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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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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
  • Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color: Black
  • 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 Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: TMB30BK

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Rated 5/5

very good bass for a very low price

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
Music background: this is my first bass but ive had other basses that were lent to me for a very long time
Rated 5/5

How do they do it?

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
Music background: yes!
Rated 5/5

Perfect for what I am doing

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."
Rated 5/5

Plain ,Simple

Wanted a short scale to add to my collection.Wanted bare bones no active just passive.love this body shape.Changed capacitors from stock to axgrinder oil paper capacitor put on dedario strings no it's ready.Short scale easyer to learn on in my experience overall good quality bass,I call it the butter knife do to the head.!Sweetwater is always good to work with as is Dominic!
Rated 5/5

Best Value

Been playing bass for 42 yrs and have bought dozens of basses. Never have I found such high quality for such a low price. I got this for a project that I need a retro/groove sound, put black tapewound strings on and it works beautifully! Far exceeding my expectations. Great tone control, solid Ibanez feel, and looks kinda cool. Highly recommended.
Music background: 42 years of funk bass playing
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