Mottlefeeder Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) This TRB1005 is a 5 string fretless bass with a 35 inch scale. Yamaha's TRB series was developed to improve the playability of the low B string, and currently does not have a fretless in the range, so if you like TRBs and want a fretless, you should be thinking about buying this one. It is a conventional alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard instrument; it has two pickups and an active preamp with volume, blend, treble, middle and bass controls. The body veneer is unstained quilted maple, the fingerboard has brass fretlines, and the bridge and tuners have a dark tinted chrome finish. It comes with a Ritter gig bag. It is in excellent condition, having not had much use, and was recently professionally serviced. Photographs of the bass - Front view - [url="http://s285.photobucket.com/user/Mottlefeeder/media/DSCF0833_zpsa61ff255.jpg.html"][/url] Back view - [url="http://s285.photobucket.com/user/Mottlefeeder/media/DSCF0540_zpsda922e04.jpg.html"][/url] Body veneer - [url="http://s285.photobucket.com/user/Mottlefeeder/media/DSCF0544_zps4bd9d0b8.jpg.html"][/url] Headstock veneer - [url="http://s285.photobucket.com/user/Mottlefeeder/media/DSCF0545_zps3ff03b1a.jpg.html"][/url] No thumb-rest wear - [url="http://s285.photobucket.com/user/Mottlefeeder/media/DSCF0542_zpseb9f2a0d.jpg.html"][/url] No belt rash - [url="http://s285.photobucket.com/user/Mottlefeeder/media/DSCF0546_zpse971b0ff.jpg.html"][/url] Very small chip on headstock - [url="http://s285.photobucket.com/user/Mottlefeeder/media/DSCF0541_zps3bcc19b0.jpg.html"][/url] The price is £380 - local-ish delivery free, couriered at cost elsewhere in the UK. Sorry, but no trades for other basses, but if you have a lightweight head or combo, I might be interested David Edited December 12, 2013 by Mottlefeeder
Conan Posted May 19, 2013 Posted May 19, 2013 That's a beauty! For a "budget" bass, that has an immaculate finish...
JohnFitzgerald Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 If I could move on my fretted TRB5, I'd be having this off you. I'll keep it in mind if I ever get the TRB5 sold.
shemeckfrac Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 (edited) Nice ! How old is the bass? Edited June 14, 2013 by shemeckfrac
andydye Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 you might find a 34" scale fretless p much easier to navigate and intonate, something like an '81 ibanez blazer fretless for example...link in my sig
Mottlefeeder Posted June 14, 2013 Author Posted June 14, 2013 [quote name='shemeckfrac' timestamp='1371217136' post='2111319'] Nice ! How old is the bass? [/quote] I bought it new from the bass gallery in 2008, and it has rarely been out of the house. Two of three times a year I would get enthusiastic and start practising on it again, but a problem with my fretting hand tended to ensure that I made little progress, and eventually put it back in the gig bag. David
Mottlefeeder Posted June 14, 2013 Author Posted June 14, 2013 [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1371217410' post='2111324'] you might find a 34" scale fretless p much easier to navigate and intonate, something like an '81 ibanez blazer fretless for example...link in my sig [/quote] Unfortunately, I am not a supporter of scratchplates and clover-leaf tuners, so I'll pass thanks. David
Eboclive Posted August 24, 2013 Posted August 24, 2013 Is this still up for sale? If so, are you interested in a trade? I have a Yamaha TRB 6 string to trade. Translucent red, quilted maple front. Immaculate condition. Pictures available upon request. Please let me know, either way. Cheers.
pete.young Posted August 25, 2013 Posted August 25, 2013 A strangely enigmatic response, tom1946 . Does this mean you're now the proud owner?
Mottlefeeder Posted August 28, 2013 Author Posted August 28, 2013 Apologies for the delayed reply - I've been away over the bank holiday and didn't realise that the thread had been updated. Yes the TRB1005 is still for sale, but unfortunately, the same hand problems that prevent me making progress on a fretless are also going to prevent me playing a 6 string. How interested are you in a sale? David
Eboclive Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 Well, I could be interested in a sale, if I sold my 6 string.
Mottlefeeder Posted October 25, 2013 Author Posted October 25, 2013 A quality bass now priced at £400 David
Conan Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 [quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1377424932' post='2187258'] A strangely enigmatic response, tom1946 . Does this mean you're now the proud owner? [/quote] I think Tom was referring to the fact that the OP said "no trades" and yet subsequent posts were offering trade options...
Mottlefeeder Posted October 26, 2013 Author Posted October 26, 2013 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1382734707' post='2256188'] I think Tom was referring to the fact that the OP said "no trades" and yet subsequent posts were offering trade options... [/quote] The original post has been updated several times, since that is what people will usually read first, and the comment about no instrument trades was added recently. I have no idea what Tom meant by his post, but it was some time ago. If you have read all the posts, why not buy the bass? David
Conan Posted October 26, 2013 Posted October 26, 2013 [quote name='Mottlefeeder' timestamp='1382807279' post='2256832'] If you have read all the posts, why not buy the bass?[/quote] Would love to! If only I could sell mine...
Grangur Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Still for sale. Bump! Beauty of a bass, but not for me this month...
Mottlefeeder Posted November 4, 2013 Author Posted November 4, 2013 Final price reduction - now £380 David
oldslapper Posted November 4, 2013 Posted November 4, 2013 Hi David, You did state that a lightweight combo/head might be of interest. LMII head with a choice of cabs? Although you already have some BFM 10's I see from your sig, so my Omni's will be of no interest I guess. John
Mottlefeeder Posted November 5, 2013 Author Posted November 5, 2013 John, I might be interested in the LMii plus cash, but as you say, I don't need any more BFM cabs. If you are interested, would you like to PM me with an offer? David
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