Head to head
ESP JB-320E NATURAL SATIN vs Yamaha BBPH Peter Hook Signature BB Bass
The verdict
The ESP JB-320E NATURAL SATIN comes out ahead overall — 82 to 74 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP JB-320E NATURAL SATIN wins on
- Better build (96 vs 84)
- Better playability (78 vs 64)
- Better value (81 vs 73)
Yamaha BBPH Peter Hook Signature BB Bass wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | JB-320E NATURAL SATIN | BBPH Peter Hook Signature BB Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 74 |
| Build | 96 | 84 |
| Playability | 78 | 64 |
| Sound | 68 | 71 |
| Value | 81 | 73 |
Full specifications
| Spec | JB-320E NATURAL SATIN | BBPH Peter Hook Signature BB Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | Yamaha |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Ovangkol | Alder/Maple/Alder Construction |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Maple/Mahogany, 5 Pieces |
| Fretboard | Roasted Jatoba | Rosewood |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | 22 | 21 |
| Scale | 34" | 34" |
| Pickups | Fishman Sonicore | - |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | — | — |
| Bridge | Roasted Jatoba Bridge w/ Bone Saddle | — |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Sonicore | - |
| Case | - | Gig Bag |
| Case Included | N | — |
| Construction | Set-Neck | — |
| Controls | Active | Reversed VSP7n : Split Single Coil / Alnico V |
| Finish | Natural Satin | — |
| Fretboard radius | 400mm | 10" (250 mm) |
| Hardware | Black | Vintage Plus : Convertible Stringing, Brass Saddle, Steel Plate |
| Neck profile | Thin U | — |
| Nut | Bone | — |
| Nut width | 38mm | — |
| Scale length | 34" | 34" (863.6 mm) |
| Strap Button | Standard | — |
| Top wood | Solid Red Cedar | — |
| Tuners | LTD | Lightweight Open Gear |
| Body Finish | — | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Fingerboard Materials | — | Rosewood |
| Fret Wire | — | Medium |
| General | — | Bolt-On (6-bolt miter neck joint) |
| Middle pickup | — | - |
| Neck Finish | — | Satin Polyurethane |
| Nut Materials | — | Graphtech |
| Others | — | D'Addario EXL-170 / 0.045-0.100 |
| Pickguard | — | - |
| Pickup Switch | — | - |
| Special Features | — | - |
| String Spacing | — | 19 mm |
| Tailpiece | — | - |
| Thickness 1st Fret 12th Fret | — | 21/23 mm |
| Width 0 Fret 12th Fret | — | 40/56.3 mm |