The mint green one is really cool. I should've gotten one of the colored ones too but the the black one was on sale so I couldn't pass it up. On a side note, I recently filed down the nut and put bigger strings on it for BEAD tuning. Unfortunately I wish I hadn't. The B string is super loose and flubby. I can barely even tolerate it at C...
+Masters-of-Music the black one is cool also. I done a black paint job on my pickguard. turned out great. Too bad about the filing, but you can get a better nut now from Ibanez. Instead of plastic. mine is plastic anyway. I know it only affects open playing but I play open ALOT. Never heard of BEAD tuning. Learn something new every day.
Gah guys who have the mint-green one, I really envy you, they went so sold-out that I was unable to get one even with weeks of pre-order. Then I just got myself the sunburst one.
Just picked this beast up today! I've been playing guitar for a while and never have played bass, so I wanted to try it and it does not disappoint! \m/
Me three! I'm a 61 year old guitar player who never played bass before, so I decided to give it a try. I mostly noodle playing lead lines, not so much rhythm guitar, so I might be a natural bass player. I often double bass lines on guitar, and usually listen to the bass player the most (unless the guitarist is really good). Had yet another guitar on hold, but after trying the pretty Ibanez Talman basses hanging on the rack, I was smitten, and used my hold money towards the Ibanez instead of "The Loar" 279, since I already have an excellent Ibanez Artcore hollow body F-hole (with CC pickup in neck 'bucker hole). I read reviews where bass players with many $,1000+ basses use their Talman instead. Judging from the videos, it has a nice "Fendery" sound. The mahogany body and rose wood neck help mellow the sound. They had some of those Music Man Stingray copy basses there too, which also sound great, more punchy if you EQ them that way, but I prefer a mellow warm bass sound. There were two maple slab cap necks (ivory and green) and two rosewood slab cap necks (sunburst and red). The sunburst felt slightly lighter, but all four were ~8 pounds, which is a good weight for a bass guitar. The red bass had the darker rosewood slab board, and just seemed to call my name, but they all sounded great - very resonant instruments! I might have gone for the Ivory colored one with the maple slab board (looked like a solid maple neck, but the lack of a skunk stripe is the "tell", and if you look closely the slab board is visible), which was a gorgeous yellowish ivory color, but the red one was like looking at a beautiful woman - I had to have her!
2nd knob (potmeter by the way) is NOT tone. It is the active EQ controls: top is treble cut/boost, bottom is bass cut/boost. And they do NOT increase volume, they change the sound itself - which can cause on certain set speakers to sound like lounder (like bass is up on the speaker and you boost bass - obviously you will hear like it's louder but only because you raised the level of bass and it is already boosted on the cab).
My son has one and it’s great! I just ordered a set of metal concentric knobs because I didn’t like the way the plastic ones felt. Still a great bass. I prefer the bass/treble knobs set flat and the balance control slightly towards the bridge pick up.
I just bought one of these this week. Guitar Center had certain colors on sale for $179.00. I tried the 300 a few times, but they were always missing knobs and I just couldn't get my sound out of them. Seeing the sale price, I took another look. Found one that was right out of the box in metallic blue. It sounded great. With a few turns of the tone knobs, I can get a smooth deep classic bass sound, add in a little treble, and I got a really nice slap sound. I keep the pickup balance right in the middle. I bout this as a nice backup instrument, but I may play this over my $500 Schecter. I can't put the Talman down. I really enjoy playing it. As with most Ibanez basses, it has a really fast neck. PLenty of string spacing for slap, as well as finger and pick style. I have a show Nov 27th, I will probably play the Talman.
I just picked up the 5 string version of this for 175 bucks today. With just a smidge of treble added it has a pretty biting yet beefy tone through the Peavey at the shop. I can't wait to run it through my GK
I have the mustard bass. You are absolutely correct, mine needs adjusting. When I fret high on the neck on the E string it clicks against the frets and it also has buzzing sometimes. I hate it. I need to figure out how to fix it. I like the guitar because it is beautiful but like you said, it's definitely not for live performing. But the way it clicks makes me not even want to play it sometimes. Any suggestions and tips are welcome.
