Yamaha Archives

Billy Sheehan shines in a new Mr. Big live studio performance from Sweetwater Studios playing Colorado Bulldog and The Price You Gotta Pay.

Vincen García delivers another focused performance on JET LAG, pairing fast moving groove with precision, feel, a Yamaha bass, and a wall of Ampeg amps.

Vincen García delivers big tone and fearless playing in this new clip, moving between slap and fingerstyle while driving the band with his unmistakable sound.

LETS DO IT shows Vincen Garcia locking in with his signature Yamaha bass and a warm punchy Ampeg rig delivering a performance built entirely on feel.

Christopher Cross’s “Ride Like The Wind” gets a fresh groove from Allen Stone’s band, powered by Andre Zapata’s tone and a pocket that feels just right.

Coheed and Cambria hit Chicago with a stacked set and killer energy. Zach Cooper’s Yamaha and Aguilar rig cut through with power and precision.

Coheed and Cambria rework “Goodbye, Sunshine” with Nick Hexum, blending dub vibes and tropical flair after a standout Chicago show.

John Patitucci delivers melodic mastery on his 6-string Yamaha in this remastered 1992 Blue Note Tokyo set with Chick Corea and Vinnie Colaiuta.

Tony Kanal anchored No Doubt’s 1996 TV debut with his Yamaha BB, a GK head, and the bass tone that helped launch a band.

Nathan East anchors a live funk session with his signature Yamaha bass and Laney amp, joined by Erick Walls and John Paris for the jam titled “Three Worlds.”

Yamaha has introduced a new Signature Series model with the Peter Hook Signature BB Bass. The former Joy Division/New Order bassist worked with the company to combine aspects of his BB1200S and the BB734A that he currently plays with The Light.

Billy Sheehan’s signature Attitude Bass is getting a special 30th Anniversary model this year. The limited-edition model will celebrate its origins by incorporating elements of the bassists’s original customizations to his bass dubbed “The Wife.”