Yamaha TRBX 305 FBL
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Yamaha
TRBX 305 FBL
Product Info
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The TRBX 305 FBL is a seriously capable 5-string that punches well above its weight class. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians or students looking for a versatile, modern bass with a comfortable feel and a surprisingly wide range of tones. The factory blue finish is a real bonus too!
Product Description
- Yamaha TRBX 305 FBL
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on 5-piece neck: Maple / mahogany
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- 24 Frets
- Scale: 864 mm (Long Scale)
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Pickups: 2 Yamaha ceramic humbuckers
- 2-Band electronics with controls for volume
- balance
- bass and treble
- Performance EQ 5-way switch with EQ settings for slap pick flat fingers and solo
- Yamaha Black Chrome hardware
- Colour: Factory Blue
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant low-end with surprising sustain.
- • Bolt-on neck provides snappy attack and a comfortable, familiar feel.
- • Ceramic humbuckers offer a thick, punchy tone suitable for diverse genres.
- • Performance EQ switch offers surprisingly useful tonal shaping options.
CONS
- • Rosewood fretboard can feel a bit dry compared to ebony alternatives.
- • Bolt-on construction, while great for feel, lacks the theoretical resonance of a neck-through design.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels a little basic given the overall package.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple / Mahogany (5-piece)
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Yamaha Ceramic Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
24
Strings
5
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a simplified EQ offering preset tonal shifts; it's convenient, but lacks the precise control of a full EQ.
The neck has a fairly standard C shape, with a 43mm nut width, so it’s generally comfortable, but players with very large hands might find it slightly snug.
It offers a more modern and aggressive tone than many vintage-inspired basses in the same range, thanks to the ceramic pickups.
