Yamaha TRBX305 5-String Electric Bass Guitar

The Yamaha TRBX305 is a five-string electric bass guitar from Yamaha’s TRBX300 Series, designed to deliver powerful bass tones, comfortable playability and versatile performance. It features a sculpted solid mahogany body that provides a balanced feel and comfortable positioning during extended playing sessions. Its five-string configuration adds a low B string, extending the instrument’s tonal range and making it suitable for rock, pop, funk, jazz and other musical styles.

The TRBX305 is equipped with two Yamaha-designed M3 ceramic humbucking pickups that produce a clear, powerful and well-defined bass sound. Its active electronics feature a two-band EQ with bass and treble controls, allowing players to shape their tone. The five-position Performance EQ switch provides preset tonal settings for different playing styles, while the master volume and pickup balancer offer additional control. The hum-cancelling pickup design helps deliver clean, low-noise performance.

The bass features a five-piece maple and mahogany bolt-on neck, providing stability and a comfortable playing feel. Its rosewood fingerboard has 24 medium frets and a 600 mm radius, while the 863.6 mm scale length and 43 mm nut width offer a familiar five-string layout. A high-mass die-cast bridge with 18 mm string spacing, covered die-cast tuning machines and black nickel hardware complete its durable design.

Key Features

• Five-string electric bass guitar
• Sculpted solid mahogany body
• Comfortable ergonomic body design
• Five-piece maple and mahogany neck
• Bolt-on neck construction
• Rosewood fingerboard
• 24 medium frets
• Standard 34-inch scale length
• Extended low-frequency range with low B string
• Two Yamaha-designed M3 ceramic humbucking pickups
• Double-coil pickup configuration
• Hum-cancelling pickup design
• Active electronic system
• Two-band active EQ
• Dedicated bass and treble controls
• Five-position Performance EQ preset switch
• Master volume control
• Pickup balancer control
• High-mass die-cast bridge
• 18 mm string spacing
• Covered die-cast tuning machines
• Black nickel hardware

Specifications

• Brand: Yamaha
• Type: Electric Bass Guitar
• Series: TRBX300 Series
• Model: TRBX305
• Number of Strings: 5
• Body Shape: Sculpted Double Cutaway
• Body Material: Solid Mahogany
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Neck Material: Maple/Mahogany 5-Piece
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 600 mm (23 5/8")
• Scale Length: 863.6 mm (34")
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• Width at 12th Fret: 63.4 mm
• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 20.5 mm
• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 22.5 mm
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Type: Medium
• Nut Material: Urea
• Neck Pickup: MHB3n Double Coil / Ceramic
• Bridge Pickup: MHB3b Double Coil / Ceramic
• Pickup Configuration: Dual Humbucking
• Electronics: Active
• Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, Bass, Treble and 5-Position Performance EQ Switch
• EQ Type: 2-Band Active EQ
• Bridge: High-Mass Die-Cast
• String Spacing: 18 mm
• Tuning Machines: Covered / Die-Cast
• Hardware Finish: Black Nickel
• Strings: D'Addario EXL170-5 (.045–.130)
• Available Finishes: Black, Candy Apple Red, Mist Green, Pewter and White
• Included Case: Not included as standard

The Yamaha TRBX305 is an excellent choice for bassists who want an extended five-string range with powerful pickups and flexible tone-shaping options. Its ergonomic mahogany body, comfortable five-piece neck, active EQ and five-position Performance EQ switch make it suitable for practice, rehearsals, studio recording and live performances.