Mikey D
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Reduced Price in post: Yahama TRB-6 Black (Made in Japan) 1996
Mikey D replied to Mikey D's topic in Basses For Sale
After reviewing pricing and considering the overall condition which is frankly excellent for a 30 year old instrument, I'm conscious the look of top horn impacts this. So lowering to £1350. -
Very reluctant sale, but this deserves to be played, not stored. After waiting for a long time, 2 of these came along at once but as I just lost my job. I've kept the 1994 one as that was the same year as my first bass so a bit sentimental. These early MIJ TRBs are widely regarded as the best of the line. Built when Yamaha were quietly producing genuinely world class instruments used by the best. And still used by the best if they know. Specs Model: Yamaha TRB-6 Year: 1996 Made in Japan Black Translucent Finish 6-string Bolt-on neck Active electronics Includes hard case Condition For a 30-year-old instrument, it’s in great condition. The neck, which is a particular strength of these instruments, in particular feels almost new. Straight, stable, truss rod works perfectly. Frets are in excellent shape. Electronics are clean and quiet, and after 30 years most others have wear on the pickup and gold Yamaha kogos. Not here, this looks almost new. Only notable cosmetic issues to call out are a few minor marks on the lower edge of the headstock and on the upper horn, where a previous owner seemingly fitted straplocks and damaged the finish (see photo). Sure the right person could even buff to a shine if bother. You can’t see it when a strap is on and it’s purely cosmetic. How it plays If you know you know. I'm adamant these are the best 6 strings built. Effortless action, massive low end, clear and articulate top end. Accessible right up to 24th fret across almost all of the strings. Classic TRB sound. These early Japanese builds were made to a standard most custom builders would be proud of. Open to sensible offers. Collection preferred. Or I can maybe help meet within reasonable distance. Would rather not ship but can discuss this at owners risk. Happy to answer questions or provide more photos.
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96er going up for sale.
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Lovely story. They really are just a pleasure to play and I'm sure you did it proud.
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Nice. I can confirm it's also played by failed jazz musicians too now
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If it was identical 94 but blue maybe...did you move it on to someone on here?
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Definitely 2 of them... Since selling my 1994 Blue TRB6 as a poor mature jazz student to someone on this site in the mid-2000s (that subsequently sold it on a few times and unable to trace), I still massively regret it to this day. I bought it from Chappells in Milton Keynes as a 16 year old after working and saving for a long time. Every so often I look for it, but I've accepted it's likely locked away in it's case somewhere but hope it's being enjoyed by a young bass player somewhere. However after this one came up at Bass Bros I knew I had to try it. I've had many basses over the years but none have ever felt so natural to play. Maybe 10 years of formative learning on an instrument is ingrained in me. So this one was same year albeit different colour. Still, in immaculate condition. Think it was Cairobill's? Although it seems to be like buses...a Black 96 TRB6 also came available. Tbh I wish I could keep both but reality is after losing job last year (FU tech industry) I recently also had to shift my KS Burl Burner which in any other circumstance I'd still have. But man, I got 3 kids to feed... So going to play both for a bit and decide which one stays and which one goes... To this day I'm convinced there is no better value for money and sounding 6 string that these OG Japanese Yamaha's.
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MFSB/Ojays/Soul Train band Jimmy Williams?
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Anyone know which brand / model of bass this is?
Mikey D replied to Undertone's topic in General Discussion
The headstock shape and 4 control layout with jack on the side makes it look like some form of Atelier Z like attached or linked: https://www.ikebe-gakki.com/Form/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?shop=0&pid=794063&bid=ec Not sure though. -
The bass I was selling this for went but I've found another way to source an almost identical one. So now £1200. -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
Mikey D replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
The talman is amazing value for the money. I play it more than most of my basses. I upgraded it too with Aguilar. Not a small job but made a massive tone difference. Dont forget the EHB range for short scales too. I had the 1505sms and only sold to fund another more expensive bass. Great basses. I played them both with low B and high V. I'd you can find used they are great value too. -
They have a lot of confidence building and positive PR to do in a year if they want to do an event next year.
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I didn't see it but kept going back to the page more than is healthy. Especially since I just bought a buckeye burl one. Lovely looking bass!
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Was it the recent flame top one or the older red one?
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I've been extremely skeptical since it was first announced and how slow the information being shared was. Then when we got more detail the organisation on the day didn't seem to have any logic of clarity to it. Plus the shocking use of poor quality logos in the website just added to how unprofessional this was looking. The informal bass bashes organised by people voluntarily on here seem to have more thought into things.
