Ibanez TMB35-MGR Talman Short Scale
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Ibanez
TMB35-MGR Talman Short Scale
Product Info
Article Number:
481492
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
TMB35-MGR Talman Short Scale
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$306.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ibanez Talman is a seriously fun bass, especially for beginners or those who want a comfortable, portable instrument. The short scale makes it easy to play, and the P/J pickups offer a surprising amount of tonal flexibility for a budget-friendly bass. It’s a great option for gigging musicians or anyone needing a reliable, easy-to-transport bass.
Product Description
- Ibanez TMB35-MGR Talman Short Scale
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Poplar
- Neck: TMB5 maple
- Fretboard: Jatoba
- White fretboard inlays
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm
- Scale: 762 mm (30"/ Short Scale)
- Nut width: 45 mm
- 20 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Dynamic P / J single coils
- Electronics: Phat EQ II
- 2 x Volume and 1 x tone controls
- B15W bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: Ibanez .045 - .130 (Art.#372676#)
- Colour: Mint green
PROS
- • Short scale offers exceptional comfort, ideal for smaller hands or travel.
- • Dynamic P/J pickups deliver a surprisingly versatile, punchy tonal range.
- • Jatoba fretboard provides a snappy feel and good durability.
- • Phat EQ II adds useful mid-boost for stage presence and clarity.
CONS
- • Poplar body, while affordable, lacks the resonance of mahogany or ash.
- • Lower-cost hardware might show wear quicker than premium components.
- • Short scale can feel 'floppy' for experienced players used to longer scales.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
2 Dynamic P / J single coils
Scale Length
762 mm (30 in)
Frets
20
Strings
Ibanez .045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs (4 kg) - Estimated
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Frequently Asked Questions
The shorter scale length slightly softens the low-end and reduces string tension, giving it a rounder, more mellow character compared to a full-scale bass.
Yes, the Phat EQ II is designed for simplicity; the mid-boost control provides a quick and effective way to cut through a live mix without complex tweaking.
Jatoba is harder and smoother than rosewood, offering a snappier feel and requiring less frequent oiling, but some players prefer rosewood's traditional feel.
