Yamaha Billy Sheehan Signature Attitude Limited 3 - Sonic Blue

The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to present the Yamaha Billy Sheehan Signature Attitude Limited 3 Bass in striking Sonic Blue.

Combining vintage California custom-shop aesthetics with raw virtuoso power, the Attitude Limited 3 in Sonic Blue stands as one of the most distinctive boutique rock basses available today. Handcrafted in Japan to the exact specifications of bass legend Billy Sheehan, this flagship model marries hot-rodded 60s visual appeal with cutting-edge Japanese acoustic research and dual-amp electronics.

Acoustic Resonance Enhancement & Miter Neck Architecture

The Sonic Blue Attitude LTD 3 features a solid Alder body subjected to Yamaha’s advanced A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treatment. By precisely controlling temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure, the wood cell structure is altered to mimic the resonance and tonal sweetness of a vintage 50-year-old instrument. Joined with a 3-piece Spline Joint construction and Yamaha’s patented 45-Degree Miter Bolting Neck Joint (utilizing four vertical and two angled screws), the neck-to-body connection offers unmatched vibrational transfer and sustain.

Bi-Amping Stereo Output Architecture

Engineered for full tonal spectrum dominance, the Attitude LTD 3 utilizes a dual-pickup layout wired for independent stereo operation or traditional mono sum:

• Neck Woofer Pickup: Designed with Billy Sheehan to deliver massive, sub-bass thunder. Includes a push/pull tone pot to engage a high-cut filter for pure low-frequency fundamental focus.
• Middle Pickup (DiMarzio Will Power): A custom-voiced P-style humbucker engineered for ferocious mid-range bite and articulated attack when playing fast fingerstyle or double-thumb techniques.

High-Speed Scalloped Fingerboard & Drop-D Capability

For ultimate upper-register expressiveness, the solid maple fingerboard features partially scalloped frets from the 17th to the 21st fret on the G and D strings, allowing effortless multi-finger tapping, sweeping, and wide vibrato bends. The headstock comes equipped with a factory Hipshot D-Tuner for instantaneous switching to Drop-D tuning on E-string riffs.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Yamaha
• Model: Billy Sheehan Signature Attitude Limited 3 (ATTITUDE LTD3)
• Color / Finish: Sonic Blue (High-Gloss Polyurethane)
• Body Wood: Alder (A.R.E. Treated) with Spline Joint Construction
• Neck Wood: Maple (1-Piece)
• Neck Joint: Bolt-On with 45-Degree Miter Bolting (6-Screw System)
• Fingerboard: Maple, 10" Radius (250mm)
• Frets: 21 (Frets 17–21 partially scalloped on 1st & 2nd strings)
• Scale Length: 34" (863.6mm)
• Nut Width: 43mm
• Neck Pickup: Yamaha Custom Woofer Pickup
• Middle Pickup: DiMarzio Will Power (P-Style)
• Controls: Front Volume (Push/Pull High Cut), Rear Volume (Push/Pull Stereo/Mono Switch), Master Tone
• Outputs: Dual Jack (Stereo/Mono Capable)
• Bridge: Solid Brass Bridge with Heavy Baseplate
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh GB350 with Hipshot Drop-D Tuner on E String
• Case: Yamaha Custom Hard Shell Case Included
• Country of Origin: Japan

Sanctuary Expert Note: "The Sonic Blue finish gives this high-performance monster an incredible custom-vibe contrast on stage. The scalloped upper frets combined with the miter neck joint make tapping and soloing in the high register feel shockingly effortless. It's a masterclass in modern Japanese lutherie."

Controls

• Front Volume
• Front Tone (Front P.U. Hi-Cut Switch)
• Rear Volume (Stereo/Mono Switch)

Photos are of one from our inventory, SN IJJ070E, individual color and grain will vary from bass to bass.