Quest for Yamaha TRB 6P I

[palembic]

Hi gang,
I don't want to be rude in these jolly Alembic pages but I came to a point that -finally- I could realize another dream of me: buying a second hand Yamaha TRB 6P I (the model with the single coil PU discontinued since 1996).
So NOT the TRB 6P II (actual model)
NOT the TRB 6JP
NOT the TRB 6.
This model

I know I can reach a quite wide range of bass-lovers here.
I cannot believe my dark days are almost over so ...please ...a little from my friends?
Thanks.
 
Paul the bad one
(E-mail on profile)

[ampeglb100]

I don't own one anymore, but I second the notion that these (the TRB6P original) were one of the best 6 string bass designs ever, along with Ken Smith.  Keep an eye on Ebay and be patient, they do show up.  
 
Andy

[gtrguy]

I agree, I have a 4p, a 5p, and a 6p which was converted to fretless. All are neck throughs. I have owned the 4p-II and have a 1005 and they are not nearly as good. The bass player for Earth Wind and Fire uses a 4P. These seem to run around $1000 used. There were single and dual truss rod models, I think.
Dave

[palembic]

Yes,
the first run was siongle truss-rod.
The second run was dual truss-rod.
I have an offer for 1500? (about 2100$) here in BElgium for a NON-mint first run.
E-bay? I have been watching out for these basses for about 4 years having NOT the ability to buy. Now I CAN buy (for a reasonable price) but E-bay ...Well ...I don't trust it anymore. And ...to be honest ...they don't pop up very frequently except in Malaysian Scam situations.
Allright.
Be patient.
After 4 years I can take another 2 I guess.
THanks for sharing friends!
 
Paul TBO

[lbpesq]

Paul:
 
As a good friend (suddenly I can't seem to remember his name, some musician guy I think) is fond of saying: There will always be another.  hehehehe
 
Bill, tgo

[palembic]

Brother Bill,
 
I KNEW you were going to say that!
Hehehehe
But it would be nice to keep your eyes open too: in shops or so!
You never know
 
Paul

[lbpesq]

Brother Paul:
 
My peepers shall be set on scan.
 
Bill, tgo

[adriaan]

Paul,
 
Not an exact match, but there's a TRB on http://www.marktplaats.nl/, seller lives up north in Groningen, posted October 14.
 
Problems: it's a 5 string with PJ pickups, but it is a neck-through, with a single truss rod, and it has the piezo. The colour is see-through dark green, which you may or may not like.

[palembic]

Adriaan,
hoe is het mijn vriend!
Yes ..the TRB-5P's pop up regularly.
Unfortunately I don't see a decent way to botch together a 6 string from those fivers.
BTW: those PU's are FABULOUS ...blieve me!
 
Paul the bad one
 
PS: for one or another reason they pop up more regularly in the south of Europe: France, Spain, Italy, Turky (mmm ...that's not Europe yet).
Weird huh?
 
(Message edited by palembic on November 02, 2007)

[palembic]

Rats.
I just tried to post a looking for at E-bay but it didn't work: I have not enough stars and I don't have a credit card!
***sigh***
Oh well.
Those who have a lot already, will have still more and more.
In economics they call it the Mattheus-effect.
MMmmmm ...I have been there before.
 
Paul the bad one

[gtrguy]

These basses aren't really that popular. I bought my last one after it had been on the local craigslist for a couple of months. You will find one! They are great. The six string has a wonderful slim wide neck.
Dave

[palembic]

I am watching ...oh-oh ..I AM watching -VEEEERY watching ...(how watching can you get).
More eyes see more of course!
Thanks Dave!
 
Paul the bad one

[palembic]

Well: again there is one popped up!
See here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180175410610&fromMakeTrack=true#ebayphotohosting
In CARDIFF!
Since I am not a E-bay specialist I cannot judge the value. But seen the -very vague- picture it is the model I am looking for (first model serie 2).
Ins't a member of this jolly club liviong in the neighbourhood of Cardiff/Wales?
That would be something!
Paul the bad one

[bassman10096]

Paul:  That picture is troubling.  You should Email for better pix showing the whole bass.  The other thought for finding what you are looking for (may be complicated by international issues) is to put out Want to Buy ads on Talkbass  http://www.talkbass.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=11; The Ugly Bass Player http://www.uglybassplayer.com/forum/; The Dudepit http://thedudepit.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=5.0 and maybe other similar forums on your side.  
I've done this a couple of times when I thought I was looking for a needle in a haystack - only to receive an Email with exactly what I was looking for a day or two after I first posted.   When a bass is rare, you are much more likely to find someone who is not actively selling but would let it go for a reasonable price.  Most recently, I found an Ampeg AMB1 in less than 48 hours - after searching diligently for months looking for one that was already posted.  Ultimately, I sold that bass just a few weeks later (at a profit, no less) to help fund my new Brown Bass.  
Good Luck.
Bill

[palembic]

Hi Brother Bill!
THanks for the advice!
I'll checj those ways out! REALLY! Never thought about that one!
The pictures question (yes ...asking for pictures ...how could I forget that one ...I invented the concept on that one hehehehe) I'll do too!
I am now waiting if the guy wants to talk to me. I still have no reaction on my first mail. If he want to accept me as a human being -ok ...Belgium is outer space for him definitely- than I'll ask for more pictures. Although seen the rest of the stuff he's selling he is rather NOT in guitars leaving there basses.
I send a message to brother Roger if he could help.
To be continued!
Thanks again!
 
Paul the bad one