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Ibanez Talman Bass TMB100

Ibanez

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The Ibanez TMB100 Talman bass guitar combines vintage style with modern versatility. This poplar-bodied bass features a maple neck and jatoba fretboard, providing a solid foundation for technique and tone. The TMB100's dual pickups—an Ibanez DXP neck pickup and DXJ bridge pickup—produce a range of classic sounds from warm and punchy to bright and articulate. Shape your tone further with the custom 2-band active EQ and standard bridge. Whether you're a beginner searching for an affordable, easy-playing bass or a pro needing a backup, the TMB100 delivers.

DXP and DXJ Pickups Provide a Spectrum of Tone

The TMB100's passive P/J pickup configuration grants access to a variety of bass tones. The DXP neck pickup produces a round, full sound ideal for rock and pop. The DXJ bridge pickup adds a touch of brightness and clarity well-suited to jazz, funk and slap styles. Blend the pickups together for the perfect balance of lows and highs. This tonal versatility makes the TMB100 suitable for any genre.

Slim, Comfortable Neck Profile

The TMB100's maple neck and jatoba fretboard combine for a slim, fast-playing neck profile. Its C-shape design and medium frets allow for comfortable playability across all 20 frets. Whether you prefer fingerstyle or pick playing, the TMB100's neck provides an ideal surface for technique and speed.

2-Band EQ Provides Enhanced Tonal Control

Shape your tone with the TMB100's custom 2-band active EQ. The bass control boosts low-end warmth and punch. The treble control adds clarity and definition to the higher frequencies. With a simple turn of these EQ knobs, you can transform the TMB100's sound to suit any song or style.

Classic Style, Modern Playability

The TMB100's retro-inspired body design gives a nod to classic Ibanez basses of the past. Its contoured shape, tortoiseshell pickguard and chrome hardware evoke a vintage vibe, while its light weight, slim neck and cutaway provide thoroughly modern playability and comfort. Whether on stage or in the studio, the TMB100's blend of style and substance inspires.

Ibanez TMB100 Electric Bass Guitar Mint Green
Ibanez TMB100 Electric Bass Guitar Mint Green
Ibanez TMB100 Electric Bass Guitar Mint Green

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  • Poplar body
  • Maple neck with jatoba fingerboard
  • White dot inlay
  • Medium frets
  • Ibanez DXP neck pickup and a DXJ bridge pickup, Ibanez Custom Electronics 2-band EQ
  • Standard bridge
  • Chrome hardware

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Neck
  • Shape: Not specified
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: SS
  • Neck: Dynamix P
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: Dynamix J
  • Brand: Ibanez
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Active preamp: Yes
  • Special electronics: 2-band EQ
Fretboard
  • Material: Jatoba
  • Radius: 240 mm
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Poplar
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, blend 2-band EQ
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Stoptail
  • Tuning machines:  
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Special features: Active EQ
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

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4.31

74 Reviews

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

I would purchase another Ibanez instrument.
I love this guitar, has a great sound and is solid.
I love this guitar, has a great sound and is solid.
A Great Christmas Present for my Son
Very nice bass for the money
broke twice on me.
Love at first Pluck
I love this bass!!
Solid for price but color way off
Solid for price but color way off
love it

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Great Bass

I got this bass recently and I love it. I got it in the white and it looks beautiful. The controls are easily laid out and provide a good punchy tone ora nice soft tone if desired. It is a little heavy and the neck is on the wider side, but I'm still adjusting because previously I was using a 3/4 size bass. I also had to adjust the neck and saddle to eliminate fret buzz. Other than that I love it!

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Cool looks, but not the best bass

Great craftsmanship, solid, it's great for the price, but when I recorded with it, direct with studio projects vtb1 (normally amazing for bass sound) it sounded totally blah compared to even a squire jazz bass. I couldn't make it sound good at all no matter what I did, especially the bridge pickup. I've recorded multiple other off-brand basses with this setup with great results, so these pickups must be pretty bad. Gonna put in a Dimarzio J in the bridge, hopefully it'll make a world of difference. Still a deal of course, I don't know how anyone could make a decent bass for this price, so another 60 bucks to make it actually sound great is worth it. Funny, it doesn't even have the best feel, but I like this bass, it looks really cool and makes me want to play it. If I can make it sound good it'll be a favorite.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing48
  2. Jamming42
  3. Small Venues21
  4. Recording16
  5. Rock Concerts12
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz23
  2. Poor Pick Up7
  3. Craftsmanship5
  4. Flat Sound3
  5. Heavy2
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced31
  2. Novice20
  3. Professional Musician9
Pros
  1. Fun To Play53
  2. Good Feel50
  3. Good Tone44
  4. Solid Electronics36
  5. Good Pick Up33

