Yamaha TRB1006

kev_trb1006 · 05-08-2005, 07:54 AM

Overall: 9/10

This is the best bass I've ever played, and I try out every bass I can, which has been quite a few. It feels good, it's not neck or body heavy, and it sounds incredible. It's quite heavy so a wide strap helps. This is almost the perfect bass for me at the moment apart from the fact i wish it had a piezo pickup, which is why I gave it 9/10. There's always a better bass.

Factory set-up: 9/10

The set up when I got almost perfect when I got it. it needed a slight adjustment of the truss rod for the 'treble' side of the neck (not sure what the correct term is for the half of the neck with the D G and C string). The action is nice and low without any buzzing, and the intonation is fine.

Playability: 9.5/10

Finger style playing is soooo easy because of the tight string spacing, and narrow neck. However, the tight string spacing makes slapping a bit harder, but you get used to it over time. Also, there isn't much space between the neck pick up and the neck, also making slapping harder.

Electronics: 9/10

Active EQ - Bass, Mid, and Treble.

Volume control, pickup blend.

Yamaha pickups and EQ. Plenty of control, you can get a sound to suit anything. I'd personally prefer it to run off 18V instead of 9V for even more power.

Tone: 10/10

I love the tone. Wouldn't change it. In fact, you can get so many tones out of it, it's incredible You can o from soft, and warm, to a massive growl, to really snappy high end. If you play around enough you can get quite a hifi tone like Marcus Miller. I've found quite a few surprises with this bass actually. I never used to like a slap tone with lots of mid range, but now when I slap i like to crank the mid control on this bass, sounds gorgeous.

Hardware: 9/10

The bridge is solid brass, very sturdy, the machine heads are pretty sturdy. The tone controls are all plastic, but they'll last.

Radiobass81 · 05-08-2005, 09:18 AM

Great review

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Pastorius · 05-08-2005, 07:07 PM

How much does it cost?
RRP

kev_trb1006 · 05-09-2005, 10:40 AM

£829
$2799 Australian
i think $2561 US, not too sure though

Nepharite · 05-09-2005, 02:20 PM

I'm still wondering if it's better or worse than the previous model, the TRB6II.

DaveTNG · 05-09-2005, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev_trb1006

£829
$2799 Australian
i think $2561 US, not too sure though

No, about $1575. Will be cheaper in america though probably.

The Forgotten Bassist · 05-09-2005, 03:09 PM

Yeah that bass is great, I've got one with the natrural look

kev_trb1006 · 05-09-2005, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJDeath

No, about $1575. Will be cheaper in america though probably.

sorry, i meant to put it down in the 1000's not the 2000's, typing error

DaveTNG · 05-10-2005, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev_trb1006

sorry, i meant to put it down in the 1000's not the 2000's, typing error

okey dokey then

Pastorius · 05-10-2005, 01:18 PM

I would love one of them. Unfortunately, I have a PC and and new rig before a new bass.

Ich Habe Sheisse · 08-28-2005, 03:36 PM

Music123 has 1006's for $900...

Also: I have that amp. Awesome.

Phalanx · 08-28-2005, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev_trb1006

£829
$2799 Australian
i think $2561 US, not too sure though

woah, thats even more than my TRB6II
Its actually my favourite "black" bass, i love John Patitucci's black Yamaha

Death'n'Funk · 09-02-2005, 06:05 AM

Wow, that's pretty expensive.

I our local stores it costs about 800€ which would be 900 dollars i think.

kev_trb1006 · 09-04-2005, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev_trb1006

sorry, i meant to put it down in the 1000's not the 2000's, typing error

its not taht expensive... i just made a typo!!

