This is an ex-demo TRBX204, from Yamaha's shop in London. I've had the stock PJ pickups and preamp replaced with just a Dimarzio Model P and passive vol+tone controls. It's strung with 50-65-85-110 Daddario Pro Steels.

All around, this Chinese 204 is more basic and purely functional than the Indonesian 604 I had a few years ago, which was twice the price. Nonetheless, the woodwork and the finishing are clean and without obvious blemishes: this is still a conscientiously-made instrument. The...

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