Price: KES 39,000
The Yamaha TRBX505 5-String Active Bass Guitar - Professional is a premium instrument designed for discerning bassists in Kenya, offering exceptional tone, playability, and versatility. Available at City Sounds Nairobi for KES 43000.00, this 5-string bass guitar delivers professional-grade features for live performance, studio recording, and everything in between.
For decades, Yamaha has been a global leader in crafting high-quality musical instruments and pro audio gear, renowned for their innovation, reliability, and meticulous attention to detail. The TRBX505 model embodies this legacy, standing out in the competitive market of 5-string active basses with its superior build, advanced electronics, and versatile tonal options. This instrument is engineered to meet the demands of modern musicians, offering a rich sonic palette that can adapt to any genre or playing style, making it a standout choice among guitars in Nairobi.
Across Nairobi and Kenya, the Yamaha TRBX505 5-String Active Bass Guitar - Professional is the preferred choice for a diverse clientele including churches seeking robust and clear basslines for worship services, professional live bands performing at venues across the city, and dedicated home studio engineers looking to capture articulate and powerful low-end. Musicians often visit our City Sounds store on Luthuli Avenue, seeking genuine Yamaha instruments that guarantee authentic performance and lasting value, far superior to potentially compromised grey-market imports. Choosing City Sounds ensures you receive a fully warranted, expertly set-up instrument, backed by our knowledgeable team right here in the music store Nairobi CBD.
The Yamaha TRBX505 5-String Active Bass Guitar - Professional showcases Yamaha's commitment to superior construction, featuring a meticulously crafted body made from alder, known for its balanced tonal characteristics and comfortable weight. The neck, a robust 5-piece maple and mahogany construction, is reinforced for stability and offers a smooth, fast playing surface, crucial for extended performance sessions. High-quality internal circuitry and robust pots ensure long-term reliability, even under the rigors of frequent gigging and travel throughout Kenya, making it a sound investment for any serious bassist.
Ergonomically, the TRBX505 is designed for ultimate playing comfort, with a sculpted body shape that sits perfectly whether standing or seated. The neck profile is optimized for effortless fretting, especially when navigating the extended range of the 5th string. Its balanced weight distribution, approximately 4.5 kg, prevents fatigue during long sets, a significant advantage over bulkier instruments. This thoughtful design, combined with a sleek aesthetic, makes the Yamaha TRBX505 5-String Active Bass Guitar - Professional a joy to play and behold, whether in a professional studio environment or on a stage in Nairobi.
At the heart of the Yamaha TRBX505 5-String Active Bass Guitar - Professional lies its powerful and flexible active pickup system, featuring two custom-designed Yamaha TRBX H5 pickups. These hum-cancelling single-coil pickups deliver a clear, articulate tone with minimal noise, providing a wide sonic range from warm, round vintage sounds to bright, punchy modern tones. The active EQ system, with its 3-band EQ (Treble, Middle, Bass), offers extensive tonal shaping capabilities, allowing bassists to dial in the perfect sound for any musical context, from subtle nuances to powerful low-end thrust.
This sophisticated pickup and EQ configuration translates into exceptional performance for Kenyan musicians. Whether you're laying down a solid groove for a gospel choir in a Nairobi church, providing driving rhythm for a rock band at an outdoor festival, or tracking intricate bass lines for a recording project in your home studio, the TRBX505 offers unparalleled tonal control. The active electronics provide ample headroom and a pristine signal, ensuring your bass sounds full and present, making it a fantastic companion for microphones in Nairobi for capturing vocals.
The inclusion of a fifth string (typically B) on the Yamaha TRBX505 5-String Active Bass Guitar - Professional significantly expands the instrument's sonic capabilities, offering lower notes for deeper, richer bass lines and greater melodic freedom. This extended range is crucial for genres like modern jazz, progressive rock, metal, and contemporary R&B, allowing bassists to cover more ground without shifting position. The carefully engineered neck joint and scale length ensure that the upper registers remain accessible and comfortable to play, maintaining consistent string tension across all five strings.
For musicians in Nairobi and across Kenya looking to push their boundaries, the 5-string configuration of the TRBX505 opens up new creative possibilities. Whether you're a seasoned session player requiring a wider harmonic palette or an aspiring bassist aiming for versatility, this instrument provides the tools you need. Its smooth playability, combined with the extended range, makes it an ideal choice for complex arrangements and demanding performance scenarios, complementing the wide range of PA speakers in Kenya to deliver a full sound mix.