Yeah, it's a good starter bass if you don't want to spend a lot of cash. It's good for standard tuning but I wouldn't really recommend it for dropped tunings. I tried converting mine to BEAD tuning and I don't like how the low B is so loose and rattly. I'll probably try trading it for a 5 string soon.
What gauge strings? I usually tune the low string to C as well and it's definitely an improvement over B but it still doesn't play nearly as smoothly as it did at E. It seems like it needs more tension. I keep wanting to tune it higher to tighten it up. :)
As far as it sounds (and I already knew the answer) certain 4-stringers do not really like going below C. Even with very thick strings, they will not have the action or the tone you are looking for with that tuning. Basically this is a vintage-kinda body, so even though it has active EQ and a much-more-modern side of the sound too, still, a copy of the Jaguar, which is pretty old design. As you said, it did not even support by factory standards the thickness of the string you wished to use so you had to file the nut. See where I'm going?
Hello, I got this bass, the first knob for the pickups does have a central button, however the second knob for bass/treble ( both top and bottom do not seem to have the " central button" and both keep turning all the way with no limit. Do you have the same or is smthg wrong with it ? I need to find out asap, otherwise I will need to contact the seller again .... thank you.
The knobs shouldnt keep turning. If they just keep turning I'd talk to whoever u bought it from. I mean as long as they still work it's not a big deal, but if u bought it new it should at least be free from defects like that. So yah, tell whoever u bought it from
im thinking of learning bass...will i need to buy an amp to start with or can i wait a while if im not going to be playing it for anyone? i have a stereo cd system that i can put my ukulele into will it be a good idea to put this bass into or will it kill my stereo?
I bought one of these and it rattles and buzzes like mad. I've raised the strings and it still does it a lot. The low E is about 4mm above the 12th fret. Should I fiddle with the neck? I'm new to basses btw so I don't know what to expect.
I have a question. I want to pick up this bass but ive never had one before. do i need the 9v battery to play it properly or is that just an added feature im not exactly sure how that works
Great video....why the dislikes!! Oh well.... this is what I wanna see and hear....gimme tone not someone showing off how good they are.... BTW... you are good.... great job!!
George Robinson Yes it does sound this good. Adjust the bass knob at 50% and treble at about 75%. As soon as a song I recorded this bass with gets mastered, I’ll upload it.
Got the white color of the same model...got it with a Fender Rumble 25. I love my bass looks badass. It’s my first bass right now...but yeah the fret buzz makes me cringe lol. Still one cool entry level bass.
This is a GREAT bass, also have excellent reviews. Can't talk about action and setup as the shop where I ordered it (yes, I already KNEW I want this baby, not just "found it accidentally" or some guy "spoke it on me") already set it up for me for free. I could not get my hands on the mint green one, so I got the Two-Fade Burst (basically sunburst) one. One thing that it is HEAVY. I mean, 4kg. An Ibanez SGR305 fiver is lighter... but at least it's mahagony. Value for money? GREAT! Overall? Still GREAT! But best if you just try 'em both if you can and decide based on how comfy they feel and how do they sound for you. Recommend to try them in the shop on a cheaper, budget-kinda combo so that the expensive pro stuff does not "cheat" the sound for you.
Doesn't the other one have the short scale? They had one at the shop today, and it seemed easier for me to play, so I was going to get it, but the salesman said: "you don't want that, it's a 3/4 size bass". I replied that it had a shorter scale maybe, but was hardly "3/4 size". I'm almost wishing I had gotten it, because I'm a guitar player learning how to play bass, but in the long run I'll likely be glad to have gotten the 34" scale...?
