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Yamaha TRBX505 5-string Bass Guitar - Brick Burst

5-string Electric Bass with Mahogany Body, 5-piece Maple/Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Active Electronics, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Brick Burst
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Yamaha TRBX505 5-string Bass Guitar - Brick Burst
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An Extremely Versatile 5-string Bass!

The Yamaha TRBX505 5-string 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 delivers hum-free sound while powerful active electronics let you optimize your bass for different playing styles. Factor in the Yamaha TRBX505’s solid hardware and thoughtful design, and you’ve got a great-looking bass that’s ready to rock any stage or studio session.

Comfortable body with progressive styling

One look at the Yamaha TRBX505 5-string electric bass, and you know it means business. A deep cutaway gives you clean access to the higher registers for soloing, while the pronounced upper bout provides balance (and looks cool). The 5-piece maple/mahogany neck has a comfortable and fast-playing profile. The TRBX505 sports a precision fitted neck joint that contributes to the instrument's clear, punchy tone. And the straight string pull of the headstock offers improved tuning stability and reduces overtones. You’re going to love the way the TRBX505 looks, plays, and feels!

Humbucking pickups deliver massive bass tone

Yamaha loaded the TRBX505 with a pair of custom-designed HHB5 humbucking pickups. These pickups house Alnico V magnets and two pole pieces per string for big, open tone without any hum. On top of amazing pickup tone and performance, the TRBX505 has an extremely versatile set of active electronics so you can be ready for any gig. It starts off with an active/passive switch followed by a 3-band EQ, a balance control, and volume. The EQ lets you sculpt the perfect tone for live gigs and studio sessions. No matter what kind of sound you need, the Yamaha TRBX505 5-string bass can get you there in seconds!

Yamaha quality, through and through

The Yamaha TRBX505 5-string bass is covered by the company’s Limited Lifetime Warranty. At Sweetwater, the Yamaha marque commands respect. They’ve been making world-class instruments for over a century, and they’re 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 TRBX505 electric bass guitar!

Yamaha TRBX505 5-string Bass Guitar Features:

  • An extremely versatile 5-string bass for all styles of music
  • Fast-action 5-piece maple/mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard
  • Comfortable mahogany body with progressive styling and deep cutaways
  • Humbucking pickups give you a universe of great bass tones
  • Audiophile-grade active electronics let you dial in the perfect tone
  • 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: Brick Burst
  • Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane
  • Neck Material: 5-Piece Maple/Mahogany
  • Radius: 23.625"
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Offset 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: H5 Alnico V Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup: H5 Alnico V Humbucker
  • Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x balance, 3-band Active EQ
  • Switching: 2-way Active/Passive mini-switch
  • Strings: D'Addario, .045-.130
  • Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: TRBX505 BRB

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Reviews

I can’t believe how good this sounds

When I first started playing bass last year, I bought a $ bass trying to save money. It was a G&L. I didn't really like it and ended up selling it to get a Fender. Then I ran across one of these TRBX 505s, and I almost couldn't believe my ears. It's a unique, warm, powerful sound. I love that you can switch between active and passive. And the EQ (in active) is perfectly dialed in for the guitar. I keep the mids kind of high (around 90%), which really allows it to cut through. The only con is that it's hard to ever want another bass; I go into the guitar store now, and I play 10 basses— and I don't want any of them because they don't sound nearly as good as the TRBX.

Best bass I own
I've been playing this bass about 6 months and love it more every day. Own a MiM Fender Jazz and Precision, Stingray and Sire MM V5 but needed a 5 string, and this bass replaces them as the only one I take to shows. Like another reviewer said it's turned my other basses into niche instruments which is indeed somewhat sad haha.

Very impressed with Yamaha, build quality and sound quality is fantastic. Slap some Elixirs on there and you're golden. Multiple sound guys have told me they love my bass tone, and also received several compliments on the looks. It is a beautiful bass and a joy to play.

I keep it in passive mode pretty much all the time but nice to have the active option if I ever play more modern styles. This is the ultimate cover band bass, not sure there's a better option out there. And for the price, it feels like a steal.
Trbx 605 vs the 505
Had an oportunity to play trbx605fm alder body, it was the reason i looked to purchasing a yamaha but due to high volume sales the 605 was nit available which turned out to be a plus i chose the 505 mahogany body model and so glad i did the tone is warmer and punchier, the difference in the tone is more ti my likeing than the alder both models have their pluses but i clearly prefer this model.
Customer service expeirience was top notch.
Music background: Expierienced , musician
Fantastic Yamaha Bass !
Yamaha TRBX 505 is one of the best 5 strings Bass I ever had n played. It is Smooth, fast, beautiful versatile sounds, and with the new Tapewound Daddario strings the sound is more pleasant to my ears, With all the Yamaha TRBX505 features, this is a perfect Bass for any kind of style or genre music, The wood and color is superb even nicer in person.
The Passive n Active system is powerful n really makes a difference on the sound.
This Bass is so good n important to me that, today I bought thru Sweetwater a better case to protect this nice investment.

I appreciate my kind n knowledgeable Sales Engineer Mike Winebrenner, whom always is available to give me the best advice, options n recommendations in order to buy the best musical gear for my needs,
Gracias Mike !
Music background: Playing different instruments since 1977,,, in different bands n groups, worship leader, and director of choir,,, have my own studio and have 4
Big Bang for the Buck
I'm very impressed with the workmanship, playability and tone of this bass. As a 4 string convert, this Yamaha has an excellent neck. Perfect width and depth. The pickups and electronics sound great active or passive. The body shape is very comfortable and it looks great!
Very versatile, covers all the required tones for R&B, jazz, pop, rock, gospel, country etc.
I can finally leave home with one bass. Well done, Yamaha.
Finally, Colton Smirwicky was gracious as usual. Sweetwater has been a good experience for me.
Music background: Part time Pro