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Yamaha TRBX505 5-string Bass Guitar - Translucent Brown

5-string Electric Bass with Mahogany Body, 5-pc Maple/Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Active Electronics, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Transparent Brown
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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 deliver hum-free sound and powerful active electronics lets you optimize your bass or 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 conquer any stage.

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 gives you 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 H5 humbucking pickups. These pickups house alnico magnets and four pole pieces per string for big, open tone without any hum. On top of amazing pickup tone and performance, the TRBX505 has any 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. Yamaha has 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
  • Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane
  • Color: Transparent Brown
  • Neck Material: 5-piece Maple/Mahogany
  • Radius: 23.625"
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Offset White Dots
  • Number of Frets: 24, Medium
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Nut Width: 1.692"
  • Nut Material: Urea
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Die-cast Bridge
  • Tuners: Die-cast Closed Gear
  • 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 EXL, .045-.130
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: TRBX505 TBN

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Rated 5/5

Yamaha TRBX505 punches above it's weight class!

Truth be told, I originally planned to buy a Sire 5-string based on reviews, but they were out of stock and I didn't want to wait. I have an old Yamaha RBX5 that I like, so I decided to save a little money and get another Yamaha 5-string. I picked the TRBX505 and it was a good choice.

The instrument is not too heavy and the neck is very comfortable to play. It looks great and the sound versatility is very good. I like having the option to switch between active and passive, which was a requirement when choosing a new bass.

I have received only compliments since bringing this out to play with my church band.
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Rated 5/5

TRBX505 - What are you waiting for?

Surprisingly comfortable, amazing sound, and great quality: you couldn't go wrong. This was the first ever bass I purchased, and I'm extremely happy I chose this one. Being a 6-string electric guitar player, I was surprised at how easily I was able to play this bass, and how good it sounded right out of the box. The active/passive switch makes a huge difference, and along with the on-board eq and tone controls, this bass provides a massive range of character. Not only does it sound good, but it looks good too. The mat finish is done really well, and the metallic hardware stands out brilliantly. No fret buzz, stays in tune; I am genuinely shocked at how good this bass is. And at this price? What are you waiting for?
Rated 5/5

Yamajammer!

I love this bass! I had been out of music for many years, so this was my return to the 5 string, and I couldn't be happier. Very easy to play, and I can great tones. The deal maker was the active/passive switch. (I've had batteries die onstage.) And wow, does it sustain! My only regret is that due to supply issues, the only one I could find was at a rival website. But now that Sweetwater has them in stock, grab yours today.
Rated 5/5

Awsomwe Bass

ive had this bass about a month now and I'm really blown away by this bass, it's well crafted, and the neck is so comfortable. the pickups sound beautiful and well balanced and the pre-amp is also amazing. You should pick yourself up one.
Rated 5/5

Sweetwater experience November 2015

i am just playing bass guitar for five yrs now and i want to upgrade my guitar for five string so i decided to buy the yamaha TRBX505 so far so good. and i would like to thank you all the people involved from sales dept all the way to shipping dept. "keep up the good job"
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