I swear to god any time I'm looking up an affordable offsetish style guitar/bass this channel ALWAYS pulls through with a clean ass demo. Thank you my man.
Just got mine this past weekend. Recently sold my Squier VM Jag SS because it felt too small in my hands (neck in particular). This bass, however, with the fat neck profile, feels solid as rock. No mods necessary (and I usually upgrade at least to brass saddles) This bass is a tremendous instrument and value straight out the box. And very fun to play. Thanks for another great demo.
I have had this little guy for a month and with a quick switch out with some D'addario tapewound strings and I've never had more fun playing bass in my life.
Just got mine 2 days ago and would already agree with your assessment. This thing is absolutely killer. And the quality seems top notch. I was somewhat wary of that with a $200 instrument in 2022. But like it so much more than I had thought that I would.
Started playing bass two months ago @ 61 after years of guitar. Got given an Aria pro 2, which plays and sounds amazing but too long for my small, aging frame. Bought the tmb 30, Ivory, took the black headstock back to natural wood,and remade a pickgaurd in red tortoise based on the rare Ibanez Jet King. Check them out online ! Also added a chrome bridge cover. Looks and sounds great. Can't get enough and realised I should have been playing bass for the last 45 years. Guess I'm a slow learner!
Know something? You said a couple of times to go easy on you cos you're not a bass player. Well I'll tell you, it was an absolute pleasure to hear you play a bass the way it should be played! Plenty of low end grunt to drive the track forward, keeping the beat and pushing the song along. I get really fed up tuning in to a review and you get some guy who says he's a bassist but is really a frustrated lead player, and treats from the 7th fret to the nut as it it had leprosy, then goes to the 12th fret and above, laying down more chords that George Harrison. Anyway, great review, bud, Thanks!
I was going to say basically the same thing. I got to hear the bass doing what it's supposed to do. Rhythm and tempo, boys and girls - that's where it's at! Maybe Ibanez should pay you, Guitar Manifesto - you just sold me on this bass!
@@RC-so7rv Same on me, I recently bought an audio interface and started to put out ideas locked on me for 20 years in shape of song compositions, at this moment I can´t spent a lot of money ( I still have to buy an eletronic drums, cause programming drums sucks) after seeing this video I decided to buy one of this bass, at least 2 sells by Guitar Manifesto.
Great informative review as always. I've had one for about a year now. I'm also not a bass player so I wanted a short scale inexpensive bass to mess around with. Mine is a b-stock that I got for around 130 USD. The reason for the b-stock was a rather significant paint chip on the top of the bottom horn but because mine is cream, and what's under the chip is white, it's not that noticeable. My verdict is this is a great bass for the money. It sounds good enough and is very easy to play (I play like you - with a pick). My only gripe, and it's a small one, is that when using a strap (standing) the weight of the body is not balanced. It's bottom heavy causing the neck to go almost vertical. Thanks again for the awesome video!
Thank you, ooh that's a good price for b stock 👌🎸 yeah it's a good little guitar fun to play, great for beginners or players transfering over from guitar. Ah dang yeah I can imagine that would happen 🤔
i just got one that happens to be black. I a beginner on bass but played guitar in my youth, I'm 73 now, lost part of a fret hand finger in Vietnam? anyway I tried a minion Jackson base and a full size ibby before and i love the feel and looks of this Talman bass! It sounds great to me and thats very important?
They're great bass guitars and being short scale easy for for new players to learn on, sorry to hear about your finger but I'm sure you still have fun playing
I've had mine a week... I have the 105, 5-string model with jatoba fretboard. I wish I'd known of this guitar back when I could've picked up the rosewood fretboard. Still, it's worth every penny and came set up with an extremely low action and almost perfectly intonated. Pickups are strong, but the P pickup is a beast. I couldn't be happier for only $249, I'm also glad Ibanez put their money into the bass itself and not into a crappy gig bag and other junk! Fender wouldn't put their name on anything at $249 and Ibanez is beating Fender all the way up to $1,500 in their bass guitars. They just have more value and the quality control is there with Ibanez.
@@user-mt4vo4ey5n sent less time setting up a $200 dollar Ibanez that I play daily and my $1,500 fender stays in the case. That's after I sent the first back because the neck had a twist... Best $200 I've ever spent.
Rob Id like to echo what others have said. You’re a great bassist. Very Krist Novoselic/Nate Mendel-ish. I’m looking at getting my first bass in 17 years. I traded in my old Ibanez sound gear for a new guitar. But I play at a church where they only have 1 bassist. So I told the music director I can fill in in a pinch. I’m seriously considering a short scale bass like this one. Thank you for the awesome review.
