Electric Bass

Yamaha's Attitude Limited 3 Billy Sheehan Black is the latest incarnation of Billy Sheehan's iconic signature bass, designed to reproduce his powerful and versatile acoustic sound. Handcrafted by Yamaha Music Craft, it incorporates advanced technologies such as an alder spline joint body and A.R.E. and I.R.A. treatments for outstanding resonance and playability. Fitted with Yamaha Custom Woofer and DiMarzio WillPower pickups with stereo outputs, this bass delivers a huge sonic palette, from punchy lows to clear highs, and includes the famous Hipshot D-tuner for rapid key changes.

ARTICLE N° 108999
Developed in close collaboration with Billy Sheehan, Yamaha's Attitude Limited 3 Black is a 4-string bass with an assertive character, designed to meet the demands of energetic, articulate playing. With its A.R.E. and I.R.A. treated alder body, it provides a natural resonance akin to an instrument already 'played', and a rapid response from the first note.

The maple neck and fingerboard, combined with a standard 864 mm pitch, ensure a clean attack and good sustain in the lower registers. The combination of the DiMarzio Woofer in the neck position and the WillPower in the centre provides a rich tonal range. Controls include a stereo/mono push-pull, master volume and a dedicated woofer tone with integrated high cut to fine-tune the sound according to the playing context.

The solid brass bridge with 4 bridges and Gotoh tuning machines with Hipshot D-Tuner guarantee stability and flexibility, particularly when playing in alternate tunings. Made in Japan and supplied in a case, this bass has a gloss black finish elegantly contrasted by a pearlescent pickguard. It's aimed at bassists looking for a responsive, accurate and versatile instrument, ready for both stage and studio.
Number of strings
 4
Number of frets
 21
Neck material
 Maple
Fingerboard material
 Maple
Scale length
 863,00 mm (34,00")
Body material
 Alder
Hardware color
 Black
Cutaway
 Yes
Bridge configuration
 4 saddles
Pickguard color
 White
Finish
 Gloss polish
Pickup setup
 HP
Bridge material
 Brass
Country of production
 Japan
Color
 Black
Assembly
 Bolt-on neck
  • Yamaha Attitude Limited 3 Billy Sheehan Black
  • Billy Sheehan signature model
  • 4-string electric bass
  • Colour : Black
  • Finish : Gloss varnish
  • Fork : 864 mm (34'')
  • Body : Alder (A.R.E / I.R.A treatment)
  • Neck : Maple
  • Fingerboard : Maple
  • Frets : 21
  • Bridge : 4-Saddle Standard, solid brass
  • Fittings: Matt black
  • Tuners: Gotoh GB2 with Hipshot D-Tuner
  • White mother-of-pearl 3-ply pickguard
  • Neck pickup: DiMarzio woofer
  • Centre mic: DiMarzio WillPower
  • Controls: volume, stereo/mono push-pull, woofer tone with mute
  • D'Addario EXL170 / .045-.100 strings
  • Manufactured in Japan
  • Supplied with case
Billy Sheehan, born in 1953 in Buffalo, New York, is a legendary rock bassist renowned for his technical virtuosity, innovative playing style incorporating techniques such as tapping and double-tapping, and the use of a two-outlet bass.

He first came to prominence with the band Talas in the 70s and early 80s, before achieving worldwide fame as a founding member of iconic bands such as Mr. Big and Niacin, and touring with major artists such as David Lee Roth and Steve Vai. His influence on bass rock is immense, having inspired countless musicians with his speed, precision and ability to blend melody and power.
Yamaha - Attitude Limited 3 Billy Sheehan Black
Yamaha - Attitude Limited 3 Billy Sheehan Black
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