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Yamaha TRBX305 vs Yamaha TRBX505

    Yamaha TRBX305 Bass Guitar
    Yamaha TRBX305
      Yamaha TRBX505 Bass Guitar
      Yamaha TRBX505
      Available colors
      User rating
      53
      3.9 out of 5
      53 user ratings
      5 stars
      		32 %
      4 stars
      		28 %
      3 stars
      		37 %
      2 stars
      		1 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      43
      4.2 out of 5
      43 user ratings
      5 stars
      		46 %
      4 stars
      		32 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Yamaha TRBX305Yamaha TRBX305
      Yamaha TRBX505Yamaha TRBX505
      Fretlessnono
      Number of frets2424
      Neck constructionScrewedScrewed
      Number of pickups22
      Number of strings55
      Pickup configurationHHHH
      Right / left-handedRightRight

      Design

      Yamaha TRBX305Yamaha TRBX305
      Yamaha TRBX505Yamaha TRBX505
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,White
      • Green
      • Grey
      • Red
      • Black
      • Black,White
      • Brown
      ShapeDouble cutawayDouble cutaway

      Dimensions

      Yamaha TRBX305Yamaha TRBX305
      Yamaha TRBX505Yamaha TRBX505
      Neck width1.69 in1.69 in
      Scale length34.0 in34.0 in

      Features

      Yamaha TRBX305Yamaha TRBX305
      Yamaha TRBX505Yamaha TRBX505
      Controls
      • Tone
      • Volume control
      • Tone
      • Volume control
      ElectronicsPassiveActive Active/passive

      Materials

      Yamaha TRBX305Yamaha TRBX305
      Yamaha TRBX505Yamaha TRBX505
      Kind of wood (body)MahoganyMahogany
      Kind of wood (fingerboard)RosewoodRosewood
      Kind of wood (neck)MahoganyMahogany
      Guitar nut materialUreaUrea

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              Yamaha TRBX305 vs Yamaha TRBX505 - User Opinions

              • maximo
                over 1 year ago
                The 305's main differences, are a better and more durable gloss body finish, as opposed to the 505's satin finish, which I don't think is that stellar, anyway. The pickups are certainly clearer and more aggressive, imo.Nov 13, 2014
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