Yamaha
Yamaha TRBX174EW 4-String Electric Bass Guitar
Exotic wood looks on a proven full-scale TRBX bass
- Laminated exotic wood top with a matching headstock for a distinctive look
- Mahogany body, maple neck and 24-fret rosewood fingerboard on a 34" scale
- Ceramic split single-coil neck and single-coil bridge pickups
- Simple neck volume, bridge volume and master tone controls
- 40 mm nut and 19 mm string spacing for comfortable playing
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Yamaha TRBX174EW 4-String Electric Bass Guitar
The Yamaha TRBX174EW is the exotic wood version of the TRBX174, adding a laminated exotic wood top and a matching headstock to a mahogany body. Underneath it shares the TRBX174's maple neck, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard, 34" scale and ceramic split single-coil and single-coil pickups.
Yamaha pitches it for practice, live playing and home recording, making it a strong choice for beginners and returning players who want a full-scale bass with more visual character. The two volumes and master tone keep the controls easy to learn.
Key Features
Laminated Exotic Wood Top on the TRBX174EW
The TRBX174EW adds a laminated exotic wood top over its mahogany body, giving it visible grain and a more distinctive appearance than the standard TRBX174. The body is finished in gloss polyurethane.
Matching Headstock
Yamaha carries the exotic wood look onto the headstock to match the body. It is a detail that sets the TRBX174EW apart from other basses at this level.
Split Single-Coil and Single-Coil Ceramic Pickups
A split single-coil pickup sits in the neck position and a single-coil in the bridge position, both with ceramic magnets. The neck pickup delivers a rounded, full low end, while the bridge pickup adds focus and definition. Blending the two gives a wide spread of classic bass tones.
Simple Volume, Volume and Tone Controls
Each pickup has its own volume knob, with a single master tone control to brighten or darken the sound. The layout is quick to learn and makes it easy to hear how each pickup contributes to your tone.
TRBX174EW Maple Neck with 24-Fret Rosewood Fingerboard
The bolt-on maple neck has a satin polyurethane finish and a rosewood fingerboard with a 10" (250 mm) radius and 24 medium frets. That gives two full octaves on every string, with a nut width of 40 mm and 19 mm string spacing at the bridge.
Full 34" Scale
With a standard 34" (863.6 mm) scale, the feel and string tension match the long-scale basses you will find in rehearsal rooms and studios. Skills learnt on it transfer directly to other full-size basses.
Vintage-Style Bridge and Covered Tuners
A vintage-style bridge anchors the strings at the body end, with 19 mm string spacing. Covered tuning machines handle tuning, and the bass is strung with 0.045-0.105 gauge strings.
Watch & Hear It
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the TRBX174EW different from the TRBX174?
The TRBX174EW has a laminated exotic wood top on its mahogany body and a matching headstock. All other listed specifications, including the neck, fingerboard, pickups, controls and hardware, are the same as the TRBX174.
How does it compare with the TRBX304?
The TRBX304 steps up to a 5-piece maple and mahogany neck, ceramic double-coil pickups, a 2-band active EQ with a 5-position Performance EQ preset switch and a die-cast bridge. The TRBX174EW keeps a simpler volume, volume and tone layout with a maple neck and vintage-style bridge.
Is the TRBX174EW suitable for beginners?
Yes. It has a full 34" scale, a 40 mm nut and straightforward controls, so new players can focus on technique. Yamaha describes it as suited to practice, live playing and home recording.
Which finishes are available?
YMS offers the TRBX174EW in Natural (Yamaha's Translucent Natural) and Black (Yamaha's Translucent Black). Both are gloss polyurethane finishes that let the exotic wood grain show.
Is a case or gig bag included?
No. Yamaha does not list a case for the TRBX174EW, so we recommend adding a gig bag. It comes strung with 0.045-0.105 gauge strings.
Why Buy from YMS?
- Authorised Yamaha Premium Retailer
- Genuine stock with full manufacturer warranty
- Demo units at our Bengaluru and Mangaluru stores
- Secure delivery across India
- Free domestic shipping on all orders
Specifications
Overview
| Model | Yamaha TRBX174EW |
|---|---|
| Type | 4-string electric bass guitar |
| Series | TRBX 170 Series |
| Construction | Bolt-on neck |
| Scale Length | 34" (863.6 mm) |
| Finishes (at YMS) | Translucent Natural, Translucent Black |
Body
| Body Material | Mahogany / exotic wood laminated top |
|---|---|
| Body Finish | Gloss polyurethane |
Neck & Fingerboard
| Neck Material | Maple |
|---|---|
| Neck Finish | Satin polyurethane |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 10" (250 mm) |
| Frets | 24, medium fret wire |
| Nut Material | Urea |
| Width at Nut / 12th Fret | 40.0 mm / 56.4 mm |
| Thickness at 1st / 12th Fret | 21.0 mm / 24.4 mm |
Electronics
| Neck Pickup | Split single coil, ceramic |
|---|---|
| Bridge Pickup | Single coil, ceramic |
| Controls | Neck pickup volume, Bridge pickup volume, Master tone |
Hardware
| Bridge | Vintage style |
|---|---|
| String Spacing | 19 mm |
| Tuning Machines | Covered |
Strings & Accessories
| String Gauge | 0.045-0.105 |
|---|---|
| Case | Not included |
Specifications from Yamaha India's TRBX specifications and lineup pages, cross-checked with Yamaha USA; subject to change by Yamaha.
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