initial Response Acceleration, a technique
applied to the SG1000, SG2000 and SG3000 guitars. Years of research and development into
instrument construction - not only guitars, but pianos, wind instruments, drums, and electronic
instruments—has resulted in an extensive knowledge and technology base from which we can
draw upon. Initial Response Acceleration, which was rst utilized on woodwind instruments
and violins, is just one of the fruits of this wealth of knowledge and technology. e RGXA2
and RBXA2 series represent another recent technological breakthrough. Development of this
series focused on lightening the instrument so as to provide a better connection between the
instrument and player while keeping sound and tone quality high. ese instruments are certain
to bring about changes in playing styles, and may even create a whole new category of users due
to their very light weight. As times call for new sounds, guitar and bass designs require change,
but at the same time there are sounds that are timeless and need no change. rough our unique
ability to combine both tradition and innovation, we can provide guitarists and bassists with in-
struments that oer and improve upon the best of both worlds. We hope that you anticipate with
excitement what the future holds for our guitars and basses.
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IRA (Initial Response Acceleration)
If you’ve ever played another guitarist’s instrument and not been able to get the
same sound, it’s probably because you are playing a different style than what
the guitar is used to. After playing the same guitar for years, the guitar adapts to
the guitarist’s playing style. It takes time for a new guitar to adapt to your own
way of playing. Stress found between parts like finish, woods, body, neck, fin-
gerboard, nut, bridge, etc., must be released before all of the parts can resonate
together as an instrument. It takes time and a lot of playing for this to happen.
Using IRA technology, stresses like those between the finish and wood are
release by applying specific vibrations to the completed guitars. Once this treat-
ment is complete, the guitar responds accurately to the guitarist’s performance,
and produces sound more easily. It also shortens the time needed for the guitar
to adapt to your playing style. And it delivers excellent sustain.
When we designed the SBG2000 over thirty years ago, our goal was to create without
compromise, the best guitar possible. While its design was inspired by the instruments
existing at the time, our design team scrutinized each part and every function, rethink-
ing and redesigning each component to create all new, original designs for all body
parts, neck, pickups, bridge, circuitry, even strap pins.
e result was a highly rened design, which delivered a high quality sound and rich
sustain that won high acclaim from renowned musicians worldwide, and a popular-
ity with guitarists that it enjoys to this day. While the SBG2000’s design focused on
maximizing sustain, the next instrument we designed, the SBG1000, focused more on
delivering attack and a rock oriented tone. A set neck delivered greater attack making
it highly popular among rock guitarists.
When we set out to design the top-of-the-line SBG3000, we drew upon the knowledge
and technologies gained from the SBG3000 and SBG1000 to pursue a tone that is
richer, more natural, and woodier. While the sustain plate was sacriced in the pursuit
of this tone, we utilized a through-neck and T-Cross maple design, along with some
hidden details, to optimize body vibration. e result is a ne instrument that delivers
a wealth of rich tone and sustain as well as top quality nish and looks.
All SBG series guitars are carefully craed one at a time by the highly skilled master
luthiers at Yamaha Music Cra—an elite workshop dedicated to producing our top-
of-the-line handcraed acoustic guitars and custom instruments. SBG series guitars
also undergo Yamaha’s exclusive Initial Response Acceleration—a process that is also
applied to our acoustic violins that matures the instrument quicker producing a
highly responsive instrument that sounds as if it has been played for years.
is is just one conclusion in our pursuit of solid body guitar sound. Please take the
time to experience this superb, fully matured sound.
Advanced technologies and quality designs…
All the guitarist desires
SBG3000
Black Metallic
SBG3000
Wine Red
SBG3000
Gold
SBG3000
Shell Binding
This precision The SBG’s smooth
bod y l i n e s a re beautif u l l y a c c e nted
with Mexican Abalone binding.
Engraved Pickguard
“Professional” engraved in bright gold
ac r o s s t h e p i c kguard d e n o tes this
instrument as one of Yamaha’s finest.
Pickup and Escutcheon
Utilizing a full cover type pickup cover
delivers a milder tone by minimizing
high frequencies. Compared to plastic,
the brass escutcheon promotes a
more efficient flow of body vibrations
to the pickup generating substantial
sustain.
Position Markers
Thre e - p i e c e p o s i t i o n markers on the
neck are designed with Mexican Abalone
mid sections that reflect the light.
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Certified Quality
A “Yamah a Musi c Craf t Certi f icate”
certifying that the instrument has been
assembled and adjusted by a skilled
craftsman, and that Initial Response
Acceleration has been applied to
th e i nstr u m e nt acco m panies ever y
SBG2000 and SBG1000.
SBG Series Hard Case
This hard case provides both an
excellent fit and luxurious appearance.
Inner cushioning envelops and
protects the guitar with care.
*Fits previous models.
SBG2000
Guitarists the world over have held the SBG2000 in high regard for over 30 years.
Continuous evolution has kept this legend at the pinnicale of performance. Improve-
ments to this, the latest version, include the use of advanced technologies like “Initial
Response Acceleration” and the highly refined skills of our craftsmen. The resulting
instrument delivers a fascinatingly mild, deep, and rich tone with full, long sustain.
SBG1000
The SBG1000 rock sound starts with a maple on mahogany body fitted
with a set mahogany neck. The set neck design delivers a characteristi-
cally bright and commanding tone with a powerful attack, while the bi-
sound system offers a rich array of tonal variation.
The new SBG1000 takes advantage of Yamaha’s original Initial Re-
sponse Acceleration to deliver a tone with greater resonance.
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
SBG2000
Neck Through
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Ebony
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Carved Maple, Mahogany
Maple + Mahogany
Maple + Mahogany 3piece ( Neck Through)
T-O -M Br id ge
Yamaha Alnico V Humbucker X 2
3-Position Toggle
Front Volume, Rear Volume, Front Tone
Rear Tone with Push-Push Switch
Brown Sunburst, Red Sunburst, Black
SBG1000
Set Neck
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Ebony
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Carved Maple, Mahogany
Mahogany
Maple + Mahogany 3piece
T-O -M Br id ge
Yamaha Alnico V Humbucker X 2
3-Position Toggle
Front Volume, Rear Volume, Front Tone
Rear Tone with Push-Push Switch
Brown Sunburst, Red Sunburst, Black
SBG2000/1000
SBG2000
Black
SBG2000
Brown Sunburst
SBG2000
Red Sunburst
SBG1000
Red Sunburst
SBG1000
Brown Sunburst
SBG1000
Black
SBG1000
SBG2000
Body Neck Construction
Semi Open Humbucking
Pickup
Th is orig inal p ickup was de velo ped
with an Alnico V alloy magnet for use
on the SBG. It produces a fat sound
that is sweet and rich. Other original
Yamaha designs utilized here are the
semi-open cover, which contributes
both to noise pre ve ntion an d power
output, and triple support escutcheon,
which adjusts pickup height and angle.
