---
product_id: 10000828
title: "TRBX174 Old Violin Sunburst Agathis Body, 4-String Electric Bass Guitar"
brand: "yamaha"
price: "209118 som"
currency: KGS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Yamaha"
url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/10000828-trbx174-old-violin-sunburst-agathis-body-4-string-electric-bass
store_origin: KG
region: Kyrgyzstan
---

# Active/passive pickup switch Mahogany & Agathis wood body 4-string versatile bass TRBX174 Old Violin Sunburst Agathis Body, 4-String Electric Bass Guitar

**Brand:** yamaha
**Price:** 209118 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your groove with Yamaha’s versatile TRBX174 – where vintage tone meets modern edge!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** TRBX174 Old Violin Sunburst Agathis Body, 4-String Electric Bass Guitar by yamaha
- **How much does it cost?** 209118 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/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 Construction:** Mahogany and Agathis body delivers rich, warm tones with vintage flair
- • **Versatile 4-String Design:** Perfect balance for studio, stage, and practice sessions
- • **Built-In Battery Indicator:** Never get caught off-guard with power thanks to LED battery warning
- • **Adjustable Vintage Style Bridge:** Fine-tune your setup for flawless playability and intonation
- • **Active/Passive Pickup Flexibility:** Seamlessly switch tonal modes for ultimate sound control

## Overview

The Yamaha TRBX174 Old Violin Sunburst is a 4-string electric bass guitar crafted with a mahogany and agathis wood body, featuring a vintage style adjustable bridge and an active/passive pickup system. Renowned for its exceptional build quality and tonal versatility, it suits both beginners ready to upgrade and seasoned players seeking reliable performance across studio, stage, and practice environments.

## Description

The TRBX174 represents a price breakthrough for the TRBX range, yet the quality is everything you'd expect from a Yamaha bass.

Review: Great Quality for the Money - Came a day early, and definitely lived up to expectations. This bass sounds awesome, and has so many different tonal options. The neck and overall feel of the bass is 👌 I did have to do a slight adjustment and setup out of the box, but I have come to expect that when purchasing instruments online. No QC problems whatsoever. All in all, this is a great looking, feeling, and sounding bass with a TON of versatility.
Review: Excellent midrange bass! - You can stop looking. If you're ready to graduate from the $150-250 beginner range but don't think you're yet ready to drop a grand on a bass, this is the one. Hell, you don't even really need to drop more on one, this is flexible enough for anything you need. Looked and felt great right out of the box. Only a very minor truss adjustment to correct a little fret buzz and I was off to the races. From this price point on up, you'd be wise to take it to a luthier (most guitar shops will have one on staff) to get it adjusted just to make sure it's in top shape, if you haven't done it yourself. You can learn to adjust (it isn't difficult) but it isn't very expensive to have it done for you, either. The active/passive pickup is a great addition and worth the step up from the 304. Once I started using it, I'm not sure how I was able to do without it for so long. The back of the body has an LED battery warning indicator so you won't be caught flat-footed with a dead battery when you're in active mode. It does automatically switch over to passive when it loses power, though. Don't take the missing fifth star as criticism. I only use five stars for above and beyond. Take the fours as ringing endorsements. To address the categories desertcart asked about: As far as for beginners, you can find less expensive basses in the $150-200 range, this might be a little pricey for someone's first instrument. The TRBX174 at about $229 (they're still widely available as of April 2021) might suit the absolute beginner a little better at a much lower price point. That said, you definitely can't go wrong with this one if the money isn't a concern. Craftsmanship is top notch. This bass is made in Indonesia. I was a little squirrelly, but the construction is top notch and I found nothing to complain about. I couldn't find any obvious flaws, and it looks, feels, and plays great. No cheap construction materials here. It was perfectly tuned and had only minor fret buzz out of the box, something common with any bass. One quick adjustment and we're off. Versatility is the best I've experienced so far. It works great in the basement, studio or stage. I mostly use it for practice and home use, but it's stood up to everything I've thrown at it. I've tried to find limitations but haven't found any. The active/passive option is something I didn't think about when I ordered; I'd never played with it before. But now that I have it it's like adding a fifth gear, I notice its absence when I'm playing any of my other basses. In short: this is your sign that this is the bass for you.

