NEW BASS: Ibanez TMB30 Short Scale | UNBOXING
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- I wasn't expecting the Ibanez TMB30 to arrive in March, but it was definitely a nice surprise!
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I'm a guitarist and I just got this bass today (the mint green ver.) and I'm already in love with the sound as well as the overall quality, beautiful neck and finish!
Glad you like it!
got the mint green coming in two days, this review got me super amped! been looking at it for months
you're a good reviewer!
Thank you! Enjoy the new bass 🙌🏽
How it going? Is it good?
@@asrafyazid7997 I like it a lot! Nice size, good neck action, big fan!
@@Slimbones125 cool ! Planning to get one 😁
@@Slimbones125 how short is it compared to a normal bass?
I have an Ibanez Mikro and after putting on flats, I had to adjust the pickup heights to match the output. I also noticed on that one that the output was off between the two, but easily fixed with a few turns of the screwdriver.
Same colour as mine. I think that colour scheme makes them look like a vintage bass. Really cool. I dyed my fingerboard black to match the headstock and scratchplate. I have fat, black nylon strings on it too. I had to swap the nut for one with wider (filed out) slots. I kept the original in case I revert back to normal strings. It plays, looks and sounds great. I've gigged with mine quite a few times and it hasn't let me down yet.
SWEET. I luv the colors. Not sure if I could see myself playing a short scale but I remember coming back to this one a few times when i was looking for something different.
Short scale basses are a lot of fun to play :)
This review helped guide me towards this bass and I have not been disappointed. It's a great value and very fun to play. Thanks so much!
Que bueno, Antonio! Me da mucho gusto 🙌🏽
I just got mine (only one that I could find for sale in the US), put the cobalt flats that you briefly demo'd. Super quality bass. I greatly prefer the fatter neck on this to the j-style neck on the Squier VM Jag SS that I sold. Great value. Highly recommended.
New subscriber, I love your enthusiasm, and positive attitude in your reviews. Keep up the great work
Thanks 🙏🏽
Ivan, why don''t you make a video with your favourite basses and why you love them so much? You've played so many of them, it would be enlightening for the rest of us.
Good idea! Thanks 🙏🏽
Just bought one the same. Still waiting for it to arrive.
Watched many of these on the 30 but this is the first vid to give a good sampling of the sound. Thanks for that and now I'm super keen for it to arrive. Great playing mate.
Great playing man! I'm currently looking for a short scale bass and it's between this one and the Squier Bronco, and after watching your video I think I'm gonna go for the Ibanez TMB30! Thanks for the video - it helped me a lot!
Thanks for watching :) I hope you like the bass!
The Kinga cameo was a real treat!
Glad you liked it!
I’m picking mine up tomorrow. Hopefully no sharp edges.
That smile one the face - priceless
Thanks, Paul! :D
Great demo! A bass from Ibanez always sounds good!
Thank you 😊
You should get a commission. I watched your video and instantly bought one. Your smoothness is to be aspired to. Thank you
Wow, thank you! Hope you enjoy the bass!!
@@IvanBassist The action was terribly high when it came it, almost to the point of disappointment, but after set up I couldn't be happier for the price.
Sorry to hear that, but i’m glad you could fix the problem!!
These have an awesome awesome tone for a short scale base,got mine 2 days ago,quality build,great sounding.
Glad to hear you’re enjoying the bass!
Do you guys think this is good as the discontinued squire vintage modified jaguar shirt scale? They’re used everywhere for like 400 now and they used to sell for 250 or 200. And BTW, you made this short scale sound better than all of the other videos I’ve watched on it. Phenomenal touch even when you slapped your attacked was so soft but it came through full.
Honest review!! Thanks mate!
Thanks for watching! :)
Are the frets smaller on this bass than a regular bass
Ibanez lists them as “medium frets”, so i assume they are medium jumbo frets, which are pretty common on most basses
i think i'm gonna get one and rip the frets out and make it a fretless. I currently have an Ibanez SRF700, which I love the sound of, but it's just really too big for me to play comfortably.
