Yamaha TRBX 505 TBN
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Yamaha
TRBX 505 TBN
Product Info
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The TRBX 505 TBN is a seriously versatile 5-string that punches well above its price point. It's a great choice for gigging musicians who want a solid, reliable bass with a warm, defined tone and comfortable feel – especially those exploring modern rock, funk, and pop styles. The build quality is impressive for a bass in this category.
Product Description
- Yamaha TRBX 505 TBN
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- 5-String bolt-on maple/mahogany neck
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
- Scale: 864 mm (Long scale)
- 24 Frets
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Pickups: 2x Yamaha alnico humbucker
- 3-Band electronics with controls for volume
- balance
- bass
- mids
- Treble and active-/passive switch
- Hardware: Yamaha Black Chrome
- Colour: Translucent Brown
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end tones.
- • Bolt-on neck provides snappy attack and easy playability.
- • Yamaha Alnico humbuckers offer versatile, punchy output.
- • Rosewood fretboard adds a touch of vintage character and feel.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it slightly heavier than some basses.
- • Translucent brown finish might not appeal to everyone's aesthetic.
- • EQ controls, while functional, lack the nuance of more premium options.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple/Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
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
The Yamaha Alnico humbuckers offer a more aggressive, slightly warmer tone with more inherent mid-range presence than Fender’s Vintage No-Load pickups – less scooped, more growl.
While bolt-on necks generally don't offer quite the sustain of a neck-through design, the TRBX 505’s maple/mahogany construction and solid hardware compensate well and still provide plenty of resonance.
The passive mode delivers a more classic, vintage-inspired tone, while the active mode boosts the signal and enhances the EQ’s impact for a more modern, powerful sound.
