Ibanez Talman TMB100 Bass Guitar - Black

4-string Electric Bass with Poplar Body, Maple Neck, Jatoba Fretboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Black

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Q: Who is the Ibanez Talman TMB100 Bass Guitar designed for?

The Ibanez Talman TMB100 is an excellent choice for bassists of all levels, from beginners to experienced players looking for a versatile and affordable instrument. Its comfortable TMB4 neck profile and classic P/J pickup configuration make it suitable for a wide range of musical styles, offering great tone and playability without breaking the bank.

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Q: What kind of tones can I get from the Talman TMB100's pickups?

The TMB100 features Ibanez Dynamix P and J pickups, offering a versatile range of tones. The P-style split single-coil in the neck provides a punchy, classic rock sound, while the J-style single-coil in the bridge adds brightness and growl. You can blend these pickups and use the active 2-band EQ to dial in everything from warm, deep lows to articulate, cutting highs.

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Q: How do the controls on the Ibanez TMB100 bass work?

The Talman TMB100 has intuitive stacked controls for easy tone shaping. One stacked knob manages your overall volume and pickup blend (balancer), allowing you to mix the P and J pickups. The other stacked knob provides active Treble and Bass Boost/Cut, giving you precise control over your low and high frequencies to sculpt your sound for any musical situation.

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Q: What is the playability like on the Talman TMB100 bass?

The Ibanez Talman TMB100 offers comfortable playability thanks to its smooth maple neck with a TMB4 profile and a jatoba fingerboard. The 34-inch scale length and 20 medium frets provide a familiar feel for most bassists, making it easy to navigate the fretboard. Its poplar body is also lightweight, contributing to a comfortable playing experience during long sessions.

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Q: Does the Ibanez Talman TMB100 Bass Guitar come with a case or gig bag?

No, the Ibanez Talman TMB100 Bass Guitar does not include a case or gig bag. These are sold separately, allowing you to choose the best protection option for your needs. Sweetwater offers a wide selection of cases and gig bags to keep your new bass safe, and your Sales Engineer can help you find the perfect fit.

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Retro Bass Value from Ibanez

Step up to a value-packed retro-style bass guitar, with the Ibanez TMB-100 Talman Bass! Expect powerful, punchy tone from the poplar body and maple neck, while the jatoba fingerboard with 20 medium frets gives you a solid playing platform. Bass players at Sweetwater know how important tonal versatility is, and you'll be impressed with the TMB-100 Talman Bass' pair of DXP and DXJ pickups. Custom electronics with 2-band EQ give you even more sound-shaping potential. Whether you're searching for an easy-playing first bass or just a great deal, you'll find it in the Ibanez TMB-100 Talman Bass.

Big tone from DXP and DXJ pickups

The Dynamix P and Dynamix J pickups on the Ibanez TMB-100 Talman Bass are designed to bring you the vibe of the most famous electric bass guitars in history. From the fat, thumping rock tones to soft, mid-rich R&B tones, you've got a wide sonic territory to explore with the TMB-100 Talman Bass.

Custom electronics and 2-band EQ for sonic versatility

Once you've got your basic tone dialed in with the TMB-100 Talman Bass, use the 2-band EQ to help cement your place in the mix. Once you play with it for a bit, you'll be able to tweak the tone of the TMB-100 Talman Bass for any musical role in seconds.

Cool retro looks

On top of the cool design and finish, the Ibanez TMB-100 Talman Bass sports a chrome bridge and tuners, and acrylic block inlays for some extra style. Speaking of style, you can't beat the look of that tortoiseshell pickguard when it comes to vintage mojo!

Ibanez TMB-100 Talman Bass 4-string Electric Bass Features:

Value-packed electric bass guitars
Retro style for cool looks
Poplar body for warm, punchy tone
Fat tone from DXP and DXJ pickups
Custom electronics with 2-band EQ for tone shaping

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Tech Specs

Number of Strings: 4
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Body Shape: Talman
Body Material: Poplar
Color: Black
Body Finish: Urethane
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: TMB4
Neck Joint: Bolt-on
Radius: 9.4"
Fingerboard Material: Jatoba
Fingerboard Inlay: White Dots
Number of Frets: 20, Medium
Scale Length: 34"
Nut Width: 1.614"
Nut Material: Plastic
Bridge/Tailpiece: B10 Bridge
Tuners: Chrome
Neck Pickup: Dynamix P Split Single-coil
Bridge Pickup: Dynamix J Single-coil
Controls: 1 x stacked volume/balancer, 1 x stacked Treble/Bass Boost/Cut
Strings: .045-.105
Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
Manufacturer Part Number: TMB100BK

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Been playing the walnut flat version for a few months and am blown away at the quality of this instrument. There are many small blemishes and imperfections, but nothing that affects playability and honestly I kinda like them. Can definitely see myself still playing this bass in 10 years.

Recently purchased a TMB100M(flat yellow) and it felt great from tuning and ever since. Love the natural neck and control knows sensitivity. Had a 1974 jazz Fender that was my baby until my house burned this spring but I've had Ibanez before with good results. When I got this bass set up it played and sounded beautiful. It's a joy to play and price was great. Sweetwater's service has been great. Took some of the pain away from my Fender Jazz burning.

I've bought two of these over the past six years or so and I'm continually pleased with the sound and playability of these basses. For the money spent, you can't find a better bass. As a side note, both of my Ibanez' play and look great after much abuse. The only reason I have more than one is because one is kept at my practice space and then one more for home use. I adore this instrument. Beginner or not, this is a quality guitar that will neither disappoint nor break the bank. A third one is probably on the horizon for me. I'm afraid they're going to disappear or that they'll change the style and I'm just so dang pleased with it as is. I find this model is extremely well suited to Funk/R&B/JAZZ sounds, but can thump pretty hard for someone wanting to play more in the rocknroll vein. Highly, highly, highly recommended!!! 5 out of 5 stars!

Sounds and plays great. Using in studio and wanted to have bass on hand.
Hard to believe such a nice instrument for $...

I bought this bass several years ago due to good reviews and price. I thought I'd buy it just for practice purposes at home and use my higher end basses for rehearsals and gigs. I've only replaced tuners with Grovers. I practiced with it at home day pryor to rehearsal and enjoyed it after I stored it for several weeks. Yesterday I took it to practice and band members complemented bass sound and that they really liked tone. Reviews are great for good reason. This bass goes against the grain of " You get what you pay for " mentality. I never thought that this bass would be my " go to " bass. It's light weight, sounds great and is a keeper.

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