Overview
Yamaha TRB1005J 5-string bass guitar.
This is 5-string version of the monster bass, TRB series. TRB was born as a versatile 6-string bass guitar along with the greater involvement of synthesizers in music in end of 1980s. TRB has been developed to cover low tonal range with a 6th string (low B), which could not be reached by orthodox 4-string bass, and also the 1st (high C) makes possible for advanced players for further improvisation and expression.
- Maple / Mahogany 5-Ply Neck
- Super Long Scale (35")
- 3-Band Active EQ
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Features
Maple Laminated Body
The laminate body is crafted from a slab of alder with figured maple on top. A bolt on neck is used to ensure a secure bond between neck and body and create a clear, powerful sound.
Solid Brass Bridge
The brass bridge transmits string vibration to the body wi th great effi ciency.
5-Piece Neck
The 5-piece maple neck is designed with a 35-inch (889mm) super long scale and 24-frets. The neck on the TRB1006J is fitted with double truss rods to sufficiently counter tension created by the instruments six strings.
Alnico V Hum-Canceling Pickups
Hum-canceling type Alnico V pickups produce clear tone, fer a wide tonal range and deliver a heavy bass sound with presence.
Active 5-Control Circuit
The active 5-control circuit provides access to a wide range of tonal possibilities. Everything from subtle variations in tonal nuance to dynamic sound output is possible.
Controls (TRB1006J/1005J/1004J)
1. Pickup Balancer
2. Master Volume
3. Bass
4. Middle
5. Treble
Specs
General
- Construction: Bolt-on
- Scale Length: 35" (889.0mm)
Body
- Body Materials: Trancelucent color : Maple / Alder / Quilted Maple Laminated, Black color : Maple / Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Neck
- Neck Materials: Maple / Mahogany (or Nato) 5-Piece
- Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Fingerboard Materials: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 23-5/8" (600 mm)
- Fret wire: Medium
- Number of frets: 24
- Nut materials: Bone
- Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret:43.0 / 65.9 mm
- Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret: 20.0 / 24.0 mm
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: Humcanceled Single Coil / Alnico V
- Middle Pickup: -
- Bridge Pickup - Humcanceled Single Coil / Alnico V
- Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, 3-Band EQ(Bass, Middle, Treble)
- Pickup Switch: -
Hardware
- Bridge: Solid Brass
- String spacing: 18mm
- Tailpiece: -
- Tuning machine: Die-cast
- Pickguard: -
Others:
- String gauge: D'Addario EXL170-5SL / 0.045-0.130 Super Long (5 strings)
- Case: -
- Special features: -
