Yamaha Trbx305 Candy Apple Red
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The TRBX305: The TRBX Spirit in a 5-String Version, Tailored for Modern Ranges
Part of the TRBX300 series, the TRBX305 follows Yamaha's approach: a reliable, consistent, and easy-to-handle bass designed to perform across various settings (band, home studio, stage). In its 5-string version, it expands the palette toward the low end and responds particularly well to modern chords, heavy riffs, and lines that require sustain.
For Which Bassists and Styles?
The Yamaha TRBX305 is aimed at beginner to intermediate bassists seeking a serious 5-string, as well as experienced musicians looking for a practical and efficient instrument. Thanks to its humbuckers and presets, it excels in rock, metal, funk, pop, and urban music, with a solid low-end response and good definition for pick attacks or slap techniques.
The Sound
The mahogany body provides a warm foundation and rich density in the low mids, helping the bass stay "full" in the mix. The two Yamaha humbucker pickups offer a comfortable output level, good noise reduction, and a tonal character ranging from round to more biting depending on the settings. The electronics with 5 presets allow quick modification of the sonic imprint (attack, depth, presence) without spending time searching for the right setting, while the volume and balance controls facilitate adjustment between neck and bridge pickups.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain playing comfort and tuning stability, a set of 5-string bass strings (gauge suited to your style) is recommended, as well as a sturdy strap for rehearsals and stage use. If you choose a case or gig bag, be sure to select a model compatible with 5-string electric basses (check dimensions according to the manufacturer).
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 5 |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Red |
| Type | 5-string electric bass | Scale length | 864 mm / 34" |
| Body | mahogany | Tuners | Yamaha Black Chrome |
| Finish | Candy Apple Red | Pickups | 2x Yamaha HB |
| Net weight | 4000 g | Controls | volume, balance |
| Neck | 5-piece maple/mahogany | Presets | 5 |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Yamaha TRBX305 suitable for rock and metal?
Its two Yamaha humbucking pickups and mahogany body provide a thick response in the low mids, well-suited for heavy riffs and rock or metal lines.
What is the scale length of this 5-string bass?
The scale length is 864 mm, or 34 inches. This length is combined with a 5-piece maple/mahogany neck and a rosewood fingerboard.
How do the 5 presets on the TRBX305 work?
The electronics offer 5 presets to quickly change the tonal character, including attack, depth, and presence. The volume and blend controls then adjust the neck and bridge pickups. No other controls are specified.
Is this bass suitable for slap and pick playing?
The two Yamaha humbuckers provide good definition for pick and slap attacks, with a comfortable output level.
Which gig bag is recommended for a Yamaha TRBX305 Candy Apple Red?
A gig bag or case designed for a 5-string electric bass is required. Internal dimensions should be checked according to the accessory manufacturer. A sturdy strap and a set of 5-string bass strings are also appropriate accessories.
