Yamaha TRB vs. TRBX

[jmcgliss]

After a year of ownership, I took my TRBX605 to a church gig and was reminded why I bought it. The tuners held pitch over the summer with zero neck movement due to climate. The neck also intonates well which was a plus for the full range lines I play. It is a polite bass, but I can deliver nuance in the highs for intros and it responds to hand pressure when needing to build drama with the B and E strings. I did raise the pickups and change strings which increased the output. The electronics are noise-free. I plan to leave these electronics alone and spend more time with EQ settings as others have mentioned.

 

[BioDriver]

I've owned an RBX, TRB (that I greatly regret selling), and played a TRBX. Your best best is going to be to save for a used TRB - as others have said, the TRBX doesn't play or feel nearly as nice as the original TRB models, especially the TRG100x and TRBx-II models.

 

[vindibona1]

I've owned an RBX, TRB (that I greatly regret selling), and played a TRBX. Your best best is going to be to save for a used TRB - as others have said, the TRBX doesn't play or feel nearly as nice as the original TRB models, especially the TRG100x and TRBx-II models.

Totally different animals. I would think the Broadbass series will be pretty close to the TRB's. For the first time I got to demo a lower end Broadbass and was pretty impressed considering its price point.

 

[Yahboy]

Thanks for the reply. Im a direct player (perhaps Im just an 80s studio holdover lol) so my amp/cab play no part in how I sound. I also demo basses this way, so the listener has an accurate idea of the instruments tone without me coloring it any certain way. I have 26 other basses to use as benchmarks as comparables, and the TRBX605 pickups dont cut the mustard. Your mileage may vary

Even how hard I spent on tone tweak and string journey for trbx504 a wimpy bass still a wimpy bass.

 

[Yahboy]

I've owned an RBX, TRB (that I greatly regret selling), and played a TRBX. Your best best is going to be to save for a used TRB - as others have said, the TRBX doesn't play or feel nearly as nice as the original TRB models, especially the TRG100x and TRBx-II models.

My previous trbx504 actually play quite nice and comfortable, just a about the unimpressed tone and poor quality 2 way switch.

Actually I wish there are trbx ll appear around , but sadly maybe Yamaha still proud with their YGD humbucker sound.

So, I pick a new Charvel Pro mod PJ which has close tone character to RBX line. Honestly, old day BB, RBX and TRB bass tone are Yamaha trade mark bass vibe we miss .....

 

[BioDriver]

My previous trbx504 actually play quite nice and comfortable, just a about the unimpressed tone and poor quality 2 way switch.

Actually I wish there are trbx ll appear around , but sadly maybe Yamaha still proud with their YGD humbucker sound.

So, I pick a new Charvel Pro mod PJ which has close tone character to RBX line. Honestly, old day BB, RBX and TRB bass tone are Yamaha trade mark bass vibe we miss .....

There’s a reason I rock BBs

 

[vindibona1]

Even how hard I spent on tone tweak and string journey for trbx504 a wimpy bass still a wimpy bass.

My previous trbx504 actually play quite nice and comfortable, just a about the unimpressed tone and poor quality 2 way switch.

Actually I wish there are trbx ll appear around , but sadly maybe Yamaha still proud with their YGD humbucker sound.

So, I pick a new Charvel Pro mod PJ which has close tone character to RBX line. Honestly, old day BB, RBX and TRB bass tone are Yamaha trade mark bass vibe we miss .....

I think it is a user problem, not a bass problem. I could get my 605 to do a lot of things my other basses could do, but it took some time to understand it. I did end up selling it as there was no reason to keep it as my Sandberg had the same, almost identical physical characteristics. I often asked myself why I bought the Sandberg, but it's just better. But for $3500 it ought to be better. I had no reason to hang onto the 605, but don't miss it like I missed my BTB675.

 

[SteveC]

I have a friend who quit playing years ago. He told me to take his basses and do what I want with them. He had an original Nathan East 5 string (preamp is shot so I may replace it all with an Aguilar system) and a TRB 5 string. I used the TRB 5 as my main bass for a few months while my Roscoe got a gloss finish. It was really nice to play and sounded great. I've been thinking about bringing it as my backup and maybe even using it for a set, change things up a bit. I have a Yamaha BB605 years ago that I used for almost 10 years. It was also a great bass. Maybe my favorite 34" scale 5. It sounded good stock, but I did put Bartolini electronics in it.