Ibanez - MDM Mode Series MDM1305 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Natural Stained Amber Burst

The Ibanez Mode Series: A Modern Take on a ClassicThe Ibanez "Mode" series represents a reimagining an iconic bass design. It's Ibanez's unique, modern take on a legendary instrument that has become ubiquitous across various musical genres. The Mode series honors the core elements that make this style of bass so popular, but injects contemporary features and aesthetics to support the creative endeavors of today's innovative players.The Mode series is engineered to bridge the popular sounds of the past with the evolving future inspiration of modern bassists. Whether the gig calls for a traditional supporting role or a highly technical performance, the Mode Series is built to excel in both. Its playability and tonal versatility are ready to help any player create distinctive and memorable grooves.All Mode (MDM) series basses feature a specially modified body, designed for perfect balance and smooth access to all 24 frets. Beyond the specialized body, the Super All Access neck joint further enhances playability with a highly contoured and ergonomic feel, ensuring even the highest frets are always within reach.A thin C-profile neck provides a fast, fantastic-feeling playing experience, while rounded fretboard edges add another layer of playing comfort. The 1-piece Roasted Maple neck offers extreme stability and a rich appearance. Medium stainless steel frets provide snappy tonal response and make for clean bends and slides while offering superior long-term durability. The neck also features luminescent side dot markers to provide clear guidance when performing on dark stages.The MDM1600 series basses feature a Poplar Burl top on an Alder body with a Rosewood fretboard. This combination offers a rich, well-balanced tone suitable for various playing styles. The Poplar Burl provides a modern, boutique aesthetic, and a detachable finger ramp is included to facilitate faster fingerstyle playing.Featuring "Extra Super Duralumin" on some of the key components, Ibanez Aero-light tuners are some of the lightest yet most durable tuners on the market today.The MR5S mono-rail bridge transfers each string vibration efficiently and delivers great clarity and sustain, which helps emphasize chordal playing and fast passages. It also features adjustable string spacing.The 4-string models feature 19mm spacing and the 5 and 6-string models feature 18mm spacing.The new Ibanez Delta S4J, S5J, and S6J pickups deliver an aggressive yet balanced single-coil tone that responds clearly and evenly in all frequency ranges. They're voiced to cut powerfully through any mix while eliminating noise, thanks to their hum-canceling design.These pickups are paired with the Sonitech S preamp, which offers a comprehensive range of tonal controls, including: Master volume and balancer Master Tone 3-band EQ An EQ bypass switch A 3-way mid-frequency switchThe master tone control operates in both active and passive mode. Additionally, the 2-way Hexa mid system is located on the back of the bass, allowing you to choose between two different mid-frequency banks for a total of six selectable mid-frequency points. The higher bank frequencies are 350Hz, 600Hz and 1KHz, and the lower bank frequencies are 250Hz, 450Hz and 850Hz. Together, the Delta pickups and the Sonitech S preamp provide an exceptional level of versatility to suit a wide variety of musical and performance styles.

