NBD Yamaha TRB5P

[6feet7]

Up to now I've gone for lightweight and passive (2 Maruszczyk Jake V's - just over 3Kg each), so why have I gone for a 4.5Kg active bass? I can't answer that but it was love at first sight, so it was both Maruszczyk's off to Mark at BassDirect (one as a part ex, the other he's selling for me) and one 1990 Yamaha TRB5P back in return. I haven't played it properly yet, but even though it's 1.5Kg heavier than the Maru's, it doesn't feel like it (ask me again after a 3 hour gig), but it feels 'proper luxury' compared to other basses I've had in the past (even some really quite posh ones). Old strings already off and a set of TI Jazz flats fitted. Tuned up and will recheck everything tomorrow after the strings have settled in.

Here's some photos.

Edited June 15, 2021 by 6feet7

[Al Krow]

That's a real beauty! Congratulations!

[Doctor J]

That's quite proper, very nice.

[Iron1]

Not a big fan of raw wood finishes, but wow that's a gorgeous example of one done right. Congrats! 

[OliverBlackman]

I really liked the look of this one and with the reputation these hold I bet it’s an incredible bass. Glad that someone on BC got it.

[6feet7]

It had to go back to Bass Direct. Tooooo heavy for my knackered old shoulders