Ibanez MDM1300-NAB Mode

The Ibanez MDM1300-NAB is a 4-string electric bass from the Ibanez Mode series, combining a contemporary ergonomic design with versatile active electronics and a comfortable long-scale playing platform. Its Ash body delivers a naturally bright response with clear articulation and sustain, while the MDM4 Roasted Maple neck and matching Roasted Maple fingerboard provide a stable, smooth playing surface. The MDM body shape is designed for balance and comfortable access across all 24 frets, making the bass suitable for both stage and studio applications.

The MDM1300-NAB is equipped with a pair of Ibanez Delta S4J passive pickups in neck and bridge positions. These hum-cancelling pickups are voiced to provide an aggressive yet balanced single-coil-style character with clear response across the frequency range. An Ibanez Sonitech S preamp provides active 3-band EQ control, while the push/pull EQ bypass on the master tone control allows the player to switch between active EQ operation and a passive signal path. The Hexa Mid system further expands tonal control by offering six selectable mid-frequency centres through two frequency banks.

The bass features an MR5S bridge with 19 mm string spacing and Ibanez Aero-light machine heads for reliable tuning and a comfortable string layout. Its Roasted Maple fingerboard has 24 medium stainless-steel frets, black dot inlays and luminescent side dots for visibility in low-light conditions. A detachable finger ramp is included for players who prefer a defined reference point for fingerstyle technique. The Natural Stained Amber Burst finish is complemented by black hardware, and the MDM1300-NAB is supplied with an Ibanez gig bag.

Key Features

• 4-string electric bass

• Ibanez Mode series

• MDM body shape

• Ash body

• MDM4 Roasted Maple neck

• Roasted Maple fingerboard

• 24 medium stainless-steel frets

• 864 mm / 34" scale length

• 305 mm fingerboard radius

• Ibanez Delta S4J neck pickup

• Ibanez Delta S4J bridge pickup

• Passive hum-cancelling pickups

• Ibanez Sonitech S 3-band active preamp

• Push/pull EQ bypass

• Hexa Mid system

• Six selectable mid-frequency centres

• MR5S bridge

• 19 mm string spacing

• Ibanez Aero-light machine heads

• Luminescent side dots

• Detachable finger ramp included

• Black hardware

• Natural Stained Amber Burst finish

• Gig bag included

Specifications

• Type: 4-string electric bass guitar

• Series: Mode

• Model: MDM1300-NAB

• Body Shape / Product Type: MDM, solid-body electric bass

• Materials / Construction: Ash body; MDM4 Roasted Maple neck; Roasted Maple fingerboard

• Dimensions / Scale / Size: 864 mm / 34" scale; 38 mm nut width; 62 mm width at 24th fret; 20.5 mm neck thickness at 1st fret; 22.5 mm at 12th fret; 305 mm radius

• Key technical specifications: 24 medium stainless-steel frets; 19 mm string spacing; factory tuning G-D-A-E

• Electronics / Connectivity: Dual Ibanez Delta S4J passive pickups; Ibanez Sonitech S 3-band EQ; push/pull EQ bypass; 3-way mid-frequency selector with Hexa Mid system

• Hardware: MR5S bridge; Ibanez Aero-light machine heads; black hardware

• Finish / Color: Natural Stained Amber Burst (NAB)

• Included Accessories: Ibanez gig bag; detachable finger ramp

• Strings: D'Addario EXL165, .045/.065/.085/.105

• Other relevant specifications: MDM4 Roasted Maple neck, black dot inlays, luminescent side dots and Super All Access Neck Joint

The Ibanez MDM1300-NAB is best suited to modern bassists, session players, gigging musicians and players looking for a versatile 4-string bass with extensive tonal control. Its Ash construction, Delta S4J pickups, Sonitech S preamp, six-frequency Hexa Mid system and ergonomic Mode design make it well suited to funk, rock, pop, fusion, progressive music and studio or live performance.