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Yamaha TRBX 174EW RB

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Yamaha TRBX 174EW RB

Yamaha

TRBX 174EW RB

4.3 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 351676
Brand: Yamaha
Model: TRBX 174EW RB
Category: 4-String Basses
Price: $317.90

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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.

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