New Yamaha TRBX series

[Tommy Nat]

Whats the deal with these? Are they coming to the US? I've only seen them listed on Yamaha's UK site and some UK dealers. Looks like they're priced good, I'm wondering if they're overpriced rbx's or affordable trb's.

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[redname]

where is it made in?

i love MIJ yammies

 

[Chatdawg]

Interesting re-vamp of the TRB design. I watched the demo videos and I'm now hoping they bring these to the U.S. . Consider me "interested".

 

[PotsdamBass8]

Interesting for sure... I wouldn't mind if these replaced the RBX series, I feel like that design is a big dated. Even though I loved my former RBX-764...

 

[SirMjac28]

Looks like a nice bass

 

[randdy]

Wow I wish wanna trade my rbx 375 to trbx 505 bdw it just only in uk?

 

[BassAgent]

Looks like a blend between the current RBX range and old TRBs. I don't like it. I loved the classic-ish look of the TRB's, and the 100x-series were almost too modern for me (though I like the Pattitucci vibe). I wouldn't buy one and go for a second hand TRB instead.

This is just...wrong. I hope they won't replace either the RBX or TRB.

 

[BrentSimons]

Hmmm. Very interesting. Me likey.
Brent

 

[ggvicviper]

Looks nice to me! I love Yamaha basses.

 

[IronSpatula]

I actually like the aesthetic a lot! Not too keen on the "preset switch" though.

Any word on a six string?

 

[Bassic Playing]

I think they look awesome, hope they give a six string a shot.

 

[Agnax]

I actually like the aesthetic a lot! Not too keen on the "preset switch" though.

Any word on a six string?

Luckily, the preset switch is only featured on the TRBX300-series and not on the 500-series.

Only a 4-string and a 5-string are available at this moment however.

 

[jjk2007]

Looks like a blend between the current RBX range and old TRBs. I don't like it. I loved the classic-ish look of the TRB's, and the 100x-series were almost too modern for me (though I like the Pattitucci vibe). I wouldn't buy one and go for a second hand TRB instead.

This is just...wrong. I hope they won't replace either the RBX or TRB.

Color me interested. I think the TRB line has been finished for a while now, other than the JPII.

 

[Joebone]

Interesting. Mahogany body! I've always dug Yamaha basses, especially the old BB2000 and original TRB. Intrigued by the pickups, and pleased to see alnico magnets. Wondering if any tone adjustment is possible in passive mode, like the VTC control on Sadowsky basses.

 

[mizu]

Wondering if any tone adjustment is possible in passive mode, like the VTC control on Sadowsky basses.

Yes, it is possible. Treble control becomes passive tone control.
Here is the demo:

 

[jjk2007]

Bump. Any news on when these might become available in the US? I've been searching around and have come up empty.

 

[jjk2007]

Well, I just received an email from Yamaha USA for those interested. They stated they had no idea when these will be available in the US but to keep checking the site periodically for more info. There you have it.

 

[TheAnalogKid]

I am sure that these will reflect Yamaha's reputation for quality, and I love me a Yammy (esp. the BB and Nathan East sigs). However, there are two things I can think of that might be hard to get over:

1. No transparent/sunburst finishes
2. Gumby headstock

 

[8liter]

I would love to try one of the 5 strings out.

 

[GEEKAY]

TheAnaloguKid!!! How can you say thats a 'Gumby' Headstock?!!! Thats one of the most beautiful headstocks of any bass ive ever seen or owned. So many basses now days seem that they poured all the design ideas into the body neck pick-ups and electronics but they got bored by the time they get to the headstock! Still, each to his own