Yamaha TRBX605FM Caramel Brown 5-String Bass Guitar – Active Passive Yamaha Bass

Yamaha TRBX605FM Caramel Brown 5-String Bass Guitar – Flamed Maple Style & Extended Active/Passive Flexibility

$1,099.99

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A performance-focused 5-string Yamaha bass combining a flamed maple top, active/passive flexibility, and refined modern playability.

5-string configuration with extended low B range
Premium flamed maple top with upscale TRBX styling
Active/passive electronics for expanded tonal flexibility
YGD-designed H5 Alnico V humbuckers deliver punch, clarity, and dynamic response
Caramel Brown finish gives the figured maple top a warm modern character

The Yamaha TRBX605FM represents the more refined side of the TRBX lineup, combining extended-range performance, upgraded materials, and flexible electronics into a modern bass platform designed for serious players. Its alder body paired with a flamed maple top delivers balanced resonance with strong articulation, while the figured top gives the instrument a more elevated visual personality without feeling excessive.

YGD-designed H5 Alnico V humbuckers produce tight low-end response, focused mids, and excellent note separation across clean, driven, and more aggressive playing styles. The active/passive electronics system allows players to quickly move between detailed active EQ shaping and a more natural passive response depending on the musical situation. Combined with the flexible 3-band EQ, the TRBX605FM adapts easily to studio work, live performance, and modern multi-genre playing where tonal flexibility matters.

Built around Yamaha’s lightweight ergonomic TRBX body platform, the TRBX605FM offers excellent balance, long-session comfort, and fast modern playability. The extended low B string adds additional range without making the bass feel oversized or difficult to manage, while the Caramel Brown finish brings warmth and depth to the figured maple top with a more organic understated visual feel.

Key Features

5-string configuration with extended low B range
Premium flamed maple top
Active/passive switching system
YGD-designed H5 Alnico V dual humbuckers
3-band active EQ for detailed tone shaping
Modern ergonomic TRBX body design
5-piece maple and mahogany neck construction
Premium black nickel hardware

Key Specifications

Construction: Bolt-On
Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)
Body Material: Alder with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material: 5-Piece Maple/Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Pickup Configuration: HH
Electronics: Active/Passive 3-Band EQ
Strings: 5-String

Full Specifications

Construction: Bolt-On
Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)
Body Material: Alder with Flamed Maple Top
Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Neck Material: 5-Piece Maple/Mahogany
Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 23 5/8" (600 mm)
Number of Frets: 24
Fret Type: Medium
Nut Material: Urea
Nut Width: 43 mm
Pickup Configuration: HH
Neck Pickup: YGD H5 Humbucker (Alnico V)
Bridge Pickup: YGD H5 Humbucker (Alnico V)
Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, Bass, Mid, Treble, Active/Passive Switch
Bridge: Die-Cast Bridge
Hardware Finish: Black Nickel
Electronics: Active/Passive 3-Band EQ
Strings: 5-String