Gaucho 5 Posted April 29, 2023 Posted April 29, 2023 (edited) Yamaha TRB 1005 for sale as having a bit of a change around (as you do?) Bit of controversy to start,however I can honestly say this is better than the more revered Japanese TRB5 I had a few years back....in every department! Proper jack of all trades, so many tones you can tease out and the action is wonderful! Apart from a few tiny depressions on the rear of the body this is near mint! Definitely prefer outright cash sale, but could be tempted be another 5'ver, maybe I'd scratch that 6 string itch again?: cash my way or I may add some for the right Bass? Some specs for those unfamiliar: Scale Length: 35" (889mm) 24 fret 18/19mm string spacing at bridge Fingerboard: Rosewood Body: Quilted Maple top/Alder body Neck: Maple three piece Pickups: Alnico-V Hum-Canceled Preamp: 3 band Gaucho Edited May 28, 2023 by Gaucho 5 Sold/Traded please remove ...thanks 8 Quote
Risk101 Posted April 30, 2023 Posted April 30, 2023 (edited) I would tend to agree having also owned both versions - particularly nice quilted maple top on this one. What does it weigh? Edited April 30, 2023 by Risk101 1 Quote
Gaucho 5 Posted April 30, 2023 Author Posted April 30, 2023 Hi there, 9lbs 10ozs in old money, not ultra-light, but not to heavy especially as it balances very well. I find it ok and my lower spine is shot to bits! Gaucho Quote
TheGreek Posted April 30, 2023 Posted April 30, 2023 (edited) I have exactly the same bass and can confirm that it doesn't feel heavy being played. Huge tonal range - covers everything I can think of. Edited April 30, 2023 by TheGreek 1 Quote
Risk101 Posted April 30, 2023 Posted April 30, 2023 Yeah 9lb 10z is pretty good for these - really nice solid feel, plus with that 35” scale - lovely ! 1 Quote
TheGreek Posted May 3, 2023 Posted May 3, 2023 Far too cheap IMO. You could expect to pay closer to £800 in the real world. I've seen a couple on ebay for that figure. Quote
Gaucho 5 Posted May 3, 2023 Author Posted May 3, 2023 I totally agree buddy, maybe I've under priced it🙄 Have to admit it is more than a few notches better than the price suggest! Gaucho Quote
NotAsGoodAsJaco Posted May 4, 2023 Posted May 4, 2023 Great pics! Can you tell me more accurately where you are? I’m travelling from n London to Norfolk on sat and wondered if you’re on the way? Cheers. Oh yeah, one more thing, is this an Indonesian bass if not Japanese? 1 Quote
Gaucho 5 Posted May 4, 2023 Author Posted May 4, 2023 Hi there, With the exception of the very top end basses i.e. BP35 and Nathan East all Yamaha's are made in Indonesia. PM sent re location. Gaucho Quote
GoodOlJohnson Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 The Yamaha TRB 1005s are some great 5 Strings. The 35 Inch Scale might need some getting used to, but these are built rock solid. Powerful preamp, super solid neck construction and a good alrounder. Long Sustain and great clarity on the notes aswell. Super E and B string. 3 Quote
TheGreek Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 @GoodOlJohnson I have awarded you your first reputation point for a good point well made. We like people like you here!! 2 1 Quote
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