What is the most popular Yamaha bass guitar?

The most popular Yamaha bass guitar model is the TRB174. The best selling finish is Old Violin Sunburst.

Do Yamaha make any active basses?

Yes! Many of Yamaha's basses have active circuitry. For example, everything in the TRBX range from the 200 models up have active circuits. A popular model is the TRBX304.

What scale length are Yamaha basses?

Most standard Yamaha basses (i.e. not 5 or 6 string basses etc) have an industry standard 34" scale length. The TRB has a slightly longer 35" scale for a different feel and better handling of downtuning.

What is a good Yamaha bass for beginners?

All Yamaha basses will be great for beginners but we'd recommend checking out the BB234 and the TRB174: both basses feature slim necks, great tones and light weight bodies.