Ibanez TMB420B-BKF
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Ibanez
TMB420B-BKF
Product Info
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The TMB420B-BKF is a seriously solid entry-level bass, especially for players wanting a little more sophistication than a basic instrument. The roasted maple neck and Dynamix pickups give it a surprisingly refined tone, making it a great choice for rock, funk, and even some blues – it’s a real workhorse that won't let you down.
Product Description
- Ibanez TMB420B-BKF
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Ebonol
- Fingerboard radius: 240 mm (9.44")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 41 mm (1.6")
- Plastic nut
- Frets: 20 Medium
- Pickup: 1 Dynamix P Split Single Coil (neck) und 1 Dynamix J Single Coil (bridge)
- Preamp: Ibanez Custom Electronics 2-band EQ
- Controls: Volume
- Balancer
- Bass
- Treble
- B10 bridge
- Ibanez machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: D'Addario EXL165
- Colour: Black Flat
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Dynamix pickups deliver a surprisingly versatile blend of P and J tones.
- • Okoume body provides a lightweight feel and resonant character.
- • Ibanez Custom Electronics EQ offers useful tonal shaping capabilities.
CONS
- • Ebonol fingerboard, while durable, lacks the traditional feel of rosewood.
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits sustain compared to set-neck designs.
- • Plastic nut can be a future upgrade point for improved tuning stability.
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Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Ebonol
Pickups
Dynamix P Split Single Coil (neck) & Dynamix J Single Coil (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
20 Medium
Strings
D'Addario EXL165
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The split-coil P and J combination provides a wide range of sounds, from warm, mellow tones to brighter, more aggressive punch – it’s surprisingly flexible.
The neck has a comfortable 'C' shape, and the 41mm nut width provides adequate space for fingerstyle playing, though players with very large hands might find it slightly snug.
Bolt-on necks generally have a snappier, more defined attack, but offer slightly less sustain than a set-neck; it's a tradeoff for ease of repair and often a more budget-friendly construction.
