Bass Guitar
Ibanez TMB30 Standard Talman Bass
Price: 150 EUR – 150 EUR
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An entry-tier Talman-series bass from Ibanez, carrying the line's offset retro body shape at an accessible Indonesian-made price point.
About the Ibanez TMB30 Standard Talman Bass
The TMB30 applies Ibanez's Talman body silhouette - a compact offset shape drawing on late-60s/70s alternative electric shapes, originally used for the Talman electric guitar line before Ibanez extended it to basses - to a straightforward, affordably built instrument. It typically pairs a P/J-style single-coil pickup layout with a poplar or similar tonewood body, aimed at players wanting the Talman look without stepping up to Ibanez's higher Talman Bass tiers or its SR/Soundgear range.
As the 'Standard' tier within the Talman Bass lineup, the TMB30 trades premium woods and finishes found on higher Talman models for a lower price, while keeping the same offset aesthetic and basic P/J tonal flexibility.
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Sound character of the Ibanez TMB30 Standard Talman Bass
The Talman Bass uses a P/J pickup configuration - a split-coil pickup in the P position for a thick, humbucking low-mid punch, plus a single-coil J pickup near the bridge for brighter definition. Blending the two lets the player move between P-Bass-style warmth and J-Bass-style bite, making this a more versatile passive tone than either pickup type alone.
Technical data for the Ibanez TMB30 Standard Talman Bass
| Body | Poplar, offset Talman shape |
|---|---|
| Pickups | P/J-style single-coil |
| Neck | Maple, bolt-on |
| Origin | Indonesia |
| Tier | Standard (entry) within Talman Bass range |
The history of the Ibanez TMB30 Standard Talman Bass
The TMB30 brings Ibanez's offset Talman body shape to bass guitar at an entry-level price point within the Talman Bass range.
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