T Cross Maple (Neck Through)
Design (SBG2000)
Bod y a n d n e c k a r e i ntegra ted into a
single structure that lets string vibration
loop through the string, neck, and body,
reducing energy loss and delivering long
sustain. The cross maple design creates
a T shape that blends the tonal qualities
of maple; good for high-range sustain,
and ma h o g a ny; g ood for l ow-ra n g e
sustain, to produce long sustain that is
well balanced over a wide tonal range.
Set Neck Design (SBG1000)
The s e t n e c k desi g n j o ins the
mahogany nec k wit h the maple top
and mahogany back to deliver a bright
rock sound with a strong attack.
Die-Cast Bridge
The hi g h l y r i gid die - c a s t bridg e i s
assembled directly to the body.
Its well th o u g h t d esi g n o f fers a
wider adjustment range that allows
accurate string height and octave
pitch adj u s t m e nt. A s usta i n p l a t e
placed underneath the bridge on the
SBG2000 produces richer sustain.
SBG3000
Neck Through
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Ebony
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Carved Maple, Mahogany
Maple + Mahogany
Maple + Mahogany 3piece ( Neck Through)
T-O -M Br id ge
Yamaha Alnico V Covered Humbucker X 2
3-Position Toggle
Front Volume, Rear Volume, Front Tone
Rear Tone with Push-Push Switch
Black Metallic, Gold, Wine Red
Over Binding Frets
This precision design extends the
fret al l t h e w a y to th e e d g e of t h e
fingerboard, ending at a point above
the binding. It prevents string drops
when bending or vibrating the strings,
and offers dynamic performance.
Bi-Sound System
A qu i ck push o f the to ne cont rol kno b
switches between Humbucker and
single c oil to ne. The push-push syste m
makes operation easier while playing by
eliminating the need to pull up on the knob
when switching back and forth between
the humbucker and single coil sound.
Direct Circuit
The direct c ircuit syste m sends signals
from the pickup directly to the amplifier
when the guitar’s tone control is set to 10
(max). This produces enormously clear
an d str aigh t high r ange a nd del iver s a
bright sound with quick response.
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A. I. R. (Alternative Internal Resonance) Design
Using Yamaha’s original Alternative Internal Resonance technology the RGXA2 and RBX4A2 offer players
excellent lightweight characteristics without sacrificing sound quality.
The body consists of a lightweight core sandwiched between hard woods on top and back. (1)
Three metal tubes (sound tubes) installed under the bridge plate transmit string vibration to the
body, and return body vibration to the bridge. (2)
The top board quickly responds to string vibration passing through the bridge. Special sound
tubes passing through the body produce rich resonance in the core material. The backboard resonates,
exciting the entire body structure and creating a full, powerful, and resonant tone with distinctive pres-
ence and body that are truly unique. (3) (8)
(The story behind the development of the RGXA2 and RBX4A2)
Design of the RGXA2 centered on developing a lightweight instrument that would bring the guitar
and player closer together. The focus was on providing the player with greater freedom, much like
an air guitar, breaking down the boundaries between what is in the player’s head and what comes
out of the amp.
In creating a lighter guitar, one absolute condition set down was that sound quality could not
be sacrificed. For this reason, a great deal of time and effort went into the creation of numerous
prototypes. The A2 project had to combine three crucial factors—great sound, light weight, and
sufficient strength to withstand the huge forces generated by strings under tension. Intensive
research and development led to the creation of A.I.R. (Alternative
Internal Resonance) technology. Although it uses a solid body de-
sign, the incredible resonance created by the unique construction
method produces a big, open sound that resonates throughout
the guitar’s entire body. To match and compliment this instru-
ment’s unique characteristics, original bridge and pickup systems
were developed—the resulting tone and response shattering the
widely accepted concept that “lightweight means light sound”.
The RGXA2 brings a revolutionary approach to guitar design.
The quest for the perfect design naturally took the route of trying to build the lightest possible
guitar, but early prototypes, while incredibly light, didn’t deliver the sound or playing experience
that was essential. The final weight for the RGXA2 was set at around 2.5kg, a perfect balance—
around 30% lighter than a regular solid body guitar but with all the feel and sound that players
were looking for. This is lightweight design taken to the extreme.
The Guitar and the Player... Becoming One
Original Headstock
Yama h a h a s m ov e d from tradi t i o n
with strong design features including
two-tone 3-D sculpting, cylindrical
aluminum machine heads (RGXA2),
and pe r fect we i g h t b a lan c e , a l l
wrapped up in sleek, fresh lines.
Original Pickups
Developed with the custom shop at
Yamaha Artist Services, Hollywood, the
A2 pickups perfe ctly compli ment the
tonal characteristics of the A.I.R. body.
Designed with the input of some of the
world’s greatest guitar players, the A2’s
power ful tone belies its light weight.
Original Bridge
In rethinking bridge design, Yamaha
has succeeded at creating a compact,
lightweight bridge that delivers
outstanding function. Removing
protruding screws leaves a simple design
that delivers extended performance
when playing close to the bridge. Special
sound tubes installed under the bridge
pass through the body transmitting
string vibration directly to the body.
LED Pickup Indicator
The single volume contr o l a n d a 3
position rotary pickup selector are
joined by LEDs surrounding the
volume control, providing bright visual
indication of the pickup in use.
RGXA2 Neck
Fing e r b oard wi d t h i s t h e s ame a s
guitars in the RGX series, like the
RGX 2 2 0 D Z, b u t w i t h a medi u m
thickness. This design makes chords
easier to hold and offers greater stability
for th e left ha nd. G rea ter n eck ma ss
also contributes to a richer sound.
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* Left-handed
RGX121Z/121ZL*
Bolt-on
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Alder, Agathis or Nato
Maple
Diecast
Vintage St yle Tremolo
Humbucker x 2, Single X 1
5-position Lever
Master Volume, Master Tone
Black*, Flat Silver*, Red Metallic
*Lef t-handed model available.
