Yamaha TRB1004J TBL 4-String RH TRB1004J Electric Bass

The Yamaha TRB1004J TBL electric bass has a brass bridge that effectively transmits string vibration to the body.

This is 4-string version of the monster bass, TRB series. TRB was born as a versatile 6-string bass guitar along with the greater involvement of synthesizers in music in end of 1980s. TRB has been developed to cover low tonal range with a 6th string (low B), which could not be reached by orthodox 4-string bass, and also the 1st (high C) makes possible for advanced players for further improvisation and expression.

Features

• Maple / Mahogany 5-Ply Neck
• Super Long Scale (35")
• 3-Band Active EQ
  
  
  

Maple Laminated Body
The laminate body is crafted from a slab of alder with figured maple on top. A bolt on neck is used to ensure a secure bond between neck and body and create a clear, powerful sound.

Solid Brass Bridge
The brass bridge transmits string vibration to the body with great efficiency.

5-Piece Neck
The 5-piece maple neck is designed with a 35-inch (889mm) super long scale and 24-frets.

Alnico V Hum-Canceling Pickups
Hum-canceling type Alnico V pickups produce clear tone, fer a wide tonal range and deliver a heavy bass sound with presence.

Active 5-Control Circuit
The active 5-control circuit provides access to a wide range of tonal possibilities. Everything from subtle variations in tonal nuance to dynamic sound output is possible.

Controls

• 1. Pickup Balancer
• 2. Master Volume
• 3. Bass
• 4. Middle
• 5. Treble
  
  
  

Specifications

• Construction: Bolt-on
• Scale Length: 35" (889.0mm)
• Body Materials: Translucent color : Maple / Alder / Quilted Maple Laminated, Black color : Maple / Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Neck Materials: Maple / Mahogany (or Nato) 5-Piece
• Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Fingerboard Materials: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 10" (250mm)
• Fret wire: Medium
• Number of frets: 24
• Nut materials: Bone
• Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret: 40.0 / 56.9 mm
• Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret: 20.7 / 24.7 mm
• Neck Pickup: Humcanceled Single Coil / Alnico V
• Bridge Pickup: Humcanceled Single Coil / Alnico V
• Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, 3-Band EQ(Bass, Middle, Treble)
• Bridge: Solid brass
• String spacing: 19mm
• Tuning Machines: Die-cast
• String gauge: D'Addario EXL170SL / 0.045-0.100 Super Long

This bass has hum-canceling type Alnico V pickups that produce a clear tone that delivers a heavy bass sound with presence.