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Freddy V-C · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 4:32 pm Post subject: NBD: Ibanez Talman TMB30

I haven't owned a bass in like 3 years because I am a damn fool. For some reason I often find it easier to write songs around a bassline rather than a guitar part, and I'm writing a lot at the moment, so I thought I'd buy a cheap-ish bass instead of trying to borrow one from a pal yet again. I was tempted by the new shell pink Bronco, but this will mostly be for home use, and the impression I've gotten from a few of you guys is that the Bronco pickup sounds decent in a live context, but sucks for recording. Plus my new Tele has basically satisfied my lust for a shell pink guitar. The TMB30 is a similar price and has "proper" bass pickups.

This is the first shortscale bass I've owned (and possibly the first I've even played?!) and I'm amazed by how much more comfortable it feels. I guess that makes sense, because I'm only a little guy. Haven't had chance to play it plugged in yet, but it feels very solid.

On its own:

And with the whole gang:

I feel like I've got all my guitar needs covered now, although I'm still tempted to upgrade the Les Paul SL a little bit.
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gusman2x · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 5:05 pm Post subject:

Sweet bonus.

Yeah I love the feel of a shortscale bass. Iâ€™ve got a mustang, and it just feels a lot more nimble.
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Noirie. · YOUTH Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 5224

Nice one. I was gonna get the cream one but weren't in stock anywhere so got my HB Jazz Bass instead.
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Anyway a bass VI neck would fit/intonate on that thing?

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Reece · . Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 10358 Location: Kent, UK

Very nice.

Being suddenly in the market for a new bass that ivory one looks very tempting. Would be interested to hear what you think when you can plug it in.
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Bacchus · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 7:02 pm Post subject:

One of my pupils has one of these. Huge fun.

I could use a fretted bass for recording stuff, and I'd be tempted by these except that in my head, Jazz Basses are the "correct" bass.
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paul_ · . Joined: 27 Jul 2006 Posts: 9787

I've been tempted by this model a few times, they look fun.
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kingkiller · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:46 am Post subject:

A Talman was a strong consideration when I picked up my P-Bass, and I think the only reason I didnâ€™t was because they didnâ€™t have a color I liked. But the lower cost Ibanez stuff, above Gio but before their higher end stuff, is great value for money for sure.
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dezb1 · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 2:33 pm Post subject:

Really wanted one if these when they were released... didn't get one for some reason. Always liked the Talman guitars
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GreenKnee · . Joined: 29 Oct 2009 Posts: 625 Location: Sheffield

Very cool! I find songwriting with bass easier also, I find it easier to hear what can layer on top of it, rather than blasting a huge riff and then struggle with what can come around it.

You inspired me to get my bass out for the first time in aaaaagess, and a song comes straight away, whodathunkit