Yamaha 5 String Bass Guitar For Sale (2023 Update)

This is a great bass. I can compare it to a BBP34 I have, also from MusicStore. It is very easy to play, a very thin neck. The sound compares to the BBP, it has the same nuances. It responds well to setup changes. One modification was really necessary: shielding, I covered all cavities in aluminum foil and connected to ground. Now it is silent. I will still replace the bridge, it is not so stable, the string-saddles tend to move sideways. But for this money it is acceptable. All in all a very nice bass for 20% the cost of a BBP – and they sound almost the same! If you want to try a 5-string, try this one. You will not regret it.

Very solid bass for he intermediate guitarist looking for a fairly versatile 5 string. Comes at a great price with very little sacrifice of value and playability. The large size of the M3 pickups that come stock are defiantly noticeably clear and defined in sound. Amazing or practice and active gigging

The Yamaha TRBX305 Bass Guitar itself: There is nothing to fault this guitar – particularly at this price point. It is beautifully finished and constructed and infinitley playable with no set up needed – right out of the box. Whilst it lacks a dedicated 'mid' tone control there is plenty of tonal variation available to suit all styles, especially given the novel five way eq toggle switch. Personally I bought this for recording purposes and prefer to leave things pretty flat and post eq in the mix. I dont think I would have any difficulty getting this to cut in a live situation on the fly though. If you are in any way doubtful of this instrument in terms of tone, purpose or playability – don't be. I reckon its a good work horse that will satisfy most general bass purposes. If you are a beginner looking for an instrument that is affordable and not going to hold you back as you grow into it – look no further. This is a really really good guitar. If you are a pro – just looking for a five string for a change, you won't be disappointed. AND – look how much it costs!? Really, its a no brainer. Why not buy two, – one for evening and the other for day wear. DV247 Music Store: I searched high and low for this instrument – a lot of suppliers were constantly out of stock. They also had it priced at least £50 above what I paid with DV247 Music Store. When I placed the order I hadn't realised the guitar would ship from Germany, but it did. It arrived in good time non-the less and in a factory sealed box, all snug perfect and shiny. Great value DV247 Music Store, and great service. I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you.

Modern version from the BB lineup excels just the way, you would assume from Yamaha Japan model. Build quality is excellent, attention to details is what you would expect at this price point and the bass plays nicely straight out from the box. The sound from the stock pickups is clear and punchy, bass rings acoustically nicely (perhaps the ARE treatment actually does something) and this bass is fitted for studio use really well (It plays and sounds even across the strings and fretboard, feature rarely seen on even other basses at this price point). It tunes up really well, thanks to properly fit nut, good tuners + bridge and fretwork & feels super stable on hand, with good weight balance (Partly thanks to those ultralight tuners and ultra rigid construction). On comparison, the BBP35 offers much better value than comparable F branded P in five string mode and you are clearly getting a higher grade bass than BB735 here (after playing a several examples, they are super nice for the price though), in my honest opinion. The only thing which may leave you bit underwhelmed are the looks, but otherwise this is a top tier tool for those who know.

Bass arrived 4/26/21, Intonation was spot on, and set up was textbook. Light tuning and she is ready to play. A lot of Bass for the price. Gig bag was functional. Seemed sturdy and protects as designed.My 1st Yamaha Bass. Attention to detail is evident throughout. I hit a home run on this purchase. AMS pay as you go is great. Buy one. You can’t go wrong.

Ich habe mich zwar noch nicht zu 100% an die 5 Saiten gewohnt, da ich erst kürzlich vom 4-Saiter umgestiegen bin, kann aber sagen, dass dies mit Abstand der beste Budget 5-Saiter ist, der auch locker gegen deutlich teurere Bässe ankommen kann. Und ich hab da schon ein paar mal angespielt. Verarbeitung: Alles top. Ich untersuche meine Instrumente immer sofort auf Mängel und konnte keine finden. Handhabung: Sehr einfach zu handhaben. Das Layout der Regler macht Sinn und ist leicht zu merken. Der Hals ist sehr angenehm zu spielen. Klang: War erst etwas skeptisch, da ich zumindest bei Gitarren kein großer Freund von Humbucker bin, was den Sound betrifft, da diese gerade bei billigeren Gitarren muffig sein können und die Ibanez SR Serie um den gleichen Preis auch nicht so toll vom Klang war. Jedoch nicht diese hier. Sind überraschend klar, kraftvoll und definiert, egal ob im passiven oder aktiven Modus. Im aktiven Modus kommt natürlich nochmal einiges an Power mehr, was aber nicht die Soundqualität mindert. Die B-Saite klingt auch nicht tot oder langweilig sondern auch sehr definiert und lebendig. Optik: Einfach nur wunderschön. Das Palisander Griffbrett ist sehr dunkel und erinnert schon fast an Ebenholz, was dazu führt, dass das Griffbrett sich nicht wirklich von der schwarzen Lackierung absetzt und es somit im Prinzip ein durchgängiges schwarz ist, was mir sehr gut gefällt. Der Körper selbst ist matt lackiert, genauso wie der Hals, was sich beim Spielen auch einfach nur super anfühlt. Preis/Leistung: Meiner Meinung nach braucht man keinen teureren Bass, egal ob man jetzt professionell spielt oder nicht. Dieser hier liefert alles was man braucht und das mit einer sehr guten Qualität sowohl in der Verarbeitung als auch im Klang. Ein Bass für das doppelte oder sogar vierfache vom Preis gibt einem auch nicht wirklich mehr außer einen anderen Herstellungsort, wie Japan oder USA mit vielleicht etwas besser Elektronik und minimal besserem Klang, was man aber alles selber deutlich billiger nachrüsten könnte.

