Ibanez RGB300 - Does this vintage rocker have a place in 2020? Let's find out!- LowEndLobster Review 

I waited long for a review of this one. I love the looks so much, that it is a candidate for 2021.

Glad to see this design back. I remember them well. They just need to beef it up like they were in the day. Anything to dump that soundgear design! Its been played out.

I owned an RGB back in the mid 90's when I was playing with a band that did Mr Bungle cover, Frank Zappa covers and some originals. I had the 5 string version. Was my first 5 string. I started incorporating that low B into the cover tunes. Would always get compliments after shows and had great conversations with people about music. I want to buy this new reissue

That bass is so simple and beautiful at the same time

Thanks for reviewing this, i saw this on thomann about 2 months ago, ill be back in the discord later had to take a break, see ya there.

Another great review. Happy Halloween Lobster

Nice review. Looking forward to mods and other Harley Bentons.

I waited for a review of this bass ever since I saw the first listing on Reverb. Amazing review, thank you very much! To be honest I expectedthe imperfections on the electronics etc, my 2014 SR300 had pretty much the same issues plus poor bridge quality with the saddles unscrewing by themselves etc. I see this bass more like a modding platform since it's looks are 80's AF, so a new bridge, keys, pickups and pre and you're good to go. Although I'd like to see higher end models on this line and (if anyone by Ibanez happens to see this) PLEASE BRING BACK THE IBANEZ SB900 AND SB1200 BASSES. Thank you!

Bought mine today, it kicks ass for Metal

It will be interesting to see if they come out with a more expensive model with better electronics. I’ve been looking to get back to a 4-string (I currently have two 5-strings) and while this one looks badass, the price definitely reflects the quality.

I have a beat up triangle inlay EX bass I'm glad they brought it back

It's actually a repro of the RD 727. A buddy of mine had one in silver back in the day...

Haha haha....another great and comical review!!! I used to own 2 of these in the late 80s early 90s....for the price I liked mine...VERY LIGHTWEIGHT!!!!

Well, I like the aggressive tone of the pickups of this bass :D

I was the first to pinch the like button. does this mean I am the one who actually turned your hand back to normal?

I have a RD 828 LE from 1989 it has the Sharktooth inlays. It has EMG X pickups it is one of my favorite basses to play! Disappointed in the “entry level” status of this bass. Still considering picking one up and putting in some EMGs or Bartolini’s. I am enjoying your reviews. I just found you. Go Lobster!

I had one of the EX series basses. It was an impeccably built beast of an instrument. Ibanez would do well to take your advice and make it passive like the originals. They’d also be better served by going back to a basswood body because poplar is trash.

I knew nothing about playing bass guitar but me & my cousins would rock the house. I just tried to play a rhythm and match his frets. For not knowing anything about instruments we've made some pretty good music with me just improvising. I wish I would have got a copy of some of our cassette tapes we made. Especially the one that I could replicate perfectly every time we played it. I used an Ibanez.

Long live Lobstah ROCK!!!!

I think this is a pretty cool looking bass. Even though it resembles that of an Ibanez ex bass, it does remind me of a peavey millennium bass. I would agree that the electronics could of been better. The neck pickup sounds awesome. I would like to see a 5-string version of this bass. And I am looking forward to seeing your updated video on this bass with emg pickups. Pretty cool review.

Thanks for the really good review. I'm hesitating between this one and a sire V3 to play in a very heavy shoegaze band. I've got a spectradrive so I would probably be able to dial back a bit of low end I think.

It definitely has a bright future

I own an Ibanez EXB404, the Budget Korean produced line of EX basses from the early 90's. Snapped it for like 160 bucks and is my favorite bass out of my Squire J, Yamaha TRBX305, Jackson CBX IV, and Takamine Acoustic Bass. Its nice to see they've remade these basses in an updated fashion with inlays and an outline around the headstock! I'm disappointed that this has a pre-amp, because the instrument as a passive bass really shines with a solid balanced tone between Funky and Metallic. The tone sounds similar to 90's Cannibal Corpses bass, which honestly fucking rocks especially with a pick in the mix. The slap tone is also easily my fave Funnily enough... The Jazz pick up is also plenty noisey in my EXB404, but only when the bass is angled and not parallel with the ground..? Must be an internal hardware issue though, otherwise get one if you are ever presented with the chance.

