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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
This instrument may show light signs of use. It has been quality checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure that it meets a high playing standard.
Any promotional materials, offers, software or subscriptions available when purchased as new may not be available with this Ex-Demo product.
The Ibanez MDM1600 Mode is a modern four-string bass that reimagines a classic offset-inspired design for today?s players. It blends familiar feel with contemporary refinements, offering balanced ergonomics, a fast neck profile and a confident playing experience suited to rehearsals, recording and regular gigging. Whether you?re laying down a groove or exploring more technical passages, the Mode series delivers comfort, clarity and versatility in a visually distinctive yet practical instrument.
A roasted maple neck and rosewood fretboard provide stability and a focused tonal response, while medium stainless steel frets ensure long-term durability. A poplar burl top over an alder body adds snap, resonance and visual character. Delta S4J pickups pair with the Sonitech S preamp to deliver detailed tone shaping, selectable mid frequencies and a passive bypass option, making the MDM1600 equally effective on stage or in the studio.
Ex-Demo: This product may be ex-display, have light signs of use, have slight cosmetic marks or may have non-essential parts or software missing. The original box, packaging or manual may not be included. Each item is checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure it meets our high standards. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.
Product Ref: 392307
The MDM1600 Mode takes a familiar offset-style bass silhouette and updates it with modern proportions and thoughtful detailing. Its contoured body sits comfortably against the player, while overall balance helps reduce fatigue during longer sessions. This makes it an easy transition for players used to classic designs, while still feeling current and refined. The result is a bass that looks distinctive on stage yet feels immediately comfortable in rehearsal rooms, studios and live environments where familiarity and confidence matter.
Built around a roasted maple neck, the MDM1600 offers increased stability and resistance to temperature or humidity changes. This helps maintain a consistent setup and dependable feel over time, even with regular gigging. Medium stainless steel frets provide a smooth playing surface and long-term reliability, reducing wear from frequent use. Paired with a rosewood fretboard, the neck delivers a balanced response with clear mids and controlled highs across the entire register.
Delta S4J pickups deliver a tight low end, punchy mids and crisp attack that suit a wide range of musical styles. They respond well to dynamics, keeping notes articulate whether played lightly or with authority. The Sonitech S preamp adds extensive flexibility, with a 3-band EQ, selectable mid frequency banks and a passive tone option. This allows quick movement between classic supportive tones and more modern, cutting sounds.
Hardware on the MDM1600 is chosen for comfort, balance and reliability. Lightweight Aero-light machine heads help reduce neck dive, keeping the instrument stable on a strap during long sets. The MR5S bridge allows adjustable string spacing, letting players fine-tune feel to their technique. Practical details such as luminescent side dots and the Super All Access Neck Joint improve visibility and upper-fret access, making the bass easy to navigate on dark stages.
