Yamaha TRBX 605FM Caramel Brown
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Yamaha
TRBX 605FM Caramel Brown
Product Info
Article Number:
605627
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
TRBX 605FM Caramel Brown
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$911.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The TRBX 605FM is a seriously well-built 5-string bass offering a ton of versatility. The flamed maple top looks great, and the Alnico V pickups give you a modern, punchy tone with plenty of headroom. It’s an excellent choice for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a professional-grade bass without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Yamaha TRBX 605FM Caramel Brown
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Top: flamed maple
- 5-Piece neck: maple/mahogany
- Fingerboard: rosewood
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- 24 Medium frets
- Pickup: 2 Alnico V Double Coils
- Controls: Volume
- Balance
- Bass
- Mids
- Treble
- Active/Passive switch
- Black chrome-plated hardware
- Colour: Caramel Brown
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Maple/mahogany neck provides a comfortable feel and enhanced upper-midrange clarity.
- • Alnico V pickups offer a powerful, articulate sound suitable for diverse genres.
- • Active/passive switch provides tonal flexibility, adapting to various playing styles.
CONS
- • Caramel Brown finish, while attractive, might not appeal to all players’ aesthetic preferences.
- • The 34-inch scale can feel a bit long for players with smaller hands or shorter arms.
- • While versatile, the pickup design leans towards modern tones, limiting authentic vintage sounds.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
5-Piece Maple/Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Alnico V Double Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
24 Medium
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs) - typical for a 5-string
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Frequently Asked Questions
In passive mode, the bass delivers a more rounded, vintage tone; active mode adds increased output and a more defined, modern character.
The neck profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 34-inch scale length might feel a bit stretched for players with significantly smaller hands – a test play is recommended.
It offers a great balance of quality and features, often outperforming competitors in terms of build quality and pickup performance at a similar price point.
