Weird experience with Amazon. (I agree amazon is not a safe place to buy instruments) They listed a used TRBX 305 (a good deal) which i purchased ... a day before shipping they mysteriously cancelled the order. I got my money back though. Still on the lookout for a bass. The classifieds section has basses that are too expensive for a student!
Does it have to be a TRBX 305? http://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Yamaha/TRBX505-Electric-Bass-Guitar-113691344.gc Does it have to be a TRBX? http://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Yamaha/2017-Bb425x-Electric-Bass-Guitar.gc There are others, but I only listed the ones that said "Excellent Condition"
Yes, im looking for a TRBX 305 because the $150 difference does not really justify those alnico pickups. Both basses have the same construction. I plan to swap the preamp after a year or so, using the 5 way switch to blend the pickups and remaining for volume+3 band eQ. And they usually sell for ~ $250.
Sounds good! I literally can't find any 305's used, and I'm usually really good at finding deals. Keep on the lookout! Something could show up and be bought out the same day.