Yamaha TRBX174 Electric Bass

The Yamaha TRBX174 is an affordable, full-featured electric bass with professional quality and feel — the ideal choice for students and school music departments. Designed for comfort, durability and flexibility, it delivers powerful tone and smooth playability, making it a brilliant first step on the bass pathway.

What’s included

• Full-size Yamaha TRBX174 Electric Bass

• Solid alder body

• Maple neck with Sonokeling fingerboard (34” scale length)

• Split coil and single coil pickups for tonal versatility

• Vintage-style bridge and covered tuners

• Chrome hardware

Why it’s great for the classroom

Whether you’re teaching whole-class bass, running a school band, or adding bass to a rock and pop programme, the TRBX174 is an excellent choice. The lightweight, contoured body ensures comfortable playing for all ages, and the slim maple neck is easy for smaller hands to navigate.

The split and single coil pickups give a wide range of sounds — from warm and deep to punchy and bright — ideal for exploring genres from jazz and funk to rock and pop. The TRBX174’s robust build will withstand daily classroom use and gigging demands, making it a reliable long-term investment for any music programme.

Progressive Instrument Pathway

The Yamaha TRBX174 is a superb entry point for young bass players. It provides the solid foundation and versatility needed to develop skills before progressing to higher-level Yamaha TRBX or BB Series models. Paired with an appropriate bass amp (such as the Blackstar Unity 30), this bass enables students to fully engage in band settings and ensemble work — a key part of music education progression.