Key Features
- A world class bass created by a world class player
- Super dynamic, articulate, punchy tone from Custom DiMario pickups
- Sail down the neck at speed thanks to special tinted maple neck
- Includes second pickguard and certificate of authenticity - only 30 made
DISC Yamaha Billy Sheehan 30th Anniversary Attitude Bass Overview
The Wife. That's what Billy Sheehan calls the original version of this instrument. And the Yamaha Billy Sheehan 30th Anniversary Attitude Bass could prove to be a lifelong partner for you, too. Featuring the finest Custom DiMarzio pickups in the form of a Woofer and Will Power, it delivers a diverse palette of bass tones - and you can mould them to your liking. Three control dials make for a lot of fun, and help you shape your sound on the spot.
Play to perfection. A virtuoso like Billy Sheehan clearly demands that his instrument have no restrictions to playability - it plays like a dream. This bass boasts a tinted maple neck which has been carefully crafted and refined, so your hand will skate over its surface, and fret transitions will feel effortless. And a comfortable, aerodynamic shape ensures you can really shred with fluidity. There's no doubts about it: this is a masterpiece waiting to be played.
Product Ref: 168071
Full Description
View Full DescriptionThe boss of bass
Perhaps the best bass player that has ever lived. Billy Sheehan is revered as a god in the world of bass. Having worked with huge names ranging from Steve Vai to David Lee Roth, it's clear that he is more than respected by both his peers and bass players across the world. He shreds bass solos for breakfast, and is well known for his 'lead bass' style of playing. Have you ever seen his fingers when he's playing? Unlikely, because they're fast as lightning. As such, his signature needed to be able to handle the most technical playing styles, whilst delivering a sound that will stay in people's heads forever. Fortunately, Yamaha delivered, and have crafted a bass worthy of the man himself.
Professional pickups
It goes without saying. A bass of such esteem needs to have truly special pickups. The Custom DiMarzio Woofer and Will Power duo loaded into this beauty shine across the entire frequency spectrum. With two outputs, you can separate the voicings of each pickup and even run them through different amps to massively expand your sonic range. The neck humbucker is perfect for fiery bass leads with no muddy low end whatsoever. Switch to the middle pickup for booming basslines which always cut through the mix. This pairing will help you achieve your dream tone in an instant.
Scalloped fretboard perfection
Supreme playability. Not only is the tinted maple neck smooth and responsive to your playing, but it also benefits from a mite bolting neck joint, which facilitates superb comfort and playability at the high frets. Speaking of the higher frets, this Billy Sheehan bass boasts a scalloped fretboard at the upper register. This makes playing those higher notes a breeze, enabling superb grip and unchaining your creativity when your blazing through lead licks. You'll be unstoppable.
D-tuner dynamism
Packed with quality hardware. As you would expect, the bridge and tuning machines of this elegant bass are as good as it gets - expect excellent tuning stability and resonance. But the D Tuner steals the show. It allows you to instantly drop the lower E string down to D at the flick of a switch - perfect for tuning changes in between songs. It's dynamism like you've never seen before.
Specifications
- Model Name: Yamaha Billy Sheehan 30th Anniversary Attitude Bass
- PC: GATT30BSSG
Body
- Construction: Mitre Bolt-On
- Finish: Sunburst
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck: Tinted Maple
- Fingerboard: High-Register Scalloped
Electronics & Hardware
- Pickups: Custom DiMarzio Woofer and Custom DiMarzio Will Power Split
- Output: Dual Output