just picked up an ibanez trb50

[andrewrepasky]

Don't know too much about this one, although it seems to resemble a p bass. I was lent this bass and may possibly buy it off my friend. Anyone have any insight on this model? I was going to possibly replace the electronics, the bass overall is in great shape, just need to change the strings, im not a fan of flatwounds at all. Thanks!

 

[andrewrepasky]

Also, is this bass passive or active? And what kind of pick ups would be recommended? I was looking at EMG? I need the most versatile pick ups I can find

 

[andrewrepasky]

Bump. All I can find online is that its a good "beginners" bass.

 

[danomite64]

It's passive, and it was the base model in the TR lineup.

 

[Bassragerstitch]

That bass was my first bass ever and its true its a good beginner bass its made of plywood and id look in to seymour duncan pickups i like the neck, it felt pretty good.

 

[andrewrepasky]

Would it even be worth it to salvage the bass and install new electronics? I do really like the feel of the neck and the thing is light

 

[andrewrepasky]

Should I replace the bridge as well?

 

[danomite64]

Why do you want to replace anything on it? It's a $75 bass, and will remain a $75 bass even if you sink another $100-200 on pickups and a bridge. Just get a new set of strings and play it.

 

[andrewrepasky]

So I can have a back up at gigs. I'm not worried about resale value, just a cheaper alternative than buying a new bass. And wanting to have a project to work on to get me by until I can afford the $1k bass I want. Im poor

 

[andrewrepasky]

And it was a free bass to me.

 

[andrewrepasky]

Seems to be a lot of people here that are against modding a crappy bass lol

 

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[andrewrepasky]

Just found out they have powersound pickups. Looks like ill be looking into some Seymour duncans on this project. Ill keep the stock bridge for giggles. Hoping this'll be sufficient as a back up bass. We'll see!

 

[BoRadBass]

Go for it man... Mod that tings until your heart's content. And have fun doing it. A friend of mine has a TR50 and he is in the process of refinishing it and upgrading the pick ups. If you think it is worth it than in is!!

 

[andrewrepasky]

Modded ibanez trb50(1994) ...my new p bass! Lol..added some quarter pounders for revival

 

[andrewrepasky]

Where can I find 250k pots? The 500ks have seen better days, and I wasn't liking the brightness. Im going for more of a p bass sound

 

[andrewrepasky]

i need pots for both volume and tone...can someone please point me in the right direction? saw some CTS pots on stewmac's website, but didn't wanna order them until i got feedback from everyone