Cairobill Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) AND GONE Up for sale or trade is my excellent condition Yamaha TRB6P. This is the legendary six string bass adopted by John Patitucci when he made the move from Ken Smith basses to Yamaha. This is an unusual one in that it is unmodded, in virtually new condition (except for the covering on one of the tuners, see pics. Totally cosmetic and the tuner works fine) and it comes in a very unusual factory sunburst that was only featured on the later models. The maple wings are irridescent and very tiger striped (see pics). It's a beautiful bass. Specs are Maple neck with mahogany stringers/ neck through construction Flame maple wings Ebony fretboard 33 7/8" scale length 24frets (in very good condition) "Tequila sunrise" finish Yamaha 2 band active EQ Piezo sensors in bridge and piezo balance in the preamp (heaps of dub bass or top end sheen etc) Removable ramp Wide fingerboard and 19mm spacing at bridge Rosewood facing on headstock It's an utterly fantastic bass that I would love to keep (I'm always bringing a great six string into the fold and then moving it on as I don't play in bands that need them...a familiar tale). Right now though, I need a different flavour in the band to the Stingrays I tend to use....all my other basses are 4 string Stingrays ;)...something 'Fendery' or a variation on that theme with 4 or 5 strings...possibly passive? Hence the quite broad trade list above... Balance is excellent and the construction is rigid and resonant. It sustains forever. It weighs in the region of 10 1/2 pounds and is not a bass for those who like a light bass. It's the most responsive, stable bass I've ever owned due to the maple/ebony etc but that feel comes with a bit of heft. Comes with original case. Not so keen on shipping so would prefer a meet up... Edited November 27, 2021 by Cairobill 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Fantastic basses ! GLWYS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 So. Much. Want. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Serious Pattituci vibes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimelliottbassist Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 That’s lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 100% Casiopea bass. I would have been all over this if I hadn't just landed an early Spector NS5CR. Good luck with the sale! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Get rid of that ramp and that is a tasty beast! I've had a few of these (different colours) and I can firmly say that they are some of the best 6 string basses out there! GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 phenomenal 6 string bass. Yamaha at its very best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Glad to see you’ve come to your senses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, therealting said: Glad to see you’ve come to your senses! Yes - I have a different plan... And it's the best thing...irreplaceable really! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 Needs must bump for this formidable sixer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) Bass now traded Edited November 27, 2021 by Cairobill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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