The Yamaha TRB1005J TBL electric bass has a 5-piece maple neck which is designed with a 35-inch (889mm) super long scale and 24-frets.

This is 5-string version of the monster bass, TRB series. TRB was born as a versatile 6-string bass guitar along with the greater involvement of synthesizers in music in end of 1980s. TRB has been developed to cover low tonal range with a 6th string (low B), which could not be reached by orthodox 4-string bass, and also the 1st (high C) makes possible for advanced players for further improvisation and expression.

Features

• Maple / Mahogany 5-Ply Neck
• Super Long Scale (35″)
• 3-Band Active EQ

Maple Laminated Body
The laminate body is crafted from a slab of alder with figured maple on top. A bolt on neck is used to ensure a secure bond between neck and body and create a clear, powerful sound.

Solid Brass Bridge
The brass bridge transmits string vibration to the body with great efficiency.

5-Piece Neck
The 5-piece maple neck is designed with a 35-inch (889mm) super long scale and 24-frets.

Alnico V Hum-Canceling Pickups
Hum-canceling type Alnico V pickups produce clear tone, fer a wide tonal range and deliver a heavy bass sound with presence.

Active 5-Control Circuit
The active 5-control circuit provides access to a wide range of tonal possibilities. Everything from subtle variations in tonal nuance to dynamic sound output is possible.

Controls

• 1. Pickup Balancer
• 2. Master Volume
• 3. Bass
• 4. Middle
• 5. Treble

Specifications

• Construction: Bolt-on
• Scale Length: 35″ (889.0mm)
• Body Materials: Translucent color : Maple / Alder / Quilted Maple Laminated, Black color : Maple / Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Neck Materials: Maple / Mahogany (or Nato) 5-Piece
• Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Fingerboard Materials: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 23-5/8″ (600 mm)
• Fret wire: Medium
• Number of frets: 24
• Nut materials: Bone
• Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret: 43.0 / 65.9 mm
• Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret: 20.0 / 24.0 mm
• Neck Pickup: Humcanceled Single Coil / Alnico V
• Bridge Pickup: Humcanceled Single Coil / Alnico V
• Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, 3-Band EQ(Bass, Middle, Treble)
• Bridge: Solid brass
• String spacing: 18mm
• Tuning Machines: Die-cast
• String gauge: D’Addario EXL170-5SL / 0.045-0.130 Super Long (5 strings)

This bass has a solid brass bridge.

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