Great review thanks :-) I'm a guitar player & I think the short scale will be easier to transition to. Plus the price is really good if you're not a serious bass player and want to have a go.
Sounds absolutely killer on the Jazz pickup! I hate using synth bass on my mixes, I might have to pick this up for some shoddy, guitar-player bass playing to get some more "human" in my music! Great video 👍!
sounds good to me ..i have the squier ss jag..but fancy this for my ss bass collection.I'm building a short scale headless using parts from a hohner jack..i just want the shortest bass ever 👍🏻☮❤ i built a headless fretless bodyless bass (steinberger l2 type) but wish i had made it short scale ...
P pickup is a little flabby on the bottom end (even for a short-scale), but that's a fairly easy upgrade, especially with the money you'd be able to duck spending The J pickup has a pretty even response, though Not sure I'd get this over a Squier Jaguar bass, but it's definitely kickass for the money
@@theguitarmanifesto I was looking at this one myself but you think the Squire is better over all? I was almost sold until I saw the Jag Special SS available for about the same price point and NOW... I'm conflicted.
Sounds really good. If I was gonna get a bass it'd be something like this. But I should avoid major GAS attacks before my bank balance pokes me with a stick.
It's crazy you put this video on I looked at one of these yesterday that A friend has For sale now I think I'll buy it The jazz pup sounds great P bass pup sounds good to! Rock On Rob☮️🎸🤘
Great minds think alike 😂 now that is a small world. I'd definitely recommend it, I believe the Rosewood ones have a mahogany body from what I've read the all newer (current) ones have a poplar body and Jatoba fingerboard. The pickups sound great the jazz one definitely pops more in the mix 🎸👌🤘
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. Anybody had this problem?
PLS tell me what guitar model is the black one, on the right side, in the background?!?! It looks custom made and as if it has the body of a Jaguar, but you can see a Jaguar on the left side and there are some differences.
😂 topof the pile 👌 I may be doing a stream over the weekend I have a plan for a live one 🎸 was a backing track I come up with before I hit record, it does have a sex pistols vibe 🇬🇧🎸
I swear to god any time I'm looking up an affordable offsetish style guitar/bass this channel ALWAYS pulls through with a clean ass demo. Thank you my man.
Just got mine this past weekend. Recently sold my Squier VM Jag SS because it felt too small in my hands (neck in particular). This bass, however, with the fat neck profile, feels solid as rock. No mods necessary (and I usually upgrade at least to brass saddles) This bass is a tremendous instrument and value straight out the box. And very fun to play. Thanks for another great demo.
I have had this little guy for a month and with a quick switch out with some D'addario tapewound strings and I've never had more fun playing bass in my life.
Just got mine 2 days ago and would already agree with your assessment. This thing is absolutely killer. And the quality seems top notch. I was somewhat wary of that with a $200 instrument in 2022. But like it so much more than I had thought that I would.
Started playing bass two months ago @ 61 after years of guitar.
Got given an Aria pro 2, which plays and sounds amazing but too long for my small, aging frame. Bought the tmb 30, Ivory, took the black headstock back to natural wood,and remade a pickgaurd in red tortoise based on the rare Ibanez Jet King. Check them out online ! Also added a chrome bridge cover. Looks and sounds great. Can't get enough and realised I should have been playing bass for the last 45 years. Guess I'm a slow learner!
Know something? You said a couple of times to go easy on you cos you're not a bass player. Well I'll tell you, it was an absolute pleasure to hear you play a bass the way it should be played! Plenty of low end grunt to drive the track forward, keeping the beat and pushing the song along. I get really fed up tuning in to a review and you get some guy who says he's a bassist but is really a frustrated lead player, and treats from the 7th fret to the nut as it it had leprosy, then goes to the 12th fret and above, laying down more chords that George Harrison. Anyway, great review, bud, Thanks!
Why thank you very much I really appreciate your comment 👌🎸 yes I like to hear good old driving thumping bass lines glad you liked it 🤘😎
I was going to say basically the same thing.
I got to hear the bass doing what it's supposed to do. Rhythm and tempo, boys and girls - that's where it's at!
Maybe Ibanez should pay you, Guitar Manifesto - you just sold me on this bass!
Thank you for your kind words 🎸💯
@@RC-so7rv Same on me, I recently bought an audio interface and started to put out ideas locked on me for 20 years in shape of song compositions, at this moment I can´t spent a lot of money ( I still have to buy an eletronic drums, cause programming drums sucks) after seeing this video I decided to buy one of this bass, at least 2 sells by Guitar Manifesto.