Reviewed by 74 customers

  • Excellent value. Won't find a better bass at this price

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byRocky

    fromNorth Olmsted, Ohio

    I started playing bass since the late 1980's and have owned many electrics (and uprights) over the years. switched to guitar but wanted to get into seriously playing bass again. Pulled this off of a rack at a Guitar Center and liked it immediately. Solidly built and played amazingly with just minor tweaking at home. Pickups are a little "flat"- which I expected in a bass at this price range- but the playability and feel of the instrument was too good to pass up- so good in fact that I ended up buying another as a backup. Fret job on both basses was absolutely perfect. Neck is silky smooth and I found the tuning keys and bridge to be just fine. Holds its tuning even with heavy finger style plucking, chording and popping. Considering this bas is under $300, it is an absolute steal. Thanks Ibanez!

  • I would buy this bass again.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byDolan

    fromHouston, Texas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great Bass, enjoy playing it.

  • Great overall bass

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byCaleb

    fromHingham, MA

    First off, looks great. I got the white and color and love it. The tone I'm getting out of a small amp is insane. Only slight problems is that the pickups were a little high so I had to lower those, and the knobs got a little wiggly over time. This bass works great for beginners or anyone looking to buy a PJ.

  • First bass for my gf

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byTimothy

    fromPortland Oregon

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    She loves it idk what else to write it genuinely kick started her love for bass

  • This product done justice for what I needed it for.

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 months ago

    byJohn

    fromRockford IL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Used for church worship team. Definitely got the job done.

  • I would purchase another Ibanez instrument.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byPaul

    fromProctor, AR

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    It's a good bass and it arrived in pristine condition. It is a great bass for beginners.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted7 months ago

    asked byisaac

    fromracine wisconsin

    what gauge of strings do i use on this

    what gauge of strings do i use on this

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    .045/.065/.080/.100

  • submitted7 months ago

    asked byIan

    fromHollywood, Fl

    What strings originally come with this bass guitar?

    What strings originally come with this bass guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I’m sorry, I don’t know the brand. They're .045/.065/.080/.100.

  • submitted8 months ago

    asked byatha

    fromLake Station Indiana

    Long or short scale?

    Long or short scale?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Long - Scale length: 34".

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byhunter

    fromnew york

    Does this product come ready to play or include cables for connection to an amp?

    Does this product come ready to play or include cables for connection to an amp?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    1) Yes. 2) No accessories are included.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byTodd

    fromMN

    Greetings, I'm curious since the description says it's passive but has active EQ and requires a battery. What happens to the playability if the battery is dead or missing? Do you just lose the ability to adjust EQ or do you lose the entire signal. In other words can you still play it through the amp.

    Greetings, I'm curious since the description says it's passive but has active EQ and requires a battery. What happens to the playability if the battery is dead or missing? Do you just lose the ability to adjust EQ or do you lose the entire signal. In other words can you still play it through the amp.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    A battery is required to complete the circuit; no battery, no sound.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byChivoski

    fromCentral Texas

    What is its weight ( US pounds)

    What is its weight ( US pounds)

    Open Reply - Thomas
    All basses vary depending on the density of the wood. Even the same model can vary up to 1.5 lbs Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Bass Guitars are generally between 8.00 and 10.00 lbs. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. This will be approximately 8.5 lbs

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byrick

    fromPine Bush, NY

    Do you sell a gig bag or case that this will fit in?

    Do you sell a gig bag or case that this will fit in?

    Open Reply - Beau
    The Ibanez POWERPAD Bass Guitar Gig Bag would work well and be a good choice.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRobert

    fromOH

    Does the soda blue have metallic flake in the paint?

    Does the soda blue have metallic flake in the paint?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it does not have metallic flake in the paint.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byEmilee

    fromFults, IL

    When will the guitar be out of back order (I am giving it as a gift and just want to plan for the giving part)

    When will the guitar be out of back order (I am giving it as a gift and just want to plan for the giving part)

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact our Customer Service agents to get an updated Back Order time frame

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJasmin

    fromKeizer, OR

    How big is it?

    How big is it?

    Open Reply - Beau
    44.70 x 14.00 x 2.30 inches
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