Yamaha TRB 4P First Gen

[Tommy Nat]

Very hard to find first gen japanese TRB 4P. Serial number dates to 1989. Black with gold hardware in great condition. P/J pups, piezo bridge and all electronics in perfect working order. Headstock, neck and fretboard have no imperfections whatsoever. A few minor dings and scratches in the body, all on the sides and back and nothing deep enough to chip paint. Paint and finsh is still shiny and glossy. Only signs of age are on the bridge and tuners as the plating is getting worn out and tarnished. Everything original with the exception of the E string tuner, but the replacment is identical, just doesn't say yamaha. For a 22 year old instrument, she's in overall very good to excellent condition.

Sound is very versatile with the 3 pickup combinations, excellent Precision tone, and punchy jazz bridge pickup. When blended in with the piezo, you get some killer unique tones. Action can be set extremely low even with light strings. Neck is fat but fast, I have found that this bass is equally as easy to pick, slap, or finger. True versatility. Specs are in the link below. I will have several HQ pics by the weekend. I'm asking $800 shipped to the con US in a brand new fender deluxe gig bag.

TRB4P - TRB Series - Basses - Guitars & Basses - Musical Instruments - Products - Yamaha United States

[Sleepwalker42]

I have the 6 strings version of this for sale.

These are authentic boutique basses at a mass production prices. Good luck with the sale.

[Jester's Fury]

That's it.... I can't look at this thread anymore.... GAS is kidding me!!!!! People, these are first generation TRBs.... THE BEST TRBs (in my opnion). I can't stress this enough.

Your bass is absolutely beautiful (and in black)!! The 6 string version of this bass is my main, and I am very satisfied. All the guys sticking to 4 bangers, try one of these out!!

[Tommy Nat]

Friday night bump for those who cashed their paychecks today.

I just moved and can't seem to find which box the digi cam is in, pics may be delayed a day or two.

I gave it an extensive cleaning and polishing. Looks absolutley beautiful all shined up. I never had it looking this clean, bridge doesn't even look worn anymore.

Also, trades considered would be a hartke 5210 combo or any hartke lh head plus cash.

[Tommy Nat]

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All pm's replied.

[Tommy Nat]

Price drop bump $850

[chris1125]

That's awesome... I once played a pretty heavily modifide one of these... Candy apple red, fretless with a drop d tuner... One of my favorite basses I've ever played to this day. Wish I had the cash. Free bump,
Good luck with the sale!

[willyrep]

Great bass-How u doin' bruh? Fancy seeing u here....

[Tommy Nat]

Originally Posted by willyrep

Great bass-How u doin' bruh? Fancy seeing u here....

Will! I'm chillin, how you been? This ones a beauty, you ought to grab it

[Tommy Nat]

If you want a professional bass players opinion on these first gen trb 4p's ask Mike Rutherford, he's been using them for years.

[Tommy Nat]

Price drop bump $800 shipped

[bricummo]

Hi Tommy,

I'm VERY interested in buying this bass, PM sent. ;-)

Regards,

Bri.

[Tommy Nat]

Local sale pending

[bricummo]

The Bass has landed!!!

After many emails back and forward from the LEGEND that is TOMMY, We finally got our hands on the beloved TRB.

Tommy was such a great guy with amazing communication and really helpful in getting it over to us.

The bass itself plays like a dream and is in fantastci nick for it's age!

Tommy mate, keep your eyes on our website, your bass is touring Europe later in the year, pics will follow! ;-)

Thanks again and don't worry we're gona look after her for you!

Brian. x

[Tommy Nat]

Thanks Brian, glad to hear she got there fine. I wish I was touring europe with her!

Enjoy, and good luck with her, she's a keeper.