For decades the SR has given bass players a modern alternative. With its continued popularity, Ibanez is constantly endeavoring to answer the wider needs of a variety of players, at a variety of budgets. But no matter what the specs, the heart is the same-SR continues to excite with its smooth, fast neck, lightweight body, and perfectly matched electronics.Premium"Designed to Inspire", all Ibanez Premium series are manufactured with select tone woods, high-profile electronics, hardware and dedicated skills of craftsmanship and care in details for your musical journey. The richness of sound, stunning appearance and unrivalled playability of the Ibanez Premium series will open the gate of your reservoir of inspiration.Atlas 5pc Panga Panga/Purpleheart neck with KTS TITANIUM rodsThe Atlas 5pc Panga Panga/Purpleheart neck provides a well-balanced note attack and tone with rich sustain.The neck is constructed with KTS TITANIUM reinforcement rods, increasing its stability and adding sustain.Panga Panga fretboardPanga Panga features a beautiful wood grain which produces a tight low and mid range, along with a sharp attack on high end.Medium frets with Premium fret edge treatmentMedium sized frets enhances the accuracy to your notes. The Premium Fret Edge Treatment offers a super smooth, comfortable performance.Sandblasted Ash top / African Mahogany bodyThe Ash top with African Mahogany body delivers a pleasant brightness and rich sustain.Nordstrand Big Break pickupsNordstrand "Big Break" pickups cram a meaty split coil into a soapbar-style pickup, producing a full-bodied, powerful, aggressive tonal texture, while still retaining the clarity that's characteristic of single coil tone with noiseless performance.Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQThe Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ is our latest refinement on the concept of simple, straightforward, no-nonsense EQ control. The Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are each centered on slightly different frequencies, an innovation that delivers a preset range of the most favorable bass tones.Gotoh machine headsGotoh machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.MR5S bridgeThe MR5S bridge has adjustable saddles for variable string spacing by +/- 1.5mm, answering every bassist's specific string spacing needs.EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)The EQ bypass control offers precision tonal adjustments, including a switch to choose passive-only operation. When the EQ bypass is activated, the treble tone control knob becomes the global tone control for the passive circuit.3-way Mid frequency switchThe 3-way Mid frequency switch allows players to choose from 3 Mid Frequency options and provides great tonal variety.Gig bag includedIt comes with Ibanez gig bag which is designed specifically to fit and protect this instrument.

The Ibanez Mode Series: A Modern Take on a ClassicThe Ibanez "Mode" series represents a reimagining an iconic bass design. It's Ibanez's unique, modern take on a legendary instrument that has become ubiquitous across various musical genres. The Mode series honors the core elements that make this style of bass so popular, but injects contemporary features and aesthetics to support the creative endeavors of today's innovative players.The Mode series is engineered to bridge the popular sounds of the past with the evolving future inspiration of modern bassists. Whether the gig calls for a traditional supporting role or a highly technical performance, the Mode Series is built to excel in both. Its playability and tonal versatility are ready to help any player create distinctive and memorable grooves.All Mode (MDM) series basses feature a specially modified body, designed for perfect balance and smooth access to all 24 frets. Beyond the specialized body, the Super All Access neck joint further enhances playability with a highly contoured and ergonomic feel, ensuring even the highest frets are always within reach.A thin C-profile neck provides a fast, fantastic-feeling playing experience, while rounded fretboard edges add another layer of playing comfort. The 1-piece Roasted Maple neck offers extreme stability and a rich appearance. Medium stainless steel frets provide snappy tonal response and make for clean bends and slides while offering superior long-term durability. The neck also features luminescent side dot markers to provide clear guidance when performing on dark stages.The MDM1300 series basses feature an Ash body and a Roasted Maple fretboard, delivering a brighter, punchy tone with added edge and clarity. The Ash body's grain is stained black for a striking, modern appearance. Like the 1600 series, a detachable finger ramp is included to facilitate faster fingerstyle playing.Featuring "Extra Super Duralumin" on some of the key components, Ibanez Aero-light tuners are some of the lightest yet most durable tuners on the market today.The MR5S mono-rail bridge transfers each string vibration efficiently and delivers great clarity and sustain, which helps emphasize chordal playing and fast passages. It also features adjustable string spacing.The 4-string models feature 19mm spacing and the 5 and 6-string models feature 18mm spacing.The new Ibanez Delta S4J, S5J, and S6J pickups deliver an aggressive yet balanced single-coil tone that responds clearly and evenly in all frequency ranges. They're voiced to cut powerfully through any mix while eliminating noise, thanks to their hum-canceling design.These pickups are paired with the Sonitech S preamp, which offers a comprehensive range of tonal controls, including: Master volume and balancer Master Tone 3-band EQ An EQ bypass switch A 3-way mid-frequency switchThe master tone control operates in both active and passive mode. Additionally, the 2-way Hexa mid system is located on the back of the bass, allowing you to choose between two different mid-frequency banks for a total of six selectable mid-frequency points. The higher bank frequencies are 350Hz, 600Hz and 1KHz, and the lower bank frequencies are 250Hz, 450Hz and 850Hz. Together, the Delta pickups and the Sonitech S preamp provide an exceptional level of versatility to suit a wide variety of musical and performance styles.