NBD - Yamaha TRB content

[Ruarl]

I've been looking out for a sixer to be more "everyday" than my Sei, which is both as lovely and as unpredictable as my beloved pet cat. I had an inkling a TRB-6 would fit the bill. What I read about playability, tone, and build quality are all right up my street. I saw this one on FB a week or so back. Went up to try it out yesterday.

 

It's been sitting doing nothing for a few years, so the strings are grubby, and the whole thing needs a light clean. But it's in excellent nick. (Two small dings on the neck which might well have happened when I put it down on the little stand the sellers had, and the stand collapsed.) Otherwise nearly flawless. 

 

Gave it a quick play whilst I was there, and I can see why these are said to have a distinctive voice. Whilst I like it, plans are already afoot to move some instruments on (not the sei) to make room for a second TRB-6 so I can experiment with pickup replacement. It would be good to find something a bit less distinctive.

 

 

 

Edited July 30 by Ruarl
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[tubbybloke68]

I’m a TRB convert of 2/3 months having picked up a MK1 5 ‘slapcut’ from Joe geezer on here. Absolutely blown away by it! I think you’ll really enjoy your new acquisition.Nice one! X 

[BlueMoon]

Yamaha makes some really tasty instruments. The TRB was a great range, especially the early ones. Enjoy!

[Terry M.]

On 30/07/2025 at 16:13, tubbybloke68 said:

I’m a TRB convert of 2/3 months having picked up a MK1 5 ‘slapcut’ from Joe geezer on here. Absolutely blown away by it! I think you’ll really enjoy your new acquisition.Nice one! X 

I'm patiently waiting for one of those to turn up. I notice they're priced VERY differently from the 6 string version.

[tubbybloke68]

Hope you can acquire one Terry, they are soo good! Best £730 I ever spent!