Yamaha TRBX174 OVS 4-String Bass

The Yamaha TRBX174 OVS 4-String Bass offers premium playability and tone at an entry-level price—ideal for beginners and seasoned players alike.

The Yamaha TRBX174 OVS (Old Violin Sunburst) is a standout in the TRBX series, delivering professional-grade features in a budget-friendly package. With a solid mahogany body and a bolt-on maple neck, this bass offers a warm, resonant tone and reliable structural integrity. The rosewood fingerboard adds smoothness and depth to your sound, while the 24-fret layout and 34" scale length provide ample range and comfortable playability. Whether you're jamming at home or performing live, the TRBX174’s ergonomic design ensures balanced weight distribution and fatigue-free sessions.

Equipped with a split single-coil neck pickup and a single-coil bridge pickup, the TRBX174 delivers versatile tones—from punchy lows to crisp highs. The passive electronics include master volume, pickup balancer, and master tone controls, giving you intuitive command over your sound. Finished in a classic Old Violin Sunburst gloss, this bass combines vintage aesthetics with modern reliability. It’s a perfect choice for players seeking Yamaha’s legendary craftsmanship without breaking the bank.

At Newell’s Music in Greenwood, SC, every guitar we sell is handpicked for quality, tone, and player appeal. We don’t just stock boxes—we inspect, set up, and fine-tune each instrument to ensure it’s stage-ready from day one. Every guitar comes with our lifetime adjustment service, so you can count on ongoing support as your playing evolves. Whether you’re buying online or picking up in person, we re-inspect before delivery to guarantee your guitar arrives safely and performs flawlessly. It’s all part of the Newell’s Experience.

Specs:

General

• Construction: Bolt-on
• Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)

Body

• Material: Solid Mahogany
• Finish: Gloss Polyurethane (Old Violin Sunburst)

Neck

• Material: Maple
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 10" (250 mm)
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Type: Standard
• Nut Material: Urea
• Nut Width: 40 mm
• Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret: 21 mm / 24.4 mm

Electronics

• Pickups: Split single-coil (neck), single-coil (bridge)
• Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, Master Tone

Hardware

• Bridge: Vintage-style
• Tuning Machines: Covered
• String Gauge: Medium (.045–.105 Nickel)

Other

• Color: Old Violin Sunburst (OVS)
• Fingerboard Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret: 40 mm / 56.4 mm
• Weight: Approx. 8.5 kg