Remember to adjust the nut accordingly. The action could be too high if you leave it the nut as it came from the factory
Thanks for the nice review, man! Btw, is it a lightweight bass? Compare to the trbx174?
I think the TRBs are lighter
Please make a video about tmb30 vs mustang 😁
5:05 did I just hear some kinga glyk? Okay, I'm buying this
Indeed! There’s also a full cover of that song in my channel :) th-cam.com/video/5-uhKnjj7sw/w-d-xo.html
I have a GSR200 that i dont really like. thinking of selling and getting this instead for the shorter scale.
This one has a thicker neck compared to the SR series. That might or might not be good. It’s a preference thing
I'm in between wanting to buy this Ibanez or the Ibanez miKro GSRM20. I'm a beginner so any suggestions would be welcomed!:)
Some of my young students have the GSRM20. Both basses are great for the price. The main difference would be the body and neck shape. The GSRM balances a little better and has a very thin neck (like most ibanez SR basses). The TMB has a bit of a chunkier neck, but to me it feels more comfortable. Very thin necks make me use more force than what i actually need, i’ve noticed
@@IvanBassist Thanks Ivan, this made my decision way easier!:) Definitely liked that this bass doesn't have any sharp edges on the fret board as well. Loving all of your videos. They been very helpful!!
Happy to help :)
Awesome
Been highly considering this bass as a guitar player because of the great price and the short scale but I have a question: do short scale basses require special strings or can I just buy standard bass strings?
Some brands of regular long scale strings work, but looking for short or at least medium scale strings is recommended
@@IvanBassist awesome, thanks for the quick reply
Absolutely. If you use long scale or even medium, you'll end up with excessive winds around the post (not good for tuning). If you cut them beyond the red nylon (to shorten them) the string unravels. If your bass is short scale then get short scale strings.
Great spontaneous review esp as you were hungry..!
When you get time, can you compare it to the mid-scale ibanez srmd200 you reviewed? Wld love yr thoughts between the two re a) your expert view and b) for a female friend starting out age 50. She's 5"7, so tall for a woman and has long fingers, but small hands & shoulders. She tried my SR500 34" and loved the slim neck, but it weighed on her shoulders a bit.
She thought she should go for something smaller as she's starting quite late and prob wont end up rocking a 34" on stage, or notice too much re the difference in tone & fundamental. Would love your thoughts the 2 re size, quality and options as a first bass. Thanks and stay safe!
Thanks for watching! I don’t have the Mezzo with me anymore as I had to send it back after the test. This one definitely has a chunkier neck and also a wider nut spacing but still very comfy. If she liked the slim neck of your SR then the Mezzo would definitely be a great option. Myself, i prefer this passive one :)
@@IvanBassist thanks for the quick reply! Yep, I think I'll recommend she gets it rather than a shortscale, as she can then move up to a 34" or down to a 30" if she wants. Thanks again...
I got one of these and it is really great for the price. The only thing I didn't like was mine has pretty major neck dive. Does your also suffer from neck dive?
Yes. That’s, unfortunately, part of the design. Although it is not as bad as with the normal long scale model
I am thinking of getting one. The only other option is the Squire jag, but they seem to not make them now. This Bass sounds and looks great though.
Interesting. The squier jaguar is listed on the fender website but i dont seem to find them online. In any case, this TMB is really affordable and feel pretty good! I’ll probably change the pickups at some point tho
IvanBassist if you do change the pickups, then the best one’s to are probably the EMG GZR Geezer Butler P/J set ! Even though they cost about the same price as the Bass itself , they are very well worth it and turn this from a pretty good Guitar ...into a very GOOD BASS GUITAR ! And they also come with all accessories needed, including the new upgraded matching Pots , input jack and wiring ( even though they are solderless drop-in pups ) . Plus...if you add in a new Gotoh bridge and tuners ( Hipshot are great too but cost twice as much as them, but both are equal in quality anyway) And if you also put a new set of quality strings as well......Well then you’ll have a different guitar ...that looks , feels , plays and sounds like that it is something much more expensive than it really is ! ( like at least it’s a $1000+ or more Bass) Thanks for your video...I hope you still enjoy yours , wether or not you decide to mod it with some upgrades....it’s still a very good and enjoyable instrument! ! 😁👍🤘
Yes. I was also thinking about using the GZRs :) I have the P pickup on my Lakland and I really like it
A short scale P-Jazz configured bass? Kewl!
