Hall of Fame: Yamaha BB1200S Electric Bass Guitar with Upgrades

This Yamaha BB1200S heavily modified bass blends classic Japanese craftsmanship with bold custom upgrades, delivering powerful tone, exceptional sustain and a unique visual presence. Featuring a neck-through construction, upgraded Hipshot hardware and a versatile Gibson EB-0 and DiMarzio pickup combination, it offers deep low-end punch with articulate mids suited to a wide range of playing styles.

The BB1200S is historically significant as one of Yamaha’s flagship professional bass designs, widely respected for its build quality and performance during the golden era of Japanese instrument manufacturing.

• Year: Production era 1982-1989
• Made in: Japan
• Finish: Custom 'rising sun' finish
• Scale Length: 34” (long scale)
• Body Material: Alder
• Construction: Neck-through body
• Neck Material: Maple / Mahogany laminate
• Fretboard Material: Replaced Maple fretboard (originally Ebony on BB1200S)
• Fret Count: ~21 frets with dot inlays
• Pickups (Upgraded): Gibson EB-0 neck pickup + DiMarzio P-style pickup
• Controls: Multi-control layout, including volume, tone and blend/EQ
• Electronics: Active 3-band EQ (BB1200S)
• Bridge: Hipshot upgraded bridge
• Tuners: Hipshot upgraded tuners
• Hardware Finish: Black hardware (modified from original chrome)
• Date Sold: 26/05/2026
• Sold For: $1,350 AUD