NBD — Yamaha TRBJP2

[Flaked Beans]

layers or wood, then some other wood, and the sexy ebony layers in between. win.

 

[derlewine]

Been thinking about one of these for a while. I’ve been a 4 string holdout for a long time, but about a year ago I started wanting to expand. I pretty much narrowed down what I wanted in a 6 string, and this baby checked off all the boxes.

As fate would have it, I was on a mini family vacation this weekend and stopped into a GC on my way home knowing they had a used on on the shelf.

It took a few minutes to really get used to the feel, not having ever had much experience with a 6 string before. The strings on it were beyond dead. There are a few dings, but I wasn’t too concerned about that. But you could still tell this was a tone monster.

I was a little hesitant on pulling the trigger, but with GC’s 45 day return policy on used, and my wife’s blessing knowing I’d be longing for it if I didn’t get it (and driving her crazy), I went all in.

Once I got home, I cleaned it up, put new strings on it, gave it a better set up... and WOW! I’m really digging this bass. The balance is really nice. I’m no spring chicken, but the weight sits really nicely that you don’t notice it much. I think she’s a keeper. Looking forward to learning all of the nuances this View attachment 3592075 View attachment 3592078View attachment 3592079 View attachment 3592077

Wow that’s a beautiful bass!

 

[bmoriarty]

layers or wood, then some other wood, and the sexy ebony layers in between. win.

I suppose that about sums it up. Just a curiosity on my part. This is a very musical and well put together Instrument. It sounds and plays as you would expect.

 

[Flaked Beans]

I suppose that about sums it up. Just a curiosity on my part. This is a very musical and well put together Instrument. It sounds and plays as you would expect.

Exactly. I hve a japanese TRB6II and it is a great bass as well. Now I'm looking for a used TRBJP(2) because i love the soud of that wide ebony fingerboard and those side by side split coil pickups sound amaizing. Here's mine:

(this bass has a rosewood fingerboard)

 

[bmoriarty]

Wow, that’s a great bass as well. Rosewood boards have a great tone and are found on some of the finest instruments. Is that a neck trough?

 

[knight of ni]

No only the piezo versions had neck through, eg :

 

[bmoriarty]

No only the piezo versions had neck through, eg :

Nice playing, o knight who says ni. Very funky groove. I’m still trying to wrap my head and hands around that neck.

 

[Matty Koff]

Sick bass..not helping to quell my gas for yammies.. but nice bass.

 

[knight of ni]

I’m still trying to wrap my head and hands around that neck.

You will. I bought a TRB6II just because I was attracted to 6 stringers. Now it's my #1 and I'm as comfortable on it than my other 4/5 string basses. Now I have to get just as good as the guy in the video but obviously it will take more time than just to get comfy on the neck.
Caution : if you find hard to get used to the 35" scale, especially in the lower part of the neck, be patient. Let your tendons and muscles stretch and do not overstretch them. I took me time, exercise and patience. It is easy to overwork fingering exercises and harm yourself.

 

[bmoriarty]

You will. I bought a TRB6II just because I was attracted to 6 stringers. Now it's my #1 and I'm as comfortable on it than my other 4/5 string basses. Now I have to get just as good as the guy in the video but obviously it will take more time than just to get comfy on the neck.
Caution : if you find hard to get used to the 35" scale, especially in the lower part of the neck, be patient. Let your tendons and muscles stretch and do not overstretch them. I took me time, exercise and patience. It is easy to overwork fingering exercises and harm yourself.

Yeah the lower part of the neck is a killer. It’s so nice having the upper extension of a High d But I really got a stretch to reach the lower part of the neck what are the groove lives. I’m just taking my time with scale and Arpeggio exercises.

 

[bmoriarty]

I’ve got a question. Why are the bass clefs backward?

 

[India_Sierra]

I wonder why they went to a 35" scale on these second generation models after John had played 34" six string basses for years.

 

[Thumb n Fingers]

I’ve got a question. Why are the bass clefs backward?

Yeah, I noticed that too. I don't get it either.

 

[bmoriarty]

I wonder why they went to a 35" scale on these second generation models after John had played 34" six string basses for years.

Probably to get that high d, putting it in roughly the same note range as a double bass.

 

[India_Sierra]

Probably to get that high d, putting it in roughly the same note range as a double bass.

I can't see why they would need to go to 35" scale for that though, it's not like there aren't 34" scale basses with 26 frets.

 

[bmoriarty]

I can't see why they would need to go to 35" scale for that though

It’s the string tension and pickup position. To keep the bass with that tight piano like quality the strings need to be higher tension. If they kept the 34” scale and just added frets I think it would crowd the pickups too much. To keep the string tension and pickup spacing right they had to go to a longer scale.
...I think?

 

[Thumb n Fingers]

@bmoriarty -- just a quick little update on the string situation... I put a set of D'Addario NYXL 32-130 on last week and I cannot rave enough about them. No doubt this is what I'm going to be running with from now on with this bass. They really sing. Zingy, but not clanky, still have a nice warmth, and pulls the mid-range up a bit. I love the tension and feel, too... just right. Give 'em a try, I can guarantee you'll love them on your bass.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

One of the nicest six strings around. Whenever I see these used, I'm always impressed at the condition they're in. They seem to attract a very careful owner! I have long wanted to add one of these to my collection, though I prefer the JPI to the JPII because I prefer 34" scale. I hope you find much enjoyment with your new bass!

I imagine the owners are careful. It is not a bass for a punter, as you guys so over there.

 

[BassiklyAC]

Since gigs are pretty scarce these days, I’ve been doing a lot of recording at home. Was recently sent an interesting arrangement of the old Stevie Wonder tune “Until You Come Back To Me” to add a bass track to. The part had a rather wide range to cover, so I thought my Yamaha TRBJP2 would be a good choice. There’s no vocals yet - just piano/bass/drums - but the mix allows the tone of the Yamaha to really stand out. I bought the bass used and the previous owner had dropped an Aguilar preamp into it in place of the original Yamaha electronics.

 

[bmoriarty]

Since gigs are pretty scarce these days, I’ve been doing a lot of recording at home. Was recently sent an interesting arrangement of the old Stevie Wonder tune “Until You Come Back To Me” to add a bass track to. The part had a rather wide range to cover, so I thought my Yamaha TRBJP2 would be a good choice. There’s no vocals yet - just piano/bass/drums - but the mix allows the tone of the Yamaha to really stand out. I bought the bass used and the previous owner had dropped an Aguilar preamp into it in place of the original Yamaha electronics.

Did you take the post down from YouTube or did YouTube? I’d love to hear it.