fluffo Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 (edited) Yamaha TRB 5 string bass bolt on neck, with some great added features, it has a pair of nordstrand pick-ups and an audere 3 band active eq, this really sounds good with enough variation to get any sound or tone you want. Yes it has some scares and the luthier that installed this system made a pigs ear of the jack socket, which has been moved to the lower bottom horn, as we all know barrel jack sockets can play up hence why it has been moved and changed. A small scratch plate has been fitted but this can easily be removed. As far as the playability goes this really plays well with a nice low action all frets are in good order with very little wear. Comes with original hard case. Looking to either sell or trade/swap for 5 string jazz of some sort, any suggestion will be considered.(jazz deluxe would be perfect but lets see what comes up) Other option is to swap for a 70's jazz bass neck or other jazz neck I am willing to sell for £350, Its worth that in eq and pickups email [email protected] or call on 07956 964156 [attachment=57147:trb2.JPG][attachment=57146:trb1.JPG][attachment=57148:trb3.JPG] [attachment=57149:trb4.JPG][attachment=57150:trb5.JPG][attachment=57151:trb6.JPG] [attachment=57150:trb5.JPG][attachment=57151:trb6.JPG][attachment=57152:trb7.JPG] [attachment=57153:trb8.JPG][attachment=57287:yamdam1.JPG][attachment=57288:yamdam2.JPG][attachment=5 7289:yamdam3.JPG] Edited August 24, 2010 by fluffo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hey Mate! What is it with you and great taste in Yamaha Basses! If only i had any money! X_x best of luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 [quote name='AttitudeCastle' post='932035' date='Aug 21 2010, 05:18 PM']Hey Mate! What is it with you and great taste in Yamaha Basses! If only i had any money! X_x best of luck with the sale![/quote] I love the yams, really regret the muang, that got stolen in transit to scotland by the Royal Fail!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 fluffo, with the shallow cutaway on the treble side (where the small scratchplate is) this looks like one of the earlier and more desirable first series TRB5s, not a TRBII. Probably a moot point as the pups and electrics have been changed but the early TRBs usually play better than the later ones in my experience. Good luck with the sale, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 [quote name='ikay' post='932058' date='Aug 21 2010, 05:35 PM']fluffo, with the shallow cutaway on the treble side (where the small scratchplate is) this looks like one of the earlier and more desirable first series TRB5s, not a TRBII. Probably a moot point as the pups and electrics have been changed but the early TRBs usually play better than the later ones in my experience. Good luck with the sale, Ian[/quote] thanks mate will amend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 [quote name='fluffo' post='932046' date='Aug 21 2010, 05:25 PM']I love the yams, really regret the muang, that got stolen in transit to scotland by the Royal Fail!!!![/quote] I love the Yamahas too! I don't get out my city much but if i hear anything about the Myung I'll let you know, real shame! Any reason for selling them all? haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 [quote name='AttitudeCastle' post='932229' date='Aug 21 2010, 08:37 PM']I love the Yamahas too! I don't get out my city much but if i hear anything about the Myung I'll let you know, real shame! Any reason for selling them all? haha![/quote] I got a nice custom made jazz 5 now so just using that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 35in or 34in scale ? TRB's now are 35in but the early ones were 34in , I think ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share Posted August 22, 2010 [quote name='flippyfloop' post='932258' date='Aug 21 2010, 09:01 PM']35in or 34in scale ? TRB's now are 35in but the early ones were 34in , I think ?[/quote] will have ameasure and get back back to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 i played this bass and got to say i am very tempted .it plays and sounds great a real bargin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 (edited) This bass as far as I know is 34" scale. This used to be mine and I have to say its a great bass guitar. The only reason I sold it was that I needed to offload it to get another Washburn Idol guitar. This bass plays really well and the pickups and pre-amp really make this bass stand out. If you want to hear sound clips have a listen to this: Edited August 24, 2010 by WHUFC BASS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhk Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I`ve had a chance to play and hear it as well ........................ loads of classy bass for your money!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 [quote name='jhk' post='933061' date='Aug 22 2010, 08:47 PM']I`ve had a chance to play and hear it as well ........................ loads of classy bass for your money!![/quote] I've had a measure and nut to saddle is 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 [quote name='fluffo' post='933335' date='Aug 23 2010, 08:54 AM']I've had a measure and nut to saddle is 34"[/quote] bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieBenzies Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I'm really digging those mods and as you can see in my signiture my TRB5 fretless is half way there. Could I ask about the pickups though? Which Nordstrands are they and were they easy to fit? Sorry this isn't buying related but i would really appreciate that info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 [quote name='benzies123' post='934252' date='Aug 23 2010, 10:26 PM']I'm really digging those mods and as you can see in my signiture my TRB5 fretless is half way there. Could I ask about the pickups though? Which Nordstrands are they and were they easy to fit? Sorry this isn't buying related but i would really appreciate that info.[/quote] They were in it when I got them so not sure what model number the pickups are and it's all easy if your good at soldering, no real biggy. get some there the best out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 [quote name='fluffo' post='934259' date='Aug 23 2010, 10:35 PM']They were in it when I got them so not sure what model number the pickups are and it's all easy if your good at soldering, no real biggy. get some there the best out there.[/quote] just added some other pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Japanese made is always the way forward with the TRB basses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBass Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I keep looking at this as i'm after either a TRB or an FNA Jazzman. Can you tell me more about the "pigs ear" job on the jack socket? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcburn Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Are you interested in selling internationally? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 [quote name='jcburn' post='934558' date='Aug 24 2010, 10:54 AM']Are you interested in selling internationally? Cheers.[/quote] will send to anywhere as long as carriage is covered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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