So, while I am waiting for my “main” instrument (still a few weeks away, courtesy of a crippled global logistic chain) I decided to buy a spare one, not to waste time for practice, and I am thinking of getting an entry level Yamaha, either BB or TRBX.
Do you have any recommendations for a good quality model?
Would you rather go for a different brand/model?
Thank you for your help!
Thanks Mac!
Any BB or TRBX will be great. Even the lowest end models are fine instruments. I just bought a BB734A tonight 
Just don’t be surprised when you decide you like them better than your “main” instrument
If you can afford it I would recommend a TRBX504 or BB434. The BB234 is great too., as are the TRBX174, 204 and 304.
Literally cannot go wrong.
Thank you Howard!
I got a Fender Player Plus Jazz bass. So, I think I am going for the TRBX 304, although I don’t like that 5 notch selector Yamaha put on it. I think I will leave it to flat.
I like how you think already. Ordering another bass while waiting for one to arrive. You and I would be besties. Not many people knows, I do like a couple of spare basses, lol.
…and another 50-60 more to keep those two company. 
Yes, this is a well-kept secret 
I think of you more as a curator than anything else.
See? future bass museum!
My first bass was a TRBX 174. I used it for a year before buying my Fender MIM Jazz. The Fender thumps but man… the buzz is annoying. You won’t have that issue with the TRBX models. I’m getting ready to buy a Satin Black TRBX 504 for my back up. It may perform better than the the Fender for some genre’s of music. IMHO you can’t go wrong with a Yamaha after a good set up.
Warning: You’ll probably never play the Jazz again
The 504 is a great bass for the price.
This is what I’m hearing about the 504.
I tested out a 505 that wad in a local shop. Similar feel to my old 174 but better electronics. Looking forward to the arrival of my 504
If it is anything like my 604 was it’s going to be considerably higher quality than a MIM Jazz.
I think you might be right about the 504. After playing it a few weeks I’m finding it more comfortable and fun to play than my Fender JB. Makes me wonder about the Fender hype…
Yeah, Yamaha really hits it out of the park with their midrange instruments. Well, all their instruments really
You should try the BB’s next, fantastic basses.
The BB434 looks like a straight passive P/J similar to the TRBX 174 with better electronics one would assume.
The BB734 looks like a P/J with active/passive setup like the 504. Is the sound different and worth increase in $$
Yep, just bought my second BB734A