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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
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User experience
Features and functionality
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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
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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
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The market value for the TRB 1005L ranges broadly, with listings on Reverb between $600 and $1200.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 3 Ratings
181
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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