The Yamaha TRBX174 in black is a well-regarded entry-level electric bass guitar known for its combination of tone, versatility, and comfort at an affordable price.
Key specifications
Body: Features a solid alder or mahogany body with a gloss polyurethane finish, depending on the specific model. This design is sculpted for comfort and includes a deep cutaway for easy access to higher frets.
Neck and fretboard: It has a bolt-on, fast-action maple neck and a snorkeling (or rosewood) fingerboard with a 10-inch radius and 24 frets. The neck has a satin polyurethane finish for a smooth feel.
Pickups: It’s equipped with a versatile P/J pickup configuration, which is a split single-coil pickup in the middle (like a Precision bass) and a single-coil pickup at the bridge (like a Jazz bass).
Electronics: The TRBX174 uses passive electronics, with controls for individual pickup volume and a master tone knob. This is simpler than the active electronics found on higher-end models like the TRBX304, which use a 9V battery for EQ control.
Hardware: The bass features chrome hardware, including covered tuners and a vintage-style bridge.
Who is it for?
Beginners: Many sources recommend the Yamaha TRBX174 for beginners because of its great value, playability, and solid build quality.
Practicing musicians: Even experienced musicians may find it useful as a reliable, inexpensive instrument for practice or as a backup.
