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Yamaha

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Yamaha's TRBX174EW Mango Wood 4-String Electric Bass combines the trusted quality of the Yamaha brand with a stylish exotic wood top and matching headstock. The TRBX174EW bass provides exceptional playability for modern bassists seeking a high-performance instrument for practice, live performance and recording.

Exotic Mango Wood Top Adds Visual Intrigue

The TRBX174EW features an exotic mango wood top with eye-catching wood grain patterns, giving the bass a distinctive appearance unlike other models. The exotic wood veneer is expertly finished in Tobacco Sunburst, highlighting the natural beauty of the wood.

Comfortable Body Shape and Fast Maple Neck

Yamaha designed the TRBX174EW with their familiar, comfortable body shape and a fast-action bolt-on maple neck. The smooth rosewood fingerboard has a 10" radius and narrow 40mm nut width, providing a familiar feel for bassists accustomed to playing narrower nut widths.

Versatile Tone from P/J Pickup Arrangement

The TRBX174EW gets its bold tone from a split-coil Precision Bass pickup and a single-coil Jazz Bass pickup. The P/J pickup arrangement delivers a range of tones from deep, punchy lows to sharp, defined highs. On-board controls include master volume, pickup blend and tone, providing flexibility for crafting the perfect sound.

Road-Ready Durability and Solid Hardware

From the chrome-covered tuners and vintage-style bridge to the durable mahogany body, the TRBX174EW is built to handle the demands of performance and touring. The bass includes a gig bag for safe transport and storage between rehearsals and shows. The Yamaha TRBX174EW Mango Wood 4-String Electric Bass offers exceptional value with bold tone and style.

Yamaha TRBX174EW Mango Wood 4-String Electric Bass Tobacco Sunburst
Yamaha TRBX174EW Mango Wood 4-String Electric Bass Tobacco Sunburst
Yamaha TRBX174EW Mango Wood 4-String Electric Bass Tobacco Sunburst

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  • Scale Length: 34'' (863.4 mm)
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Sonokeling
  • Radius: 10'' (250 mm)
  • Nut width: 40 mm
  • Body: Exotic wood veneer on solid mahogany
  • Tuners: Chrome covered
  • Bridge: Vintage style
  • Pickups: P&J
  • Hardware color: Chrome

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4.33

6 Reviews

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing4
  2. Small Venues2
  3. Jamming1
Cons
  1. Craftsmanship2
  2. Fret Buzz2
  3. Flat Sound1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced2
  2. Novice2
Pros
  1. Fun To Play4
  2. Good Feel4
  3. Good Tone4
  4. Solid Electronics4
  5. Good Pick Up3
  • Good choice

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byWilliam

    fromCold Spring, KY

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Good choice. Tight and smooth!

  • Great starter bass!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byBrian

    fromMagnolia, TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Looks great! Easy to tune using an app. Sounds great too!

  • Cash

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byCesar

    fromHouston

    The price is good

  • Utter disappointment

    1

    submitted7 years ago

    byDmitry K

    fromShawnee, KS

    I have Yamaha RBX270J and I love. It decided to upgrade to this model because it is mahogany and has better tuners. What a disappointment. First good: It has good sound. Electronics are simple and solid. Pickups are not Duncan or EMG quality but for this price they are great. It is comfortable. Now the bad part: 1. Fret buzz. 1-3rd fret on G string. Buzzes on sustain. Badly. 8-16th fret on A string. Buzzes on sustain. 2. SHARP FRETS. The fret edges on the G string side feel a bit like barbed wire. Nothing that sandpaper can't cure but it should NOT be on a new project. This is not a deal breaker but it shouldn't be there. The bass is going back. I am utterly disappointed in Yamaha, compare to the old RBX270J that I have, this is utter garbage. It is going back and my RBX270J is getting a set of Area J pickups instead.

  • Wonderful for our use

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byBeachy

    fromObx, nc

    Mostly for 15 year old to learn on but I could feel about using it at small gigs and jams

  • Sweet Bass Guitar!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    bySkipper

    fromundisclosed

    Very nice bass guitar for the price! It's the first bass I've ever owned. I never played the bass before; & I didn't want to spend a lot of dollars for a first bass guitar. All in all, a very good buy!

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  • asked byBassNoob

    fromSLC, UT

    Round wound or flat wound strings?

    Round wound or flat wound strings?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Round Wound .
  • asked bySteve

    fromMarshfield, MA

    Does this need a 9 volt battery? Is the scale length 30" or 34"

    Does this need a 9 volt battery? Is the scale length 30" or 34"

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it doesn't. Scale Length: 34'' (863.4 mm)
  • asked byGabe

    fromDes Moines Iowa

    what size cables fit for this bass?

    what size cables fit for this bass?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Livewire Advantage Instrument Cable ---------- 1/4"
  • asked byJD

    fromOK

    What is that metal thing on the headrest (just above the nut) for?

    What is that metal thing on the headrest (just above the nut) for?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    It's a string tree. It keeps the strings level.