gstirrat Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]For sale or trade is my (1988) Yamaha TRB 6P Mk1. It's a rare single truss rod, original TRB. I'm told by the original owner (Andy Mitchell) that It was the first one in Europe. From what I've learned from lots of research, after some time of making these basses, Yamaha changed their wood to a lower quality, meaning that the neck needed re-enforced with two truss rods making them thicker and heavier. The TRB I have is one of the original single truss rod versions using the top quality wood and are quite rare and don't pop up very often. It's neck is there for light and thin and very playable. [/font][/color] The bass was recently set up by the guys at overwater before I stopped playing it regularly and the strings are pretty much brand new elixir strings. It's a 34" sale length ([color=#4A4A4A][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]33-7/8" to be exact). Controles are Volume, Pan, Bass, Treble, Piezo and a Piezo bass cut switch.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#4A4A4A][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]It comes with it's original hard case and manual. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#4A4A4A][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]The bass it's self is in brilliant condition, with only a couple of small dings on it. The photos below show the good condition it's in. Let me know if you'd like me to email you more photos. [/size][/font][/color] [attachment=116361:TRB 6P 1.jpg] [attachment=116362:TRB 6P 10.jpg] [attachment=116363:TRB 6P 15.jpg] [attachment=116365:TRB 6P 21.jpg] [attachment=116366:TRB 6P 23.jpg] [attachment=116367:TRB 6P 28.jpg] PRICE! As it's a brilliant example of a very early, rare TRB, I'm looking for [b]£1100[/b] posted within the UK, although I might be open to [b]close offers[/b]. I will also ship overseas at the buyers expense. I'm not too keen on a trade just now, but if something quite exceptional gets offered, I just might go for it. . . . Cheers, Gus Edited February 24, 2013 by gstirrat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpi Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 hello, very nice, I played one of these early Trp6p´s almost 10 Years, then sold it and wish I hadn´t How about a trade against this: http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de/anzeigen/s-anzeige/fodera-lookalike-6-saiter-bass-sadowsky-electronic/39690423 here´s what it sounds like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dKt_6bI2ZQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZzNEhUPYs&feature=relmfu cheers Arpi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstirrat Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hey man, thanks for the offer, but I think I'll pass. Very cool looking bass though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstirrat Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Forgot to mention, The bass comes with it's original hard case and manual. [attachment=116368:TRB 6P 29.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatcoupe432 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 have a bump on me for an amazing instrument at great price!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstirrat Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutattra88 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Gorgeous bass! Is she still available? Would you ship to US? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstirrat Posted September 8, 2012 Author Share Posted September 8, 2012 Still available! I'll ship anywhere far away if you cover the costs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstirrat Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 if only i had the beer tokens!! this is identical to the one i foolishly sold back in 1994 were there any subtle variations in these? did they make single and double truss rod versions - am sure mine was a double truss if i win the lottery this week i will be straight on the train up to glasgow to claim this with a fistful of beer tokens in my sweaty little hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstirrat Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Haha, They made a single truss rod and later a double truss rod version. The single truss rod one (This one) is lighter and thinner, therefor more playable in my opinion. Let's hope you win the lottery soon. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) cool i thought so mine must have been a later version and it weighed a bloody ton but worth the struggle for anyone thinking of being tempted towards a TRB ... if youve never heard the tone from the piezo's under the saddles on these beauties then give it a try and you will definitley buy!!! Edited September 19, 2012 by steve-bbb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiloco Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Hi what do you say about a mint Fender Precision 5? Whats the weight of your bass? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQVG2p6JPPQ&list=UUwOq2WwzPzxo1ZkFNQTnEjw&index=1&feature=plcp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstirrat Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Nice bass - but no thank you. I'm ideally looking for cash as I've just bought a nice bass. Only a few basses I'd trade this for. Gus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 what basses might they be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstirrat Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Nice looking custom basses like Sei and Overwater - but to be honest, I really shouldn't be looking for a trade, as having just bought this other bass from my wife's "new car" fund, I should really just be looking for cash to replace this money! Eeek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 i won the lottery yesterday unfortunately it was only ten pounds have a bump anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumour6 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 These are fantastic basses, IMHO they blow away the newer ones, very fair price, I've played this a long time ago at Andy's place; great bass.. if you're talking to him again pass on my regards... (Andy Allan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutattra88 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'm still in the mix also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Fantastic basses, as used by John pattitucci , i am currently tempted to go to a sixer, i like my spector to much though!! Edited September 25, 2012 by lee650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstirrat Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 I agree! It's a fantastic bass indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstirrat Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 Aye. . . Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstirrat Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 Bump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiloco Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 And what about a MM Bongo 5 HH Stealth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstirrat Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Cheers for the offer, but I'm not really looking for a Music Man just now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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