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A distinctive Japanese-made five-string bass combining Thunderbird-inspired character with carefully selected components and a striking relic finish.
The KAMINARI Yardbird YU-SUTO is a five-string electric bass built in Japan, featuring a lightweight ash body, maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. Its distinctive silhouette, Sunflower Yellow relic finish and contrasting hardware give it a bold, unmistakable presence.
A pair of Gemini Dominator TB pickups delivers the foundation of its sound, supported by a versatile control layout featuring volume, balance and three-band EQ. A mid-frequency selector and active/passive switch provide additional tonal flexibility.
Hardware includes GOTOH GB528S tuners and a HIPSHOT A Style bridge, combining reliable functionality with the instrument's distinctive design.
This particular Yardbird was exhibited at Guitar Summit 2026 in Mannheim and is supplied with a KAMINARI original gig bag.
Specifications
Made in: Japan
Body: Lightweight ash, 2-piece
Neck: Maple, U shape
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 21 frets
Scale length: 864 mm (34")
Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
Neck joint: Bolt-on
Pickups: Gemini Dominator TB × 2
Electronics: Active 3-band EQ with mid-frequency selector and active/passive switching
This KAMINARI Yardbird YU-SUTO was exhibited at Guitar Summit 2026 in Mannheim, Germany, as part of KAMINARI's showcase. Following the event, the instrument was presented at RockSo Music in the Netherlands, offering visitors an opportunity to discover this distinctive Japanese-made bass firsthand.
