Yamaha TRBX 174EW RB
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Yamaha
TRBX 174EW RB
Product Info
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The TRBX 174EW RB is a seriously solid bass for the price. It's got a really comfortable feel, a surprisingly versatile pickup setup, and that mahogany body gives it a warm, vintage vibe. This is a fantastic option for gigging musicians or students looking for a reliable and affordable instrument.
Product Description
- Yamaha TRBX 174EW RB
- Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Mango
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale: 864 mm (long scale)
- 24 Frets
- Nut width: 40 mm
- Pickups: 1 split coil and 1 single coil
- Chrome-plated Yamaha hardware
- Colour: Root beer
PROS
- • Mahogany/Mango body combo delivers warm, resonant low-end tones
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides snappy response and easy playability
- • Split coil/single coil pickup configuration offers versatile tonal options
- • Yamaha’s hardware consistently demonstrates reliable build quality and tuning stability
CONS
- • Root beer finish, while attractive, might not appeal to all players
- • Bolt-on neck construction can limit high-end sustain compared to set-neck designs
- • While versatile, pickup configuration isn’t a powerhouse for modern, aggressive genres
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Mango Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
1 Split Coil, 1 Single Coil
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
24
Strings
4
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The split coil offers a thicker, more powerful tone, while the single coil provides a brighter, more articulate sound, allowing you to blend these for a wider range of tones.
Rosewood is generally stable, but humidity changes can cause slight movement; a professional setup every few years will keep it playing optimally.
Bolt-on necks typically offer a more direct, punchy tone with a quicker response, but generally have slightly less sustain compared to set-neck designs.
