jhk Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) [size=4][size=6][size=4][i]Handcrafted in japan circa 1993.Maple/mahogany through neck,piezo p/ups in bridge,ebony finger board,34 inch scale.Original p/ups.[/i][/size][/size][/size] [size=4][size=6][size=4][i]I have subsequently had a 3 band aguilar eq installed by bernie goodfellow.So knobs are vol/pan/treb/mid/bass and switch activates piezo p/ups.In used but very good condition.Usual `dings` one would find on gigged bass of almost twenty years old.Worst of which are around jack socket as in pic .In the final pic,jack circled shows chip,.............other circled area is just reflected lights in room !.........Plays and sounds incredible-very fast low action.As others will testify ,these are incredibly well made basses which stand up against many boutique basses.Also hard to find nowadays.[/i][/size][/size][/size] [size=4][size=6][size=4] As a starter price I`m putting a tag of £[s]795,[/s]£[s]745[/s] .Was [s]£725[/s] ,was [s]£695,[/s],now it`s down to £675[/size][/size][/size] Edited August 5, 2012 by jhk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 nice axe, seen it played it can't afford it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 +1 Played this a number of times and it's a really good one! Good luck with the sale.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegrovesmusic Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi I was wondering if you have the original eq system for this bass too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 knowing jon he probably has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 +1 on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhk Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 [quote name='fluffo' timestamp='1326125424' post='1492595'] knowing jon he probably has [/quote] ............ unfortunately I don`t have original eq system.............sorry ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2000 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Wasn't Greeneking looking for one a couple of weeks back? Might be worth PM'ing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhk Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) [quote name='BB2000' timestamp='1326144198' post='1492995'] Wasn't Greeneking looking for one a couple of weeks back? Might be worth PM'ing him. [/quote] just checked........... and according to wanted section he`s `sorted`................ but thanks for heads up!!! Edited January 9, 2012 by jhk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 thought this would be long gone by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taa Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 they are realy good basses, the only thing I don't like about 'em is fingerboard radius. bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Luvverly indeed. I bought a Mk1 but not a P. I've got a Mk1 6P though. These basses are immense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhk Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 [i][size=3][size=4]Early jap TRB`s really are incredible basses,not sure why people tend to overlook them..........................[/size][/size][/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Lindberg Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Can you consider to ship outside of UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhk Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 [quote name='A.Lindberg' timestamp='1330555735' post='1559518'] Can you consider to ship outside of UK? [/quote] sorry .................... that`s a no regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Wow. Just wow. More definition to the notes yet just as warm as a Smith BSR5GN and it's a third of the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhk Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1332576703' post='1590162'] Wow. Just wow. More definition to the notes yet just as warm as a Smith BSR5GN and it's a third of the price. [/quote] Many thanks for the glowing review........................! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 these are proper boutique Yamaha's... awsome modern growl.... even better than the TRB5 Mk 1's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhk Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1333653160' post='1604957'] these are proper boutique Yamaha's... awsome modern growl.... even better than the TRB5 Mk 1's [/quote] I thank you sir!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) These basses have incredibly well playable neck! And great ergonomy overall. I had 1994 TRB5 MK I. Free bump for you! (and, the absence of the original preamp is imho a plus - the original preamp is quite hissing) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7bjD44Nja4&feature=relmfu[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnHKOGpZVVw&feature=relmfu[/media] Edited April 10, 2012 by nemo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 crikey- I just saw the price of new TRB's in guitar guitar- this looks more like a bargin than it did before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhk Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 price drop bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Gair Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Mate... I still have one of these....bought in 1991 from Sound Control Glasgow for the princely sum of £1150. It is a fantastic guitar that I love dearly and still call my baby Recently had it set up y the guys over at Strung Out Guitars and it plays better than ever. This really is a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpraise Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 bought same bass (just another colour) here about 2 years ago. Incredible craftmanship and sound for the value!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhk Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 thanks for kind words............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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