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Description

The Yamaha TRB 1005L is a meticulously crafted electric bass guitar designed for musicians who demand both versatility and precision. This five-string beauty is part of Yamaha's renowned TRB series, known for its rich tonal palette and exceptional playability. Whether you're laying down solid grooves in a studio session or performing live on stage, the TRB 1005L ensures your bass lines are both impactful and articulate.

Crafted with a solid alder body and a figured maple top, this bass guitar offers a blend of warmth and brightness, making it suitable for a wide range of musical genres. The 35-inch scale length provides tighter string tension, delivering clear and punchy low-end tones. Equipped with a pair of custom Alnico V humbucking pickups, the TRB 1005L offers a robust and dynamic sound, while the active 3-band EQ allows for precise tonal adjustments, giving you full control over your sound.

The 5-piece maple and mahogany neck, along with a rosewood fingerboard, ensures smooth playability and durability, allowing for effortless movement across the frets. The neck-through-body construction enhances sustain and resonance, making your performance as seamless as possible.

Key Features:

  • 5-string configuration for extended range
  • Solid alder body with figured maple top
  • Neck-through-body construction for enhanced sustain
  • 5-piece maple and mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard
  • Custom Alnico V humbucking pickups
  • Active 3-band EQ for versatile tone shaping
  • 35-inch scale length for improved string tension
Izumi Naoya 泉尚也 Bass Channel

Izumi Naoya 泉尚也 Bass Channel

Jazz Funk Style w/ YAMAHA TRB 1005 5Strings

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Jazz Funk Style w/ YAMAHA TRB 1005 5Strings

Izumi Naoya 泉尚也 Bass Channel

Izumi Naoya 泉尚也 Bass Channel

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Warming up fingering Bass YAMAHA TRB 1005

Mozey Bass

Mozey Bass

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Yamaha TRB 1005L.

User experience

  • The neck shape has been challenging for some, causing discomfort in the fret hand, and the neck's feel is described as "dead."

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  • Owners have found the pickups to be particularly "hot," allowing for a good range of tones.

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Features and functionality

  • The bass is noted for its weight, which can lead to fatigue after about an hour of playing.

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Use cases and applications

  • When paired with a SansAmp BDDI, the TRB 1005L is described as versatile, suitable for genres from pop to metal.

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Value and pricing

  • The market value for the TRB 1005L ranges broadly, with listings on Reverb between $600 and $1200.

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Build quality

  • The bass can still have the plastic film on the back cavity plate years after purchase, indicative of oversight or meticulous care.

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4.5 out of 5

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andy_costelic

The best 5 string I played!

Each model features two Alnico hum-canceling pickups, made exclusively for the TRB in Yamaha's Japan factory. The pickups are mated to a proprietary active preamp that features a three-band EQ, master volume and blend controls.

TRB basses sport die-cast machines and solid brass bridges. Other appointments include oval Mother-of-Pearl position marker inlays on the fretted models, while the TRB1005F has a clean fingerboard design with Maple fret lines. Finishes include Translucent Dark Red, Translucent Black and Natural.

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Abe Laboriel Sr.

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Koinonia (Band)

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