Yamaha 5-String Premium Electric Bass - Trans Black

The 5-string evolution of the TRBX500 Series, the Yamaha 5-String Premium Electric Bass in Trans Black delivers rich tone, smooth playability, and professional-level versatility. With a sculpted solid mahogany body, Alnico V pickups, and a switchable active/passive preamp, this bass puts complete tonal control at your fingertips. Whether you're on stage or in the studio, the TRBX505 handles everything from subtle grooves to full-force low-end with precision and style.

Features

• Sculpted solid mahogany body with a natural satin finish
• 5-piece maple/mahogany neck with fast, comfortable feel
• YGD-designed H5 Alnico humbuckers for clear, dynamic tone
• Switchable active/passive electronics with 3-band EQ
• 5-string design with 34" scale length and 24 frets
• Pro-grade hardware with die-cast bridge and covered tuners

Specifications

General
- Construction: Bolt-on
- Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)
- Weight: Approx. 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg) (estimate based on similar models)

Body
- Material: Mahogany
- Finish: Satin Polyurethane

Neck
- Material: 5-Piece Maple/Mahogany
- Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Radius: 23-5/8" (600 mm)
- Frets: 24 Medium
- Nut Material: Urea
- Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret: 43 mm / 63.4 mm
- Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret: 20.5 mm / 22.5 mm

Electronics
- Neck Pickup: Double Coil / Alnico V
- Bridge Pickup: Double Coil / Alnico V
- Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, 3-Band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble), Active/Passive Switch

Hardware
- Bridge: Die-Cast
- String Spacing: 18 mm
- Tuning Machines: Covered Die-Cast

Other
- String Gauge: D'Addario EXL170-5 (.045–.130, 5-string)