Transparent brown high gloss finish, Satin-Finish on the back of the neck
Bolt-On construction with 35" Extra Longscale scale length (889 mm)
Alder body
Maple top with cloud maple veneer
Six-bolt, five-piece maple-mahogany neck
24-fret rosewood fingerboard with oval inlays
D-neck profile
One Yamaha Humcanceled Single Coil pickup with Alnico V magnets in neck position
One Yamaha Humcanceled Single Coil Pickup with Alnico V magnets in bridge position
Active 3-band tone control with volume and balance pots
Yamaha 5-Saddle Solid Brass bridge (brass)
Yamaha Die-Cast tuners
Professional all-round bass with extra-long scale length
The Yamaha TRB 1005 J Caramel Brown is a professional all-round bass that has earned its place as a staple in Yamaha’s lineup since the 1980s. Designed for versatility across virtually every genre, it features optimal balance, responsive playability, and high-quality tonewoods. The extended 35" (889 mm) scale length ensures a tight, defined tone—ideal for low tunings and articulate playing. Two Yamaha Alnico pickups paired with a 3-band EQ provide a wide range of bass sounds, perfect for laying down grooves in any style. Durable die-cast tuners and a solid brass bridge round off this reliable instrument.
The Yamaha TRB 1005 J Caramel Brown is a professional all-round bass with agile playing characteristics and flexible sound.
Six screws securely connect the comfortable maple-mahogany neck to the body of the TRB 1005 electric bass.
5-String Bass with Extra Longscale Scale
In the construction of the TRB 1005 J Bass, Yamaha places special emphasis on a tight sound and agile playability. The extended 35" (889 mm) scale length, combined with an alder body, maple top, and six-piece maple-mahogany neck, delivers a focused tone with clear articulation, even in lower tunings. The flat D-shaped neck profile ensures smooth, effortless playability across all positions of the 24-fret rosewood fingerboard.
Humcanceled single coils equipped with Alnico V magnets and an active 3-band tone control guarantee enormous tonal flexibility.
Alnico V pickups and active EQ.
Equipped with two Yamaha Humcanceled Single Coils, the active TRB 1005 J delivers an exceptionally flexible tonal palette. The Alnico V pickups, blendable via a dedicated balance control, offer a warm yet articulate sound that captures every nuance of your playing with impressive clarity and minimal noise. Complementing this, the active 3-band EQ allows for precise tonal shaping, with musical voicing across bass, mid, and treble ranges for expressive and balanced sound in any genre.
Yamaha die-cast tuning machines bring the TRB 1005 bass precisely into the correct tuning.
Massive hardware equipment
Naturally, Yamaha equips the TRB 1005 J Caramel Brown with premium hardware that ensures rock-solid reliability for both stage and studio use. The high-mass 5-saddle bridge made of solid brass enhances the instrument’s vibrant tonal character, while individually adjustable saddles allow for precise intonation and comfortable string action. At the headstock, a bone nut ensures optimal string guidance with straight pull to the robust Yamaha Die-Cast tuners, which guarantee stable and accurate tuning under any playing condition.
Manufacturer information
Yamaha Corporation Yamaha Corporation 10-1 430-8650 Nakazawa-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu Japan EU economic operator Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Siemensstraße 22-34 25462 Rellingen Germany quality.assurance@contact.europe.yamaha.com
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