Ibanez TMB400TA CBS , Cosmic Blue Starburst – testament to the artistry Bass
The Ibanez TMB400TA-CBS is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of Ibanez’s Bass Workshop, exuding a classic charm with its Talman body shape and a unique touch with its Cosmic Blue Starburst finish. It combines modern designs with traditional aesthetics to give you the best mix of classic and contemporary. Its neck is crafted from Roasted Maple, a heat-treated wood known for its superior stability, durability, and resistance to moisture and temperature fluctuations. The Rosewood fretboard contributes to a smooth playing feel while its medium-sized frets add precision to every note you play.
Featuring a Tamo Ash body with a beautiful grain and superior resonance, the TMB400TA is a boasts tonnes of sustain in addition to a lightweight action. Dynamix PJ pickups power the thick and punchy sound, providing tones that are rich, full-bodied, and warm without losing clarity. With the addition of Ibanez Custom Electronics 2-band EQ, you are guaranteed a wide range of tonal possibilities. Complete with the B10 series bridge to ensure stable tuning and easily adjustable intonation, this is a bass that can take any musical task you throw at it.
Dynamix PJ pickups
The Dynamix PJ pickups are renowned for their versatility and robustness that produce a rich, full sound with a balanced tone. The combination of P- and J-style pickups allows for a wider tonal range that can accommodate a vast range of genres – from deep blues to snappy funk!
Players can switch between a punchy P tone, made famous by countless rock and punk bands, and a smoother, mellower J tone, often preferred for jazz and R&B. The flexibility of Dynamix PJ pickups truly enhances the adaptability of the TMB400TA, making it an excellent choice for bassists who venture across different musical styles.
Ibanez 2-band active EQ
With the TMB400TA’s Ibanez Custom Electronics 2-band EQ, you will have access to even more tonal options. Not only can you adjust your bass and treble frequencies with precision, but you also get a boost in volume with the added option of activating or deactivating the preamp when needed. This level of control allows you to fine-tune your sound, whether you’re playing a smooth jazz ballad or a heavy metal riff.
Roasted maple neck
The Roasted Maple neck is a standout feature of the TMB400TA, providing excellent playability and stability. This type of wood has undergone a special heating process that makes it more resistant to environmental changes, such as humidity and temperature fluctuations. This means that your bass will remain in tune for longer periods, no matter where you take it.
Tamo Ash and Poplar body
The TMB400TA’s unique body construction boasts a top layer of Tamo Ash on the flat-pressed poplar wood. This combination offers excellent resonance for warm, well-balanced tones and adds a beautiful grain pattern to the guitar’s appearance. The poplar wood is lightweight, making it comfortable for extended playing sessions, while the Tamo Ash adds an extra layer of sound projection and sustain.
Specifications
Body
- Model: TMB400TA
- Solid/Hollow: Solid
- Colori Name: Cosmic Blue Starburst
- Category: Bass Workshop
- Artist: –
- Series: TMB
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Type: TMB4
- Neck Joint: Bolt-on
- Neck Material: Roasted Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Neck Thickness (1st fret, mm): 21.5
- Neck Thickness (12th fret, mm): 24.5
- Scale (mm): 864
- Nut Width (mm): 41
- End Width (mm): 62
- Number of Fret: 20
- Fretboard: Bound Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius (mm): 240
- Fret Type: Medium
- Inlay: Acrylic block
Hardware & Electronics
- Body Top Material (For Solid): Tamo Ash
- Body Material (For Solid): Poplar
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Total Length (mm): 1130
- Body Thickness (mm): 40
- Body Length (mm): 483
- Body Width (mm): 355
- Bridge: B10
- Active or Passive: Active
- Nut: Plastic
- Machine Head: Ibanez machine heads
- Hardware Color: Chrome
- Neck Pickup: Dynamix P
- Bridge Pickup: Dynamix J
- EQ (Active): Ibanez Custom Electronics 2-band EQ
- Controls, Pickup Selector: 1 Volume, 1 Balancer, Bass, Treble
- String Gauges (from top to bottom): .045/.065/.085/.105
- Tuning (from top to bottom): 1G,2D,3A,4E
- Included Case/Bag: MRB350C
- Other Item(s) Included: Hex wrench
- Batteries Required: 9V x 1