I tested this bass and the tone is incredible,but i didn't like the out of the box setup,the strings were too high for me but nonetheless great tone for this price
Volume pots never ever had "center thing". EQ and tone usually does, especially EQ as that is the "untouched" tone without any cut or boost. Volume is not something you "put to the center".
I appreciate your vid, but because you don't truly know what the knobs DO, it all is kinda a mess. Bass / Treble EQ is set closer to the bridge. Balancer / Volume is closer to the neck. Again, thanks.
Sure! You might use it for the long haul. I have a Lakland and I’m strongly considering getting this one. I should get it soon before the price raises.
Nothing is perfect 'out of the box'. A guitar is taken from one microclimate to the next, from moist to dry, indeed if bought overseas it will have been near frozen on the plane. For neck adjustments use a truss rod. Don't fear the truss rod.
A lot of talking and not a lot of demo. The demo you did produce was dissapointing, the drums where way louder than the bass. Thanks for the video though, just saying you need to make a better demo. I still gave you a thumbs up!
Pick sounds awesome. I slap, tap and use my fingers and the back of my four fingers for a flamenco type attack but the sound of a pick has the most clarity. Wonderful sound.
![[Eng Sub] IBANEZ TMB100 bass guitar (PJ pickups)](/img/n.gif)
I got the mint green one. I like it. especially for the price.
The mint green one is really cool. I should've gotten one of the colored ones too but the the black one was on sale so I couldn't pass it up.
On a side note, I recently filed down the nut and put bigger strings on it for BEAD tuning. Unfortunately I wish I hadn't. The B string is super loose and flubby. I can barely even tolerate it at C...
+Masters-of-Music
the black one is cool also. I done a black paint job on my pickguard. turned out great. Too bad about the filing, but you can get a better nut now from Ibanez. Instead of plastic. mine is plastic anyway. I know it only affects open playing but I play open ALOT. Never heard of BEAD tuning. Learn something new every day.
BEAD is great for playing in standard tuning and drop tunings with the same bass but I probably should've just gotten a 5-string.
+SixSentSoldiers I have the mint green one, too. Awesome bass.
Gah guys who have the mint-green one, I really envy you, they went so sold-out that I was unable to get one even with weeks of pre-order. Then I just got myself the sunburst one.
I played expensive guitars and basses and I played cheap guitars and basses and this is one of the best bases for the money you can get out there!
Just picked this beast up today! I've been playing guitar for a while and never have played bass, so I wanted to try it and it does not disappoint! \m/
aye same, it's so satisfyingly fun to play xD
Me three! I'm a 61 year old guitar player who never played bass before, so I decided to give it a try. I mostly noodle playing lead lines, not so much rhythm guitar, so I might be a natural bass player. I often double bass lines on guitar, and usually listen to the bass player the most (unless the guitarist is really good). Had yet another guitar on hold, but after trying the pretty Ibanez Talman basses hanging on the rack, I was smitten, and used my hold money towards the Ibanez instead of "The Loar" 279, since I already have an excellent Ibanez Artcore hollow body F-hole (with CC pickup in neck 'bucker hole). I read reviews where bass players with many $,1000+ basses use their Talman instead. Judging from the videos, it has a nice "Fendery" sound. The mahogany body and rose wood neck help mellow the sound. They had some of those Music Man Stingray copy basses there too, which also sound great, more punchy if you EQ them that way, but I prefer a mellow warm bass sound. There were two maple slab cap necks (ivory and green) and two rosewood slab cap necks (sunburst and red). The sunburst felt slightly lighter, but all four were ~8 pounds, which is a good weight for a bass guitar. The red bass had the darker rosewood slab board, and just seemed to call my name, but they all sounded great - very resonant instruments! I might have gone for the Ivory colored one with the maple slab board (looked like a solid maple neck, but the lack of a skunk stripe is the "tell", and if you look closely the slab board is visible), which was a gorgeous yellowish ivory color, but the red one was like looking at a beautiful woman - I had to have her!