## Features

- Incredible Quality and Value
- Mahogany Body
- Vintage Style Bridge

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00GOE7XHE |
| Back Material | Agathis, Basswood, Mahogany |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,689 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #5 in Electric Bass Guitars |
| Body Material | Wood |
| Color Name | Old Violin Sunburst |
| Connector Type | 6.35mm Jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,856) |
| Date First Available | November 14, 2013 |
| Fretboard Material | Sonokeling |
| Guitar Bridge System | Individual Adjustable Bridge System |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | S |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 11.29 pounds |
| Item model number | TRBX174 OVS |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Product Dimensions | 47.83 x 17.91 x 3.74 inches |
| Scale Length | 34" |
| Size | 4-String |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material | Alloy Steel |
| Top Material | Agathis, Mahogany |

## 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 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61uEjHM1A5L.jpg)

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Quality for the Money
*by C***S on November 30, 2025*

Came a day early, and definitely lived up to expectations. This bass sounds awesome, and has so many different tonal options. The neck and overall feel of the bass is 👌 I did have to do a slight adjustment and setup out of the box, but I have come to expect that when purchasing instruments online. No QC problems whatsoever. All in all, this is a great looking, feeling, and sounding bass with a TON of versatility.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent midrange bass!
*by G***L on April 6, 2021*

You can stop looking. If you're ready to graduate from the $150-250 beginner range but don't think you're yet ready to drop a grand on a bass, this is the one. Hell, you don't even really need to drop more on one, this is flexible enough for anything you need. Looked and felt great right out of the box. Only a very minor truss adjustment to correct a little fret buzz and I was off to the races. From this price point on up, you'd be wise to take it to a luthier (most guitar shops will have one on staff) to get it adjusted just to make sure it's in top shape, if you haven't done it yourself. You can learn to adjust (it isn't difficult) but it isn't very expensive to have it done for you, either. The active/passive pickup is a great addition and worth the step up from the 304. Once I started using it, I'm not sure how I was able to do without it for so long. The back of the body has an LED battery warning indicator so you won't be caught flat-footed with a dead battery when you're in active mode. It does automatically switch over to passive when it loses power, though. Don't take the missing fifth star as criticism. I only use five stars for above and beyond. Take the fours as ringing endorsements. To address the categories Amazon asked about: As far as for beginners, you can find less expensive basses in the $150-200 range, this might be a little pricey for someone's first instrument. The TRBX174 at about $229 (they're still widely available as of April 2021) might suit the absolute beginner a little better at a much lower price point. That said, you definitely can't go wrong with this one if the money isn't a concern. Craftsmanship is top notch. This bass is made in Indonesia. I was a little squirrelly, but the construction is top notch and I found nothing to complain about. I couldn't find any obvious flaws, and it looks, feels, and plays great. No cheap construction materials here. It was perfectly tuned and had only minor fret buzz out of the box, something common with any bass. One quick adjustment and we're off. Versatility is the best I've experienced so far. It works great in the basement, studio or stage. I mostly use it for practice and home use, but it's stood up to everything I've thrown at it. I've tried to find limitations but haven't found any. The active/passive option is something I didn't think about when I ordered; I'd never played with it before. But now that I have it it's like adding a fifth gear, I notice its absence when I'm playing any of my other basses. In short: this is your sign that this is the bass for you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great First Bass; High Quality at a Reasonable Price Point!
*by E***N on December 11, 2025*

My first bass; arrived in excellent condition and plays great! Fit and finish is competitive with my guitars which cost double or more. Only caveat was I didn’t seem to have a battery included for the active pickups. Wasn’t a big deal for me as I had a spare 9v, but just a consideration.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*