BBPH Peter Hook Signature BB
Legend. Innovator. Icon.
Peter Hook pioneered a singular style that defied convention and became a defining aspect of the sound of Joy Division and later New Order. The Peter Hook Signature BB combines elements of his favorite BB1200S and the BB734A he currently plays on tour with Peter Hook & The Light.
Interview Videos
Yamaha | Peter Hook Discusses His Signature BB Bass Guitar
Yamaha | Peers Praise Iconic Bassist Peter Hook
Color inspired by the original BB1200S
“I’ve actually got seven,” Hook says of his BB1200S collection. “The first one I had was sunburst. I’ve got the bright green one. I’ve got the black one. And when I saw the maroon one, it was my ideal version. The maroon one is the one that fulfills my dream, if you like, or my aesthetic of what a guitar should be.”
Single Pickup and Active / Passive Electronics
Like the BB1200S, the BB Peter Hook features a single reversed split pickup.
Controls include an Active/Passive switch, Volume knob, and 3-band EQ. The Treble knob doubles as a master tone control in passive mode.
Alder / Maple / Alder Body
The hard maple center increases body stiffness and accentuates the midrange needed to cut through a dense band mix. The hard maple also enables a more uniform Transmission of vibrations between the body and the maple neck for unparalleled resonance and sustain.
6-Bolt Miter Neck Joint
While BB1200S used a neck-through design, the BBPH uses miter bolting, which draws the neck tightly against the body.
This offers the convenience of a bolt-on design, but with a more efficient transfer of vibration between the neck and body for improved sustain and resonance.
Autographed Headstock
Peter Hook’s signature is screened on the back of the headstock, along with a salute to Manchester, England—his hometown, and the birthplace of an incredible sound that changed rock music forever.
Product Information
BBPH Peter Hook Signature BB
Peter Hook pioneered a singular style that defied convention and became a defining aspect of the sound of Joy Division and later New Order. The Peter Hook Signature BB combines elements of his favorite BB1200S and the BB734A he currently plays on tour with Peter Hook & The Light.
- Combines elements of the BB1200S and BB734A basses
- Reversed VSP7n Split Single Pickup
- Active preamp with 3-band EQ and active / passive switch
- 3-piece alder / maple / alder body
- Red finish inspired by Peter Hook’s favorite BB1200S
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