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Ibanez Upgrades the SR500 for 2026 with MR5S Bridge, Bartolini & Nordstrand Pickup Options
Basses

Ibanez Upgrades the SR500 for 2026 with MR5S Bridge, Bartolini & Nordstrand Pickup Options

Ibanez updates its SR500 series for 2026 with the SR500A and SR500N, featuring the MR5S Mono Rail bridge, Bartolini or Nordstrand pickups, and models starting at $699.

Ibanez Mode Series Debuts at NAMM 2026 with New Delta Pickups and Hexa-Mid Preamp
Basses

Ibanez Mode Series Debuts at NAMM 2026 with New Delta Pickups and Hexa-Mid Preamp

The new Ibanez Mode Series blends traditional bass tones with modern playability, offering new electronics, multiple body woods, and four- to six-string options.

Kinga Głyk Puts Ibanez’s New Mode 4 String Bass to the Test
Bass Videos

Kinga Głyk Puts Ibanez’s New Mode 4 String Bass to the Test

Watch Kinga Głyk explore Ibanez’s new Mode 4-string bass during a visit to Japan, captured in a raw one-take solo performance.

Watch: Riccardo Oliva Showcases the Ibanez MDM1606 Mode Series Bass
Bass Videos

Watch: Riccardo Oliva Showcases the Ibanez MDM1606 Mode Series Bass

Riccardo Oliva puts the Ibanez MDM1606 to the test in a new demo video highlighting the six-string bass and the launch of the Mode Series line.

Bassist Masaaki Saito Explores Ibanez’s Reimagined Mode Series Bass
Bass Videos

Bassist Masaaki Saito Explores Ibanez’s Reimagined Mode Series Bass

Ibanez’s Mode Series gets a real-world test as Masaaki Saito explores the MDM1305’s slap response, clarity, and modern tonal control.

Ibanez Revives the Iceman Bass with Two New Models for 2026
Basses

Ibanez Revives the Iceman Bass with Two New Models for 2026

Ibanez brings back the iconic Iceman Bass for 2026 with two new models, the ICB620 and ICB720FM, blending metal roots with modern electronics.

“Reflection” A Trio with Two 6 String Basses and Synth Finds a New Sound in Nature
Bass Videos

“Reflection” A Trio with Two 6 String Basses and Synth Finds a New Sound in Nature

Reflection brings two 6 string bassists together with RO1 on synth for a layered and melodic trio piece that highlights texture, space and a modern bass driven sound.

Inside the Groove: Riccardo Oliva’s Bass Work with the Matteo Mancuso Trio at Montreal
Bass Videos

Inside the Groove: Riccardo Oliva’s Bass Work with the Matteo Mancuso Trio at Montreal

Riccardo Oliva brings serious heat in this live cut from Montreal Jazz Fest, driving the trio with fast, aggressive lines on his 6-string Ibanez.

Thundercat’s Bass Work Shines in Erykah Badu’s Spotify Anniversary Session
Bass Videos

Thundercat’s Bass Work Shines in Erykah Badu’s Spotify Anniversary Session

Erykah Badu delivers a smooth and soulful performance while Thundercat holds down a warm RnB pocket, giving the entire session a deep and easy flowing vibe.

Riccardo Oliva Showcases the New Ibanez BTB605 Bass Guitar
Bass Videos

Riccardo Oliva Showcases the New Ibanez BTB605 Bass Guitar

Ibanez and Riccardo Oliva return with another standout clip, featuring the rich tone and sleek feel of the new BTB605 bass.

Slap Groove Shred Riccardo Oliva Puts the Ibanez Headless EHB1135MS Bass to Work
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Slap Groove Shred Riccardo Oliva Puts the Ibanez Headless EHB1135MS Bass to Work

In this Ibanez feature, Riccardo Oliva explores the EHB1135MS’s slap tone, multi scale clarity, and lightweight ergonomic design.

Thundercat & Remi Wolf Bring Funk and Fusion to Colbert with “Children of the Baked Potato”
Bass Videos

Thundercat & Remi Wolf Bring Funk and Fusion to Colbert with “Children of the Baked Potato”

Thundercat and Remi Wolf turned “Children of the Baked Potato” into a late night jam that showed off his tone, touch, and fearless groove.