Description
The Ibanez Mode Series MDM1605 is a modern reinterpretation of a classic bass design, blending familiar tonal foundations with contemporary performance features. Created for today’s innovative bassists, the Mode series respects the core elements that have made this style of bass a mainstay across countless genres, while introducing modern playability, electronics, and aesthetics to support evolving musical demands.
Designed to bridge the iconic sounds of the past with the forward thinking inspiration of modern players, the MDM1605 excels in both traditional and technical roles. Whether laying down solid foundations or delivering complex, expressive lines, this five string bass offers the playability and tonal versatility needed to create distinctive and memorable grooves.
Main Features
Roasted Maple Neck
The roasted maple neck is heat treated to improve stability, durability, and resistance to moisture and temperature changes. This ensures consistent performance and a comfortable feel in any environment.
Rosewood Fretboard
The rosewood fretboard delivers a well balanced, solid tone with a focused mid range, offering warmth and clarity that complements a wide range of playing styles.
Medium Stainless Steel Frets
Medium stainless steel frets provide long lasting durability and a smooth playing surface, ensuring reliable performance and precise articulation over time.
Poplar Burl Top and Alder Body
The poplar burl top adds a striking visual character, while the alder body delivers a bright, well balanced tone with enhanced resonance and sustain.
Delta S5J Pickups
Delta S5J pickups offer crisp high end attack, full and punchy mids, and a tight, powerful low end. They perform exceptionally well with a wide variety of amplifiers and effects in both live and studio environments.
Ibanez Sonitech S Preamp with 3 Band EQ
The Sonitech S preamp is carefully voiced across the full frequency spectrum and features two selectable three band mid range banks alongside a passive tone control. This provides exceptional tonal flexibility with intuitive operation.
3 Way Mid Frequency Switch with Hexa Mid System
The Hexa Mid system allows access to two mid range banks, each offering three distinct frequency points. This gives a total of six selectable mid frequencies, making it easy to fine tune your bass tone.
EQ Bypass Switch
The push pull EQ bypass switch allows instant switching between active EQ and passive operation, offering added flexibility and reliability in performance situations.
Ibanez Aero Light Machine Heads
Aero Light machine heads use Extra Super Duralumin to significantly reduce weight while maintaining tuning accuracy and durability. This improves balance and comfort, especially during long gigs.
MR5S Bridge
The MR5S bridge features adjustable saddles that allow variable string spacing by plus or minus 1.5 mm, accommodating individual playing preferences with ease.
Luminescent Side Dots
Luminescent side dot position markers ensure excellent fretboard visibility on dark stages and in low light conditions.
Gig Bag Included
Supplied with an Ibanez gig bag designed specifically to fit and protect the MDM1605.
Special Design Features
Super All Access Neck Joint
The Super All Access Neck Joint enhances overall playability by allowing easy access to the higher frets, supporting expressive playing across the full range of the instrument.
Specifications
- MDM5 Roasted Maple neck
- Poplar Burl top/Alder body
- Rosewood fretboard w/White dot inlay
- Medium Stainless Steel frets
- Delta S5J neck pickup
- Delta S5J bridge pickup
- Ibanez Sonitech S Preamp 3-band EQ
- EQ bypass switch (push/pull)
- 3-way Mid frequency switch w/Hexa Mid system
- MR5S bridge (18mm string spacing)
- Black hardware
- Ibanez Aero-light machine heads
- Luminescent side dot inlay
- Gig bag included
Delivery
This product is on order with our suppliers
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £30 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Ibanez Warranty Information: 1 year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
3 years warranty for VIP members
