Introducing the Yamaha Attitude Limited 3, a signature bass guitar that is a testament to the innovative collaboration between Yamaha and the celebrated bassist Billy Sheehan. This instrument delivers a powerful and bold low-end tone that remains tight and controlled, combined with clear, musical highs and midranges that drive with an impressive power.

Co-created with Sheehan's precise input, the Attitude Limited 3 boasts the latest in Yamaha's guitar technology including their exclusive A.R.E. and IRA wood treatments. These features, along with the newly designed pickups and a completely reworked neck joint, make this bass guitar stand out in its class. The bass guitar's playability is effortless and like no other, thanks to the chunky neck and a 21-fret fingerboard that includes five scalloped frets.

Key Features:

• Designed in collaboration with famed bassist Billy Sheehan
• Features Yamaha's exclusive A.R.E. and IRA wood treatments
• Delivers powerful, bold low-end tone and clear, musical highs
• Equipped with newly designed pickups for an impressive tone
• Offers an effortlessly playable chunky neck and a 21-fret fingerboard
• Comes with individual outputs for each pickup for rig flexibility
• Includes front volume, front tone, rear volume, and woofer high-cut switch controls
• Ships with a hardshell case for secure and easy transportation

Product specs

FAQs

What is the neck profile like on the Yamaha Attitude Limited 3 bass?

The Yamaha Attitude Limited 3 features a maple neck with a miter bolt-on joint, providing stability and a comfortable grip. The neck profile is designed for fast playability, making it ideal for both aggressive playing styles and intricate fingerwork.

What kind of tones can I expect from the pickups on the Yamaha Attitude Limited 3?

This bass is equipped with a Yamaha-designed DiMarzio Woofer Humbucker at the neck and a DiMarzio WillPower Split-coil Pickup in the middle position. These pickups deliver a powerful, versatile tone suitable for rock, metal, and other genres requiring both punchy lows and articulate highs.

Is the Yamaha Attitude Limited 3 suitable for advanced players?

Yes, the Yamaha Attitude Limited 3 is designed with advanced players in mind, featuring high-quality components, a scalloped fingerboard from frets 17-21 for enhanced soloing, and versatile electronics that allow for a wide range of tonal options.

Does the Yamaha Attitude Limited 3 bass come with a case?

Yes, the Yamaha Attitude Limited 3 comes with a hardshell case, providing excellent protection for the instrument during transport and storage.

What is the purpose of the push/pull controls on the Yamaha Attitude Limited 3?

The push/pull controls on the Yamaha Attitude Limited 3 allow for additional tonal flexibility. The neck tone control features a push/pull Hi-Cut switch, while the middle volume control offers a push/pull option to switch between stereo and mono outputs.