Yamaha TRB1006JNT 6 String Electric Bass - Natural
Extend Your Potential
TRB was born as a versatile 6-string bass guitar along with the greater involvement of synthesizers in music in end of 1980s. TRB has been developed to cover low tonal range with a 6th string (low B), which could not be reached by orthodox 4-string bass, and also the 1st (high C) makes possible for advanced players for further improvisation and expression.TRB has employed a longer scale length of 35" to increase crisp tonal character in low range and great feel for string tension. TRB's low-noise PU and 3-band active circuit produce well-balanced clear sound and provide access to a wider range of tonal possibilities. As a result of Yamaha's countless efforts for innovation, TRB has been supported by many professional musicians since its debut in 1989 and become an icon of a 5 and 6-string bass in the world.
TRB1006J
This is 6-string version of the monster bass, TRB series. TRB was born as a versatile 6-string bass guitar along with the greater involvement of synthesizers in music in end of 1980s. TRB has been developed to cover low tonal range with a 6th string (low B), which could not be reached by orthodox 4-string bass, and also the 1st (high C) makes possible for advanced players for further improvisation and expression.
- Maple / Mahogany 5-Ply Neck
- Super Long Scale (35")
- 3-Band Active EQ
Maple Laminated Body
The laminate body is crafted from a slab of alder with figured maple on top. A bolt on neck is used to ensure a secure bond between neck and body and create a clear, powerful sound.
Solid Brass Bridge
The brass bridge transmits string vibration to the body wi th great effi ciency.
5-Piece Neck
The 5-piece maple neck is designed with a 35-inch (889mm) super long scale and 24-frets. The neck on the TRB1006J is fitted with double truss rods to sufficiently counter tension created by the instruments six strings.
Alnico V Hum-Canceling Pickups
Hum-canceling type Alnico V pickups produce clear tone, fer a wide tonal range and deliver a heavy bass sound with presence.
Active 5-Control Circuit
The active 5-control circuit provides access to a wide range of tonal possibilities. Everything from subtle variations in tonal nuance to dynamic sound output is possible.
Controls (TRB1006J/1005J/1004J)
1. Pickup Balancer
2. Master Volume
3. Bass
4. Middle
5. Treble
| TRB1006J | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | Construction | Bolt-on |
| Scale Length | 35" (889.0mm) | |
| Body | Body Materials | Trancelucent color : Maple / Alder / Quilted Maple Laminated, Black color : Maple / Alder |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane | |
| Neck | Neck Materials | Maple / Mahogany (or Nato) 5-Piece |
| Neck Finish | Satin Polyurethane | |
| Fingerboard Materials | Rosewood | |
| Fingerboard Radius | 40" (1000 mm) | |
| Fret wire | Medium | |
| Number of frets | 24 | |
| Nut materials | Bone | |
| Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret | 50.0 / 73.6 mm | |
| Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret | 20.0 / 24.0 mm | |
| Electronics | Neck Pickup | Humcanceled Single Coil / Alnico V |
| Middle Pickup | - | |
| Bridge Pickup | Humcanceled Single Coil / Alnico V | |
| Controls | Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, 3-Band EQ(Bass, Middle, Treble) | |
| Pickup Switch | - | |
| Hardware | Bridge | Solid Brass |
| String spacing | 17mm | |
| Tailpiece | - | |
| Tuning Machines | Die-cast | |
| Pickguard | - | |
| Others | String gauge | D'Addario EXL170-6SL /0.032-0.130 Super Long (6 strings) |
| Case | - | |
| Special Features | - | |
