Ibanez Talman TMB30 Bass Guitar - Ivory

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

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Q: What makes the Ibanez Talman TMB30 a good choice for different players?

The 30-inch short scale length of the TMB30 makes it comfortable for players with smaller hands or those who prefer a more compact feel. Its P/J pickup configuration offers a wide range of tones, from punchy rock to smooth jazz, making it versatile for various music styles. The classic Talman body shape and Ivory finish also give it a distinctive look that stands out on stage.

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Q: What kind of sound can I expect from the TMB30's pickups?

The Ibanez TMB30 features a Dynamix P split single-coil in the neck and a Dynamix J single-coil in the bridge. This P/J setup provides a versatile tonal palette. The P-style pickup delivers a thick, punchy sound, while the J-style offers brighter, more articulate tones. You can blend them using the dual volume controls for a wide range of sonic options, suitable for many genres.

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Q: How do the controls on the Talman TMB30 work?

The TMB30 has a straightforward control layout for easy tone shaping. It features 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 lets you adjust the overall brightness or warmth of your sound, from crisp highs to mellow lows, giving you full command over your bass tone.

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

The 30-inch short scale length of the TMB30 offers several advantages. It makes the bass easier to play, especially for those with smaller hands or guitarists transitioning to bass, due to less string tension and closer frets. Tonally, short-scale basses often have a warmer, more fundamental sound with a slightly fatter low end, which can be great for certain genres like blues or reggae.

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Q: Does the Ibanez Talman TMB30 come with a case or gig bag?

The Ibanez Talman TMB30 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, whether it's a lightweight gig bag for local travel or a hardshell case for maximum security. Sweetwater offers a wide selection of cases and bags to fit the TMB30, ensuring your instrument stays safe.

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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: Ivory
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: TMB4
Neck Joint: Bolt-on
Radius: 9.4"
Fingerboard Material: Bound 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: TMB30IV

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When I pulled the trigger and bought this bass I figured it would be you know ok I wasn't expecting a whole lot but I was dead wrong. When mine showed up the intonation was perfect the strings contoured to the neck also perfect it wasn't even that far off in tuning. The finish looks great the neck and fretboard are nice and smooth, plays fast. I had a tiny buzz if I was aggressive with the E string I literally made one full turn of each screw on the saddle of the low e string and the buzz was gone VOILA! literally this bass is by far the best bang for your buck purchase I have ever made. The pickups are dynamic and smooth the volume and tone knobs make a noticeable difference even with small adjustments I am blown away. Well done Ibanez well done. The only thing that I really noticed that could maybe down the road use an upgrade is the tuners. They tune perfectly fine the metal just feels a little thin but so does every other bass tuner with a clover shape so with that said at under $200 don't even think about it just buy this thing already. It may be short scale but that's the only thing it's short on.

Been wanting a short scale bass and thought for the price how could I go wrong . The bass beat all my expectations! Fun to play with great variety of sounds available. Very responsive to attack. Came set up almost perfect . Couldn't be happier

It sat around for a while with the stock strings and didn't get played much. Then I saw the YouTube channel for Ivanbassist. He put a set of Ernie Ball Super Slinky Cobalt flat wounds on his Tmb30 and I was sold. I made the switch and have barely put it down since. I bought this when they were about. What a steal! I have a 70s Era Gibson Eb3 that never gets played because it is all low end thump and mud. The midrange you can dial in or dial out on the Talman is just what I wanted. Have owned this for more than 3 years and have had zero problems with it. Got it in Ivory. Mostly I play it through headphones on my DAW or more often on my couch through my Sonicake Pocket Master.

Ibanez continues to impress... This is a well made instrument and better than expected for the money.
I needed a mid-scale bass for playing near the recording desk. I was prepared to spend a little more but kept coming back to this bass that really checked all the boxes for me. I wanted a solid and simple bass with passive P and J pickups and no active anything. The TMB was the right choice for me.

I absolutely love the way it feels and plays. The first check was how it sounds acoustically: Beautiful, considering the body is poplar, which I wouldn't want in a guitar but it seems to resonate better than I expected on a bass.

This neck feels very satisfying. Slightly wider than the Jazz bass and with a matte finish that to me is perfect. I have found no issues with alignment of parts. Well done Ibanez!

It was easy to adjust the string height at the bridge to remove some buzz at around the 10th fret on the E and A strings. The "Ivory" finish is flawless. I would have called it something other than Ivory, but its close and very nice. It looks to me to land somewhere between Ivory and Shell Pink.

As a guitar player for 45 years, this thing seems to be just what I was looking for in my first bass. Ive studied reviews from all over for months and at least half a dozen reviews were specifically from veteran bass players with expensive 34 and 36" basses in their collections who bought a TMB30 and say they continue to play this thing while their "good basses" collect dust. Not that it's better, but because its really that good and fun to play.

But not everybody will be a fan. Its not best for metal or modern bass trends.. but great for classic bass sound.

I'm not sure why there are negative opinions of the J- pickup.... some have said "too trebley". But I think its great to be able to dial in more mids at times (which is really what they are hearing). The J sounds great blended with the P-Pickup, AND all by itself. The P-pickup does sound louder though, when both Pups are dialed up all the way up, but there are levels on each to adjust... SO QUIT CRYIN' YA SNOBS!!

I never liked the clover tuners I've fingered at music stores on lower end basses, they always felt too thin like they were about to bend. But not these. They feel more solid and the open-gear tuning mechanism is very smooth. These solid tuners probably contribute to the neck dive... but no complaints here.. I like solid gear! The bridge is also satisfactory. Easy to adjust and doesn't seem flimsy. I really was prepared to change out some hardware and see no need at this point.

The finish on the neck is just what I like: matte and almost non-existent. I wish my acoustic guitar neck was like this. the Jatoba fretboard feels great and actually has slightly rolled edges! I didn't read any review that mentions the rolled edges. Its a premium feature I did not expect.

Maybe I just got a good one but my advice is if you're looking twice at the TMB 30, just pull that trigger! The value here is tremendous!

I bought my first Talman about a year ago to play at church. Was playing a MIM Fender Jazz but wanted something lighter due to shoulder issues. I really like the looks of the Talman and figured, what the heck, if I don't like it I will still have an extra bass. as it turns out, the deep, clear, old school tone was exactly what I was looking for. I play through a Peavey PVH 410 cab, driven by a Peavey Mini Max head unit. settings are bass-2:00, Mid-9:00, Treb-10:00. I use the P only and tone off. I like it so much I bought a second one to play with a gospel quartet I recently became a member of. I bought a SKB 1SKB-62 hard case and it fits like a glove. I highly recomend the Ibanez Talman for size, looks sound quality and price. And a big shout out to Brandon Eden at Sweetwater for always hooking me up and keeping me going.

See also: 4 String Bass Guitars, Ibanez, Ibanez 4-string Bass Guitars

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