Yamaha TRBX174RM 4-String Bass

The Yamaha TRBX174 RM 4-String Bass in Red Metallic finish offers classic tone, sleek aesthetics, and reliable performance—perfect for beginners and gigging musicians alike.

The Yamaha TRBX174 RM (Red Metallic) is a versatile entry-level bass that punches above its price point. Built with a solid mahogany body and a bolt-on maple neck, it delivers warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain and structural integrity. The rosewood fingerboard adds smoothness and clarity to each note, while the 24-fret layout and 34" scale length provide full-range playability. Whether you're practicing at home, recording in the studio, or performing live, the TRBX174’s ergonomic contours and balanced weight make it comfortable for extended sessions.

This model features a split single-coil pickup in the neck position and a single-coil pickup at the bridge, offering a wide tonal palette from deep lows to bright highs. Passive electronics include master volume, pickup balancer, and master tone controls for intuitive sound shaping. The Red Metallic gloss finish adds a bold visual statement, making it a standout on stage or in the studio. With Yamaha’s renowned build quality and attention to detail, the TRBX174 RM is a reliable, stylish, and sonically flexible bass for players of all levels.

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 (Red Metallic)

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
• Fingerboard Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret: 40 mm / 56.4 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: Red Metallic (RM)
• Weight: Approx. 8.5 kg