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The TMB30 is Ibanez's short-scale take on its Talman bass line, with a 30-inch scale that makes the strings easier to reach and bend than a full 34-inch bass. It pairs a poplar body with a maple neck and jatoba fretboard, and carries two Ibanez Dynamix pickups with a split-coil P-style neck and a J-style bridge, plus a two-band active EQ. It suits beginners, players with smaller hands and guitarists doubling on bass, though the short scale gives a looser, less piano-like low end than a long-scale bass. Against Squier's Bronco or Mustang and other short-scale rivals, it offers more tonal shaping through the active preamp at a budget-friendly level.
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Lowest price we've seen: $249.99 on Nov 9 at Best Buy. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 9.
Owners generally rate the TMB30 as a strong value short-scale bass, praising its comfortable neck and versatile active electronics. Common complaints center on factory setup, string quality and the looser feel of the short scale.
