Description
The Yamaha TRBJP2 John Patitucci Signature 6-String Bass is a purpose-built instrument for the serious player who demands precision, versatility, and tone that adapts across genres. Designed in close collaboration with the modern jazz icon himself, this upgraded version of the original TRBJP delivers everything from fluid solo phrasing to rock-solid foundational grooves. Whether you're a professional session player, seasoned performer, or a dedicated fusion enthusiast, the TRBJP2 offers an expressive voice crafted to inspire.
Built around a 35-inch super long scale neck with 26 frets, the TRBJP2 expands your harmonic range and delivers tight low-end definition that holds up even under the most complex chord voicings. A 4-ply laminated body made from figured maple, ash, alder, and maple provides a resonant and articulate core, ensuring consistency and depth across all six strings. The dual Alnico V custom pickups, paired with a versatile 5-control active electronics system, give you nuanced control over your tone; from glassy highs and sculpted mids to warm, round lows, every tonal corner is yours to explore.
From a performance standpoint, this bass is a technical marvel. The ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, articulate response under your fingers, while the super-stable maple neck ensures long-term reliability. With its double truss rods, the neck easily handles the increased tension of a 6-string setup, giving you confidence whether you're locking in a groove or stretching into solo territory.
The custom-designed white pearloid peg heads not only add a visually elegant touch, they also help balance the long-scale neck. A massive solid brass bridge anchors the strings with clarity and sustain, and Gotoh GB72 tuners provide rock-solid stability through every session or set.
Visually, the Amber gloss finish enhances the natural grain of the multi-wood body while exuding a high-end sophistication. Every detail, from the sleek slap cut to the elegant hardware, reflects the bass's pro-level design and musical intent.
If you're looking for a six-string bass that can truly keep up with your creativity, the Yamaha TRBJP2 doesn't just meet the mark; it redefines it. Cream City Music proudly recommends this flagship model to anyone who wants the precision of a studio tool with the soul of a performer's instrument.
Specifications:
- Construction: Bolt-On
- Scale Length: 35" (889 mm)
- Body Materials: Figured Maple/Ash/Alder/Maple
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Neck Materials: Maple 3-Piece
- Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Fingerboard Materials: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 40" (1000 mm)
- Fret Wire: Medium
- Number of Frets: 26
- Nut Materials: Bone
- Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret: 56 / 81.1 mm
- Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret: 21 / 23.5 mm
- Neck Pickup: Yamaha Custom Side-by-Side Type Double coil / Alnico V
- Bridge Pickup: Yamaha Custom Side-by-Side Type Double-Coil / Alnico V
- Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, 3-Band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble)
- Bridge: Solid Brass
- String Spacing: 19 mm
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh GB72
- String Gauge: D'Addario EXL170-6SL / 0.032-0.130 Super Long (6 Strings)
- Case: Hardshell Case
Sku: TRBJP2CASEM