Pharmer David make that 4 haha! I’m loving it so far
These are great value for money, there's a good argument for not upgrading
2nd knob (potmeter by the way) is NOT tone. It is the active EQ controls: top is treble cut/boost, bottom is bass cut/boost. And they do NOT increase volume, they change the sound itself - which can cause on certain set speakers to sound like lounder (like bass is up on the speaker and you boost bass - obviously you will hear like it's louder but only because you raised the level of bass and it is already boosted on the cab).
Are you kidding us? 2nd. knob / Active EQ, top is treble and bottom is bass is exactly what I understood him to say. Tone is treble/bass.
Márk N. Mészáros boost is increasing volume . Even cut or boost only changes volume.
Been using one for home recording and it's great little bass. So versatile and easy to play. Had to do a set up but for that money I didn't care!
My son has one and it’s great! I just ordered a set of metal concentric knobs because I didn’t like the way the plastic ones felt. Still a great bass. I prefer the bass/treble knobs set flat and the balance control slightly towards the bridge pick up.
Can you give the link? I wanna order like this too)
Does it work without the battery??
Good review. I just got one.
Note: MOST guitars need a setup job done, even expensive ones, especially if they're shipped direct.
I just bought one of these this week. Guitar Center had certain colors on sale for $179.00. I tried the 300 a few times, but they were always missing knobs and I just couldn't get my sound out of them. Seeing the sale price, I took another look. Found one that was right out of the box in metallic blue. It sounded great. With a few turns of the tone knobs, I can get a smooth deep classic bass sound, add in a little treble, and I got a really nice slap sound. I keep the pickup balance right in the middle. I bout this as a nice backup instrument, but I may play this over my $500 Schecter. I can't put the Talman down. I really enjoy playing it. As with most Ibanez basses, it has a really fast neck. PLenty of string spacing for slap, as well as finger and pick style. I have a show Nov 27th, I will probably play the Talman.
My uncle bought me one for Christmas, the cream colored one. I can’t wait.
kewl demo dude! that bass line was so good I wanted it to keep going.
I just picked up the 5 string version of this for 175 bucks today. With just a smidge of treble added it has a pretty biting yet beefy tone through the Peavey at the shop. I can't wait to run it through my GK
I got my Mint Green TMB 100 today and I like it!
I picked up the brown one last month,SOUNDS great, Great price, can use it for everything, beginner to pro!
I have the mustard bass. You are absolutely correct, mine needs adjusting. When I fret high on the neck on the E string it clicks against the frets and it also has buzzing sometimes. I hate it. I need to figure out how to fix it. I like the guitar because it is beautiful but like you said, it's definitely not for live performing. But the way it clicks makes me not even want to play it sometimes. Any suggestions and tips are welcome.
good video! You were very descriptive with the tone options, and I'm glad somebody finally came out and said it in a review.
I've played guitar for 15 years and am looking to take up playing bass, would this be a good bass to start with?
Yeah, it's a good starter bass if you don't want to spend a lot of cash. It's good for standard tuning but I wouldn't really recommend it for dropped tunings. I tried converting mine to BEAD tuning and I don't like how the low B is so loose and rattly. I'll probably try trading it for a 5 string soon.
+Masters-of-Music I do drop C on it, and it works fine for me.
What gauge strings? I usually tune the low string to C as well and it's definitely an improvement over B but it still doesn't play nearly as smoothly as it did at E. It seems like it needs more tension. I keep wanting to tune it higher to tighten it up. :)
As far as it sounds (and I already knew the answer) certain 4-stringers do not really like going below C. Even with very thick strings, they will not have the action or the tone you are looking for with that tuning. Basically this is a vintage-kinda body, so even though it has active EQ and a much-more-modern side of the sound too, still, a copy of the Jaguar, which is pretty old design. As you said, it did not even support by factory standards the thickness of the string you wished to use so you had to file the nut. See where I'm going?
