The Yamaha TRBX505 in Brick Burst (BBST) is a versatile 5‑string bass guitar designed for professional performance and studio use. It combines premium tonewoods, modern electronics, and a comfortable ergonomic design to deliver excellent tone and playability.
Key Features
Body and Neck
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Solid mahogany body with a sculpted contour for comfort and resonance.
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5‑piece maple/mahogany bolt‑on neck for strength and stability.
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Rosewood fretboard with 24 medium frets and a 600 mm radius.
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34‑inch scale length and 43 mm nut width for balanced feel and string spacing.
Electronics and Pickups
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Two Yamaha YGD‑designed H5 dual‑coil humbucking pickups with Alnico V magnets.
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Switchable active/passive preamp with 3‑band EQ (bass, mid, treble).
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Master volume and pickup balance controls.
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Battery LED indicator on the back panel.
Hardware and Playability
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High‑mass die‑cast bridge with 18 mm string spacing for better sustain.
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Covered die‑cast tuners for smooth and accurate tuning.
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Lightweight body with deep cutaways for easy upper fret access.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Body | Mahogany |
| Neck | 5‑piece Maple/Mahogany, bolt‑on |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood, 24 frets, 600 mm radius |
| Scale Length | 34 in (863.6 mm) |
| Nut Width | 43 mm |
| Pickups | YGD H5 Alnico V humbuckers |
| Electronics | Active/passive switch, 3‑band EQ, balance, volume |
| Bridge | High‑mass die‑cast, 18 mm string spacing |