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Tuner s
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
RGX220DZ
Bolt-on
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
24
Alder
Maple
Diecast
Double Locking Tremolo
Humbucker X 2
3-position Lever
Master Volume, Master Tone
Metallic Black, Red Metallic, Metallic Blue,
Dark Metallic Gray
RGXA2
Bolt-on
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
A.I.R. Body
Maple
Diecast with Cylindrical knob
A.I.R. Mounting System Bridge
Alnico V humbucker X 2
3-position Rotary with Pickup Indicator
Master Volume
White & Aircraft Gray, Jet Black
RGX121Z
Flat Silver
RGX220DZ
Red Metallic
RGX220DZ
Dark Metallic Gray
RGXA2
Weighing in at 2.5 kg, the RGXA2 is in the super lightweight class.
Yamaha’s revolutionary A.I.R. technology delivers a guitar so light that it fuses
seamlessly with the player, delivering unprecedented comfort, amazing tone, and
superior performance.
The RGXA2, the guitar that lets you play the way you want to play.
* Actual weight may var y slightly since the RGXA2 is made of wood material.
RGXA2
White & Aircraft Gray
RGXA2
Jet Black
RGXA2 RGX220DZ/121Z/121ZL
Ceramic Open Humbucker
Pickups (RGX220DZ)
Ce ramic m agne ts are u sed fo r thei r
wider range and power. These pickups
produce a clearer distortion tone.
Thin Neck (RGX220DZ)
Thin and wide neck is fast and easy to
play making them a great choice for
technical players.
Double Locking System
(RGX220DZ)
Double locking system used on the nut
and tremolo unit deliver tuning that is
stable even under heavy tremolo use.
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Controls
(RGX220DZ/121Z/121ZL)
q3P Pickup Selector (RGX220DZ)
5P Pickup Selector (RGX121Z)
wMaster Volume
eMaster Tone
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Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
SA503TVL
Set Neck
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Maple (Laminated)
Nato
Chrome Bigsby Tremolo
Soap Bar X 3
Dual 3-Way Selector S witches (All Access System)
Front Volume, Center Volume
Rear Volume, Master Tone
Black, Translucent Blood Red
Pickups (SA503TVL)
The semi-hollow body is matched with
th ree si ngle c o il uni ts tha t pro d uce
a bri g h t a n d c lea r to n e w i t h w e ll
balanced low-end.
Two pickup switches provide access
to seven pickup combinations. (All
Access System)
Controls (SA503TVL)
qFront Volume
wMaster Tone
Troy Van Leeuwen has navigated his way through a variety
of musical genres and has left his indelible mark in each
of them. From session work with Depeche Mode, Korn,
and Limp Bizkit to his role in A Perfect Circle, Troy has
mastered it all. Most recently, Troy joined the fantastically
bizarre Queens of the Stone Age to embark on his latest
ethereal musical journey. His guitar of choice? Troy's own
Yamaha signature model SA503 TVL.
SA503TVL
Black
SA503TVL
Translucent Blood Red
AEX1500
Set Neck
25 1/4" (640mm)
Ebony / 20 frets
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
Laminated Satin Sycamore
Maple
Bone + Ebony
Yamaha Mini Humbucker
Yamaha Piezo Pickup on Bridge
3-Position Toggle
Master Volume, Magnetic Pickup Tone,
3-Band EQ for Piezo Pickup
Natural, Antique Sunburst, Faded Burst
SA2200
Set Neck
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Ebony
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Laminated Figured Maple
Premium Grade Mahogany
T-O -M Br id ge
Alnico V Humbucker X 2
3-Position Toggle
Front Volume, Rear Volume, Front Tone
Rear Tone with Push-Push Switch
Violin Sunburst, Brown Sunburst
Bridge Mounted Piezo Pickup
A piezo pickup mounted underneath
the bridge saddle delivers acoustic
tone. The bridge is height adjustable.
Mixing Magnetic & Piezo Tone
Master volume, magnetic pickup
tone control, and a 3-position
pickup sele ctor a re mounted on the
guitar’s top. On the bo dy’s s ide a re
a pickup balancer for the two pickup
systems, and a 3-band equalizer (for
the piezo pickup) with an adjustable
midrange frequency control. This is an
instrument rich in tonal variation.
Full Acoustic Body
Top, back, and sides of the acoustic
body are crafted from Laminated Satin
Sycamore.
qBalancer (Magnetic/Piezo)
w3 Band Equalizer (for Piezo)
eMID Frequency (for Piezo)
Bridge (SA2200)
Precision design offers accurate
height, tension, and octave pitch
adjustment.
Controls (AEX1500)
qMaster Volume
wMagnetic Pickup Tone
Controls (SA2200)
qFront Volume
wRear Volume
eFront Tone (Bi-Sound Switch)
rRear Tone (Bi-Sound Switch)
Alnico V Humbucker “MH-
AEX1” (AEX1500)
At tac h i n g t h is min i h u m b u cker to
the neck rather than the body allows
the body to resonate freely while the
pickup only captures string vibration.
Pickups (SA2200)
Humbucker type with Alnico V
magnets. Three point support system
provides fine height adjustment
between pickup and strings.
SA2200
Violin Sunburst
AEX1500
Antique Sunburst
SA2200/AEX1500
SA503TVL Troy Van Leeuwen Signature Model
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rRear Volume
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CV820WB Wes Borland Signature Model
Controls (CV820WB)
q3P Pickup Selector
wFront Volume
eRear Volume
About Wes Borland’s String
Gauges
Wes’ signature sound is partly
at t r i b u ted to t h e use of th e u n i que
set of string gauges he uses on his
signature guitar.
String Tuning Gauge
1st C #.011
2nd G#.014
3rd E .022 (Wound)
4th B .032 (Wound)
5th F#.042 (Wound)
6th C#.052 (Wound)
* The guitar is strung with .010–.046 gauge
strings when shipped from the factor y.
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
CV820WB
Set Neck
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
24
Maple / A lder
Maple 3 piece
“Finger clamp” locking system
Alnico V Split Humbucker X 2
3-position Toggle
Front Volume, Rear Volume
Black
Custom 33 Pickup Designed
by YASH and Wes
The Custom 33 pickups were developed
by YASH (Yamaha Artist Service
Hollywood) in collaboration with Wes
Borland. 1st through 3rd and 4th through
6th string pole pieces are grouped
separately in a design that emphasizes
high-end sharpness to produce a clear
tone from the hollow body.
Finger Clamp Tremolo System
A lock i n g t r e m olo and n u t s y s t e m
offers stable tuning even under heavy
tremolo use. And no tools are required
when it comes time to change strings.