Hello, I got this bass, the first knob for the pickups does have a central button, however the second knob for bass/treble ( both top and bottom do not seem to have the " central button" and both keep turning all the way with no limit. Do you have the same or is smthg wrong with it ? I need to find out asap, otherwise I will need to contact the seller again .... thank you.
The knobs shouldnt keep turning. If they just keep turning I'd talk to whoever u bought it from. I mean as long as they still work it's not a big deal, but if u bought it new it should at least be free from defects like that. So yah, tell whoever u bought it from
Can you make a more in depth review of the bass?
I know this bass has an active preamp
Can I still use this bass without a battery? Or it only works with a battery?
Only works with battery.
im thinking of learning bass...will i need to buy an amp to start with or can i wait a while if im not going to be playing it for anyone?
i have a stereo cd system that i can put my ukulele into will it be a good idea to put this bass into or will it kill my stereo?
Thanks for the gr8 review - I wish more people would follow your example! Ty again
I bought one of these and it rattles and buzzes like mad. I've raised the strings and it still does it a lot. The low E is about 4mm above the 12th fret. Should I fiddle with the neck? I'm new to basses btw so I don't know what to expect.
try messing with the neck. take it to a shop if it's still not working for you
I have a question. I want to pick up this bass but ive never had one before. do i need the 9v battery to play it properly or is that just an added feature im not exactly sure how that works
Need the battery to play through an amp.
Great video....why the dislikes!! Oh well.... this is what I wanna see and hear....gimme tone not someone showing off how good they are.... BTW... you are good.... great job!!
It sounds pretty good for a 200 dollars bass actually
I got the white one back in September
Thanks for explaining hoe the knobs work, you are a big help.
Great review, thanks for sharing
This is a really cheap Bass but it does not sound like one!
Definitely not, very good quality for the price!
George Robinson Yes it does sound this good. Adjust the bass knob at 50% and treble at about 75%. As soon as a song I recorded this bass with gets mastered, I’ll upload it.
Is the neck comfortable ?
É Short Scale????
For the recording did you have both pickups "on"? Sounds really good
Have a good day, I love it!
Is that an active bass or a passive bass?
passive
No, it's active. The TMB30 is passive. The TMB100 which is the bass in the video is active.
@@bozhidarrachev9879 oh I got them mixed up lol I am sorry
@@TomSKennedy We all make mistakes. This one is so minor that you don't even have to apologise
Got the white color of the same model...got it with a Fender Rumble 25. I love my bass looks badass. It’s my first bass right now...but yeah the fret buzz makes me cringe lol. Still one cool entry level bass.
What's the name of the program you're using in the video?
Ableton live
bought the red one today very happy so far
Update 1 year later?
thinking of buying one hoping it'll be good
wow.
is the pickup active?
Passive with active EQ.
02:23
Can you list exactly how high u set the bridge. Been trying to find a good height
BanzaiBomb You have to adjust your truss rod first.
which one is better, this bass or ibanez gsr200?
I haven't tried the GRX200 but they are the same price so I doubt there's much difference overall other than the design.
gsr200 has many good reviews
This is a GREAT bass, also have excellent reviews. Can't talk about action and setup as the shop where I ordered it (yes, I already KNEW I want this baby, not just "found it accidentally" or some guy "spoke it on me") already set it up for me for free. I could not get my hands on the mint green one, so I got the Two-Fade Burst (basically sunburst) one. One thing that it is HEAVY. I mean, 4kg. An Ibanez SGR305 fiver is lighter... but at least it's mahagony. Value for money? GREAT! Overall? Still GREAT! But best if you just try 'em both if you can and decide based on how comfy they feel and how do they sound for you. Recommend to try them in the shop on a cheaper, budget-kinda combo so that the expensive pro stuff does not "cheat" the sound for you.
In my opinion they're both great it comes down to which body do you prefer. I myself love offset body of the Talman.
