Detail 01
YGD H5 Alnico V pickups
The quad-polepiece pickups are designed for clean, open tone and can drive the active preamp.
Product detailSKU #1378824448979
YamahaTRBX505 5-String Premium Electric Bass Guitar Transparent White Rosewood Fretboard
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Yamaha’s TRBX505 is a transparent-white five-string bass built around a sculpted solid mahogany body and a five-piece maple/mahogany neck. Its YGD H5 Alnico V pickups feed an active/passive preamp, with matched output across the two modes and low-battery indication. The 18 mm string spacing, 43 mm nut width, 34-inch scale, high-mass die-cast bridge, and straight string pull give the player a clearly defined hardware and layout package rather than a stripped-back bass design.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Five-string players who want active/passive preamp switching and matched output between the two modes.
- Players who prefer an 18 mm string spacing, 43 mm nut width, and 34-inch scale.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require a four-string bass.
- Players seeking a bass without active/passive preamp electronics.
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
Active/passive preamp
It provides matched output in active or passive mode and switches between treble control and master passive tone.
Detail 03
Low-battery indication
The preamp provides an instant low-battery indication.
Detail 04
High-mass die-cast bridge
It transfers string vibration to the body and is paired with 18 mm string spacing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a five-string, 34-inch-scale bass with 18 mm string spacing.
- 02The preamp offers both active and passive operation.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the TRBX505 operate in passive mode?
Yes. Its preamp design provides active and passive modes with matched output.
02What pickup configuration does it use?
It uses YGD H5 Alnico V quad-polepiece pickups.
03What are the string spacing and nut width?
String spacing is 18 mm and the nut width is 43 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
- White
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
