YAMAHA is a well-known brand that has supported the Japanese guitar making industry since the dawn of the industry.
There are countless artists who love Yamaha basses, including Nathan East, John Patitucci, and Billy Sheehan.
The company has many famous models such as SBV, SG, and BB, but the TRB series is loved along with them.
This is the signature model of master John Patitucci.
It is based on TRB and has some unique structures.
There are different versions now, and this is an early model.
The body is made of Figured Maple for the top and back, and the core is made of Ash and Alder.
The neck is a laminate type made of 3 pieces of Maple pasted together.
The method of making a neck by gluing multiple pieces of wood together is a method to reduce left-right differences and individual differences, and to obtain higher stability.
The fingerboard is black Ebony.
Ebony of this quality is now rare.
The PU is an original single coil and is also equipped with an original preamplifier.
It is characterized by a very deep and dense sound.
It has a good balance from bottom to top, and I think it is a perfect 6-string bass.
Approximately 75% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is completely loose.
The nut groove of the neck is a little low, so if the neck is straight or the string height is set low, there is a possibility of buzzing with open strings. Currently, the neck is slightly warped according to GIB standards, and can be played without problems with a neck of 1.8 to 2.8 mm (12F or above).
The condition of the body and paint surface is that there are some dents and scratches here and there.
The electrical system is in good condition.
The PU has been replaced with one made by Lane Poor. The handle part of the tuning machine has been replaced with one made by Ibanez. Strap pins are made by Jim Dunlop.
Controls: Balancer, master volume, bass, middle switch (EQ2, EQ1, OFF), treble, preamp gain (inside cavity), EQ2 Boost/Cut (inside cavity), EQ2 middle frequency (inside cavity), EQ1 middle frequency (inside cavity)
Nut width: 55.0mm
Bridge part string pitch: 19.0mm
Scale: 34Inch
Year of manufacture: 1999
Country of manufacture: JAPAN
When setting up, we use Pitbull Strings, which we import and sell at our store.
These are high-quality strings that bring out the performance and character of your instrument to the fullest with a natural sound, so please enjoy them as well.
GIB's craftsmen have adjusted it to make it easier to play and then deliver it to you.
Accessories: None
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspection person: Yamaji
◯About GIB, TONIQ warranty
●Free maintenance forever
For instruments purchased from our store, you can use the ""String Vibration Setup"" (normally 4,400 yen) free of charge forever. (Reservation required)
・Please present the warranty card with your name written on it.
・Only applicable to customers who purchased from GIB and TONIQ physical stores and online shops.
・Please pay for shipping costs and other expenses.
●Repurchase price guarantee
If you sell your purchased item within 6 months of purchase, we will guarantee the purchase price. The amount is 50% for new items and 70% for used items.
●Guarantee for defects
Products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some products such as consignment items, we will repair any malfunctions that occur under normal use within a certain warranty period from purchase (returns/refunds will be provided only if this is not possible).
The warranty period is 3 months for used products and 1 year for new products.
Please note that the following cases will be handled for a fee even within the warranty period.
・In case of failure or damage caused by transportation, movement, falling, etc.
- When replacing consumables.
- In case of failure or damage due to fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
・In the case of failure or damage caused by handling contrary to the precautions stated in the instruction manual.
- If a part that has been repaired or modified by someone other than our company breaks down or is damaged.
・If your name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card. Or if the words are rewritten.
・If the warranty card is not presented or if it is lost.
(Warranty provided only for purchases within Japan)
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
We also support overseas shipping.
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email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 594 7308