Ibanez TMB400TA-IAB
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Ibanez
TMB400TA-IAB
Product Info
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The TMB400TA-IAB is a seriously fun bass that hits a sweet spot between vintage vibe and modern playability. The roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play, and the P/J pickups offer a wide range of tones suitable for rock, funk, and even some blues. This is a great option for gigging musicians or students looking for a quality instrument without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Ibanez TMB400TA-IAB
- Electric Bass
- Body: Poplar
- Top: Tamo ash
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Bound rosewood
- Acrylic block fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 240 mm (9.44")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 41mm (1.6")
- Plastic nut
- 20 medium frets
- Pickups: Two Dynamix P/J single coils (neck and bridge)
- Ibanez Custom electronics with active 2-band EQ
- Volume / balance control stacked
- Bass / treble control stacked
- B10 bridge
- Chrome-plated Ibanez machine heads
- Factory strings: .045
- .065
- .085
- .105
- Neck and body finish: Polyurethane
- high-gloss
- Colour: Iced Americano Burst
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers excellent stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Dynamix P/J pickups deliver a versatile blend of warmth and articulation.
- • Active EQ provides significant tonal shaping and increased output.
- • Bolt-on construction provides a snappy, responsive low-end response.
CONS
- • Polyurethane finish, while durable, can feel a little plasticky to some.
- • The plastic nut is a cost-saving measure; an upgrade would improve sustain.
- • Shorter scale length might feel cramped for players with larger hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar with Tamo Ash Top
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Bound Rosewood with Acrylic Block Inlays
Pickups
Ibanez Dynamix P/J Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
20 Medium
Strings
.045, .065, .085, .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - based on similar models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active EQ provides more dramatic tonal adjustments with a wider frequency range, allowing for more aggressive boosts or cuts than passive controls.
While it's shorter, the roasted maple neck helps compensate, but it will feel less 'stretched' than a standard 35” scale – it's a personal preference really.
The Dynamix pickups offer a slightly more modern, articulate tone than many vintage-inspired P/J options, with a bit more 'growl' than some more scooped designs.
