Yamaha TRBX304
Overview
The Yamaha TRBX304 is a solid mid-range four-string bass designed for players who want active electronics and modern playability without a premium price tag. It features a mahogany body with a maple and mahogany five-piece laminated neck and a rosewood fingerboard, creating a well-balanced instrument that feels substantial yet comfortable. The dual humbucking pickups with an active and passive mode selector and a five-way Performance EQ switch make dialing in usable tones remarkably fast -- the five EQ presets cover everything from a flat, transparent response to scooped slap tones and aggressive rock settings. Sonically, the TRBX304 delivers a focused, modern sound with clear articulation and solid low-end definition that works well for contemporary styles. The bolt-on neck joint is tight and precise, contributing to good sustain and a snappy attack. Build quality is exactly what players expect from Yamaha -- consistently clean, with neat fret work, a comfortable satin neck finish, and hardware that punches above its weight class. The Performance EQ system alone makes this bass stand out, as it allows on-the-fly tone changes that would normally require reaching for an amp. This is an ideal bass for gigging musicians who switch between songs with different tonal demands. The preset EQ system is convenient but may feel limiting for players who prefer hands-on fine-tuning of individual frequency bands.
Bass Guitars
Mid-range active bass with a five-way Performance EQ switch for instant on-the-fly tone changes, offering modern playability and focused sound across multiple genres.
Instrument Details
$349
Intermediate
Brand
Yamaha
Type
Jazz Bass
Made In
Indonesia
Year
2014
