Ibanez talman tmb100 or Yamaha trbx174 as first bass?

[Willeri36]

Generic buying my first bass thread here. I really got into bass in music class and I'm finally going to get my own. As the title goes, which one would you go for? They both stand at the price of $199 or 199€ and I really like both of them.

Any alternatives?

And also, if i go for the Ibanez, would you wait the extra 3 weeks for the seller to restock the mahogany version of the bass or is poplar considered "equal" in quality. Ofc the tone will be a bit different but then again I have heard people call poplar the "poor man's alder". :/

Edit: Nope the Yamaha is now 224€

 

[reddog]

Which one feels best to you?

Which one sounds best to you?

 

[GastonD]

Be honest with yourself, which one appeals to you more visually? The thing is, when it's "sexier" you will be tempted to play with it more often, and thus progress a bit more quickly.

 

[Willeri36]

I am leaning towards the Ibanez for the Vintage visuals. Also seems that all Ibanez talmans from 2018 on are made from poplar so nevermind for that then.

 

[dexter3d]

Go with a Fender Jazz or Precision clone like Squier. Yamaha has 24 frets vs Fender 19, that's 20 more notes to learn. It's a lot. The last thing you want when starting is to increase complexity.

 

[ScrewDevil]

 

[Cliff Colton]

Generic buying my first bass thread here. I really got into bass in music class and I'm finally going to get my own. As the title goes, which one would you go for? They both stand at the price of $199 or 199€ and I really like both of them.

Any alternatives?

And also, if i go for the Ibanez, would you wait the extra 3 weeks for the seller to restock the mahogany version of the bass or is poplar considered "equal" in quality. Ofc the tone will be a bit different but then again I have heard people call poplar the "poor man's alder". :/

Edit: Nope the Yamaha is now 224€

Quality of both Basses is about the same, but the Yamaha neck feels much wider than the Ibanez neck. Play them both if you can before deciding. If you are getting it as a gift, then a Lakland would be nice.

 

[enricogaletta]

Definitely the TMB100, had the chance to test both of them and the Ibanez as an outstanding quality price ratio.
Plus is easy to set various action, even the lowest, not so obvious on other entry levels basses..
After I tested I got one for me to use with my students, the price is awesome.
I attached the short video review. Hope this helps.
If you need more info just let me know

 

[Willeri36]

Alright. Guess I'll be going for the Talman then. Thanks for the help! I have heard it has some troubles with Fret Buzz though I do understand the very basic rules of adjusting the truss rod and such.

 

[ScrewDevil]

Alright. Guess I'll be going for the Talman then. Thanks for the help! I have heard it has some troubles with Fret Buzz though I do understand the very basic rules of adjusting the truss rod and such.

I've never heard of the fret buzz issue. My 310 was setup very nicely when I received it.

 

[Stevorebob]

Yamaha makes better basses in that price range IMO. Even at $25 more, the Yamaha is likely a better value.

I own a Talman 105, and it’s fit and finish, playability and electronics are barely acceptably. It’s a cool looking instrument, but I recommend a more serviceable bass. (I bought my Talman as a poject bass. I put a lot of work and cash into it to get it to where I want it.)