Original Semi Hollow Design
Designed by Wes Borland and YASH,
the maple top is car ved to produce its
uniquely curved shape.
Wes Borland is well known on stage for his elaborate face paint and
black-tinted contacts as guitarist for Limp Bizkit. He has also kept him-
self busy fronting his own band Black Light Burns and as a member of
such bands as Big Dumb Face, Eat the Day, and Goatslayer.
CV820WB
Black
Two Bridge Types
Two bri d g e t yp e s a r e a v a i labl e . T h e
AES1500 is equipped with a Tune-O-
Matic bridge while the AES1500B comes
with a Bigsby B6 Vintage Vibrato.
Controls (AES1500/1500B)
qFront Volume
wRear Volume
eFront Tone (Push-Push Switch)
rRear Tone (Push-Push Switch)
Sound Character
Two DiMarzio Q-100s produce a sound
that lies b etween a s ingle co il an d a
humbucker. Push push tone controllers
split pickup coils allowing this guitar to
cover a wide selection of sounds from
Jazz to Blues to Rockabilly.
Semi Hollowbody
What looks like a full acoustic guitar is
actually a semi-hollow design with a
center block located underneath the
bridge to prevent feedback.
AES1500
Pearl Snow White
AES1500B
Orange Stain
AES1500B
Set Neck
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Arched Sycamore Top, Maple Back/Sides
Maple
Bigsby B6 Vintage Vibrato
DiMarzio Q-100 X 2
3-Position Toggle
Front/Rear Volume, Front/Rear Tone
with Push-Push Switch
Black, Orange Stain
AES1500
Set Neck
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Arched Sycamore Top, Maple Back/Sides
Maple
T-O -M Br id ge
DiMarzio Q-100 X 2
3-Position Toggle
Front/Rear Volume, Front/Rear Tone
with Push-Push Switch
Orange Stain, Pearl Snow White
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
AES1500/1500B
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Controls
qFront Volume
wRear Volume
eMaster Tone
Maple Top & Mahogany Back
Th e bod y top consists of thic k sla b
of maple, which provides excellent
resp o n s e a nd a sol i d to n a l c o re
that i s perfect for playing ro ck. T he
contoured body offers greater comfort
and playability.
Robust Neck
A brawny “C” prof ile neck of African
Mahogany delivers thick tone.
AES Bridge
This bridge is designed with sound
an d p laya b ility in m i nd. S t rings a r e
strung through the back of the guitar
and pass through separate tailpieces
that keep strings independent from
one another. The saddle’s curve
cor r e s p o nds to the rad i u s o f t h e
fingerboard.
AES920
Honey Burst
AES920
Charcoal Gray
AES920
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his string of successful solo albums and tours, Mike Stern's
credentials are indisputable. Throughout his career as one
of the reigning kings of modern jazz guitar, Mike has relied
on single-cutaway guitars. His devotion to that instrument is
reflected in the Mike Stern signature model, the PAC1511MS.
PAC1511MS Mike Stern Signature Model
7 1/4-inch Radius Neck
Mike Stern plays s moothly a nd with
confidence on this maple neck with a
7 1/4 inch radius.
Controls (PAC1511MS)
q3P Pickup Selector
wMaster Volume
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Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
PAC1511MS
Bolt-on
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Maple 1-Piece
7 1/4" (184mm)
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Ash
Maple
Six Saddle Hard Tail
Seymour Duncan ’59 X 1, Seymour Duncan Hot Rail X 1
3-Position Lever
Master Volume, Master Tone
Natural
PAC1511MS
Natural
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
AES920
Set Neck
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" ( 350mm)
22
Quilted Maple/African Mahogany
African Mahogany
AES Bridge
Seymour Duncan ’59 X 2
3-Position Toggle
Front Volume, Rear Volume, Master Tone
Charcoal Gray, Honey Burst
Sammy Hager
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Alnico V Pickups
Alni co V magnets are used for both
single coil and humbucker to deliver
a clear str u m m i n g t o n e w i t h g o o d
proje c t i o n p lus a tig h t s o u n d that
doesn’t get buried in the ensemble.
Coil Tap Function
A coil t a p f u nctio n o n t h e r e ar
humbucker delivers a wide range of
tonal possibilities, from hard distortion
to an edgy single coil tone. A switch in
the tone knob allows quick switching
between hum bucker and single coi l
tone. Setting the pi cku p sel ector to
the 4th position automatically selects
th e coil t a p func tion that de l iver s a
clear halftone from the pair of singles.
Ring Mount Rear Pickup
Like the top-end PACIFICA models, the
rear pickup is mounted directly to the
body. This configuration captures body
resonance, delivering greater dynamic
tone rather than pickguard mounting.
Block Saddle Vintage Type
Tremolo
The block saddle type vintage tremolo
offers excellent operation. The heavy
block type saddle delivers rich sustain
and deep tone.
PAC112J/112JL /112XJ/112JMX /120S J/012
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frests
Body
Neck
Tuner s
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
PAC120S J
Bolt-on
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Alder
Maple
Diecast
Fixed Bridge
Humbucker X 2
3-Position Lever
Master Volume, Master Tone
Yellow Natural Satin, Black, V intage White
PAC012
Bolt-on
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Alder, Agathis or Nato
Maple
Covered
Vintage St yle Tremolo
Single X 2, Humbucker X 1
5-Position Lever
Master Volume, Master Tone
Black, Red Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic
PAC112V
Bolt-on
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Alder
Maple
Diecast
Vintage Tremolo with Block Saddle
Alnico V Singlex2, Alnico V Humbucker x1
5-position Lever
Master volume, Master tone with Push-Pull Coil Tap SW
Black, Old Violin Sunburst, Raspberry Red, Sonic Blue,
Silver, Yellow Natural Satin
PAC112J /112JL/112XJ/112 JM X
Bolt-on
25 1/2" (647.7mm)
Rosewood, Maple
13 3/4" (35 0mm )
22
Alder
Maple
Diecast
Vintage St yle Tremolo
Single X 2, Humbucker X 1
5-Position Lever
Master Volume, Master Tone
112J Colors : Old Violin Sunburst, Lake Placid Blue, Red
Metallic, Yellow Natural Satin, Black
112XJ/PAC112JMX C olors: Yellow Natural Satin
112JL Colors: Black, Yellow Natural Satin
Red MetallicYellow Natural Satin
Lake Placid Blue
PAC112XJ
Yellow Natural Satin
PAC112JMX
Yellow Natural Satin
PAC120SJ
Black
PAC012
Dark Blue Metallic
PAC112J
Old Violin Sunburst
BlackOld Violin Sunburst Raspberry Red
Yellow Natural Satin
Silver
PAC112V
Sonic Blue
Controls (PAC112V)
q5P Pickup Selector
wMaster Volume
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Design of the RGXA2 focused on creating a lightweight
instrument that would bring the guitar and player closer to-
gether. The response we received from its release was great.