Not really into basses like this usually but I dig it in this finish

At @3:33 the cat was seriously bringin' the bass to fall down to the ground ahahahah! Hands down for you my friend, you've made a review of one of the most interesting (but surprisingly not very advertised by Ibanez) bass models of the 2020 line-up. Until two days ago, I've had a Talman TMB30-BK by Ibanez, same pickups but shorts scale and completely passive. The model of your review seems like it hasn't the same issue of the TMB: the J pickup was sounding at a veeeery low volume compared to the P pickup. The Dynamyx P sounds hot, way too hot....but the main reason why I decided to make an exchange through i it was its tone in a mix. I used it in three songs, and in all songs I was forced to completely re-equalize the whole thing to let the bass fit naturally into a song. So my answer was...NO. These pickups are...a trick! They sound good alone, but in a mix they completely SUCK....they're a metal-like sounding kind of pickups, but of the worst category! :-( I've sent it back to the shop where it was purchased to change it for a Squier Sffinity P-J and...man, I'm speechless! Very nice finishes for its cheap price (that's a really surprising thing :O), really nice and clear sound, good quality tuners and bridge. ....that's a chinese Affinity man....and it sounds and plays very good! I've re-recorded the bass lines on these famous three songs, and now the bass fits naturally into a song with just...the bass itself, no specific EQs needed! A Squier Affinity man....seriously, I can't believe that: it was purchased as a modding platform but now I wanna keep it stock as it is. Or, at least, I wanna just improve only the things that really matter on it. Joe

I wish they made a lefty lol. I passed on a 90's Ibanez TRB 100 a year or so ago and regretted it. My dream bass is a lefty jackson, but those are super rare as well.

I have a 1989 Ibanez RD 727 with Sharktooth inlays & binding on the neck & headstock. I replaced the bridge with a newer AccuCast and put EMG-X pj pu’s in.

I kept reading RBG. I thought it was a memorial bass. Sign of the times. lol.

It sounds pretty good imo looks nice. I am a passive pu player though.

Reminds me of my old RD707 tangerine - except that bass had dot inlays and 3 knobs.

I think I need one of these basses. I love the aesthetic of it so much! I think that my Boss gt1b can probably tame the preamp on this bass. I can’t find it anywhere but Thomann. I’m hoping that it will come to Sweetwater or Zzounds soon. I know that it’s nowhere near the sound quality of my Fender Tony Franklin fretless but, this would be a very good bass to mod. I’m thinking maybe an Aguilar pj set and possibly a Darkglass preamp

Big "The Time Police" from Superjail vibes during that intro lmao

Two weeks ago I bought a 1990 EX Series Korea on ebay for $125 the electronics were shot said the listing but I bought it because it I noticed from the pictures that has some old DiMarzio pickups on it. I installed 300k Gibson's pots volume, volume and tone with an orange drop cap. Now I'm waiting for a Gotoh MIJ high mass bridge that I got for $25 on ebay. It sounds so good that I haven't played any of my other basses since I fix it.

I miss my old 5 string ibanez. It was made in Japan from the late 90's. I can't remember what model it was. It just felt right in my hands. Still pissed 20+ years later that I had to get rid of it a few months after I bought it 😂😭🤣

I picked a relic today. ‘89 made in Japan. $125 cash with original case. 🤘🏽

Check inside for an internal trimpot..maybe you can lower the preamp gain.i had an ATK 300 where lowered the gain for the preamp and it was much better after.

i really like the electronics of the tmb100, is hot but with a compressor and a sansamp is a horsework... and i dig that oldstyle body and neck, but pay 100 more just for the design... i agree with you

Your cat clearly approves, and I’ve been looking for a PJ bass. Maybe one of these will be in my future. Although, I hope it feels better than it sounds. I was kinda disappointed by the TMB review too. The sounds just don’t do it for me like I was expecting

It’s a remake of an Ibanez rd727 and rd828 they also make a rd707 but that didn’t have the shark tooth inlays.

What would the Relentless P/J pick-ups do in this bass?

I wonder how this bass compares side by side with an EX or RD series bass. Also what would be a good alternative to this bass? Something similar in looks and sound, and with a similar price, but is overall better?

If you want to go passive what do you think about installing a Bill Lawrence bass filter next to a normal passive tone control with a switching option between the two?

Headstock is perfect for when a band mate becomes annoying 😊 That preamp hiss/ noise could be a major problem with stage lights etc If the neck and overall feel is good I might be tempted to rip out the electronics and go passive

Maybe a preamp replacement is in order... Seymour Duncan makes a 2-band for $60. Or perhaps you could change the wiring for a dual volume/dual tone. Either one could make for an excellent revisit video! I've been looking for a bass like this recently and this video may have convinced me either way.