Chris K · 09-07-2005, 12:26 PM

Thats a lovely looking bass, and has anyone ever told you that you resemble Mark King (tenuously)?

kev_trb1006 · 09-10-2005, 09:26 AM

lol no i havn't actually... how thats made my day....

d-1 · 09-17-2005, 08:36 PM

Nice review and that bass is awesome.. I tried it once at my local guitar shop

~~1-D~~ · 09-25-2005, 02:33 PM

Nice review man

Acrophobia · 12-31-2005, 06:11 AM

I actually thought the bass felt "cheap" when I tried it out, compared to the older series. Turns out that the biggest differences between the is the origin (the older ones are made in Japan and the new ones in Korea) and the body type of wood (old in ash, new in alder). I personally prefer the old one but you can't really go that wrong with the new one, because they seem to have the same electronics which are top notch.

bass&cookies · 01-01-2006, 02:43 PM

never trried a 10006, but i have tried a few 1005s, and i love them. they are beautiful

05-08-2005, 07:54 AM	#1
kev_trb1006 MX Yamaha &amp; Ashdown Fan Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,310	Yamaha TRB1006 Overall: 9/10 This is the best bass I've ever played, and I try out every bass I can, which has been quite a few. It feels good, it's not neck or body heavy, and it sounds incredible. It's quite heavy so a wide strap helps. This is almost the perfect bass for me at the moment apart from the fact i wish it had a piezo pickup, which is why I gave it 9/10. There's always a better bass. Factory set-up: 9/10 The set up when I got almost perfect when I got it. it needed a slight adjustment of the truss rod for the 'treble' side of the neck (not sure what the correct term is for the half of the neck with the D G and C string). The action is nice and low without any buzzing, and the intonation is fine. Playability: 9.5/10 Finger style playing is soooo easy because of the tight string spacing, and narrow neck. However, the tight string spacing makes slapping a bit harder, but you get used to it over time. Also, there isn't much space between the neck pick up and the neck, also making slapping harder. Electronics: 9/10 Active EQ - Bass, Mid, and Treble. Volume control, pickup blend. Yamaha pickups and EQ. Plenty of control, you can get a sound to suit anything. I'd personally prefer it to run off 18V instead of 9V for even more power. Tone: 10/10 I love the tone. Wouldn't change it. In fact, you can get so many tones out of it, it's incredible You can o from soft, and warm, to a massive growl, to really snappy high end. If you play around enough you can get quite a hifi tone like Marcus Miller. I've found quite a few surprises with this bass actually. I never used to like a slap tone with lots of mid range, but now when I slap i like to crank the mid control on this bass, sounds gorgeous. Hardware: 9/10 The bridge is solid brass, very sturdy, the machine heads are pretty sturdy. The tone controls are all plastic, but they'll last. Last edited by kev_trb1006; 01-04-2006 at 04:24 PM.

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05-08-2005, 09:18 AM	#2
Radiobass81 El Cartero de Neruda Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 19,425	Great review .

05-09-2005, 02:20 PM	#5
Nepharite Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 52	I'm still wondering if it's better or worse than the previous model, the TRB6II.

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The Forgotten Bassist 1 GP for asking enough :P Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stirling, Scotland Posts: 1,736	Yeah that bass is great, I've got one with the natrural look

08-28-2005, 03:36 PM	#11
Ich Habe Sheisse Feel Crust Hum Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,060	Music123 has 1006's for $900... Also: I have that amp. Awesome.

09-02-2005, 06:05 AM	#13
Death'n'Funk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 45	Wow, that's pretty expensive. I our local stores it costs about 800€ which would be 900 dollars i think.

09-07-2005, 12:26 PM	#15
Chris K We Supply Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Adventuring in RadioLand Posts: 9,516	Thats a lovely looking bass, and has anyone ever told you that you resemble Mark King (tenuously)?

09-10-2005, 09:26 AM	#16
kev_trb1006 MX Yamaha &amp; Ashdown Fan Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,310	lol no i havn't actually... how thats made my day....

09-17-2005, 08:36 PM	#17
d-1 4-String Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 173	Nice review and that bass is awesome.. I tried it once at my local guitar shop

09-25-2005, 02:33 PM	#18
~~1-D~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 97	Nice review man

12-31-2005, 06:11 AM	#19
Acrophobia Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 36	I actually thought the bass felt "cheap" when I tried it out, compared to the older series. Turns out that the biggest differences between the is the origin (the older ones are made in Japan and the new ones in Korea) and the body type of wood (old in ash, new in alder). I personally prefer the old one but you can't really go that wrong with the new one, because they seem to have the same electronics which are top notch.

01-01-2006, 02:43 PM	#20
bass&cookies MX NPR Club : MX MM Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Yukon, Ok Posts: 1,406	never trried a 10006, but i have tried a few 1005s, and i love them. they are beautiful