The resulting sound shattered the widely accepted concept
that “light guitars only produce light sound”, and brought new
users to the instrument thanks to its light weight. Moreover, it
received great acclaim from discerning professional guitarists
and music dealers.
In addition to the great attention the RGXA2 received, re-
quests increased daily for a bass version of this amazing
instrument. So we quickly set about developing a bass guitar
with an A.I.R structure, and produced three models; a regular
scale, medium scale, and 5-string.
The RBXA2 weighs about 20% less than its standard bass
counterpart. Matched with an original pickup system devel-
oped in cooperation with Yamaha Artist Services Hollywood,
it delivers a heavy sound that is both clear and powerful.
A.I.R. (Alternative Internal Resonance)
Our A.I.R. development team took the design used on the RGX A2 and adapted
it for use with a bass guitar. The instrument’s structure consists of lightweight
core material sandwiched in between solid materials. Strings passing through
the backside of the body transmit energy throughout the entire body delivering
outstanding resonance and excellent response.
Original Pickups
An original pickup was developed
to match the RBX A2’s body d esign.
It produces a well-shaped attack
and clear tone with presence. Tona l
character is smooth from the low
rang e t h r o u g h to t h e high, a n d i t
delivers some truly great distortion.
LEDs Illuminated Volume
Controls
The 3-control system i ncludes front
volume, rear volume, and master tone
controls. Volume levels for both front
and rear pickups are indicated by LED
brightnes s. Loo k s a r e s i m p l y c o ol
onstage.
Original Bridge
To provide the utmost in functionality,
the compact bridge is designed
without any protruding parts such as
sc rews, e tc. Sound tub es pas sing
through the body underneath the
bridge directly transmit string energy
to the body.
qFront Volume (with LED)
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RBX4A2
This regular scale model weighs just 3.2 kg and offers superior balance in addition
to its ultra light weight. Fusing seamlessly with the player it offers unprecedented
playing comfort that stuns bassists who regularly play a standard bass. Light
weight, superior comfort, and easy playing action let you concentrate on your play-
ing for extended periods of time. Physically it is light in weight, sonically it is anything
but. A.I.R. technology and newly developed pickups deliver a thick, robust tone that
is clear, powerful, and blends well with a wide range of musical styles.
RBX4A2/4A2M/5A2
RBX4A2
White & Aircraft Gray
RBX4A2
Jet Black
RBX5A2
Jet Black
The RBX5A2 is a 5-string version of the RBX4A2.
This bass delivers clear, powerful, and rich tone
all the way down to its low open B. Its wide
sound range and outstanding playability defy the
common concepts of previous 5-string designs,
and open the door to a whole new range of playing
possibilities.
RBX4A2M
White & Aircraft Gray
The medium scale version of the RBX4A2 has an
825.5mm scale length that is 38.1mm shorter than the
RBX4A2. Its compact body and neck offer excellent
playability, while it's A.I.R. structure delivers light weight
and superior comfort. Tone production is inherently
A2—thick, clear, and punchy. The RBX4A2M is highly
recommended for those with smaller physiques or for
players pursuing technical playing styles or physically
active performance.
* Compatible with re gular scale strings.
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Controls
Colors
RBX4A2
Bolt-on
34" (863.6mm)
Rosewood
10" ( 25 0mm)
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A.I.R. Body
Maple
A.I.R. Mounting System Bridge
Ceramic Bar Single X 2
Front Volume (with LED ),
Rear Volume (with LED ), Master Tone
White & Aircraft Gray, Jet Black
RBX4A2M
Bolt-on
32 1/2" (825.5mm)
Rosewood
10" ( 25 0mm)
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A.I.R. Body
Maple
A.I.R. Mounting System Bridge
Ceramic Bar Single X 2
Front Volume (with LED ),
Rear Volume (with LED ), Master Tone
White & Aircraft Gray, Jet Black
RBX5A2
Bolt-on
34" (863.6mm)
Rosewood
23 5/8" (600mm)
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A.I.R. Body
Maple
A.I.R. Mounting System Bridge
Ceramic Bar Single X 2
Front Volume (with LED ),
Rear Volume (with LED ), Master Tone
White & Aircraft Gray, Jet Black
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RBX Bridge
Th e heav y die cast bridge transmits
string vibration directly to the body.
With its hook design, changing strings
is simply a matter of hooking the ball
end of the string into the hook, making
the whole operation quick and easy.
Double Coil Pickups
The Humbucker pickups feature large
diameter pole pieces that produce
thick, low-end tone. Pickup covers
fe atur e built-in f i n ger re s ts tha t a re
simply great.
RBX Body
The deeply contoure d bodylines are
there to provide bassists with a better
fitting instrument for greater comfor t
and playability.
RBX Electronics
The 4-control circuit includes controls
fo r Maste r Vo l ume, B alance, and a
2-band equalizer for creating a more
aggressive tone.
Controls (RBX374/375)
qPickup Balancer
wMaster Volume
eBass
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Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Tuner s
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
RBX375/RBX374
Bolt-on
34" (863.6mm)
Rosewood
23 5/ 8" ( 600mm)/10" (250mm )
24
Alder
Maple
Diecast
Diecast
Humbucker X 2
N/A
Master Volume, Pickup B alancer 2-Band EQ
Black, Flat Silver, Red Metallic
Dark Oriental Green, Mustard Pearl Ef fect
RBX270J
Bolt-on
34" (863.6mm)
Rosewood
10" ( 25 0mm)
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Alder
Maple
Diecast
Vintage Style
Split Coil X 1, Single Coil X 1
N/A
Front Volume, Rear Volume, Master Tone
Black, Mist Green, Mist Purple, Mist Raspberry,
Red Metallic, Yellow Natural Satin, Silver, Flat Blue
RBX170
Bolt-on
34" (863.6mm)
Rosewood
10" ( 25 0mm)
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Alder, Agathis or Nato
Maple
Covered
Vintage Style
Split Coil X 1, Single Coil X 1
N/A
Front Volume, Rear Volume, Master Tone
Black, Red Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic
Old Violin Sunburst, Light Amber Burst
RBX374/375/270J/170
BBNE2 Pickups
The stack type pickups are designed
in collaboration with Nathan East. The
Alnico V Humbucker pickups include a
hum-canceling coil.
