Detail 01
Active/passive preamp
It is designed for matched output in either mode, with switching between treble control and master passive tone.
Product detailSKU #1500000317778
YamahaTRBX505 5-String Premium Electric Bass Guitar Brick Burst Rosewood Fretboard
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Yamaha's TRBX505 is a five-string electric bass with a contoured solid-mahogany body, a five-piece maple/mahogany neck, and a rosewood fretboard. Its YGD H5 pickups use Alnico V magnets and feed an active/passive preamp designed for matched output in either mode. Switching changes the treble control to a master passive tone control, so the control layout follows the selected mode. A high-mass die-cast bridge, 18 mm string spacing, 43 mm nut width, and low-battery indication round out a bass intended for regular playing and touring use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want to switch between active and passive operation with matched output.
- Touring or frequent-use setups that benefit from a durable metal jack plate and low-battery indication.
- Five-string playing where the specified 18 mm string spacing and 43 mm nut width suit the setup.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
YGD H5 pickups with Alnico V magnets
The pickups are designed to drive the active preamp and capture subtleties in passive mode.
Detail 03
18 mm string spacing
This is the specified spacing across the five-string layout.
Detail 04
43 mm nut width
This is the specified nut width for the neck.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a five-string model.
- 02The preamp has active and passive modes, plus a low-battery indication.
- 03The finish is Brick Burst and the fretboard is rosewood.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the TRBX505 operate passively?
Yes. Its preamp has active and passive modes with matched output in either mode.
02What happens to the tone control in passive mode?
The preamp switches between treble control and a master passive tone control.
03What is the string spacing?
The specified string spacing is 18 mm.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPlayability
- String Spacing
- 18 mm
- Nut Width
- 43
- Scale Length
- 34
3 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Color
- Burst or Fade
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
