1967 Yamaha SB-2 Bass Nippon Gakki (MIJ)1967 Yamaha SB 2 Bass Nippon Gakki (MIJ) The Yamaha SB 2 was Yamaha's first ever electric bass, manufactured for a short period at the legendary Nippon Gakki factory in the late 60s. This is the real deal, not a reissue, however you'd be correct in thinking this bass doesn't look 55 years old. In fact, it looks fresh off the factory line. When we received this instrument it was in a pretty shocking state with thick overspray and a mangled pickguard,