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Yamaha TRBX305 5-string Bass Guitar - Factory Blue

5-string Electric Bass with Mahogany Body, 5-pc Maple/Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Factory Blue
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Yamaha TRBX305 5-string Bass Guitar - Factory Blue
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An Extremely Versatile 5-string Bass!

The Yamaha TRBX305 bass guitar brings versatility, killer looks, and amazing performance together in a complete package. This sleek-looking, great-sounding bass gives you a comfortable Yamaha body shape and a fast-action bolt-on 5-piece maple/mahogany neck with a smooth-playing rosewood fingerboard. A pair of humbucking pickups deliver hum-free sound and the Performance EQ active circuit instantly optimizes your bass for different playing styles. Factor in the Yamaha TRBX305’s solid hardware and thoughtful design, and you’ve got a bass that’s ready to conquer any stage.

Comfortable body with progressive styling

The deep cutaway on the Yamaha TRBX305 electric bass guitar gives you clean access to the higher registers for soloing while the pronounced upper bout provides balance. The 5-piece maple/mahogany neck has a comfortable and fast-playing profile, and the straight string pull of the headstock offers improved tuning stability and reduces overtones. You’re going to love the way the TRBX305 looks, plays, and feels.

Humbucking pickups deliver massive tone

Yamaha loaded the TRBX305 with a pair of custom-designed M3 humbucking pickups. These ceramic pickups have oversized pole pieces for depth and definition without any hum. The TRBX305 also has a versatile set of active electronics, making you ready for any gig. An active 2-band EQ lets you dial in your ideal sound fast and easy. And the Performance EQ 5-way switch’s optimized EQ settings instantly call up tones for slap, pick, fingerstyle, and solo bass playing. The Yamaha TRBX305 bass can get you any tone you need in seconds.

Yamaha quality, through and through

The Yamaha TRBX305 bass is covered by the company’s Limited Lifetime Warranty. Yamaha has been making world-class instruments for over a century. And Sweetwater is supremely confident of the quality of the materials and workmanship that goes into their products. You can rest easy that you’ve made a solid decision in purchasing the Yamaha TRBX305 electric bass guitar.

Yamaha TRBX305 5-string Bass Guitar Features:

  • A versatile bass for all music genres
  • Fast-action 5-piece maple/mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard
  • Comfortable mahogany body with deep cutaways
  • Custom-designed YGD Designed M3 humbucking pickups
  • 5-way Performance EQ switch delivers optimized tones for different playing styles
  • Yamaha Limited Lifetime Warranty

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 5
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: TRBX
  • Body Material: Mahogany
  • Color: Factory Blue
  • Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Neck Material: 5-Piece Maple/Mahogany
  • Radius: 23.625"
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay: White Dots
  • Number of Frets: 24
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Nut Width: 1.692"
  • Nut Material: Urea
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Die-cast with Individual Saddles
  • Tuners: Covered Die-cast
  • Neck Pickup: Ceramic Double Coil Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup: Ceramic Double Coil Humbucker
  • Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x balance, 2-band Active EQ, 5-way blade pickup swith
  • Strings: D'Addario, .045-.130
  • Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: TRBX305 FTB

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Reviews

Fantastic sounding and playing bass!
Getting back into 5 strings there were a lot of options to choose from. For the price and quality, I don't see how this bass can be beat. It has a comfortable feel, no fret sprout or sharp ends, a tight string spacing with a nice and chunky neck, and a very well done paint job. There are a great amount of sounds I can get out of this bass having tinkered with it for a short time. I was worried about the scooped plastic on the pickups, but find them to be rather comfortable. Yamaha knocked it out of the park with this bass.
this bass has a terrific Neck, and wide sonic range!
As a Rick 4003 player, I am delighted by the clarity and low B-string solidity of this bass. also the active electronics have very nice and distinct settings. I would buy this again in a heartbeat!
Music background: Progressive Rock Guitar/Bass
After 2+ Years, This Bass Still Plays and Looks Great
I got my 5 string yammy over 2 years ago as a demo model with a few minor scratches for a killer price. I have played it at home on a nearly daily basis ever since, along with live performances monthly. This thing sounds awesome through a good amp or a good live system with a big sub. I have a fender 500 at home and it pairs amazingly well Everyone compliments me on the looks of this bass, says it's their favorite! I'm a moderately experienced bass player and this thing should outlast my zeal for any need for a higher quality bass. And why would I when it looks like this. I'm running D'Addario NYXL45130 Nickel Wound strings which I have liked a lot over the factory springs. It's sure fun having that 5th string for quick octave changes to hit low 4, 5, 6 notes.



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My fav settings are for a warm, deep hummm: switch all the way down, bass & treb middle, pickups full forward.
Music background: Drummer & Bass Player
A Music Man on steroids
I am a funk/pop/rock/gospel/jazz player, and I think if you are a funky-&-all styles, fast pace music, some chords and solos (24 frets with hella easy access to the high range), and long gigging player, this is your bass. This bass is so versatile. You can make it sound like a J Bass and also like a music man but with the luxury of 24 frets. The neck feels great! like butter. It is a bit heavy but not as heavy like a j bass or long scale monster basses. It is on the lighter side for sure. Really reminds me of a very versatile music man. Honestly I was sketched out by how cheap it is... It does not feel cheap at all. This bass should be like $900. But oh well, it's a hidden jewel. I was also not convinced about the blade switch at first... But it makes it so much easier to switch from style to style. You need rock, boom put it on the pick one. You're going to take a solo boom put it on solo. Etc. I personally leave it on FLAT. and move the pickup panning to get those fat mids when in need. I really love this bass, it became my main bass. I'm going to get roasted by the bass police because I'm playing a 400 dollar bass but oooff so comfortable with the luxury of fat tones, and 24 frets and versatility, AND lightness. Good job Yamaha!
Music background: Session Bass Player and Artist- Styles: Funk/Jazz/Pop/Gospel
Wow! Amazing!
This Yamaha 5 string bass exceeds my expectations!
With all the 5 star reviews, I admit I was skeptical. Was this bass really worthy of so many 5 star reviews?

Hands down, it most certainly was! A beautifully crafted bass with and incredible sound!

Yamaha! A home run! The TRBX 305 is the 5 string bass you are looking for!

Thanks Sam! You never fail me!