Yamaha TRBX 304 FBL
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Yamaha
TRBX 304 FBL
Product Info
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The TRBX 304 FBL is a seriously solid bass for the money. The mahogany body gives it a lovely warmth, while the ceramic pickups add a modern bite. It's a great choice for gigging musicians or students looking for a versatile and reliable instrument without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Yamaha TRBX 304 FBL
- Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: 5-Piece maple/mahogany
- bolt-on
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- 24 Frets
- Scale: 864 mm (long scale)
- Nut width: 38 mm
- 2 Yamaha ceramic pickups
- 2-Band electronics with knobs for volume
- balance
- bass
- middle and treble
- Performance EQ 5-way switch with EQ settings for slap pick flat finger and solo
- Black chrome Yamaha hardware
- Colour: Factory Blue
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant low-end foundation.
- • 5-piece maple/mahogany neck offers stability and a comfortable feel.
- • Ceramic pickups provide a punchy, modern tone suitable for diverse genres.
- • Performance EQ switch offers surprising tonal flexibility for the price.
CONS
- • Rosewood fretboard can feel a bit dry compared to alternatives like ebony.
- • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • The 2-band EQ, while functional, is limited for nuanced tone shaping.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
5-Piece Maple/Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Yamaha Ceramic
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
24
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-.105 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a preset EQ curve – ‘Slap’ boosts highs, ‘Flat’ is neutral, ‘Finger’ emphasizes mids, and ‘Solo’ adds a bit of overall brightness. It’s a quick way to dial in different tones, but it's not a substitute for a full EQ.
Not necessarily, but it's a design choice impacting sustain and upper-midrange clarity. It’s well-constructed and stable, but a glued-in or neck-through design will generally offer more resonance.
Yamaha consistently delivers excellent build quality and reliable hardware. The TRBX 304 often offers a more refined feel and a slightly warmer tone than many competitors in this affordable range.
