flippyfloop Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 (edited) SOLD Bought this bass recently. These days I tend to feel less comfy taking my Fodera out on some gigs so I've been on the look out for a good quality four string. This yamaha TRB turned up & I've wanted one for a long time so grabbed it. The condition of this bass is unbelievable. Hardly a mark on it, looks like it's spent most of it's life in a glass case. Still has the stickers on the knobs & bridge ! The playability & sound quality is superb & definitely stands up next to any boutique basses I've owned. Has better sustain & a more open sound than my Fodera IMO, seriously. So why am I selling it you ask. Two reasons - 1- It's in such great condition that I feel almost as nervous taking it out as I do with my Fodera. 2- I'm really picky about weight. The TRB is only 9.4lbs but all my other basses are around the 8.8lb mark. Due to the fact that I have an on going problem with my back and TMJD, I need to keep the weight down. Despite ongoing exercise routine I still can't cope very well with basses over 9lbs ! This is a major bummer for me as I love this bass apart from the weight. This is also the only reason I sold my Wal Mk2 & Overwater SD bass. Hope Jamon doesn't mind me linking his ad here. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/216440-on-holdsale-pending-sold-rare-original1989-yamaha-trb-4p-emerald-greengold-museum-mint/page__hl__trb"]http://basschat.co.u...t/page__hl__trb[/url] Just want to get back what I paid for it. SOLD Trades - other 4 string, 6 string, 24 fret basses, 9lbs or under ;-) Edited October 23, 2013 by flippyfloop
flippyfloop Posted September 22, 2013 Author Posted September 22, 2013 Lightweight 6 string also consider for trade.
Paulhauser Posted October 4, 2013 Posted October 4, 2013 I have seldom seen a early TRB in such a pristine condition. Fortunately I can not really make use of a 4 string bass, otherwise I'd be tempted. I think Yamaha TRB basses, regardless of vintage and model are always of very good value. I have had 5 of them in the past and while changes in life led me to sell them, they always are special for me. So free bump!
steve-bbb Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 hi there flippy what would you be looking to trade in way of four strings
flippyfloop Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1381761185' post='2243256'] hi there flippy what would you be looking to trade in way of four strings [/quote] What do you have ?
jamondrums Posted October 24, 2013 Posted October 24, 2013 Oh man...only just seen this. Since the bass went I wished I didn't sell it. I would have bought it back had I seen this earlier. Someone has got themselves a real peach. Magnificent bass. Lucky new owner!
flippyfloop Posted October 24, 2013 Author Posted October 24, 2013 I was drooling over your Fender Deluxe as well ;-)
flippyfloop Posted October 24, 2013 Author Posted October 24, 2013 It has been painful to move this on. If it was just a tiny bit lighter or I could afford to keep it for studio use ....... Truly stunning bass a worth way more £.
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