Yamaha
Yamaha TRBX605FM 5-String Electric Bass Guitar
Flamed maple looks with five-string active/passive versatility
- Flamed maple top over a sculpted alder/maple laminated body
- YGD H5 Alnico V humbuckers with quad polepieces for a clean, open tone
- 3-band active EQ with active/passive switch and level-matched output
- Battery alert LED and gold-plated signal-chain contacts for reliability
- 43 mm nut, 18 mm spacing and 600 mm radius tailored for five strings
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Yamaha TRBX605FM 5-String Electric Bass with Flamed Maple Top
The Yamaha TRBX605FM is the five-string model of the TRBX600 series, pairing a flamed maple top with a sculpted alder/maple laminated body and a five-piece maple/mahogany neck. Its active/passive preamp, YGD H5 Alnico V pickups and 3-band EQ make it the most fully featured five-string in the TRBX line-up.
It is aimed at working bassists who need an extended low range and want an instrument that looks as refined as it sounds. The passive mode and battery alert LED make it a dependable main instrument for worship, session and live work.
Key Features
Flamed Maple Top on the Yamaha TRBX605FM
A flamed maple top sits over a 3D-sculpted alder/maple laminated body, giving the TRBX605FM a punchy voice and a boutique look. Because flame figure is natural wood grain, each top has its own pattern.
YGD H5 Alnico V Humbuckers
The H5 pickups use a quad-polepiece design with Alnico V magnets. They have enough output to drive the active circuit, yet retain the sensitivity to capture fine detail in passive mode, giving a clean, open tone across all five strings.
Active/Passive Preamp with 3-Band EQ
Controls cover master volume, pickup balancer and bass, middle and treble boost/cut, plus an active/passive switch. Output is level-matched between modes, and in passive mode the treble control becomes a master tone, so you keep usable tone shaping even without battery power.
Battery Alert LED and Gold-Plated Contacts
A battery alert LED on the back panel warns you when power is running low, helping you avoid a sudden drop-out during a performance. Gold-plated parts on key signal-chain contacts improve conductivity and long-term reliability.
Five-String Neck with 43 mm Nut
The five-piece maple/mahogany neck has a 43 mm nut, 63.4 mm width at the 12th fret and a flatter 600 mm radius rosewood fingerboard with 24 medium frets. The flatter radius keeps the string height even across the wider neck for comfortable runs and chords.
High-Mass Bridge with 18 mm Spacing
A high-mass die-cast bridge transfers string energy into the body for full, rich sustain and is straightforward to adjust. Yamaha's 18 mm string spacing on the five-string model is designed for technical slap and fingerstyle playing.
Precision Bolt-On Joint and Straight-Pull Headstock
A precision-fitted bolt-on joint balances strength, vibration transfer and upper-fret access, while a straight string pull from nut to tuner reduces lateral tension for better tuning stability. A metal plate-mounted jack adds durability for road use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the TRBX605FM add over the TRBX505?
Electronics, pickups, neck and scale are shared with the TRBX505, including the gold-plated contacts and battery alert LED. The TRBX605FM's difference is its flamed maple top on an alder/maple laminated body, in place of the TRBX505's solid mahogany body.
Should I choose the TRBX605FM or the four-string TRBX604FM?
Pick the TRBX605FM if you need the extended low range of a five-string. The TRBX604FM shares the same body, electronics and pickups but has a slimmer 38 mm nut, 19 mm spacing and a 250 mm fingerboard radius.
What happens if the battery runs out during a gig?
Flip the switch to passive mode and keep playing; Yamaha designed the output to be level-matched between modes. The battery alert LED on the back panel also warns you when power is low.
What type of battery does it use?
The active mode runs on a 9 V battery. Yamaha specifies a DC9V S-006P / 6LR61 / 6F22 or equivalent battery for its active basses.
What strings and finish does this TRBX605FM have?
It is fitted with a D'Addario EXL170-5 five-string set, gauged 0.045 to 0.130. This listing is in Matte Amber, which Yamaha finishes in satin polyurethane.
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Specifications
Overview
| Model | Yamaha TRBX605FM |
|---|---|
| Type | 5-string electric bass guitar, active/passive |
| Series | TRBX 600 Series - flagship |
| Tuning | B-E-A-D-G |
| Finish (this listing) | Matte Amber |
Body & Neck
| Body | Sculpted alder/maple laminated, mass-optimised 3D design |
|---|---|
| Top | Flamed Maple |
| Neck | Maple / Mahogany, 5-piece laminated, precision-fitted bolt-on |
| Neck Finish | Satin polyurethane |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 23 5/8 in (600 mm) - flatter than the 4-string models |
| Frets | 24 |
Dimensions
| Scale Length | 34 in (864 mm) |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 43 mm |
| Width at 12th Fret | 63.4 mm |
| String Spacing | 18 mm |
Electronics
| Type | Active / Passive switchable - 9V battery for active mode |
|---|---|
| Pickups | YGD H5 double coil, quad-polepiece, Alnico V magnets |
| Controls | Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, Bass, Middle, Treble |
| Switch | Active/Passive with level-matched output |
| Internal Parts | High-quality gold-plated components |
| Battery Alert | LED low-battery indicator |
Hardware
| Bridge | High-mass die-cast |
|---|---|
| Tuners | Die-cast, covered |
| Included | No case or gig bag supplied |
Pickups, electronics, neck, scale and bridge are identical to the TRBX505; the 600 series differences are the alder/maple body with a flamed maple top and gold-plated internal parts. Specifications from Yamaha official product data.
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