fuzzylogic Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) Hello Fellow Bass chatters. This bass is in excellent condition and plays really well. Only one small ding at rear of bass and a tiny chip to finish on headstock (see pictures). 34'' scale, two piece ash body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, gold hardware, 3 EQ Yamaha preamp with a 3 way mid selector, Yamaha soap bars. Overall pre-amp provides good EQ control. [color=#000000]Specs from Yamaha - [/color][url="http://usa.yamaha.co...rb5/?mode=model"]http://usa.yamaha.co...rb5/?mode=model[/url] [color=#000000]Reviews:[/color] [color=#000000][url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/158329-yamaha-trb5-2nd-generation-slap-cutaway/"]http://basschat.co.u...n-slap-cutaway/[/url][/color] [color=#000000]Price is £450 including yamaha case, which for a quality mid 90s TRB5 in this condition seems pretty good[/color] [color=#000000]Daz[/color] Edited January 19, 2013 by fuzzylogic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) i had the very same bass.. totally awsome.... but why has your TRB not dot markers on the fret board..? Edited July 2, 2012 by bubinga5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzylogic Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1341158563' post='1714472'] i had the very same bass.. totally awsome.... but why has your TRB have not dot markers on the fret board..? [/quote] The bass is very nice but i am not fully clued up about dots. It has dots on the side of fretboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1341158563' post='1714472'] .... but why has your TRB have not dot markers on the fret board..? [/quote] That is curious. Have you had it from new? The fretless version has no dot markers on the fingerboard: [attachment=111931:trb5.jpg] Maybe it's a fretless that has been fretted at some point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzylogic Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 [quote name='ikay' timestamp='1341162352' post='1714540'] That is curious. Have you had it from new? The fretless version has no dot markers on the fingerboard: [attachment=111931:trb5.jpg] Maybe it's a fretless that has been fretted at some point... [/quote] I bought it off some guy about 12 years ago and i hardly used it due to using other basses. You may have a point, but i had never considered it. The feel and intonation seems fine. If it was fretted it was a good job. I will have to have a good look at the fretboard. It does have dot markers on the side though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Whether this used to be a fretless or not , it is hard to ignore the fact that the Mk 1 TRB's are fantastic bass guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 for sure it wouldnt bother me at all, these are killer basses in every way... you wont find a better bass anywhere for this price... way up there with the boutiques... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzylogic Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1341234140' post='1715442'] for sure it wouldnt bother me at all, these are killer basses in every way... you wont find a better bass anywhere for this price... way up there with the boutiques... [/quote] Just to reassurre anybody who is looking at this bass it is in full working order and plays extremely well. I have owned several high end basses and this bass isn't a million miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyparrot Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 hi very nice, where are you based? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzylogic Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 [quote name='greyparrot' timestamp='1341426248' post='1718883'] hi very nice, where are you based? thanks [/quote] Hiya, I am based in West Midlands. I can pay for shipping though as i think you are from Essex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyparrot Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 i would really have liked to see it hands on, but if i sell my 1024 (mint ) then i may take the drive. i am very interested though, or would do a swap for the 1024. W. mids is about 3 hours drive £50 in juice. I have played 2 before one awsome one not, so i would like to try really. but v interested. Will see what happenes.... pm me your moby if you dont mind anyways, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzylogic Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 [quote name='greyparrot' timestamp='1341427077' post='1718901'] i would really have liked to see it hands on, but if i sell my 1024 (mint ) then i may take the drive. i am very interested though, or would do a swap for the 1024. W. mids is about 3 hours drive £50 in juice. I have played 2 before one awsome one not, so i would like to try really. but v interested. Will see what happenes.... pm me your moby if you dont mind anyways, thanks. [/quote] I'm cutting back on basses. I think i know what you mean about two instruments being different, but maybe that was down to the setup or pickups etc. It seems a long way for you to come but if you did take it i could reimburse you half petrol. If you do try it, you may want to use your own amp, although i do have quite a few + Genz Benz shuttle 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyparrot Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 cool tbh i cant belive this has not sold.....all yamahas are great basses. Im thinking of holding onto this 1024 after futher noodling in front of today at wimbeldon. ill see what happens over the next few days may just have that off you....but as you say to far so will need posting. If its still here in a few days, just thinking about it for now. I have an old 5 string yamaha with a ne preamp, that is great, which i gig with, was gonna sell the 1024 for another 5 yamaha but im starting to really like the 1024. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fuzzylogic Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 [quote name='fuzzylogic' timestamp='1341155399' post='1714394'] Hello Fellow Bass chatters. This bass is in excellent condition and plays really well. Only one small ding at rear of bass and a tiny chip to finish on headstock (see pictures). 34'' scale, two piece ash body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, gold hardware, 3 EQ Yamaha preamp with a 3 way mid selector, Yamaha soap bars. Overall pre-amp provides good EQ control. [color=#000000]Specs from Yamaha - [/color][url="http://usa.yamaha.co...rb5/?mode=model"]http://usa.yamaha.co...rb5/?mode=model[/url] [color=#000000]Reviews:[/color] [color=#000000][url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/158329-yamaha-trb5-2nd-generation-slap-cutaway/"]http://basschat.co.u...n-slap-cutaway/[/url][/color] [color=#000000]Price is £450 including case, which for a quality mid 90s TRB5 in this condition seems pretty good[/color] [color=#000000]Daz[/color] [/quote] price reduced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensWest Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 [quote name='fuzzylogic' timestamp='1341163337' post='1714555'] I bought it off some guy about 12 years ago and i hardly used it due to using other basses. You may have a point, but i had never considered it. The feel and intonation seems fine. If it was fretted it was a good job. I will have to have a good look at the fretboard. It does have dot markers on the side though [/quote] Shouldn't the serial tell if it has been fretless. What's the serial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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