The slim, lightweight solid alder body of this new bass is loaded with a pair of ceramic Yamaha pickups (J-style and P-style) which offer a vast array of tones from fat and throaty to clear and airy, with simple intuitive controls. The bolt-on maple neck features a new, narrower taper for increased comfort and ease of movement, and the headstock features new lightweight machine heads which are rugged and reliable, but don't outweigh the sleek, slim body.