Yamaha TRBX 505 TWH
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Yamaha
TRBX 505 TWH
Product Info
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The TRBX 505 TWH is a seriously solid 5-string. It's got a fantastic feel, a warm and punchy tone thanks to those Alnico pups, and the long scale makes those lower notes really sing. This is a great choice for players wanting a professional-grade instrument without the premium-priced tag, especially for rock, funk, and modern styles.
Product Description
- Yamaha TRBX 505 TWH
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on 5-piece maple / mahogany neck
- Fretboard: Rosewood </i>(Dalbergia latifolia)</i>
- 24 Frets
- Length: 864 mm (long scale)
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 2 Yamaha alnico humbucker pickups
- 3-Band electronics with controls for volume
- balance
- bass
- mids
- treble
- Active / Passive switch
- Black chrome Yamaha hardware
- Colour: Transluscent White
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant, and focused low-end.
- • 5-piece maple/mahogany neck offers stability and a comfortable feel.
- • Yamaha Alnico humbuckers provide a punchy, versatile tone with good clarity.
- • Long scale (864mm) enhances note definition and string tension for a tighter feel.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it feel a little heavier than some basses.
- • Rosewood fretboard might feel slightly drier than some players prefer.
- • 3-band EQ, while versatile, isn't as detailed as more complex onboard systems.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
5-piece Maple / Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups
Yamaha Alnico Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
24
Strings
5-String
Weight
approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alnico pickups generally offer a warmer, more vintage tone with a smoother high end compared to the brighter, more aggressive sound of ceramics.
The neck has a comfortable 'C' shape with a moderate thickness, suitable for most hand sizes, though players with very large hands might find it slightly snug.
The passive mode provides a more natural, vintage-style tone, while the active mode boosts the signal and allows for more tonal shaping with the onboard EQ.
