joe_geezer Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) Hi! I'm selling a Yamaha TRB 5 string Mk 1 version, plays great, has one small mark by the back pickup (see pic) but apart from that is mint. Excellent weight, not heavy at all, plays like a dream, super low action. Is the famous Mark 1 version, so made in Japan. Selling for £850 as that it was i paid for it on ebay in 2021 (see pic of the ebay receipt). London pick up preferred. Edited February 18, 2023 by joe_geezer 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodOlJohnson Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Hey geezer, I was wondering; Since the TRB series often sports two single-coil pickups with one "ghost" coil to cancel hum - wich side are the active pickups on this one? Some models go with both hot coils pointing to the bridge. Other models have the bridge pickup's hot side to the bridge, and the neck pickup's side to the neck. Could you just check by tapping some metal on the connected bass and see wich side of the pickups are hot and what their position is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 27 minutes ago, GoodOlJohnson said: Hey geezer, I was wondering; Since the TRB series often sports two single-coil pickups with one "ghost" coil to cancel hum - wich side are the active pickups on this one? Some models go with both hot coils pointing to the bridge. Other models have the bridge pickup's hot side to the bridge, and the neck pickup's side to the neck. Could you just check by tapping some metal on the connected bass and see wich side of the pickups are hot and what their position is? I can confirm the magnets are towards the bridge side on both pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Whereabouts in London please Joe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, Mike said: Whereabouts in London please Joe? I'm in Tooting Mike but i'm prepared to travel within the London area Edited February 22, 2023 by joe_geezer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 In my view, the best 5 string out there and the one that set the standard!! I so miss my TRB 5 Best of luck mate, Andy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Agree - everybody should have one of these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 38 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Agree - everybody should have one of these. If this was a month later I would! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeV0 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 What's the weight? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Mine is just over 4kg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 On 22/02/2023 at 09:43, joe_geezer said: I'm in Tooting Mike but i'm prepared to travel within the London area Thanks for letting me know. I'm in North Essex, wouldn't mind a play really as I love TRBS but I remember the string spacing on my 6er was very wide and I need slightly tighter 5 strings due to my small hands (don't ask why I had a six string!!). Normally I'm all over doing gigs and could swing by but don't have much your way in the near future and I don't really have any days off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 The Yamaha TRB 4 string has now gone... this is the last TRB i have for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukbassboy Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Hard to see from the pics, what is the fretboard made of? Ive got a 5pii with an ebony board which I love. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 33 minutes ago, ukbassboy said: Hard to see from the pics, what is the fretboard made of? Ive got a 5pii with an ebony board which I love. the fingerboard is Brazilian rosewood, the neck is quarter sawn maple. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 23/02/2023 at 10:43, Mike said: Thanks for letting me know. I'm in North Essex, wouldn't mind a play really as I love TRBS but I remember the string spacing on my 6er was very wide and I need slightly tighter 5 strings due to my small hands (don't ask why I had a six string!!). Normally I'm all over doing gigs and could swing by but don't have much your way in the near future and I don't really have any days off! If you don't like wide neck 5 strings then this bass is not for you. If you like Fender string spacing then this is the bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 22/02/2023 at 18:44, ReeV0 said: What's the weight? Weight is just over 4kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmund_Gomes Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Hi Joe, how do I get in touch with you. Let me know. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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