Description

Thump! 1987 MIJ Yamaha Motion Bass MB-3 Super Edition Bass, $749!

A Japanese-made medium-scale electric bass from the early 1980s, combining fast playability with punchy dual-humbucker output and sleek design.

Type: 4-String Electric Bass
Model: MB-III Super Edition
Manufacturer: Yamaha
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Years of Production: Early to mid-1980s

Body: Basswood
Neck: Maple, bolt-on
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 24
Scale Length: 32″ (medium scale)
Nut Width: Narrow (approximately 38mm)

Pickups:

  • 2 x Passive Humbuckers

Controls:

  • Volume (neck)

  • Volume (bridge)

  • Master Tone

Bridge:

  • 4-saddle adjustable bridge

Hardware: Chrome

Notable Features:

  • Compact and lightweight design ideal for smaller players or fast styles

  • Medium scale combines the feel of short and standard scale basses

  • Humbuckers provide thick, growling tones suitable for funk, rock, and fusion

  • Known for build quality, comfort, and stage-ready aesthetics

  • “Super Edition” models featured special branding and finishes