Individual Bridge Pieces
The bridge consists of individual
bridge pieces that reduce interference
from other string vibration delivering a
purer tone.
Contoured Body
Both the front and back of the bass
body are contoured to provide players
with a compact, well fitting instrument
that offers greater playing comfort.
5-Piece Neck Through
Design
The neck through design uses a
5-pi ece m apl e and mahogany ne ck
sa ndw iche d bet ween the ma ple on
alder body.
Active Electronics
Acti ve el ectron ics inclu de a sp ecia l
equalizer circuit base d o n N a t h a n
East’s “Magic Box”. The circuit lets
you cut off the selected mid frequency
at the touch of a switch for precision
sound tailoring.
Controls (BBNE2)
qPickup Balancer
wMaster Volume
eBass
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tTre b l e
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Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
BBNE2
Neck Through
34" (863.6mm)
Ebony
19 11/16 " ( 500 mm )
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Maple/Alder
Maple /Premium Grade Mahogany 5 Piece
Yamaha BPZ-7 (No Piezo)
Alnico V Stack Type X 2
N/A
Master Volume, Pickup B alancer, 3-Band EQ, Mid Cut
Frequency, Mid Cut On-Off Switch
Black, White
BBNE2
White
Nathan East has appeared on countless albums and
has toured with some of the biggest names in modern
music. Whether he’s playing blues with Eric Clapton,
pop with Phil Collins, or contemporary jazz with Four-
play, Nathan relies on his BBNE2 signature 5-string
bass to deliver the tone he needs.
Nathan East Signature Model
BBNE2
RBX374
Flat Silver
RBX375
Red Metallic
RBX270J
Black
RBX170
Light Amber Burst
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BB614
Old Violin Sunburst
Pewter BB615
Yellow Natural
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
BB414/414X
Bolt-on
34" ( 863.6mm )
Rosewood
10" (250mm )
21
Alder
Maple
Vintage Style
Split Single X 1, Bar Single
3-Position Toggle
Master Volume, Master Tone
414 Colors : Black Metallic, Orange Metallic, Wine Red,
Vintage White, Raspberry Red
414X Colors: Black Metallic, Vintage White
BB615
Bolt-on
34" ( 863.6mm )
Rosewood
23 5/8" (600mm)
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Alder
Maple
Vintage Style
Split Single X 1, Bar Single
N/A
Master Volume, Pickup B alancer, 3 Band EQ
Black Metallic, Pewter, Yellow Natural,
Old Violin Sunburst, Raspberr y Red
BB614
Bolt-on
34" ( 863.6mm )
Rosewood
10" (250mm )
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Alder
Maple
Vintage Style
Split Single X 1, Bar Single
N/A
Master Volume, Pickup B alancer, 3 Band EQ
Black Metallic, Pewter, Yellow Natural,
Old Violin Sunburst, Raspberr y Red
BB Pickups
The ceramic magnet type pickup used
at the front position delivers power ful
bass tone that is clear and distinct.
The bar type pickup used at the rear is
designed to deliver double the volume
of conventional b ar type pi ckups. Its
high power output produces clear tone.
Controls (BB414/414X/415)
qMaster Volume
wMaster Tone
e3P Pickup Selector
BB Bridge
The 5-string (low B) BB615 and BB415
use a special bridge design set to
optimize string tension.
BB Body
Whil e t h e b o dy is in h e r ited fro m
Yamaha’s original BB, the neck is
positioned 5mm deepe r into the BB
body creating a more rigid design that
improves sound and attack.
Active Electronics (BB614/615)
Active electronics include an extremely
low noi s e p r e a mp deve l o p e d by
Yamaha that retains the full tone
produced by the pickups. The system
produ c e s a d yna m i c s o u nd wi t h
excellent presence. The 5-control active
electronics are extremely ea sy to use
and offer a wide range of tonal creation
to meet the demands of any situation.
Controls (BB614/615)
qPickup Balancer
wMaster Volume
eBass
BB614/615/414/414X/415
BB414X
Vintage White
Black Metallic
BB414
Raspberry Red
BB414
Vintage White
BB415
Orange Metallic
BB3000MA
Metallic Black
BB415
Bolt-on
34" ( 863.6mm )
Rosewood
23 5/8" (600mm)
21
Alder
Maple
Vintage Style
Split Single X 1, Bar Single
3-Position Toggle
Master Volume, Master Tone
Black Metallic, Orange Metallic, Wine Red,
Vintage White, Raspberry Red
BB3000MA
Neck Through
33 7/8" (860mm)
Ebony
10" ( 25 0mm)
21
Alder
Maple /Premium Grade Mahogany 5 Piece
Die cast
Alnico V Split Single, Alnico V Bar Single
3-Position Toggle
Master Volume, Master Tone
Metallic Black, Mist Green Satin
Michael Anthony Signature Model
BB3000MA
Not many musicians can say they’re in a band that’s changed
the course of rock’n roll, but Michael Anthony can. From
Van Halen’s humble beginnings playing backyard keggers
in Pasadena to headlining arenas and stadiums all over the
planet, there’s hardly a stage Michael hasn’t seen. This kind
of rock’n roll lifestyle requires a rugged rock’n roll bass, and
the BB3000MA is it!
Based on a through-neck BB design, the BB3000MA fea-
tures a streamlined neck shape and deeper cutaways. Other
custom appointments include a Hipshot D-tuner, both J- and
split-style pickups, and an original, chili pepper motif inlaid on
the ebony fingerboard.
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ATTITUDE LTDII Neck
A big, thick neck features jumbo frets
from frets 1-16 to produce outstanding
sustain. The neck is held to the bass
body with 4 screws to create a solid
bond and tone. The neck also features
scallops from frets 17 through 21 and
a slap cut ground into the neck that
provides greater string access.
ATTITUDE LTDII Bridge
The solid brass bridge captures and
transmits string vibration directly to the
body, creating great low-end tone and
attack.
Pickups and Electronics
Both front a n d r e a r pick u p s a r e
custom made by DiMarzio and deliver
powerfully heavy bass tone with a
solid fundamental. Stereo output
jacks provide separate outputs for the
front and rear pickups. Mono output is
also possible. A high cut switch in the
front pickup tone control boosts bass
output from the front pickup.
