Billy’s signature sound comes from a custom woofer pickup developed by YGD (Yamaha Guitar Development). Combining its heavy, powerful low-end and solid fundamental with a DiMarzio designed pickup at the bridge position delivers an incredible tonal range and a strong presence within the band. While stereo output jacks provide separate outputs for the front and rear pickups, mono output is also available. A high cut switch in the front pickup tone control boosts bass output from the front pickup.

Miter bolting holds the neck closer and tighter to the body fusing these two separate components into one. Compared to a conventional bolt-on joint, miter bolting efficiently transfers string vibration throughout the body with little loss. This delivers greater body resonance making each note come alive.

This body structure makes Attitude LTDIII far more resonant than conventional 2 or 3-piece body instruments. Vibrations are transferred easily through the body for an immense, vibrant and loud tone that is unmistakably Attitude.

A big, thick neck features jumbo frets from frets 1-16 to produce outstanding sustain. The neck is held to the bass body with 4 screws to create a solid bond and tone. The neck also features scallops from frets 17 through 21 and a slap cut ground into the neck that provides greater string access.

The solid brass bridge captures and transmits string vibration directly to the body, creating great low-end tone and attack.

The Hipshot tuner drops the "E" string down a whole step to "D" with the flick is a lever. A gear adjustment provides precision tuning.

1. Front Volume

2. Front Tone (Front P.U. Hi-Cut Switch)

3. Rear Volume (Stereo/Mono Switch)

A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) is an original wood reforming technology developed by Yamaha. Through precise controll of temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure, the molecular properties of the wood can be manipulated into a more acoustically ideal condition, similar to the molecular characteristics of woods in instruments that have been played for years.

Hvis du noensinne har spillet på en annen gitarists gitar og ikke klart å få det til å klinge rett, kan det være fordi, din måte å spille på er annerledes enn hva gitaren er ""vant til"". En gitar endres nemlig når den blir spilt på gjennom mange år, og det kan ta tid for en gitar, å tilpasse seg din måte å spille på. Spenninger mellom de forskjellige deler såsom finish og tre, kropp og hals og gripebrett, sadel, stol osv. skal utløses før alle delene kan resonere fritt sammen som et helt instrument. Det tar lang tid. Gjennom IRA-teknologien, utløses disse spenninger ved å utsette gitaren for noen helt bestemte vibrasjoner. Når dette er utført reagerer gitaren mere presist på gitaristens spill. Det gjør også at gitaren raskere ""venner seg"" til din spillestil. Det gir også en fantastisk sustain (RSP20CR).