Yamaha TRBX 305 BL

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Yamaha TRBX 305 BL

Yamaha

TRBX 305 BL

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 312997
Brand: Yamaha
Model: TRBX 305 BL
Price: $548.90

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The TRBX 305 BL is a seriously capable 5-string that punches way above its class. It’s got a really solid foundation thanks to the mahogany body and a surprisingly versatile EQ system. This bass is a great choice for players looking for a modern, powerful sound without needing a premium-priced instrument – especially good for rock, funk, and modern pop.

Product Description

  • Yamaha TRBX 305 BL
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Mahogany body
  • 5 Piece maple/mahogany bolt-on neck
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • 864 mm scale (long scale)
  • 24 Frets
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • 2 Yamaha ceramic humbucker pickups
  • 2-Band electronics with controls for volume
  • balance
  • bass
  • treble and performance EQ
  • 5-way switch with EQ settings for Slap Pick Flat Finger and Solo
  • Black Yamaha chrome hardware
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end tones.
  • • Maple/mahogany neck provides a comfortable, stable feel.
  • • Ceramic humbuckers offer a punchy, modern bass sound.
  • • 5-way switch and EQ offer surprising tonal versatility.
CONS
  • • Rosewood fretboard can feel a bit dry compared to ebony.
  • • Long scale (864 mm) might feel unwieldy for smaller players.
  • • Hardware, while functional, is a bit basic for the price.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material 5 Piece Maple/Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Yamaha Ceramic Humbuckers
Scale Length 864 mm
Frets 24
Strings 5-String
Weight Approximately 11 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The switch provides pre-voiced EQ settings—Slap, Pick, Flat, Finger, and Solo—effectively shaping the overall tone and responsiveness for different playing styles.
The neck is a comfortable 'C' shape, but the long scale length and 43 mm nut width might feel a bit wide and demanding for players with significantly smaller hands.
It delivers a more modern and aggressive tone than many vintage-inspired 5-strings, with a clearer articulation and more defined low-end thanks to the ceramic pickups.

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