Indeed!
Hey nice review. Enjoyed your video. I'm looking for a bass under 200 as a beginner myself. Would you recommend this one or is there alternatives? Like maybe the Tmb 100?
Hey Denis! I’d recommend getting a regular long scale bass like the TMB100 over a short scale one. Shoot me a message on FB or instagram to discuss your options further if you want :)
Very good review, I am having a hard time deciding between this and the 30" scale stingray, especially since this is $350 cheaper. Is it weird that it's a standard talman body with shorter neck? usually short scale basses have smaller bodies.
Those are two VERY different sounding basses though. I actually find it better that the body is the way it is on this bass. It has less neckdive 😁
I actually like the idea that's it's a full size body. Always wanted a short scale but never liked the idea of the smaller bodies. I'm a bigger guy so smaller body doesn't sound appealing to me.
Great review!! Do you recommend this one over a fender short scale? I’m a beginner and want something in the shorter side. I like playing old school 70s and 80s nothing too intense.
I have never played a cheap fender short scale, so I can’t compare both. However, this one is definitely a fine instrument for the price :)
No time to put make up on...but you still looked ok and did a great job!!! Keep future videos spontaneous.... I like the surprises!!!
Thanks 🙌🏽
I'm a guitarist who wants to learn bass but I think I might struggle because I have small hands, do you think this bass would be okay for me? Also I don't know if height effects playing ability but I'm 4 foot 11 so I was wondering if a short scale would be better. Great video btw :)
Yeah, short scale basses are great as a guitar player 👍🏽 I teach little kids and they mostly use short scale instruments. You should be good using one of these :)
This would be a great bass for you it's "short scale" but that has more to do with the string tension and a shorter neck so it's easier to reach the lower notes or to make chords. I am primarily a guitar player but I just ordered this it should be here in a couple days.
I started off with one of these TMB30 basses after years of guitar.
It's great but the neck was too chunky for me.
I swapped to a Squier short scale jaguar instead, neck is noticeably slimmer.
Squier bronco is slimmer also.
Just personal preference.
Have you tried the Fender Player Mustang PJ? I'm deciding between that and the TMB30, but I'm not sure which one to choose, any advice? From your experience, how are the tuners on the Ibanez? Cheers mate!
I haven’t had the chance to play the Mustang, but it might be a bit better quality-wise considering the price point. Don’t quote me on that tho
I own a Mustang and have tried this Ibanez. The Mustang is a bit better quality but is overpriced and overhyped. It has it's issues like a crap quality switch and rough fretboard edges.
I think the Ibanez will probably have issues down the track as I would expect at this price point but I plan on upgrading the parts to make it a great bass.
Just try both and see which is more comfortable to play.
Pareciera que trastea bastante, puede ser?? Necesita calibración?? Muchas gracias!! Estéticamente es hermoso.
Si. Puede ser que necesite que le ajusten el mástil un poco
Hi Ivan, such a nice review! This model sounds really good, but also watched some nice review about the TMB100. Can you please advise which one you think it sounds better, and more comfortable neck when playing?:) Thanks in advance
Hi Zou! Thanks for watching!
Well, the TMB100 is pretty much the same bass, but it’s got the standard 34” scale length and it comes with active electronics (bass/treble). Personally, i prefer passive basses.
The neck profiles of both should be the same, but the TMB100 will most likely neck dive more than the TMB30.
The important question that you have to ask yourself is if you want a short scale or a long scale bass.
@@IvanBassist thanks Ivan for thr replie! Actually, I'm thinking more of ordering the TMB100. I heard that it usually neck dives, probably due to it's heavy neck and no balance. Is it really annoying for this particular bass, or it's happening with most long scale basses? Also, for what purpose do you prefer passive than active ? :) Excuse my too many questions tho 😅😅
@@IvanBassist By the way Ivan, do you have any review for the TMB100? :)
The short scale one also neck dives, but probably not as much as the long scale one.
