Description
The Ibanez MDM1005 Mode Series is built for bass players who need serious versatility without sacrificing playability. This one's designed for modern players who bounce between genres-whether you're laying down traditional pocket grooves or diving into technical passages that demand full fretboard access. The Mode series takes the classic bass formula and updates it with contemporary features that actually matter, like that Super All Access neck joint that makes the upper frets feel like they're part of the same instrument.
The Delta S5J pickups deliver an aggressive yet balanced single-coil tone that cuts through any mix without getting muddy or harsh. What really sets this apart is the Sonitech S preamp system-it's comprehensive without being overwhelming. You get master volume and balance, 3-band EQ, and a 3-way mid-frequency switch, plus a clever 2-way Hexa mid system on the back that gives you six different mid-frequency points to dial in. The EQ bypass switch lets you go passive when you want that direct, uncolored tone. The MR5S mono-rail bridge transfers string vibration efficiently, giving you great clarity and sustain that really helps with both chordal work and fast runs.
The roasted maple neck has a thin C profile that feels fast and comfortable, while the rosewood fretboard provides that focused midrange warmth. Medium stainless steel frets give you clean bends and slides with long-term durability, and those luminescent side dots are genuinely useful on dark stages. We've found the Aero-light tuners to be impressively stable despite being lightweight, and the whole instrument feels well-balanced and road-ready. The alder body keeps things bright and resonant without being harsh, and it comes with a fitted gig bag.
Specifications:
- Body: Alder with transparent pickguard
- Neck: 1-piece Roasted Maple, thin C profile
- Fretboard: Rosewood with luminescent side dots
- Frets: 24 medium stainless steel
- Scale Length: Not specified
- Pickups: Delta S5J single-coil (hum-canceling)
- Electronics: Sonitech S preamp with 3-band EQ, EQ bypass, 3-way mid switch, 2-way Hexa mid system
- Bridge: MR5S mono-rail with adjustable string spacing (18mm)
- Tuners: Ibanez Aero-light machine heads
- Included: Ibanez gig bag
Sku: MDM1005PW
