Yamaha TRBX174EW Electric Bass - Old Violin Sunburst
Yamaha TRBX174EW Electric Bass - Old Violin Sunburst
TRBX Series — Overview
TRBX170EW
TRBX170EW features a laminated exotic-wood top for high playability, and its matching headstock sets its looks apart from other basses. With the quality you trust Yamaha for, it’s a superb bass for practice, live, and home recordings.
- 4-control circuit: Master Volume, Balance, and a 2-band EQ for creating a more aggressive tone.
Electronics — Active/Passive Selector & Battery Alert (TRBX500)
TRBX500 models feature an audiophile-grade active/passive circuit for fine tonal control and extreme flexibility. The advanced design offers level-matched output in either mode and tone-switching circuitry that seamlessly moves from treble control to master passive tone. High-quality gold-plated parts are used for key signal-chain contacts, improving conductivity and reliability. A battery-alert LED on the back panel indicates low power to prevent unexpected loss during performance.
Electronics — Performance EQ (TRBX300)
TRBX300 models feature Yamaha’s exclusive Performance EQ active circuit with five performance-tuned, full-spectrum EQ curves optimized to give instant access to essential sounds, plus a powerful 2-band master EQ to shape and define your tone.
Pickups
YGD-Designed H5 (TRBX500)
Clean, open tone perfectly matched to the active/passive preamp’s flexibility. Quad-polepiece design and Alnico magnets provide the power to drive the active circuit and the sensitivity to capture nuance in passive mode.
YGD-Designed M3 (TRBX300)
Oversized polepieces and ceramic magnets deliver a clear, powerful tone with excellent definition and depth. Hum-cancelling design keeps your performance clean and noise-free, while the integrated thumb rest enhances playability.
Construction & Hardware
- Body
- Scoped, solid mahogany with a mass-optimized 3D design for optimal tone, comfort, and balanced weight distribution.
- Neck
- Fast, ultra-comfortable profile with 5-piece maple/mahogany laminated construction for outstanding stability and excellent tone.
- Neck Joint
- Precision-fitted bolt-on joint refined through extensive play-testing to balance strength, vibration transfer, and upper-fret access.
- Headstock
- Straight string pull from nut to machine head minimizes lateral tension for superior tuning stability and reduced overtones.
- Nut
- 38 mm (4-string) or 43 mm (5-string) widths for fast, comfortable playability across styles.
- Bridge
- High-mass die-cast bridge efficiently transfers string vibration for a full, rich tone with excellent adjustability and road-tested durability. 5-string models feature 18 mm spacing for technical slap or fingerstyles.
- Output Jack
- Yamaha metal, plate-mounted standard jack socket for superior durability and easy maintenance.
Shipping
This item can only be shipped within Canada.
Return & Exchange Policy
Last updated: May 9, 2025
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All Sales Are Final
Except as noted below, we do not accept returns or exchanges under any circumstance. -
Defective or Damaged Instruments
We stand behind every instrument we sell. If your instrument arrives with a manufacturer defect or is damaged in transit (e.g., a broken pickup on an electric guitar), please contact us immediately.
Eligibility:
- The defect / damage must be reported within 7 days of delivery.
- You must provide clear photographs or video showing the issue.
Submission of photos or video alone does not guarantee a return or repair. All claims are subject to a physical inspection by our certified technician.
Process:
- Email support@solschoolofmusic.ca with your order number, a description of the problem, and the visual evidence.
- We’ll review and, if preliminarily approved, issue a prepaid shipping label.
- Ship the instrument back to us for inspection.
- After inspection:
- If approved, we’ll repair the instrument at no cost or replace it with an equivalent model (subject to availability).
- If not approved, the instrument will be returned to you unrepaired and return shipping will be charged to you.
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Repairs & Maintenance
Beyond initial defects, we offer ongoing string replacement and repair services for Tar and Setar. These services follow our standard repair rates and turnaround times. -
Non-Defective Instruments
Instruments that are undamaged and functioning as intended—regardless of buyer’s remorse or change of mind—are not eligible for return, exchange, refund, or credit. -
How to Reach Us
Email: support@solschoolofmusic.ca
Phone: 905-508-7888
Hours: Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 6 PM (EST)