KEY FEATURES
nut width and 34” scale length combine to play many different styles within the length
create a very “accessible” experience. Often of a service - this bass delivers in spades!
• All solid tonewoods times, there can be trouble transitioning from The electronics, while wildly flexible, are very
• Beautiful flamed maple top and the narrow width and shorter scale of a guitar to simple to use. The player can go from active
a bass, but the TRBX605FM offers a great fit - a to passive electronics with the flip of a switch!
mild stretch is all that is required to follow the In active mode, the bassist gets access to
changes! And if needed, truss rod adjustments additional controls: bass boost/cut, mid boost/
can be made via a convenient and elegant cut and treble boost/cut. This is a huge benefit
“notch” on the front of the instrument - simple when going from an aggressive, forward tone
and sweet. in an upbeat praise song - to a contemplative,
alder body
• 5-strings allow for those
extra low tones
• Versatile electronics offering both
active and passive modes
• 3 band EQ (in active mode)
reflective, down-tempo worship song. The
This Yamaha bass’ body shape is yet another bass plays a fundamental role in the overall
While my primary instruments are the acoustic win. Its contours not only showcase the impact of a song, so having tonal options at
and electric guitar, in times of need, I am able to beautiful woodwork, but also provide a snug one’s fingertips makes one even more effective
support the rhythm section of our worship team and very familiar fit. The horns and curves for “creating the moment.”
in the lower register. The Yamaha TRBX605FM are reminiscent of a famous mid-50’s classic, 5-string bass goes above and beyond what I so this bass found its home quickly and My role as a worship leader doesn’t just mean
would ever require to fill out our sound! comfortably under my arm and against my core. standing behind the microphone, it also means
A high-mass, die-cast bridge does a top-notch standing behind my team - filling roles and
Now, when it comes to “electrified” instruments job at transferring vibrational energy from the supporting them so that they can worship while
- solid bodied basses and guitars, specifically strings, and its spacing provides ample room they worship. The bass, while often played
- I believe the selection process begins even for all of the playing styles. Finally, convenient a single note at a time, does so many things:
before plugging in and amping up! routing for a 9v battery and a robust output jack drop out for a quiet moment, move up the
plate are welcome additions to this well-crafted octave for a build, then fill and shake an entire
instrument. arena when it’s time for that last chorus! The
The body of the instrument should resonate.
It should sing without any amplification. The
truth is that I’ve only begun this aspect of my
player should feel the tone reverberate right The satin finished flamed maple top and journey… the bass guitar can take a minute to
up against the body. The hands ought to be matching headstock are flawless - and as the learn, but a lifetime to master. Fortunately, the
moved as the vibrations travel up the neck! This top contours reveal a tight grained alder body, TRXB605FM is a wonderful instrument that will
is the sign of a well-crafted musical instrument one can see that this bass is truly a show- continue to serve its purpose, my purpose and
- complimentary woods and metals that were stopper! I also really love what was done with God’s purpose for years to come!
thoughtfully selected for a solidly constructed the simple Yamaha branding on the headstock: design; dozens of individual pieces finding the metallic, token shaped logo is an elegant singularity. The Yamaha TRBX605FM hits the and understated touch that crowns the overall mark in this department! “vibe” of the instrument. A 5-piece rosewood, maple and mahogany “Versatility” is often the name of the game when
neck lead the way in comfort. Its profile, 1.692” in need of an instrument for a team that may
August 2018
usa.Yamaha.com
MAP Price $649.99
Gabe Bondoc
Creative Director at Exchange Community Church in
Walnut Creek, CA. Visit YouTube.com/GabeBondoc
and it’s easy to see why Gabe has over 300,000
followers from around the globe!
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