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Controls
Colors
ATTLTDII
Bolt-on
34" (863.6mm)
Maple
10" (250mm)
21
Alder
Maple
Solid Brass
DiMarzio WillPower
(neck, middle)
Front Volume, Front Tone,
Rear Volume,
Woofer High Cut Switch
Black, Lava Red
Controls (ATTITUDE LTDII)
qFront Volume
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ATTLTDII
Black
BB714BS
Black
BB714BS
Lava Red
BB714BS
Bolt-on
34" (863.6mm)
Rosewood
10" (250mm)
21
Alder
Maple
Solid Brass
Woofer PU, Main PU
Woofer PU Volume,
Main PU Volume,
Master tone w/ Woofer PU Hi Cut Sw.
Black, Lava Red
Controls (BB714BS)
qWoofer Pickup Volume
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Master Tone With Push-Pull Switch
ATTITUDE LTDIIBB714BS
Billy Sheehan is no stranger to the spotlight. From his days with
Talas to headlining arenas with David Lee Roth and his band Mr.
Big he has thrilled audiences the world over with his bold perfor-
mances and highly evolved techniques. Constantly pushing his
skills to new limits, he has changed the way the bass guitar is
played and taking rock bass playing to new heights.
Billy’s relationship with Yamaha is long. His close collabora-
tions with Yamaha Guitar Development has produce a number
of signature models, the latest being the new BB714BS. The
BB714BS represents a trip back to Billy’s roots with Yamaha, re-
visiting his first Yamaha signature, which was a BB series bass.
Woofer pickup designed in
collaboration with YASH*
In addition to t h e s plit pickup, the
BB714BS carries a specially designed
dou b l e h u m b ucker ins t a l l e d a t the
neck position where it generates great
low-en d to ne. The front humbu cker
is wired through a push-pull high-cut
circuit that lets you choose between
a traditional “Att utude” neck pi cku p
tone with high-end, or a bass boosted
ultra-low 60’s sound.
Bridge
Bridge and other hard ware are bla ck
nickel plated which is in addition
to looking great, is good for the
environment as well since it has no lead.
Neck
Bill y ’s BB 714 B S c o m es wi t h a
neck that is slim, trim, and fast. The
rosewood on maple neck is thinner
and trimmer than the Attitu de ba ss
and offers greater playing comfor t.
Billy Sheehan Signature Model
Hipshot “D” Tuner
The Hipshot tuner drops the “E” string
down a whole step to “D” with the flick
of a lever. A gear adjustment provides
precision tuning.
ATTLTDII
Lava Red
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TRB5PII/6PII TRBJPII John Patitucci Signature Model
In the nearly 20 years since John Patitucci first gained recognition as a member of
Chick Corea's legendary Elektric Band, he's established himself as one of the best
jazz bassists of his time. Shifting seamlessly from bandleader to respected side-
man, John relies on his TRB JPII signature 6-string bass to fit any role.
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White pe r l o id pe g h e a d s aid in
balancing the super long scale neck
while adding great looks.
TRBJPII Custom Pickups
Pickups are a custom Alnico V design.
The l o w-n o i se doubl e - c oil pick u p s
deliver clea r tonal image even whe n
playing chords.
Solid Brass Bridge
A massive solid brass bridge delivers
a clear and rich sound.
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Controls
Colors
TRB JPII
Bolt-on
35" (889mm)
Ebony
40" (1000mm)
26
Figured Maple/Ash/Alder/Maple
Maple
Solid Brass
Side by Side Double Coil Alnico V
Master Volume, Pickup B alancer, 3 Band EQ
Am be r, Transluc ent Dar k Red
4-Ply Laminated Body
The 4-pl y laminated body i s crafted
from plies of figured maple, ash, alder,
and maple. This design produces
tight and rich resonation over the
instrument’s entire range. A slap
cut on the body offers greater string
access.
26-Fret Neck
The 35 - i n c h (8 89m m) su p e r l o ng
scale neck has 26 frets. The m apl e
neck is fitted with double truss rods to
sufficiently counter tension produced
by the instrument’s six strings.
Active Electronics
The 5 - c o ntrol acti ve e l e ctroni c s
system of fers a wide palette of tonal
variation. Everything from subtle
variations in tonal nuance to dynamic
sound output is possible.
Controls (TRBJPII)
qPickup Balancer
wMaster Volume
eBass
rMiddle
tTre b l e
TRB5PII
Bubinga
TRB6PII
Maple
TRBJPII
Translucent Dark Red
Alnico V Hum-Canceling Pickups
Hum-canceling type Alnico V pickups
are used to produce clear tone. The
6-str i n g s o f fe r a w i d e t o n al ran g e
and deliver a heavy bass sound with
presence.
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Controls
Colors
TRB6PII/TRB5PII
Neck Through
35" (889mm)
Ebony
40" (1000mm)/19 11/16" (500mm)
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Choice of Maple, Ovangkol, or Bubinga Top & Back /
Light Ash
Maple /Premium Grade Mahogany 5 Piece
Yamaha BPZ-7
Alnico V Humcancelled X 2, Piezo Pickup
Master Volume, Pickup B alancer, Piezo Volume, 3-Band EQ
Maple, Ovangkol, Bubinga,
Bridge with Piezo Pickup
Individual bridges reduce influence
from string vibration. Each bridge
saddle is equipped with a piezo
pickup.
Choose Your Body Top
The 5-piece neck is sandwiched
between sl abs of l ight ash. You can
se lect the top materi al from Map le,
Ovangkol, or Bubinga.
Neck Through Design
Th e 5-pi e ce nec k i s cons tru c ted of
plies of maple and mahogany with a
35 - i n c h ( 8 8 9 m m) super long scale
an d 24 -fre ts. T h e n e ck on th e T RB
6PII is fitted with double truss rods to
sufficiently counter tension created by
the instrument’s six strings.
TRB 5PII/6PII Electronics
Create your favorite tonal blends using
the pickup balancer control to balance
output from the magnetic pickups,
an d the pi ezo v olum e cont rol. Also
include d i s a 3 - b a n d e q u a lize r fo r
greater tonal expression.
qPickup Balancer
wMaster Volume
ePiezo Volume
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*Fretless model ( TRB1005F) and
Left-handed model (TRB1005L) available.
TRB1006
Caramel Brown
TRB1005
Translucent Black
TRB1004
Natural
Alnico V Hum-Canceling Pickups
Hum-canceling type Alnico V pickups
are used to produce clear tone. The
6-str i n g s o f fe r a w i d e t o n al ran g e
and deliver a heavy bass sound with
presence.
