Recent content by Lowdownphatty

Hey OffTheHook, sorry I'm a year late to reply. I usually have the BASS & TREBLE set flat, at the center detente, but always keep the MID turned to rock bottom. Adding MID to a regular 6 string electric is great when you want the extra presence as you rip into a solo, but on a bass guitar, I...

I had been doing research on various basses from different manufactures, including reviews from owners, pros cons etc. Just about everytime I punched in a search phrase in Google, TalkBass Forum responses were always near the top.

By preamp settings do you mean how do I adjust my EQ knobs for bass, mid & treble?

Thanks for the tip frankie!! I guess what your saying is if you want to swap either the pups or preamp...you have to swap the pups AND the preamp. I guess that's a good word to the wise if anyone IS contemplating switching out components of the TRB1005J...but...I have to agree with you. The...

Thanks everyone for your feedback. The latest & greatest news is: I took the plunge, and bought the TRB1005j in caramel brown in September, as a birthday present to myself. I am, as they say, loving it. As I'd hoped, I've been able to craft varying tones with the onboard controls, and...

Thanks for the feedback. Your comments don't surprise me near as much as Yamaha's decision to discontue the 1005. I've heard nothing but positive feedback about them, with the exception of the bridge being a loose flop-fest if you're not careful changing strings. Thanks again for the info.

After much research to decide what new 5 string bass I should buy (I've only owned/played 4 string up to now), the Yamaha TRB1005 was my top pick, because it had a very versatile tone, a 35" scale, Active, with 3band EQ, 6 bolt neck, and was in my price range. Then tragedy struck...it was...

After much research to decide what bass I should buy, the Yamaha TRB1005 was my top pick, because it had a very versatile tone, a 35" scale, Active, with 3band EQ, 6 bolt neck, and was in my price range. Then tragedy struck...it was discontinued!!!! :bawl: Now, I've recently discovered...