--- product_id: 10000828 title: "TRBX174 Old Violin Sunburst Agathis Body, 4-String Electric Bass Guitar | Key details: Old Violin Sunburst Agathis 4 String Electric Bass Guitar" brand: "yamaha" price: "2856.18 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Yamaha" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/10000828-trbx174-old-violin-sunburst-agathis-body-4-string-electric-bass store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Old Violin Sunburst finish 4-string classic electric bass Mahogany & Agathis wood body TRBX174 Old Violin Sunburst Agathis Body, 4-String Electric Bass Guitar | Key details: Old Violin Sunburst Agathis 4 String Electric Bass Guitar **Brand:** yamaha **Price:** 2856.18 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Own the stage with classic tone and unbeatable value! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TRBX174 Old Violin Sunburst Agathis Body, 4-String Electric Bass Guitar | Key details: Old Violin Sunburst Agathis 4 String Electric Bass Guitar by yamaha - **How much does it cost?** 2856.18 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/10000828-trbx174-old-violin-sunburst-agathis-body-4-string-electric-bass) ## Best For - yamaha enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted yamaha brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Premium Wood Blend:** Mahogany and Agathis body for rich, warm resonance and durability. - • **Stage-Ready Comfort:** Well-balanced weight and smooth neck for effortless play during long gigs. - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Passive pickups mean no battery hassles—just pure, authentic sound. - • **Vintage Vibes, Modern Value:** Experience iconic tone and style without breaking the bank. - • **Trusted Yamaha Craftsmanship:** Backed by a 1-year warranty and a legacy of quality. ## Overview The Yamaha TRBX174 Old Violin Sunburst is a 4-string electric bass guitar featuring a mahogany and agathis wood body that delivers warm, vintage-inspired tones. Its passive pickups eliminate battery concerns, making it a reliable choice for traditional styles from the '50s to '70s. With a comfortable, well-balanced design and Yamaha’s renowned craftsmanship, this bass offers exceptional quality and value for both beginners and seasoned players. ## Description The TRBX174 represents a price breakthrough for the TRBX range, yet the quality is everything you'd expect from a Yamaha bass. Review: Good quality - I love it! Good weight, very nice look and feel, and sounds great. Good strings. Made in Indonesia. Not what I expected. Review: Great sounding classic electric bass - I'm not sure how many stars to give... The delivery was a bit botched, but the bass itself is excellent. Evidently there was a mixup between Austin Bazaar and FedEx. The tracking number was issued at 10:45 one morning., but the package wasn't picked up by FedEx until 5:00 p.m. the next day, resulting in my bass being delivered a day late. The bass was double-boxed. The outer box was immaculate, the inner box (from Yamaha) was pretty torn up, but the bass itself was fine. My bass is a lot darker than the photos on the website, almost black. The lighter sunburst color is really only visible under the strings. I wish that weren't the case, but it's still a pretty instrument. I suppose that it's the luck of the draw, and for an inexpensive instrument, I shouldn't complain too loudly. When it arrived, the strings were so slack that my tuner couldn't register the notes. I tuned it and played for a few minutes, then was called away for an hour. When I got back to it, all the strings were a bit flat. Over the next day or two this continued, with the strings a little less flat each time, so evidently, they'd never been brought up to proper tension. I think that's a good thing, the strings should last me longer. The last couple of days it's stayed in tune, so the tuners weren't slipping. As far as I can tell, the neck is straight and the bass is intonated well. I'm waiting for a gig bag to be delivered, then I'll have it properly set up by a guitar tech. I'm a guitar player who decided to try bass. A couple of years ago, I bought a Rumble 40 amp and an Ibanez Mikro (short scale bass) because its scale length isn't much longer than a guitar. Gig bags, straps, storage racks, and etc. for use with a guitar work well with it and it's inexpensive. I enjoyed playing it, but there was an indefinable something missing from its sound. I decided that I might like to take bass lessons and wanted to learn on a regular size bass, so I spent a couple of weeks researching them before deciding on this one. I've only been playing the Yamaha a few days, but I really like its sounds. I'm 70 years old, and like old music. I don't play slap bass, rap, hip hop, reggae, or etc., so I can't comment on how useful it is for those styles. For 1950s-1970s-style country and pop, its everything I could wish for. Many basses power on an active circuit when you plug in the instrument cable. I'm in the habit of leaving the cable plugged into an instrument when putting it back into the rack, so I didn't want a bass which would drain a battery if I did that. This bass has passive pickups (like the Fender P and J basses) and doesn't even have a compartment for a battery. All in all, I'm pretty happy with it. ## Features - Incredible Quality and Value - Mahogany Body - Vintage Style Bridge ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00GOE7XHE | | Back Material Type | Agathis, Basswood, Mahogany | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,752 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #4 in Electric Bass Guitars | | Body Material Type | Wood | | Brand | Yamaha | | Brand Name | Yamaha | | Color | Old Violin Sunburst | | Connector Type | 6.35mm Jack | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,054 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00086792981741 | | Hand Orientation | Right | | Included Components | not included | | Instrument | Bass Guitar | | Instrument Size | 4-String | | Item Dimensions | 47.83 x 17.91 x 3.74 inches | | Item Type Name | Bass Guitar | | Item Weight | 5121 g | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 47.83 x 17.91 