Solid Brass Bridge
The b r a s s b ridg e t r a n s mits str i n g
vibr a t i o n t o t h e b o dy wi t h g r e a t
efficiency.
Maple Laminated Body
The laminate body is craf te d from a
sl ab of a lder w ith f igur ed ma ple on
top. A bolt on neck is used to ensure a
secure bond between neck and body
and create a clear, powerful sound.
3-Piece Neck
The 3-piece maple neck is designed
with a 35-i nch (889 mm) sup er long
scale and 24-frets. The neck on the
TRB1006 is fitted with double truss
rods to sufficiently counter tension
created by the instruments six strings.
Active 5-Control Circuit
The active 5-control circuit provides
acce s s t o a w i d e rang e of ton a l
possibilities. Everything from subtle
variations in tonal nuance to dynamic
sound output is possible.
Controls (TRB1006/1005/1004)
qPickup Balancer
wMaster Volume
eBass
TRB1006/1005/1004
qe
w
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t
SLG120NW/SLG100S/N
Paul Rodgers
Brian May
Model
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
SLG100S
24 15/16" (634mm )
Rosewood
15 3/4" ( 4 00mm)
22
Maple
Mahogany
Rosewood
L.R. Baggs
N/A
AUX I N w/Level Control, Line Out, Phones
Out, Volume, Bass, Treble, Reverb (Off/1/2),
On/Off Switch
Natural
SLG100N
25 9/16" (650mm)
Rosewood
Flat
19
Maple
Mahogany
Rosewood
B-Band
N/A
AUX I N w/Level Control, Line Out, Phones
Out, Volume, Bass, Treble, Reverb (Off/1/2),
On/Off Switch
Natural
SLG120NW
25 9/16" (650mm)
Ebony
Flat
19
Maple
Mahogany
Rosewood
B-Band
N/A
AUX I N w/Level Control, Line Out, Phones
Out, Volume, Bass, Treble, Reverb (Off/1/2),
On/Off Switch
Light Amber Burst
SLG100S SLG100N
SLG120NW
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Controls
Colors
TRB1006
Bolt-on
35" (889mm)
Rosewood
40" (1000mm)
24
Maple/Alder
Maple
Solid Brass
Alnico V Hum-Canceled X 2
Master Volume, Pickup Blancer, 3-Band EQ
Natural, Translucent Black, Translucent Dark Red,
Aquarium Blue, Caramel Brown
TRB1004
Bolt-on
35" (889mm)
Rosewood
10" ( 25 0mm)
24
Maple/Alder
Maple
Solid Brass
Alnico V Hum-Canceled X 2
Master Volume, Pickup Blancer, 3-Band EQ
Natural, Translucent Black, Aquarium Blue, Caramel
Brown
TRB1005/TRB1005F/ L*
Bolt-on
35" (889mm)
Rosewood
19 11/16 " ( 500 mm )
24
Maple/Alder
Maple
Solid Brass
Alnico V Hum-Canceled X 2
Master Volume, Pickup Blancer, 3-Band EQ
Natural*, Translucent Black*, Translucent Dark Red,
Aquarium Blue, Caramel Brown
*Fretless/Left-handed model
rMiddle
tTre b l e
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Doug Pinnick
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Ross Bolton
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Sandro Albert
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Tariqh Akoni
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Violin Sunburst
Brown Sunburst Yellow Natural Satin
Natural Yellow Natural Faded Burst Blonde
Honey Burst
Old Violin Sunburst Orange Metallic Antique Stain Orange Stain
Light Amber Burst
Mustered Pearl Effect Caramel Brown
Wine Red
Red Rocker Red Translucent Blood
Red
Raspberry Red Red Metallic Mist Raspberry
Translucent Dark Red
Dark Blue Metallic
Faded Blue Flat Blue
Metallic Blue
Pewter Mist Purple Translucent Blue Royal Blue
Dark Metallic Gray
Lake Placid Blue Mist Green Aquarium Blue Sonic Blue Mist Green Satin Silver
Dark Oriental Green
White/Aircraft Gray Charcoal Gray Metallic BlackFlat Silver Pearl Snow White Translucent BlackWhite
Vintage White
Black Metallic Jet Black Black
Amber
Guitar cable
Guitar picks
Extra guitar strings
Guitar Strap
Protective gig bag
Instructional DVD
ALL INCLUDED!
15-watt guitar amp
PAC012
Black
Guitar Finishes
Lava Red
Accessories/Amp
NE-1 Parametric Equalizer
• Easy to use parametric equalizer designed
specifically to Nathan East’s specifications.
• "Q" control offers two different EQ curves or Flat
response.
• Frequency and Level controls to adjust the
amount of sound shaping.
• Plug and play simplicity, battery powered.
YT100 Guitar/Bass Tuner
• Indicators: Pitch indicator, Tuning guides
• Tuning Notes: GUITAR 7B, 6E, 5A, 4D, 3G, 2B, 1E
BASS LB, 4E, 3A, 2D, 1G, HC
• Input: Input jack(6 monaural), Built-in microphone
• Power Source: Two AAA(R03/LR03) batteries
• Dimensions: 97(W) X 50(H) X 18(D)mm (3.8" X 2.0" X 0.71")
QT-1/QT-1B/QT-1BR QUARTZ METRONOME
The QT-1 quartz metronome offers soft or bright sound settings, volume control and a
flashing LED atop its unique design. Tuning notes over a one octave range are provided
in half-step increments with adjustable standard pitch.
Parametric Equalizer Tuners & Metronomes
GA-15 Guitar Amplifier
• Input/Output: INPUT, PHONES
• Power supply: AC120V, 60Hz
• Output Power: 15 W
• Power Consumption: 19 W
• Speaker: 16.5 cm (6.5”) X 1
• Control: DRIVE-GAIN, DRIVE-VOLUME,
DRIVE/CLEAN, CLEAN-VOLUME,
EQUALIZATION-TREBLE, EQUALIZA
TION-MIDDLE, EQUALIZATION-BASS,
POWER
• Dimensions: 295(W) X 300(H) X 190(D)
mm (11.6" X 11.8" X 7.5")
• Weight: 5kg (11 lbs)
Amplifiers
YT-250 Chromatic Tuner YT-150 Guitar/Bass Auto Tuner
Digital chromatic tuner
GIGMAKER
QT-1
Rear Panel
QT-1B
QT-1BR
* Little remaining stock.
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