Overall, i mostly prefer the sound of passive instruments. Additionally, i don’t have to worry about changing batteries
@@IvanBassist Thanks man for the advises, I appreciate them. However, somehow I loved the TMB100, so i ordered it today after long time thinking, the battery thing will be a downside i admit, but i will have to deal with it, especially if it wouldn't be so often :) So hopefully it will be here on Monday! Thanks for your time, I will be following your bass teaching videos if there are some, quite impressive your level is! :)
Good bass playing. Was there a delay in shipping? Im wanting to buy one but dont want it to take too long to ship due to whats going on.
Well, actually it came sooner than expected. It was out of stock when I ordered it in January and it was supposed to arrive in May, but it arrived earlier. I’d call or email the shop where you want to order from and ask :)
Nice vid! At the moment I am looking for a short scale, and this one is in consideration. Would you still recommend it?
Yeah, definitely :) Great bass for the money
@@IvanBassist Thanks for your estimate!
Nuevo suscriptor por acá!
Felicidades por tu canal.
1. Entre TMB30 y Mezzo SRMD cual recomiendas para aprender bajo? Habitualmente tocó guitarra y me gustaría a prender bajo
2. Que cambios realizarías para mejorar cada uno como upgrade?
Saludos y gracias!
Muchas gracias! 🙌🏽 Bueno, como tu ya tocas guitarra: tienes alguna preferencia de los mastiles? El Mezzo tiene un mastil delgado como la mayoria de bajos Ibanez. El TMB30 es un poco mas grueso. Depende de que prefieras. A los dos bajos les cambiaria los pickups y al Mezzo le pondria otro preamp o lo volveria un bajo pasivo 😁
IvanBassist delgado! Además mi novia quiere aprender , creo entonces que quizás el Mezzo sirva para ambos objetivos, aunque tb me gustaría pasivo. Saludos desde Chile
is it hard adjusting from full scale to short scale? I'm quite a small guy and I've been playing my friends bass, really want my own bass. dont know if I should get a short scale
Well I’m 5’4 and can play a regular long scale bass 😁 The stretch of your hands on a short scale is definitely a lot less, though. Your best bet would be to compare both side by side. Short scales sound different than long scale basses, though
@@IvanBassist Can you describe how its different? possible to do a demo comparison between long and short scale? Thx
Good reviews and riffage! Just got used blk one for $125! SCORE!
Congratulations!
sir if i want using for recording,this guitar good?
Is it easy to put youre thumb on a p pickup
I find it pretty comfortable :)
Is it a good idea to buy a bass online, since you didn't get try it first, feel it in your hand? I wanted to buy this bass, but the city i live in don't have too many music store, and the choices are pretty limited.
Well, I tried this model back when I was at the Ibanez headquarters here in Germany, but most online stores have some sort of return policy. It might be a good idea to check the guidelines :)
@@IvanBassist found this at a local store and gave it a try. It looks great, sounds great and feels very good in my hand. I almost bought it except for a loud buzzing sound at the 1st fret 2nd string. the guitar tech tried to fix it, adjusted the bridge, the truss rod, but the buzzing is still there.
It might need to have the frets leveled or the nut is cut to deep
@@IvanBassist The nut does looked a bit weird.
Did you get that from Ibanez or you just bought it for a review?
Bought it for myself, but Ibanez Germany sent it
@@IvanBassist curious why you could bought it if you good basses in your hands?
How much time did it take to arrive?
I ordered it in January when it wasn’t in stock. It was supposed to arrive in May but it came in March 😁
Is it china or indonesia sir?
Indonesia :)
@@IvanBassist its where i live in. But so hard to get this little monster haha..
So expensive in my country, double the USA retail price.
If only someone could unbolt the neck and ship them worldwide!
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God I hate the sound of slap bass. Just a personal preference, but I felt the urge to comment.😅
🤣🤣🤣🤣 fair enough
you need to come jam with me dont forget your mask just kidding screw the mask !