Ibanez MDM1606-NML Mode 6-String Bass Guitar in Natural Mocha Low Gloss

The Ibanez MDM1606 Mode Series 6-string bass takes a familiar, iconic silhouette and reimagines it for modern players. With a roasted Maple neck, lightweight yet resonant Alder body and a powerful active Sonitech S preamp, this bass is built to cover everything from classic supportive lines to highly technical, extended-range playing. Its sleek satin finishes and carefully balanced hardware make it as comfortable on long gigs as it is inspiring in the studio.

At the heart of the MDM1606 is a pair of Delta S6J pickups feeding into Ibanez’s ultra-flexible Hexa Mid system, giving you six selectable mid frequencies and a musical 3-band EQ. Whether you need tight, percussive clarity for intricate lines or a fat, authoritative low end for big choruses, this bass delivers with ease. Add in stainless steel frets, luminescent side dots and an ultra-accessible neck joint, and you have a serious workhorse for contemporary bassists who demand both impeccable tone and playability.

Modern take on a classic design

The Mode Series takes a legendary bass blueprint and updates it with contemporary ergonomics and electronics. The familiar offset body shape feels instantly comfortable, while the Natural Mocha Low Gloss finish and Poplar Burl top give it a boutique, stage-ready look that stands out without being flashy.

Stable, fast roasted Maple neck

The roasted Maple MDM6 neck is heat-treated for improved stability, durability and resistance to temperature and humidity changes. Graphite reinforcement rods add further rigidity and sustain, while the satin polyurethane finish and slim profile make fast runs, chords and extended-range stretches feel effortless across all six strings.

Versatile Delta S6J pickups & Sonitech S preamp

Dual Delta S6J pickups provide a crisp high-end attack, punchy mids and a tight, controlled low end that works brilliantly with a wide range of amps and pedals. Paired with the Ibanez Sonitech S 3-band EQ and Hexa Mid system, you can sculpt everything from vintage-flavoured warmth to ultra-defined modern tones, with an EQ bypass push/pull for instant passive-style operation.

Comfy Hardware & stage-ready details

The MR5S bridge offers adjustable string spacing by ±1.5 mm, so you can fine-tune the feel under your right hand. Ibanez Aero-Light machine heads use ultra-lightweight keys to help keep the bass well balanced on a strap, reducing fatigue over long sets. Medium stainless steel frets and luminescent side dots round out a specification that's built for serious, real-world performance.

• Roasted Maple neck with Rosewood fingerboard: The roasted Maple neck with reinforcement rods offers enhanced stability, while the Rosewood fingerboard adds a solid, balanced tone with focused mids. Together they provide a fast, comfortable playing feel that inspires confidence.
• Stainless steel frets: Stay smooth and shiny for years, resisting wear and corrosion so your notes will pop with clarity every time.
• Luminescent side dots: These ensure you can see your position clearly on dark stages, keeping your playing precise in any lighting.
• Delta S6J pickups with Sonitech S 3-band EQ: Delta S6J pickups deliver a crisp, articulate response with punchy mids and tight lows, ideal for a wide range of styles. Paired with the Sonitech S preamp, dual midrange banks and passive tone control, you get a huge palette of usable tones at your fingertips.
• MR5S bridge with adjustable string spacing: The MR5S bridge allows you to fine-tune string spacing by +/- 1.5 mm around the standard 18 mm setting, so you can dial in the perfect feel for fingerstyle, pick or slap techniques.
• Lightweight Aero-Light machine heads: Reduce headstock weight for improved balance without sacrificing tuning stability, making long gigs more comfortable.

Body

• Top Material: Poplar Burl
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane

Neck

• Neck Material: Roasted Maple with Graphite Reinforcement Rods
• Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Neck Profile: MDM6
• Neck Joint: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 20” (508 mm)
• Position Inlays: White Dot
• Side Dots: Luminescent
• Fret Type: Medium Stainless Steel
• Number of Frets: 24
• Nut Type: Plastic
• Nut Width: 2.05” (52 mm)
• Scale Length: 34” (864 mm)

Hardware

• Bridge: MR5S
• Tuning Machines: Ibanez Aero-Light
• Hardware Finish: Black

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Delta S6J
• Neck Pickup: Delta S6J
• EQ: Ibanez Sonitech S Preamp 3-Band EQ
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Balancer, 1 Master Tone, Bass, Middle, Treble
• Other Switches: EQ Bypass Switch (Push/Pull), 3-Way Mid Frequency Switch with Hexa Mid System
• Electronics Type: Active

Miscellaneous

• Strings: D'Addario EXL165 + .032/.130
• String Gauges: .032/.045/.065/.085/.105/.130
• Case/Gig Bag: Ibanez Gig Bag (Included)
• Accessories: Hex Wrench