x 3.74 inches | | Manufacturer | Yamaha PAC | | Manufacturer Part Number | TRBX174 OVS | | Material Type | Wood | | Model Name | TRBX174 | | Model Number | TRBX174 OVS | | Number of Strings | 4 | | Operation Mode | Electric | | Size | 4-String | | String Material Type | Alloy Steel | | Top Material Type | Agathis, Mahogany | | UPC | 086792981741 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer warranty yamaha corporation of america (yamaha) is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into every product we represent. Yamaha sells its products through a network of authorized yamaha retailers. Only these authorized retailers are equipped with sales and service support materials and training that are not readily available to non-authorized retailers. The yamah… | ## Product Details - **Back Material Type:** Agathis, Basswood, Mahogany - **Brand:** Yamaha - **Color:** Old Violin Sunburst - **Finish Type:** Painted - **Instrument:** Bass Guitar - **Item Weight:** 5121 Grams - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 47.83 x 17.91 x 3.74 inches - **Size:** 4-String - **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel - **Top Material Type:** Agathis, Mahogany ## Images ![TRBX174 Old Violin Sunburst Agathis Body, 4-String Electric Bass Guitar | Key details: Old Violin Sunburst Agathis 4 String Electric Bass Guitar - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61uEjHM1A5L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I am mixed answers on if the pickups are active or passive.. can anyone confirm which it is. Im also seeing it has a switch to change from active?** A: This listing includes 6 different Yamaha bass models. The 100 and 200 series have passive pickups. The 300 series has active pickups, with a 5-way instant EQ switch. The 500 series is active/passive, select-able with a toggle switch. **Q: What case will this fit** A: Most cases sized for a long-scale bass should fit I would think. If it helps, the body is 13in wide x 20in to top horn, with a total length of 43.5in from top of headstock to bottom strap button. Best of luck to you! **Q: Which website can i purchase upgrade parts for the yamaha trbx605 5-string?** A: That is a broad question. For bridge I like graph tech, for assorted parts, Stewmac.com, for pickups, that is I pick taste thing, Duncan is solid, pots - mojo tone is good depends on what you are doing **Q: The bass is made in Japan ?** A: no, it is made in Asia, I can't remember the country. Indonesia. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality *by K***E on July 26, 2026* I love it! Good weight, very nice look and feel, and sounds great. Good strings. Made in Indonesia. Not what I expected. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sounding classic electric bass *by R***. on January 20, 2026* I'm not sure how many stars to give... The delivery was a bit botched, but the bass itself is excellent. Evidently there was a mixup between Austin Bazaar and FedEx. The tracking number was issued at 10:45 one morning., but the package wasn't picked up by FedEx until 5:00 p.m. the next day, resulting in my bass being delivered a day late. The bass was double-boxed. The outer box was immaculate, the inner box (from Yamaha) was pretty torn up, but the bass itself was fine. My bass is a lot darker than the photos on the website, almost black. The lighter sunburst color is really only visible under the strings. I wish that weren't the case, but it's still a pretty instrument. I suppose that it's the luck of the draw, and for an inexpensive instrument, I shouldn't complain too loudly. When it arrived, the strings were so slack that my tuner couldn't register the notes. I tuned it and played for a few minutes, then was called away for an hour. When I got back to it, all the strings were a bit flat. Over the next day or two this continued, with the strings a little less flat each time, so evidently, they'd never been brought up to proper tension. I think that's a good thing, the strings should last me longer. The last couple of days it's stayed in tune, so the tuners weren't slipping. As far as I can tell, the neck is straight and the bass is intonated well. I'm waiting for a gig bag to be delivered, then I'll have it properly set up by a guitar tech. I'm a guitar player who decided to try bass. A couple of years ago, I bought a Rumble 40 amp and an Ibanez Mikro (short scale bass) because its scale length isn't much longer than a guitar. Gig bags, straps, storage racks, and etc. for use with a guitar work well with it and it's inexpensive. I enjoyed playing it, but there was an indefinable something missing from its sound. I decided that I might like to take bass lessons and wanted to learn on a regular size bass, so I spent a couple of weeks researching them before deciding on this one. I've only been playing the Yamaha a few days, but I really like its sounds. I'm 70 years old, and like old music. I don't play slap bass, rap, hip hop, reggae, or etc., so I can't comment on how useful it is for those styles. For 1950s-1970s-style country and pop, its everything I could wish for. Many basses power on an active circuit when you plug in the instrument cable. I'm in the habit of leaving the cable plugged into an instrument when putting it back into the rack, so I didn't want a bass which would drain a battery if I did that. This bass has passive pickups (like the Fender P and J basses) and doesn't even have a compartment for a battery. All in all, I'm pretty happy with it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yamaha is incapable of making a bad instrument, PERIOD! *by D***E on December 10, 2025* Just took delivery and inspected the contents. Like other reviewers, I found the packaging sparse but apparently adequate as there was no damage. Fret ends were smooth so apparently some care was taken at the factory. When friends asked I have always recommended Yamaha instruments including their brass and woodwinds because Yamaha has an unrivaled reputation for both top quality and value. All their offerings at every price point are top notch and retain value. You can never go wrong buying Yamaha as a first instrument. 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