This is a solid instrument that punches way above its price point. The six bolt design on the neck joint is a nice upgrade. I only wish that it came in a wider variety of colors.

I currently own 2 other Yamaha Basses and all I can say is the build and sound of this bass is second to none. The packaging was perfect and the bass sounded great right out of the box. Simply tuned it up and began playing right away. The action was a little high for me so with a quick adjustment the bass played great. The BB Series of basses were redesigned a couple of years ago and I must say the changes are great! Yamaha added a miter joint for the neck and the sustain is mind blowing! This bass rings out like an acoustic! There is a reason this bass has been made for decades and a reason many professional musicians play it! Do some research try this bass you will not be disappointed.

The best bass I've ever played. As versatile as Nathan East plays in every genre of music. The mid sweep is so great to shape the tone that no other bass has. Very neat finishing and craftsmanship. You only need this one bass to cover all kinds of music you play. The low in insane, the treble is rich and sparkling. Very worth it with the price.

This is a great bass. I can compare it to a BBP34 I have, also from MusicStore. It is very easy to play, a very thin neck. The sound compares to the BBP, it has the same nuances. It responds well to setup changes. One modification was really necessary: shielding, I covered all cavities in aluminum foil and connected to ground. Now it is silent. I will still replace the bridge, it is not so stable, the string-saddles tend to move sideways. But for this money it is acceptable. All in all a very nice bass for 20% the cost of a BBP – and they sound almost the same! If you want to try a 5-string, try this one. You will not regret it.

Bass arrived 4/26/21, Intonation was spot on, and set up was textbook. Light tuning and she is ready to play. A lot of Bass for the price. Gig bag was functional. Seemed sturdy and protects as designed.My 1st Yamaha Bass. Attention to detail is evident throughout. I hit a home run on this purchase. AMS pay as you go is great. Buy one. You can’t go wrong.

This is a great bass. I can compare it to a BBP34 I have, also from MusicStore. It is very easy to play, a very thin neck. The sound compares to the BBP, it has the same nuances. It responds well to setup changes. One modification was really necessary: shielding, I covered all cavities in aluminum foil and connected to ground. Now it is silent. I will still replace the bridge, it is not so stable, the string-saddles tend to move sideways. But for this money it is acceptable. All in all a very nice bass for 20% the cost of a BBP – and they sound almost the same! If you want to try a 5-string, try this one. You will not regret it.

I played on various basses over the years including different Fender JB, PJ models as well as on custombuilds, Stingrays etc. When I heard the tone of Yamaha basses I felt in love, really willing to get one. It is very versatile bass, has great string action, very deep sounding. Neck is just perfect to play fast, on the other hand string spacing let you slap like on 4 string. Longer scale gives B string great definition, sound is very clear. It sounds perfectly with and without overdrive (Darkglass Alpha Omega Ultra) on Ampeg SVT-3 Pro. In this ocean of choices – buying this bass was great decision!

Bass arrived 4/26/21, Intonation was spot on, and set up was textbook. Light tuning and she is ready to play. A lot of Bass for the price. Gig bag was functional. Seemed sturdy and protects as designed.My 1st Yamaha Bass. Attention to detail is evident throughout. I hit a home run on this purchase. AMS pay as you go is great. Buy one. You can’t go wrong.

This is a great bass. I can compare it to a BBP34 I have, also from MusicStore. It is very easy to play, a very thin neck. The sound compares to the BBP, it has the same nuances. It responds well to setup changes. One modification was really necessary: shielding, I covered all cavities in aluminum foil and connected to ground. Now it is silent. I will still replace the bridge, it is not so stable, the string-saddles tend to move sideways. But for this money it is acceptable. All in all a very nice bass for 20% the cost of a BBP – and they sound almost the same! If you want to try a 5-string, try this one. You will not regret it.