Ibanez Talman TMB30 Bass Guitar - Black

4-string Electric Bass with Poplar Body, Maple Neck, Jatoba Fretboard, P/J Pickups, and Black Pickguard - Black

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Q: What are the benefits of the Ibanez TMB30's 30-inch short scale length?

The 30-inch short scale length of the Ibanez TMB30 offers enhanced comfort and playability, especially for players with smaller hands or guitarists transitioning to bass. This shorter scale makes fretting easier and reduces string tension, providing a distinct, warm, and punchy tone. It's also more compact, making it great for travel or smaller stages. Sweetwater's Sales Engineers can help you explore other short-scale options.

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Q: What kind of sound do the Dynamix P/J pickups produce?

The Ibanez TMB30 features versatile Dynamix P and J pickups. The Dynamix P split single-coil in the neck delivers a classic, punchy, and warm tone, perfect for rock and Motown. The Dynamix J single-coil in the bridge adds a brighter, more articulate growl, ideal for funk or jazz. Together, these pickups allow you to dial in a wide range of sounds, from deep lows to cutting highs, making it suitable for many genres.

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Q: Who is the Ibanez Talman TMB30 bass designed for?

The Ibanez Talman TMB30 is an excellent choice for a wide range of players. Its comfortable 30-inch short scale and easy playability make it ideal for new bassists or guitarists looking to pick up a bass. Experienced players will appreciate its versatile P/J pickup configuration and classic tone, making it a great option for practice, studio work, or as a reliable backup instrument.

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Q: How do the controls on the Ibanez TMB30 bass work?

The TMB30 bass features a straightforward control layout for easy tone shaping. You'll find two individual volume knobs, one for the neck pickup and one for the bridge pickup, allowing you to blend their sounds precisely. A single master tone knob then lets you adjust the overall brightness or warmth of your sound. This intuitive setup makes it simple to dial in your desired tone quickly.

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Solid Bass Value, Classic Good Looks

Step up to a value-packed bass guitar in the Ibanez Talman Bass. Expect powerful, punchy tone from the poplar body and solid playability from the maple neck with jatoba fingerboard. Dynamix P/J style pickups give the Talman Bass impressive tonal versatility, with a single-coil bridge pickup for smooth and woody lead work and a split neck pickup for meaty picked tones. Whether you're searching for an easy-playing first bass or a reliable second instrument, Sweetwater bassists stand behind the Ibanez Talman Bass for its looks and playability at an affordable price.

Big tone from Dynamix P/J pickups

The Talman's Dynamix P and J single-coil pickups bring you the sound of some of the most famous bass players in history. From fat, thumping rock tones to soft, mid-rich R&B and jazz lines, the Talman has a wide range of sonic territory to explore.

Classic good looks

The Talman wins style points in Sweetwater's book with its thin-waisted body, chrome hardware, and oversized tuning knobs. The Talman's classic good looks and modern sleekness make it a good fit for most stage shows.

Ibanez Talman TMB30 Electric Bass Features:

Value-packed electric bass guitar
Classic style for great stage looks
Poplar body for warm, punchy tone
Fat tone from Dynamix P- and J-style pickups

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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: Gloss Polyurethane
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: 30"
Nut Width: 1.614"
Nut Material: Plastic
Bridge/Tailpiece: Standard Bridge
Tuners: Chrome
Neck Pickup: Dynamix P Split Single-coil
Bridge Pickup: Dynamix J Single-coil
Controls: 2 x volume, 1 x master tone
Strings: .045-.105
Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
Manufacturer Part Number: TMB30BK

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awesome bass
at first it had fret buzz, probably because of shipping to very different atmosferic conditions, but it was fast and easy to set up. Plays very good and also has a good slap tone.
One thing I really liked was the jack. In most basses it is either on the side or on the front in a 90° angle. This makes it easy to break the cable. In this bass, it has something similar to what the stratocaster guitars have, so it makes it more comfortable and now i can also play in the sofa XD.
I think its better than the squier basses.
I also think shortscale is really nice and it isnt as heavy as the other basses ive played.
I really recomend this :D

I always play short scales and acoustic basses. I have a Kala solid body electric. The cost of that little guy exceeded this one by more than $. I also play a Martin 000c 10e acoustic-electric bass. And (don't want to forget it) a bamboo Ubass. But, for the money, I got to admit this is the winner. I did play a Grestch Jr Jet, but I like this better. Only 2 complaints. There is no master volume knob. And the strings that come with it are pretty sad. But, I put flat wounds on all my basses, so it really didn't matter to me. With the flat wounds, it plays and sounds great. I highly recommend this bass and shopping at Sweetwater.

I'm a guitar player, but wanted an inexpensive bass to have fun with.
This bass is perfectly constructed, plays fine and has many tones. Don't think I need anything "better".
Sounds great thru my Rumble 40 amp, also fine.

Zowie! I like it a lot. Maybe I got lucky, but this thing was ready to go right out of the box. Just a nano intonation adjustment on the low E. This bass is more fun than tight underwear filled with jello! And it looks good ,too. Got the black W/ white pickguard and it looks so stylish. whether you are wearing a ratty old sweatshirt and jeans or a tuxedo with pink fuzzy chaps, you will get noticed. I recommend!
Crazy Larry

I had a Beatles bass copy but I wanted something more versatile. This bass is not as well-known as the Fender and Squier short scales, but it gets good reviews when it comes up. I have been using it on backing tracks I create for other people to play on. The Precision style pickup is deep and full. The Jazz style pickup is tight and has a bit of growl. Blending them gets a lot of different sounds. I lowered the action a bit (easy to do with the supplied hex wrenches) and it plays beautifully. I am very pleased. One of my friends who plays on my tracks said, "That bass sounds way better than it has a right to. It is intriguing and inviting. It's irresistible."

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