Keep up the awesome work 🎸💯
I'm getting this bass in 2 weeks. Just started playing bass Nov 2020 and loving it!
Ah nice enjoy
how is it?
@@ipan1686 good thanks. Though I haven't been able to play much lately due to tendinitis in both elbows from sports. Meh
@@beckym8245 sorry to hear that. get well soon!
Great informative review as always. I've had one for about a year now. I'm also not a bass player so I wanted a short scale inexpensive bass to mess around with. Mine is a b-stock that I got for around 130 USD. The reason for the b-stock was a rather significant paint chip on the top of the bottom horn but because mine is cream, and what's under the chip is white, it's not that noticeable. My verdict is this is a great bass for the money. It sounds good enough and is very easy to play (I play like you - with a pick). My only gripe, and it's a small one, is that when using a strap (standing) the weight of the body is not balanced. It's bottom heavy causing the neck to go almost vertical. Thanks again for the awesome video!
Thank you, ooh that's a good price for b stock 👌🎸 yeah it's a good little guitar fun to play, great for beginners or players transfering over from guitar.
Ah dang yeah I can imagine that would happen 🤔
i just got one that happens to be black. I a beginner on bass but played guitar in my youth, I'm 73 now, lost part of a fret hand finger in Vietnam? anyway I tried a minion Jackson base and a full size ibby before and i love the feel and looks of this Talman bass! It sounds great to me and thats very important?
They're great bass guitars and being short scale easy for for new players to learn on, sorry to hear about your finger but I'm sure you still have fun playing
This guy writes statements like they're questions?
I've had mine a week... I have the 105, 5-string model with jatoba fretboard. I wish I'd known of this guitar back when I could've picked up the rosewood fretboard. Still, it's worth every penny and came set up with an extremely low action and almost perfectly intonated.
Pickups are strong, but the P pickup is a beast. I couldn't be happier for only $249, I'm also glad Ibanez put their money into the bass itself and not into a crappy gig bag and other junk! Fender wouldn't put their name on anything at $249 and Ibanez is beating Fender all the way up to $1,500 in their bass guitars. They just have more value and the quality control is there with Ibanez.
They are $200 instruments.
@@user-mt4vo4ey5n sent less time setting up a $200 dollar Ibanez that I play daily and my $1,500 fender stays in the case. That's after I sent the first back because the neck had a twist...
Best $200 I've ever spent.
Rob Id like to echo what others have said. You’re a great bassist. Very Krist Novoselic/Nate Mendel-ish. I’m looking at getting my first bass in 17 years. I traded in my old Ibanez sound gear for a new guitar. But I play at a church where they only have 1 bassist. So I told the music director I can fill in in a pinch. I’m seriously considering a short scale bass like this one. Thank you for the awesome review.
I want a short-scale and I think I'm gonna get this one, looks great, I love the available colors.
They're nice bass guitars 🎸💯
I just bought it and moved from electric guitar to bass guitar. I love it and i really needed a tutorial to manage both pick up. Great video thank's!
I like it! Adds a nice bottom end without breaking the bank.
It's a fine bass for not a lot of money
That black offset telecaster on the wall though
Telemaster made a few videos on that one
Thanx for explaining which nobs do what. I wasn't sure when I got it. This helped me a lot.
Glad the video helped 🎸💯
very nice demo. and that seems to be a very nice budget bass.
It's a great bass for sure
Dig the Ramones vibe! I gotta get one of these!
Great review thanks :-) I'm a guitar player & I think the short scale will be easier to transition to. Plus the price is really good if you're not a serious bass player and want to have a go.
I bet the Clash and The Cure are on your playlist!!! Bloody great stuff mate!!!
More like Sex Pistols and Nirvana 💯🎸 thank you 😎👌
@@theguitarmanifesto are you sure?? th-cam.com/video/0xrZ61cuKLk/w-d-xo.html
That's a random jam I record about 10 minutes before I made the video 👌
Sounds absolutely killer on the Jazz pickup! I hate using synth bass on my mixes, I might have to pick this up for some shoddy, guitar-player bass playing to get some more "human" in my music! Great video 👍!
Thank you, yeah the jazz pickup certainly sounds the best.
Would make an awesome bass to have laying around for recordings 👌🎸
I literally just ordered one yesterday 😂
Ah awesome it's a fine bass 🎸👌
love it, i'm gettin' all 3 colors, main bass, piccolo bass, fretless bass(after neck conversion). COOL!
sounds good to me ..i have the squier ss jag..but fancy this for my ss bass collection.I'm building a short scale headless using parts from a hohner jack..i just want the shortest bass ever 👍🏻☮❤ i built a headless fretless bodyless bass (steinberger l2 type) but wish i had made it short scale ...
