Yamaha TRBX174EW Electric Bass Guitar

The Yamaha TRBX174EW is a four-string electric bass guitar from Yamaha’s TRBX Series, designed to combine comfortable playability with distinctive natural wood styling. It features a mahogany body with a laminated exotic wood top, giving the instrument an attractive figured appearance and a unique visual character. Its traditional double-cutaway body design provides comfortable access to the upper frets, making it suitable for beginners, developing musicians and regular performance use.

The TRBX174EW features a passive PJ pickup configuration with ceramic pickups. The split single-coil neck pickup produces a warm, full-bodied bass tone, while the single-coil bridge pickup adds clarity and definition. Two independent pickup volume controls and a master tone control allow players to blend the pickups and adjust their sound. Its straightforward passive electronics provide reliable operation without requiring a battery.

The bass features a bolt-on maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and 24 medium frets for a familiar playing experience. Its 863.6 mm scale length and 40 mm nut width provide comfortable handling, while the vintage-style bridge and covered tuning machines offer dependable functionality. The matching exotic wood headstock veneer complements the body’s appearance, and the gloss polyurethane body finish completes its distinctive design.

Key Features

• Four-string electric bass guitar
• Mahogany body construction
• Laminated exotic wood top
• Distinctive natural wood grain appearance
• Traditional double-cutaway body design
• Bolt-on maple neck
• Rosewood fingerboard
• 24 medium frets
• Standard 34-inch scale length
• Yamaha passive PJ pickup configuration
• Split single-coil neck pickup
• Single-coil bridge pickup
• Ceramic pickup magnets
• Individual neck and bridge pickup volume controls
• Master tone control
• Vintage-style bridge
• Covered tuning machines
• Matching exotic wood headstock veneer
• Gloss polyurethane body finish
• Suitable for practice, rehearsals and live performances

Specifications

• Brand: Yamaha
• Type: Electric Bass Guitar
• Series: TRBX Series
• Model: TRBX174EW
• Number of Strings: 4
• Body Shape: Double Cutaway
• Body Material: Mahogany with Laminated Exotic Wood Top
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 250 mm (10")
• Scale Length: 863.6 mm (34")
• Nut Width: 40 mm
• Width at 12th Fret: 56.4 mm
• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 21 mm
• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 24.4 mm
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Type: Medium
• Nut Material: Urea
• Neck Pickup: Split Single-Coil / Ceramic
• Bridge Pickup: Single-Coil / Ceramic
• Pickup Configuration: PJ
• Electronics: Passive
• Controls: Neck Pickup Volume, Bridge Pickup Volume and Master Tone
• Bridge: Vintage Style
• String Spacing: 19 mm
• Tuning Machines: Covered
• String Gauge: .045–.105
• Available Finishes: Natural, Root Beer, Translucent Black and Tobacco Brown Sunburst
• Included Case: Not included

The Yamaha TRBX174EW is an excellent choice for bassists looking for an affordable instrument with distinctive wood styling and versatile bass tones. Its laminated exotic wood top, comfortable maple neck and passive PJ pickup configuration make it suitable for beginners, home practice, rehearsals and live performances.