The active EQ circuitry on the Yamaha TRBX505 5-String Active Bass Guitar - Professional is a key feature, providing intuitive and powerful tone control. The onboard preamp allows for precise adjustments to the treble, middle, and bass frequencies, enabling musicians to sculpt their sound on the fly. A unique feature is the Middle Frequency switch, which allows you to select different mid-range frequencies to cut or boost, adding another layer of sonic customization. This active system is powered by a 9V battery, ensuring robust signal output and impressive battery life for extended playing sessions.
This level of control is invaluable for Nairobi musicians who often need to adapt their sound to various acoustic environments and musical styles. Whether you need a tight, articulate tone for a funk band, a warm, round sound for a jazz trio, or a powerful, driving low-end for a rock ensemble, the TRBX505's EQ system allows you to achieve it effortlessly. This versatility makes it a perfect partner for any performance setup, from intimate club gigs to large outdoor events, and it pairs exceptionally well with quality amplifiers in Nairobi.
The Yamaha TRBX505 5-String Active Bass Guitar - Professional is available at City Sounds for an attractive price of KES 43000.00. This price point positions the TRBX505 as an exceptional value proposition in the professional 5-string bass market in Kenya, offering a level of quality, features, and performance that rivals instruments costing significantly more. When you consider the premium build, versatile active electronics, and renowned Yamaha craftsmanship, the Yamaha TRBX505 5-String Active Bass Guitar - Professional price in Kenya represents a wise investment for any serious bassist.
At City Sounds Nairobi, we make purchasing your dream bass guitar easy and convenient. We accept M-Pesa for seamless transactions, and you can visit our store on Luthuli Avenue to try before you buy. For those outside our immediate vicinity, we offer free same-day delivery within Nairobi CBD and reliable shipping across Kenya. To order or inquire about the Yamaha TRBX505 5-String Active Bass Guitar - Professional, feel free to call or WhatsApp us at +254 743 968 239. We also stock a wide range of complementary gear, including essential studio equipment Nairobi and high-quality studio headphones.
The Yamaha TRBX505 5-String Active Bass Guitar - Professional is the right choice for a wide range of professionals and enthusiasts across Nairobi and Kenya:
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model Name | Yamaha TRBX505 5-String Active Bass Guitar - Professional |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Neck Material | 5-piece Maple/Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 864mm (34 inches) |
| Number of Frets | 24 |
| Pickup Configuration | 2 x Yamaha TRBX H5 Humbuckers |
| Controls | Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, EQ (Treble, Middle, Bass), Middle Frequency Switch |
| Preamp Type | Active (9V Battery Powered) |
| Bridge | Die-cast Zinc; 18mm String Spacing |
| Nut Width | 43mm |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Mono Jack |
| Weight (Approx.) | 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) |
| Finish Options | Black, White, Dark Red Metallic |
| Included Accessories | Allen Wrench, 9V Battery |
City Sounds on Luthuli Avenue is Nairobi's most trusted source for genuine Yamaha equipment, offering authentic products, expert staff advice, and competitive KES pricing. When you buy the Yamaha TRBX505 5-String Active Bass Guitar - Professional from us, you receive a full manufacturer's warranty and the assurance of quality that comes from purchasing from an authorized dealer. Our commitment is to provide Nairobi musicians with the best instruments and pro audio gear available in Kenya.
We offer convenient payment options, including M-Pesa, and provide free same-day delivery within Nairobi CBD for your convenience. You are also welcome to visit our music store Nairobi CBD at Luthuli Avenue to experience our wide selection of instruments and equipment firsthand. To order or confirm stock for the Yamaha TRBX505 5-String Active Bass Guitar - Professional, please WhatsApp us at +254 743 968 239. Explore our range of keyboards and pianos and professional DJ equipment Kenya while you're here.
Get the Yamaha TRBX505 5-String Active Bass Guitar - Professional today — call or WhatsApp City Sounds at +254 743 968 239. M-Pesa accepted. Free delivery within Nairobi CBD. Luthuli Avenue, Nairobi CBD.
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Yes, M-Pesa is accepted for all orders, along with major cards and bank transfer. You can also pay on collection at our Luthuli Avenue, Nairobi CBD store.
We offer free delivery within Nairobi CBD. Deliveries outside Nairobi are arranged via courier, with cost and timing confirmed via WhatsApp or at checkout.
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