Description
Let us introduce you to the Ibanez MDM1300-NAB Mode Bass Guitar in Natural Stained Amber Burst.
The Ibanez MDM1300 is a sleek, modern take on a classic bass silhouette, purpose-built for contemporary players who demand effortless playability, studio-ready clarity and rock-solid reliability. With its roasted Maple neck and fingerboard, lightweight Ash body and powerful active electronics, this beauty is equally at home laying down supportive grooves or cutting through the mix with articulate, expressive lines.
Part of the Ibanez Mode series, the MDM1300 is designed to bridge vintage-inspired feel with forward-thinking performance. Delta S4J pickups and the Ibanez Sonitech S 3-band EQ give you a huge tonal palette, while the Super All Access Neck Joint, stainless steel frets and Aero-Light machine heads keep the instrument feeling fast, comfortable and perfectly balanced for long sets and demanding sessions.
Modern Mode Series design
The Mode Series reimagines an iconic bass design for today’s players, retaining the familiar outline and ergonomic comfort while updating the details for superior performance. The Ash body delivers a bright, punchy acoustic character with rich sustain, and the Natural Stained Amber Burst finish shows off the grain beautifully.
Roasted Maple neck & fingerboard
The roasted Maple neck and fingerboard are heat-treated for increased stability, durability and resistance to moisture and temperature changes. This means fewer seasonal adjustments and a neck that feels consistent wherever you play. The smooth fingerboard edge and satin polyurethane finish provide a fast, comfortable feel under the hand, ideal for intricate runs and fast funk lines.
Powerful Delta S4J pickups with Sonitech S preamp
A pair of Delta S4J pickups delivers a crisp high-end attack, full, punchy mids and a tight, controlled low end that works brilliantly with a wide range of amps and pedals. The Ibanez Sonitech S Preamp adds a highly flexible 3-band EQ with two selectable mid-frequency banks and a passive tone control, so you can move from vintage-flavoured warmth to cutting modern aggression with ease. The push/pull EQ bypass and 3-way mid frequency switch make it simple to dial in your sound quickly on any gig.
Stage-ready hardware & playability
Medium stainless steel frets offer a smooth feel and exceptional longevity, while the ‘Super All Access’ neck joint makes upper fret access effortless. The MR5S bridge allows you to fine-tune string spacing to your preference, and the Ibanez Aero-Light machine heads keep the bass well balanced and in tune. Luminescent side dots ensure you can always see your position on dark stages, so your focus stays on the music.
Key Features
- Roasted Maple neck: Heat-treated Maple provides enhanced stability and resistance to environmental changes, helping the neck stay straight and reliable over time.
- Stainless steel frets: Stay smooth and shiny for years, resisting wear and corrosion so your notes will pop with clarity every time.
- Luminescent side dots: These ensure you can see your position clearly on dark stages, keeping your playing precise in any lighting.
- Delta S4J pickups with Sonitech S 3-band EQ: Delta S4J pickups deliver a crisp, articulate response with punchy mids and tight lows, ideal for a wide range of styles. Paired with the Sonitech S preamp, dual midrange banks and passive tone control, you get a huge palette of usable tones at your fingertips.
- MR5S bridge with adjustable string spacing: The MR5S bridge allows you to fine-tune string spacing by +/- 1.5 mm around the standard 19 mm setting, so you can dial in the perfect feel for fingerstyle, pick or slap techniques.
- Lightweight Aero-Light machine heads: Reduce headstock weight for improved balance without sacrificing tuning stability, making long gigs more comfortable.
Specifications
Body
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Neck
- Neck Material: Roasted Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Neck Profile: MDM4
- Neck Joint: Bolt-On
- Fingerboard Material: Roasted Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 12” (305 mm)
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Side Dots: Luminescent
- Fret Type: Medium Stainless Steel
- Number of Frets: 24
- Nut Type: Plastic
- Nut Width: 1.5” (38 mm)
- Scale Length: 34” (864 mm)
Hardware
- Bridge: MR5S
- Tuning Machines: Ibanez Aero-Light
- Hardware Finish: Black
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Delta S4J
- Neck Pickup: Delta S4J
- EQ: Ibanez Sonitech S Preamp 3-Band EQ
- Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Balancer, 1 Master Tone, Bass, Middle, Treble
- Other Switches: EQ Bypass Switch (Push/Pull), 3-Way Mid Frequency Switch with Hexa Mid System
- Electronics Type: Active
Miscellaneous
- Strings: D’Addario EXL165
- String Gauges: .045/.065/.085/.105
- Case/Gig Bag: Ibanez Gig Bag (Included)
- Accessories: Hex Wrench
