Detail 01
Active/passive preamp
It maintains matched output across the two modes and changes the treble control into master passive tone when switched.
Product detailSKU #1378824449059
YamahaTRBX505 5-String Premium Electric Bass Guitar Transparent Brown Rosewood Fretboard
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Transparent Brown TRBX505 is a five-string bass with a sculpted solid-mahogany body and a five-piece maple/mahogany neck. Its quad-polepiece YGD H5 Alnico V pickups work with an active/passive preamp, allowing a change of mode without a level mismatch. Active operation provides treble control, while passive operation uses that position as a master tone control. The instrument also includes low-battery indication, 18 mm string spacing, a 43 mm nut width, and a 34-inch scale.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Five-string players who want matched levels when moving between active and passive operation.
- Performance preparation where a low-battery indicator can be checked before playing.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players specifically seeking a four-string bass.
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
18 mm string spacing
This is the stated bridge spacing for the five-string layout.
Detail 03
43 mm nut width
This is the specified nut width.
Detail 04
Low-battery indication
It gives an immediate warning of low preamp battery power.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is the Transparent Brown five-string version.
- 02The circuit provides a low-battery indication.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the TRBX505 have active and passive modes?
Yes. Its preamp switches between active and passive operation with matched output.
02What control is used in passive mode?
The treble control switches to master passive tone.
03What is the scale length?
The scale length is 34 inches.
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
- Brown
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
