Yamaha TRBX 505 BRB
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Yamaha
TRBX 505 BRB
Product Info
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The TRBX 505 is a seriously capable 5-string, offering a fantastic blend of vintage warmth and modern clarity. It's a great choice for players wanting a versatile workhorse bass for rock, funk, or even heavier genres – especially those who appreciate a solid feel and a comfortable neck profile. A solid value for the money, this bass delivers a lot of performance for the price.
Product Description
- Yamaha TRBX 505 BRB
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on 5-piece neck: Maple / mahogany
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Scale: 864 mm (Long Scale)
- 24 Frets
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Pickups: 2 Yamaha Alnico humbuckers
- 3-Band electronics
- Controls: volume
- balance
- bass
- mids
- treble
- Active / passive switch
- Yamaha Black Chrome hardware
- Colour: Brick Burst
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end tones.
- • Maple/mahogany neck provides stability and comfortable playability.
- • Yamaha Alnico humbuckers offer a balanced, articulate sound.
- • Long scale enhances clarity and definition across all five strings.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it feel a bit heavier than some basses.
- • 3-band EQ, while functional, lacks the versatility of more complex systems.
- • Brick Burst finish might not appeal to players seeking a more understated look.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple / Mahogany (5-piece)
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Yamaha Alnico Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (Long Scale)
Frets
24
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
In passive mode, the bass delivers a more organic, vintage tone; active mode boosts the signal and adds more EQ shaping possibilities.
The neck has a comfortable 'C' shape with a moderate thickness, generally suitable for a wide range of hand sizes, although it's not an ultra-thin profile.
It offers a more refined feel and higher-quality components than many budget-friendly 5-strings, but might lack some of the extreme versatility found in more premium-priced instruments.