Hey Low End Lobster I'll interested to see how the EMG set sound with that bass. I've got a EX series 5 string in dark metallic red . its neck is normally got to flat of a fingerboard radius for me , but is comfortable to play and I haven't had to adjust the neck in 30 yrs. I was thinking for a new 5 string J bass set for it as the stock pickups seem a little weak .

I have the original version, of this model its the ibanez rd727 year 1989,in a gun metal silver..this is still a nice looking, sounding bass for 320 dollars..its sounds similar to that 6 string 2,300 dollar kisel bass,you did a review on..

Time to add rgb light strips to it

The weak point of P-J configuration; noise of the rear pickup. Other than that, it is a good bass in general.

I'd want better inlays,more color options, better pickups,a nice high mass bridge. I do like the headstock. The Ibanez website doesn't say if it's got graphite rods or not. I thinking that my SR300EB out plays it although the preamp goes into crispy bacon mode with the treble turned especially if using DI

There's that 60 cycle hum again, gotta be your amp, cable, or lights in the review room!

would you recommend this for a beginner with smaller hands? if not what?

LOL, hilarious! Also, the cat clearly loves you a bunch. The bass really isn’t my style aesthetically or sonically, but if it has a place in your stable that’s what matters.

I liked the vid even before the opening credits. Could of been the Willie Nelson........Could of been the wig 😂😂😂😂😂😂and those shades 👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎 but most of all.......Bebe😻. Great vid.

P sounds decent and useful. The J spoils it but that price range is a bit forgiving. Squier and Sterling are a bit more on point in this range, don’t you think?

Hi lobster! I was wondering if you could review the schecter stilleto vintage 4 I've ordered it (well my mum did) for Christmas it was on sale and there's no reviews yet on it.

lobster do you have any Warwick basses? Ive never played one and everyone seems to freakin adore them

I sense another project coming on!!?!?!?!? Swap out that J pickup and the preamp maybe? Add some lighting strips??

Beards? Cats? Bass? 1000% subscribing

If i were to get this bass id immediately rip out the preamp, do a single volume knob and 3 way selector and maybe replace the J pickup with an X2NB humbucker for some really high output tones

I'm very stoked for the Harley Benton basses and I guess the enhanced model will outrun the Ibanez!

The 80s model I remember was a RD###. I'm sure everyone knows is to match the RG guitar. I'm not even a bass player and I'm gunna get one

Reverse P pickups are the superior breed.

Hey which Harley Benton's are you going to review?

IDK why they gotta put cheap active on these budget basses. Keep it passive and spend the difference on better pups. Same with the TMB100

Disconnecting the J pickup seems to be a sensible mod.

beard hair sunglasses and bass guitars!

It really reminds me of a jackson

I see why there was no big launch celebration!

i have one but the strings squeak

Both of my modernish 5 string basses have basswood bodies. It seems to be the go to body wood for budget friendly active basses. For some sweet metal bass lines. Check out protest the hero-no stars over bethlehem. Arif's playing is amazing.

Throw a EMG PJ Set in

My Talman has the exact same preamp issue. WHO NEEDS DAT MUCH?! Wish Ibanez would just use better pickups and do away with the affordable preamps

Sonido muy similar al Jackson concert !!

Firat bass other then a jackson to get my attention. Where is it made?? Edit: Indonesia. I think the tonal controls are good enough but it's priced as an entry level bass because that is what it is. I like the syling and I bet it plays nice but I think if i got it the cheapness would bother me. The Same Styling in a better quality build and I would bite. I don't think its a good buy for anyone who's got better basses in their arsenal.

Pickups aren’t hot. More so the preamp. If you rip the preamp out on those Basses the pickups aren’t bad by themselves. It’s only a matter of finding which onboard preamp will suit the sound of the player

GZR mod! VTVT! Do It!

Unfortunately they do not build a prestige version.

Bang Thy Head! Where's my Winger Tee shirt?

BeBe gonna give it a BOUNCE TEST off that table!!!!!!!

I have the perfect FIX for this here bass....A Tone Monster J bass p/u with a Tone Monster SEB 2 or 3 band preamp!!!!!!....now lets see THAT!!!!....

The neck doesn't sound fun. My Ibanez basses are a TMB30, SR400, and SR655 and are built to fly! Nice outfit 🦞! 😎👍

That was my ex back in the day mine was white that had. Inlays that one sounds damn good you suck that you have that why can't I post a picture on here

FIX THAT TABLE PLZ I'M IN FEAR FOR UR BASSES!