Yamaha TRBX Series BassesThe four-string TRBX304 and TRBX504, along with the five-string TRBX305 and TRBX505, include new EQ and pickup innovations. All four models feature a five-piece Maple/Mahogany neck for outstanding stability and excellent tone, along with solid Mahogany bodies. The 500-level basses are equipped with a three-band Active EQ Control that can also be turned off for passive play. An Active/Passive Switch lets players move between the two modes without losing any gain. The 500 Series also includes new H5 dual-coil pickups that deliver a clear, punchy sound, and a Battery Alert LED.
On the 300-level models, a Performance EQ Switch offers five performance-tuned full-spectrum EQ curves, which lets players switch between styles and sounds on the fly, including Slap, Pick, Flat, Finger and Solo settings, plus two-band active EQ controls. The newly designed M5 hum-bucking pickups also feature built-in thumb rests. Retail price: TRBX304 (MSRP: $550), TRBX305 (MSRP: $620), TRBX504 (MSRP: $790) and TRBX505 (MSRP: $860).
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