I'm looking for a Bass to learn on. That's why im here but find my self commentating on the Music. Love it. Straight out of the post punk era
I have two of these, a black one and an ivory one - they’re fab basses
P pickup is a little flabby on the bottom end (even for a short-scale), but that's a fairly easy upgrade, especially with the money you'd be able to duck spending
The J pickup has a pretty even response, though
Not sure I'd get this over a Squier Jaguar bass, but it's definitely kickass for the money
The Pbass pickup ain't the best but easy mod.
I'd definitely go for the Squier Jaguar bass that's a fine guitar as is 🎸👌
@@theguitarmanifesto I was looking at this one myself but you think the Squire is better over all? I was almost sold until I saw the Jag Special SS available for about the same price point and NOW... I'm conflicted.
Definitely the Jag bass much tighter sound and better feel
Are they on sale in the UK or US ?
Sounds really good. If I was gonna get a bass it'd be something like this. But I should avoid major GAS attacks before my bank balance pokes me with a stick.
Kelli from skating polly played one in some videos. Such a nice sound, for such a low price
Ah nice, its a great bass 👌🎸
It's crazy you put this video on I looked at one of these yesterday that A friend has For sale now I think I'll buy it The jazz pup sounds great P bass pup sounds good to! Rock On Rob☮️🎸🤘
Great minds think alike 😂 now that is a small world.
I'd definitely recommend it, I believe the Rosewood ones have a mahogany body from what I've read the all newer (current) ones have a poplar body and Jatoba fingerboard. The pickups sound great the jazz one definitely pops more in the mix 🎸👌🤘
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. Anybody had this problem?
Nut slots may be not cut right, also they're short scale so could need a thicker gauge set of strings
@@theguitarmanifesto yes, the nut does looked a bit weird.
Get the feeler gauge on it plenty of videos a out explaining how to measure etc
Get a new guitar tech
Hello, I want to start on bass. Do you think a short scale is a good option, or is a normal scale better? Thank you!
Short scale is great for learning
@@theguitarmanifesto thanks!
Great review man, is the body size same with long scale talman bass?
Thank you, I'm not sure I've never played the long scale version I don't see why it would be any different though
Yes
How long is the bass overall? I know the scale length. 41 inches or 101cm is interior length of a case in have. Thank you. Cheers.
I've no idea sorry, this one is long gone
this one with Aguilar Mics and pre, should be a cheap diamond
Some online reviews say it has a better sound than the Fender Mustang. Anyone verify that?
Ibanez TMB30 or Squire Jaguar SS ?
Jaguar most definitely
i have 2 jag ss but fancy one of these too !! as a spare spare 👍🏻☮❤ different tunings ..spose i would need 2 spares ..good job theyre affordable .👍🏻
PLS tell me what guitar model is the black one, on the right side, in the background?!?! It looks custom made and as if it has the body of a Jaguar, but you can see a Jaguar on the left side and there are some differences.
It's a Telemaster, telecaster/Jazzmaster hybrid
@@theguitarmanifesto Thank you very much!
This one or the IBANEZ GSRM20B?
Got a gretsch G2220 for sale if interested?
Cost me £155 for the black, would that be due to its age? Rarity? He only had one in the shop
Sounds decent.
Oh yes 🎸👌
Unbelievable what you can get for peanuts ☺
Totally agree awesome guitar for not a lot of money
Cool Video! FINALLY I’m FIRST! What is the name of the song you played on bass? It’s sounds like Sex Pistols. When will the next stream be?
😂 topof the pile 👌 I may be doing a stream over the weekend I have a plan for a live one 🎸 was a backing track I come up with before I hit record, it does have a sex pistols vibe 🇬🇧🎸
The Guitar Manifesto, How can I find your songs on TH-cam?
@@user-xk4kf4lb3l they are only scattered through my videos I'm afraid
@@theguitarmanifesto At first I thought it was a Ramones bassline...
I guess your influences always come through in your own music
Is it smaller than a normal bass or bigger?
It's short scale so has a smaller neck compared to a standard bass
@@theguitarmanifesto so is that smaller then?
@@theguitarmanifesto could u do a comparison
Video
@@giftedshowboi5762 yes it is
I use this same bass
It's an awesome bass bro 🎸👌
I don't know...this headstock...not really...
Hot buns
Eh?
What do you think of a squier bronco bass?
th-cam.com/video/yCrPwrwWcBw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6FJKSU6CHplyBl60
This one or the IBANEZ GSRM20B?