Doesn't the other one have the short scale? They had one at the shop today, and it seemed easier for me to play, so I was going to get it, but the salesman said: "you don't want that, it's a 3/4 size bass". I replied that it had a shorter scale maybe, but was hardly "3/4 size". I'm almost wishing I had gotten it, because I'm a guitar player learning how to play bass, but in the long run I'll likely be glad to have gotten the 34" scale...?
The knob "weaker or thinner sound/ No Tone one ?" That's called Detent!
That's called Criminal Offense!
Just brought this bass today. I cant wait to shed!
These look like so much fun :)
I'm going to call a police on you for using picc and not SLAPP
cat master this man gets it
r/gatekeeping
@@brilliantxp4123 EPICO
Rich Harris CHECKMATE
Oh em gee. This man didn’t use SLAPP.
I tested this bass and the tone is incredible,but i didn't like the out of the box setup,the strings were too high for me but nonetheless great tone for this price
Damaco78 A It’s rare to find a setup out of the box that’s perfect. The humidity from different places can seriously affect the way it plays.
You can use this bass without a battery right?
Mitchul Tyler No
Is this a shortscale bass guitar??
No, the TMB30 is the short scale version
Yes appears in the video to be 20 frets. Full scale is 24 frets.
I like your video I will sure be getting one soon thanks for making this
Passive or active?
active
Passive pickups, active eq
the volume knob the top one it doesn't have the center thing when I move it
Neither does mine but I've always been one to use full volume all the time anyway.
Volume pots never ever had "center thing". EQ and tone usually does, especially EQ as that is the "untouched" tone without any cut or boost. Volume is not something you "put to the center".
Keenan Wooah The pan and the EQ will have a center detent. Volume? Nope.
Never a detent for a volume knob.
how long does the battery last
?
On what
@@PhantomTransmission lmaooooo I’m dead I wanna know on what too
It’s got active pickups it carries a battery on it which is housed on the back battery lasts a while….
Duh…. Yall both look ignorant 😅
I appreciate your vid, but because you don't truly know what the knobs DO, it all is kinda a mess. Bass / Treble EQ is set closer to the bridge. Balancer / Volume is closer to the neck. Again, thanks.
Help me! I dont understand... active or passive?? 🤔🤔🤔🤔
Nevermind 91 active requires a power source (that’s why there’s a battery), however, passive does not.
That'a bass guitar is passive but it has back a socket where i can put a battery
Passive Pickups; Active EQ.
Passive Pickups; Active EQ.
@@cesarterra7163 can I change it for active pickups?
i got the blue one
Iam not bass player but do you recomend this bass i mean for the begginers?
Sure! You might use it for the long haul. I have a Lakland and I’m strongly considering getting this one. I should get it soon before the price raises.
Gonzalo Sandoval I’ve been playing and teaching bass since 1983. I’ve been using this bass exclusively for the last three songs Ive recorded.
Nothing is perfect 'out of the box'. A guitar is taken from one microclimate to the next, from moist to dry, indeed if bought overseas it will have been near frozen on the plane. For neck adjustments use a truss rod. Don't fear the truss rod.
Nice review
would be cool if it has flats
Nice good sounding bass for the price.
Is it a thin neck
strongbow11 No, P bass neck.
I have the ivory one :))
A lot of talking and not a lot of demo. The demo you did produce was dissapointing, the drums where way louder than the bass. Thanks for the video though, just saying you need to make a better demo. I still gave you a thumbs up!
Why you play the bass with pick??? Only SLAP!!!
Right!! Only slap!!
It is illegal
Pick sounds awesome. I slap, tap and use my fingers and the back of my four fingers for a flamenco type attack but the sound of a pick has the most clarity. Wonderful sound.
DAvie504 says more Slap.
@@anyone-f2r no!!! Only Slapp
My first and only bass! I hate it! So bad imo me and that bass is like a toxic relationship.
This bass fucking sucks mine broke ;(
Playing bass with a pick? Not epic