Yamaha TRBX174EW RW Natural 4-strenget basguitar

Yamaha TRBX174EW NT — Modern Bass with Exotic Mango Top

The Yamaha TRBX174EW NT is a 4-string modern bass that pairs a figured mango veneer top with a solid mahogany body, bringing an exotic look and warm tone to the entry-level TRBX range. Built around an 864 mm scale and a bolt-on maple neck, it gives beginners and gigging players a road-ready instrument with a PJ pickup arrangement covering rock fundamentals to bright slap tones.

What Sets the TRBX174EW NT Apart

What makes this bass stand out in its category is the figured mango veneer layered over a solid mahogany body — a combination rarely seen at this price tier. The matching headstock creates a distinct, refined look, while a vintage-style bridge and covered chrome tuners complete a build that punches above its weight.

Body Construction and Tonewoods — Warm, Balanced Voice

The body is the foundation of any bass tone, and the TRBX174EW NT pairs a solid mahogany core with an exotic mango veneer top for a warm, full voice with a touch of top-end sparkle. The gloss polyurethane finish protects the figured top while letting the natural grain show through.

• Body Material: Mahogany — warm fundamental and natural sustain
• Top Material: Exotic wood veneer (figured mango) — visual depth and brightness
• Finish: Gloss Polyurethane — durable, stage-ready sheen

Neck and Fingerboard — Fast, Comfortable Feel

A bolt-on maple neck keeps the attack crisp and the feel familiar to players coming from other Yamaha basses. The rosewood fingerboard offers a smooth playing surface, while the 250 mm radius flatters both chord work and single-note runs.

• Neck Material: Maple — bright attack and stable feel
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood — smooth playing surface
• Fingerboard Radius: 250 mm — comfortable for chords and lead lines
• Nut Width: 40 mm — accessible for smaller hands

Pickups and Hardware — PJ Tonal Range

The PJ pickup configuration is the workhorse layout of modern bass. The TRBX174EW NT uses two ceramic single-coils — a split-coil at the neck for deep, punchy fundamentals and a single-coil at the bridge for growl and clarity. Passive electronics keep the signal path simple and true.

• Pickup Configuration: PJ (split single-coil + single-coil) — covers rock, slap, jazz, pop
• Preamp Electronics: Passive — transparent signal path
• Controls: Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Master Tone — blend pickups to taste
• Bridge: Vintage Style — solid string anchoring

Who Should Play the Yamaha TRBX174EW NT

The Yamaha TRBX174EW NT is the right choice for beginner and intermediate bassists who want a real instrument at an accessible price. Guitarists adding bass to their home studio will appreciate the PJ pickup flexibility and the light, balanced body. Players stepping up from a sub-€200 bass will find the figured mango top, 24-fret neck, and Yamaha build quality a meaningful upgrade.

Yamaha TRBX Series — Engineered for Players

The TRBX174EW represents a price breakthrough for the TRBX range, bringing exotic mango wood and Yamaha's renowned build quality to a more accessible price point. The TRBX series combines advanced design, precision engineering, and time-honoured craftsmanship to deliver a bass that doesn't compromise on comfort, tone, playability, or durability. Covered by Yamaha's Limited Lifetime Warranty.