Description

Early 80s MIJ Yamaha BroadBass VIs P-style thumper, $699!

A rare Japanese-made bass from the early 1980s, the Yamaha Broad Bass VIS is a high-quality P-style instrument with premium construction and vintage appeal.

Type
Electric Bass Guitar

Model
Broad Bass VIS

Manufacturer
Yamaha

Country of Manufacture
Japan

Year of Introduction
Early 1980s

Controls
1× Volume, 1× Tone

Input
1× 1/4″ mono instrument jack

Output
1× 1/4″ mono output jack

Notable Features

  • Pickups: 1× split-coil Precision-style pickup

  • Body: Solid contoured body, likely alder or sen ash

  • Neck: Bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fingerboard

  • Bridge: 4-saddle vintage-style bridge

  • Scale Length: 34″

  • Hardware: Open-gear tuners, chrome hardware

  • Use Case: Ideal for players seeking vintage Yamaha craftsmanship and classic P-bass tone with Japanese build reliability