Guest Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 My very handsome TRBX604FM. Although I find its extensive sonic possibilities wasted on me - with hindsight, a BB434 would have been more suited to me - I like it very much nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Here's my RBXJM2 and RBX775F. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Stingray 62 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 This is my collection 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) On 17/12/2020 at 20:26, Ricky Rioli said: My very handsome TRBX604FM. Although I find its extensive sonic possibilities wasted on me - with hindsight, a BB434 would have been more suited to me - I like it very much nonetheless. Or, even better, a BB424.... 😬 Here's the two of them together Edited January 22, 2021 by Ricky Rioli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 RBX765A (1997) from Facebook for a stupid offer price. Had definitely been in storage for a few years and the strings beyond redemption - pretty good condition otherwise with only a a couple of dents. Full clean and some new Dunlops and it's on the money. The EQ is much subtler than I'm used to, but it really seems to work. This is a keeper, unless a RBX6JM comes up for a reasonable price. I now have 3 RBX's, somehow. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 (edited) RBX374 in Dark Oriental Green has joined. Got it for a stupid price delivered from Andertons on a Saturday (which somehow was free) with a case too. It was pretty dirty and the strings were past it, but a good blitz and some new strings and it's on par with my Sire M5 for tone (in parallel with flat EQ). Edited May 27, 2021 by Machines 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Fella I traded my SUB for his BBG5S with bought a RBX (no idea which) as a replacement - he wasn't impressed - too trebly. I advised changing the strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 3 hours ago, TheGreek said: Fella I traded my SUB for his BBG5S with bought a RBX (no idea which) as a replacement - he wasn't impressed - too trebly. I advised changing the strings. Yeah, I agree most of the new ones are somewhat and the preamp can tame the glassiness but you do lose a bit of presence. The 765 isn't at all however, sounds like a smooth passive Jazz, my current favourite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AndyTravis Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 they’re alright 😂 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I have a TRB 6ii , just a thought, were these pickups and electronics used in any other of the models? TRBX / RBX etc. The pickups each have a pot on the preamp board that takes the pickup from single coil mode to humbucker which although subtle is audible. The pre is active only, treble mid and bass pots, master volume and a balance pot, but I believe you can add a passive switch. The pickups look like the ones fitted in the pic posted above by Machines of the red RBX765. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 (edited) Yesterday late afternoon, a stray sunbeam landed on my dark red redburst flame maple TRBX, and it looked beyond amazing. When I tried to take a photo of it, though, it looked absolutely awful. I've just now been trying to take a couple of photos of the flame maple, and it's so hard! (I also discovered that it's even harder to get a bass free of dust) Edited June 14, 2021 by Ricky Rioli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Stingray 62 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Yamaha signed Peter Hook just gone up for sale on eBay £2499. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 It was only a matter of time before Peter realised he could make a lot more cash by just buying up the stock himself, signing it and flogging it on 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 On 14/06/2021 at 09:43, Ricky Rioli said: I've just now been trying to take a couple of photos of the flame maple, and it's so hard! (I also discovered that it's even harder to get a bass free of dust) I use a moderately sized clean paint brush, brisk movements off the side. Works well in pickup cavities and bridges too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mada Music Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) My 1974 Yamaha SB-75 Rarer than rocking horse sh*t and heavier than a real horse ! Sounds and plays incredible, mint condition and even has the original case. Possibly the hardest to find bass they ever made. 🙂 Edited July 17, 2021 by Mada Music 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 I have problems… 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) A very nice SBV which I do/don't want on Gumtree. https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/rare-yamaha-sbv-500-bass/1405867759 Please send help...... or used £10 notes Edited July 26, 2021 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 4 hours ago, TheGreek said: A very nice SBV which I do/don't want on Gumtree. https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/rare-yamaha-sbv-500-bass/1405867759 Please send help...... or used £10 notes Yeah, I regret letting one in the same finish slip through my hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 On 26/07/2021 at 14:08, TheGreek said: A very nice SBV which I do/don't want on Gumtree. https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/rare-yamaha-sbv-500-bass/1405867759 Please send help...... or used £10 notes I got one in dark green for a ridiculous £250 from an obscure guitar shop in the depths of Shropshire. It was nice, but the headstock dive was a dealbreaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 The BB615 arrived today. Great range of tones, which I like but TBH I'm not sure about the body size. We must adapt. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 It's in amazing condition. As far as I can see, this is the only damage. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 39 minutes ago, TheGreek said: TBH I'm not sure about the body size I thought that first of all with my 415, but I soon got used to it, I rest my thumb on the B just in front of the P pickup and don’t even notice the body 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I'm waiting for the washers to arrive from Yamaha so that I can fix the truss rod issue then I'm going to lower the action and think about fitting some tapewound strings. I need to bond with it before I change them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 On 26/07/2021 at 14:08, TheGreek said: A very nice SBV which I do/don't want on Gumtree. https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/rare-yamaha-sbv-500-bass/1405867759 Please send help...... or used £10 notes I've kind of been keeping my eyes open for an SBV, in the if one came up at a bargain price kind of way. Luckily I'm in Cornwall and that's in Glasgow. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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