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Will these work on a 2x2 34" scale bass? If so, I'll have them Chris

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[quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1415982038' post='2605849'] Great looking bass Chris; GLWTS! Quick question - is the string spacing really 17mm at the bridge? I though that Yamaha 5s were generally 19mm at the bridge - certainly the two I've had over the last 10 years have been.. Nik [/quote] Hi Nik Good to hear from you mate, hope all's well? Decided to get the electronic doobry out for this and results are below (not entirely sure where spacing should be measured so have given three options) Centre B to centre E string at tailpiece 18.10mm [attachment=176356:IMG_3468.jpg] Outside of G string to outside of D string at saddle 18.63mm [attachment=176357:IMG_3471.jpg] Centre to centre of G to D string at saddle 17.44mm [attachment=176358:IMG_3479.jpg] And I have just reweighed the bass and sorry to those of you who PM'd asking me to do so, it is still 5kg. I was wondering whether the scales were crap so weighed the TRB6, which is far bigger (56mm at the nut and 20mm spacing), but that weighed in at 4.3kgs. The vagaries of wood I guess I will say that I don't find the fiver heavy (it's certainly lighter than my old Wal which I really had to grapple with. Having said this I do own a mid 70's Strat that weighs in at 4.3 kgs, the same as the TRB6, so perhaps I'm just a real man

Hi folks Back at home so some details, apologies for the delay Weight (tested and retested albeit on bathroom scales) is exactly 5kgs, which I'd guess isn't too bad for a fiver and is [i]considerably[/i] lower than is the case with my TRB6 Width at nut is a rather Kylie-esque 44mm (I've played 4 strings with wider necks) Width at 12th fret 66mm String spacing at bridge is 17mm I can only find one knock on it, it's in the usual tip of headstock position, and at about 1mm is too small to photograph. I couldn't see it but could feel it when I ran my hand over the finish. This is, as I said above, a lot of bass for the money. I've had a few offers for the 6 even though I haven't listed it so if this doesn't go quickly I may sell the 6 instead, if only because whilst I prefer the 6 for noodling, I suspect that live the 5 will be more useful. Cheers Chris

Hi, sorry this thread is now closed Chris

[quote name='mr zed' timestamp='1415730020' post='2603189'] Brilliant basses - had one for a few years until I made the decision to go back to 4 strings. Build quality is right up there and the amount of tones that are available is unbelievable. They'll do anything well and the piezo adds a subtle extra dimension (or not so subtle if you boost the piezo volume right up). Gives it an acoustic type vibe. GLWTS. I would have this if I was after a 5 string. They really don't get much better. [/quote] Thanks Mr Zed, you're making me want to keep it even more [quote name='william64' timestamp='1415731253' post='2603201'] Hi Beedster. Please what is the weight? Year of birth? Thanks. Vilem [/quote] Hi Vilem, I'll confirm exact weight once I'm back home Chris

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1415715029' post='2602951'] I had one of these, a truly amazing bass. [/quote] +1, a real monster

[quote name='edpirie' timestamp='1415711233' post='2602888'] There are some other photos of the bass from my September Ebay listing here (should still be visible): [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191317405224?ssPageName=STRK:MEUNSOLD:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1560.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1560.l2649[/url]. If you hover over they are a reasonable size. I can testify to it being a fabulous bass, bought from The Bass Gallery and one owner until I sold to Beedster, who by the way is a top bloke to do business with. If I had the money I'd buy it back. [/quote] Ed, hope all's well and thanks so much for linking to the ebay listing. I've attached those pics below also, hope that when folks click on them they come up larger than those in the first post [attachment=176163:TRB.jpg] [attachment=176164:TRB6.jpg] [attachment=176165:TRB4.jpg] [attachment=176166:TRB5.jpg] [attachment=176167:TRB2.jpg] [attachment=176168:TRB3.jpg]

[quote name='Norwood' timestamp='1415697026' post='2602700'] Sorry but is possible to have more big pics? [/quote] I'll post some when I'm back at home in a day or so, although the same pics in the original listing here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/243878-sold-yamaha-trb5pii/page__hl__yamaha+trb__fromsearch__1."]http://basschat.co.u..._fromsearch__1.[/url] seem to open a little larger Cheers Chris

[quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1415687034' post='2602644'] Top end yamahas are superb,i have the bbne1 and thats real class and this could be even better than the ne1.bargain for some one [/quote] [size=4]Thanks JB, the bbne1 is lovely and also an extremely highly rated instrument. [/size] [size=4]In response to a few questions that have popped in overnight[/size] [size=4][color=#000000][font=Helvetica]Are there any dings or scratches? No big ones, i.e., none that I've noticed, although I will go over the bass in detail when I'm home and provide details of any I find[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica]What is the condition of the gold hardware - any tarnish? As above really, nothing obvious, but again I will confirm if i find anything significant[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica]What is the condition of the frets? Good[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica]Are the electronics and knobs working perfectly? Yes[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica]What's the weight? Moderate weight for a fiver but will confirm[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica]What is the string spacing? Narrow for a fiver but again will confirm. Certainly not wide compared to other fivers I've played[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica]Is the neck finish gloss or satin? Gloss but very nice gloss (not the sticky variety!)[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica]Could you confirm that this is 35" scale? Yes, 35"[/font][/color][/size] [size=4][color=#000000][font=Helvetica]Will you post to Europe? Yes[/font][/color][/size] [size=4][color=#000000][font=Helvetica]Will you trade for ..........? No, I really am not in need of anything other than cash at the moment thanks?[/font][/color][/size] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica]Cheers[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica]Chris[/font][/color]

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1415656951' post='2602515'] cheap as the proverbial! [/quote] Yes and no Luke! Low price for sure, but then I was lucky when I bought it and am passing that on. There's nothing at all cheap about the bass though. Yammies generally represent outstanding value for money, so the list price for these - at around £2,500 - speaks volumes for just how good the Japanese TRBs are.

Weighs a ton but does the job (this is the heavier of the two options for Ric), especially if like so many Ric owners you've found intonation up the neck a problem. Definitely adds some weight to both the bass and the tone. Adjusts both longways and sideways. Vey good condition, all threads OK. Selling as I've reverted to my original Ric bridge.

[size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I bought this rather intriguing EUB body, bridge and tailpiece a while back with a view to putting together a rather unique EUB. I spent a further circa £200 on parts from Thomann and Caswells strings (listed below), sourced an old Kent Armstrong Mag PUP and..... Realised I just don't have the time to do this properly and bought an SLB-100![/font][/size] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Here's the body[/size][/font] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_2427_zpsb7de00c5.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_2426_zps4ffcb02a.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_2431_zps871c7bd8.jpg.html"][/url] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]So, the parts are (used)[/font][/size] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I x large black EUB body very similar to an SLB-100 in feel and weight (it is big)[/font][/size] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]1 x black bridge[/font][/size] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]1 x black tailpiece[/font][/size] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]1 x Kent Armstrong mag neck-mounted PUP[/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3]The following from Thomann (new)[/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3][color=#000000]001.00 RUBNER DOUBLE BASS MACHINES 4-STRING[/color] [color=#000000] for 4/4 -3/4 doublebasses, single machines, French style,[/color] [color=#000000] nickel-plated, complete set of 4 machines.[/color] [color=#000000] order code: 257587, amount: 1 pc(s)[/color] [color=#000000]002.00 GEWA ENDPIN DOUBLE BASS STANDARD[/color] [color=#000000] metal rod, 8mm diameter, 33cm length, plywood endpin cone[/color] [color=#000000] with diameter 28mm to 26mm.[/color] [color=#000000] order code: 246528, amount: 2 pc(s)[/color] [color=#000000]003.00 GEWA TAILGUT FOR DOUBLE BASS 3/4[/color] [color=#000000] Nylon. [/color]O[color=#000000]rder code: 228633, amount: 1 pc(s)[/color][/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3][color=#000000]The following from Caswells (new)[/color][/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3][color=#000000]Doubler bass semi fitted ebony saddle x 1[/color][/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3][color=#000000]Double bass top nut semi shaped ebony x 3[/color][/size][/font] So, everything you need for a pretty high quality EUB is right here for £200. I'll post pics of the parts once I've found them! COLLECTION ONLY FROM CANTERBURY

A stunning bass in every respect, and certainly one of the best basses I've owned (and another step in my re-discovery of Yamaha basses). Pretty much every tone you'd want is on tap from the 3-band active circuit, two humbuckers and piezo, it does everything from Ric clank through 'Ray funk to Motown P-Bass thump to jazzy upright. The neck is fast and lovely to hold, the action perfect, the bass balances beautifully, and the instrument as a whole just oozes class. So why am I selling it? Well I always had this nagging feeling that if you're going to play a five you might as well go the whole hog and get a six, so I am now the proud owner of a TRB5 and a TRB6. I'd like to keep them both and even considered defretting one, or stringing one with flats and one with rounds, but I think the sensible approach is to let one of them go, much as I'd rather not. Original listing at [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/243878-sold-yamaha-trb5pii/page__hl__yamaha+trb__fromsearch__1."]http://basschat.co.u..._fromsearch__1.[/url] The bass is in extremely good condition and is everything you'd expect from what is Yamaha's flagship bass (and having owned the BB2024 I can vouch for the fact that this bass is a serious step up from even that). Original Yamaha hard case included. This is a LOT of bass for the money, and having recently been discontinued (a strange decision given their reputation), this bass will only increase in value. No trade offers please. [attachment=176163:TRB.jpg] [attachment=176164:TRB6.jpg] [attachment=176165:TRB4.jpg] [attachment=176166:TRB5.jpg] [attachment=176167:TRB2.jpg] [attachment=176168:TRB3.jpg]