Yamaha ATTITUDE LIMITED 3 Spline Joint 3-Piece Body Electric Bass Guitar, Sonic Blue

Legendary Bassist Billy Sheehan's Signature Model Gets an Upgrade
The Yamaha ATTITUDE LIMITED 3 Spline Joint 3-Piece Body Electric Bass Guitar is the latest iteration of Sheehan's signature instrument, crafted in Yamaha Music Craft with refined characteristics for an elevated playing experience. Available in both classic black and a sensational sonic blue finish, the Attitude Limited 3 boasts a range of features designed to deliver powerful sound, effortless playability, and tonal versatility.

Unmatched Tone: Powerful Pickups and Flexible Outputs
The core of the Attitude Limited 3's sound lies in its pickup configuration. A custom-designed Yamaha DiMarzio Woofer pickup in the neck position provides a heavy low-end and solid foundation, while a DiMarzio-designed middle pickup expands the tonal range. Separate stereo outputs allow for independent control of each pickup's signal, while a mono output is also available for simpler setups. Additionally, a high-cut switch in the front pickup's tone control enhances the bass output for even more low-end power.

Enhanced Resonance and Playability: Miter Bolting and Scalloped Neck
The Attitude Limited 3 features a unique miter bolting neck joint that ensures a tight and efficient connection between the neck and body. This innovative design minimizes vibration loss, maximizing body resonance and creating a more lively and responsive playing experience. The neck itself is a large, comfortable design with jumbo frets (from frets 1-16) for outstanding sustain. Scallops on frets 17 through 21 and a strategically placed slap cut offer exceptional high-fret access for advanced playing techniques.

Solid Hardware Foundation: Brass Bridge and Hipshot Tuner
A solid brass bridge on the Attitude Limited 3 efficiently transfers string vibration into the body, contributing to the instrument's rich low-end tone and attack. Additionally, a Hipshot tuner allows for quick and precise drop tuning of the E string down to a D with the flick of a lever, ensuring versatility for different musical styles.

Key Features

• Billy Sheehan Signature Sound: Yamaha Designed DiMarzio Woofer Pickup and DiMarzio WillPower Pickup deliver an incredible tonal range and a strong presence within the band.
  
• Miter Bolting Neck Joint: Transfers string vibration throughout the body with little loss, delivering greater body resonance.
  
• Jumbo Frets 1-16: Produce outstanding sustain.
  
• Scalloped Frets 17-21: Provide greater string access for high-speed playing.
  
• Hipshot D-Tuner: Drops the “E” string down a whole step to “D” with the flick of a lever.
  
• Solid Brass Bridge: Creates great low-end tone and attack.
  
• Stereo Output Jacks: Separate outputs for the front and middle pickups.
  
• A.R.E. and I.R.A. treatment: Yamaha's Aging Resonance Enhancement and Initial Response Adjustment for improved tone and playability.
  
• Hand-crafted in Japan

Technical Specifications

General
Construction
Bolt-on (Miter bolting)
Scale Length
34” (863.6 mm)
Body
Body Materials
Alder 3-Piece with Spline Joint
Body Finish
Gloss Polyurethane
Neck
Neck Materials
Maple
Neck Finish
Satin Polyuretharne
Fingerboard Materials
Maple (Scallopps from frets 17th through 21th)
Fingerboard Radius
10” (250 mm)
Fret wire
1-16 Fret: Jumbo, 17-21 Fret: Medium
Number of frets
21
Nut materials
Polyacetal
Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret
44.5 / 57.6 mm
Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret
20.0 / 24.0 mm
Electronics
Neck Pickup
Yamaha Designed DiMarzio Woofer Pickup
Middle Pickup
DiMarzio WillPower
Controls
Woofer P.U. Volume, Middle P.U. Volume with Push-Pull Stereo/Mono Switch, Woofer Tone with Woofer High Cut Switch
Hardware
Bridge
Solid Brass
String spacing
19mm
Tuning Machines
Gotoh GB2 with Hipshot D-Tuner
Pickguard
White Pearl 3-Ply
Others
String gauge
D'Addario EXL170 / 0.045-0.100
Case
Hardshell Case
Special Features
A.R.E. / I.R.A. Treatment