Ibanez ANB306 Signature Adam Nitti Premium
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Neck-through construction with 5-piece maple/Purpleheart neck for generous sustain and very even response across the entire range.
- Bartolini xxM56C pickups paired with the NTMB+F ANB Custom 3-band equalizer and a 3-position mid-frequency selector for a very wide tonal palette.
- Hipshot A Style bridge with 18 mm string spacing: playing comfort and ease in slap techniques without any feeling of narrowness.
- Purpleheart fingerboard with Abalone oval inlays: precise attack, premium aesthetics, and refined playing feel (Premium fret edge treatment).
Manufacturer Information
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A Signature Designed as a Musician's Tool: the ANB306 in the Ibanez Universe
Designed around Adam Nitti's requirements, the Ibanez ANB306 is a 6-string electric bass focused on performance, where every choice aims at musical efficiency: ergonomics, balance, and tonal consistency across the entire neck. Its neck-through architecture and high-end hardware make it a serious option for bassists seeking a modern signature capable of shifting from subtle, nuanced playing to more percussive attacks without losing definition.
Who Is It For? Styles, Feelings, and Recommended Level
The ANB306 is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists who want a stable, precise, and expressive 6-string. It excels in jazz fusion, funk, gospel, modern pop, progressive metal, and any music requiring a wide range (low B string and high C string) with excellent clarity. The 18 mm string spacing also favors slap, double-thumb techniques, and chordal playing, while remaining comfortable for fingerstyle.
Tonal Characteristics
The combination of a spalted maple top and ash body provides a balance between clarity, punch, and dynamics: maple enhances attack and precision, while ash supports projection and definition in the lows. The neck-through construction maximizes vibration transfer, resulting in rich sustain and consistent response, especially appreciated on a 6-string. On the electronics side, the Bartolini xxM56C (passive) pickups deliver a modern, articulate, and full sound, and the Bartolini NTMB+F ANB Custom 3-band EQ allows quick tonal shaping. The 3-position mid selector (250 Hz, 500 Hz, 800 Hz) helps position the bass in the mix: roundness and thickness, versatile presence, or sharper attack depending on the register and style.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel and balance, prioritize a string set with the same gauge as the factory-installed strings (.032/.045/.065/.085/.105/.130), for example the D'Addario EXL165 + .130 set. A tuner and a bass stand are also suitable regardless of your setup.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Electronics | Passive |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Hardware | Black |
| Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed | ||
| Top/back/body | quilted maple top / ash body | Radius | 15.75" / 400 mm |
| Neck type | ANB6 / 5-piece maple / Purpleheart / neck-through | Bridge | Hipshot A-style |
| Key | Purpleheart | String spacing | 18 mm |
| Inlay | oval Abalone | Tuners | Gotoh |
| Number of frets | 24 | Hardware color | Black |
| Frets | medium / Premium fret edge treatment | Neck pickup | Bartolini xxM56C-B (passive) |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Bridge pickup | Bartolini xxM56C-T (passive) |
| Nut width (a) | 2.17" / 55 mm | Equalizer | Bartolini NTMB+F ANB Custom 3-band EQ |
| Width at the 24th fret (b) | 3.58" / 91 mm | Factory tuning | 1C, 2G, 3D, 4A, 5E, 6B |
| Thickness at the 1st fret (c) | 0.77" / 19.5 mm | String gauges | .032/.045/.065/.085/.105/.130 |
| Thickness at the 12th fret (d) | 0.85" / 21.5 mm | Gig bag | included |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez ANB306 suitable for slap and double-thumb techniques?
The 18 mm Hipshot A-style bridge spacing facilitates slap, double-thumb techniques, and chords. The 24 frets on a 34-inch scale extend the range up to high C.
What is the sound of the Bartolini xxM56C pickups?
With the passive Bartolini xxM56C-B and xxM56C-T pickups, the bass delivers a modern, articulate, and full tone.
How does the ANB306's EQ work?
The Bartolini NTMB+F ANB Custom preamp features a 3-band EQ. The mid selector offers three frequencies: 250 Hz, 500 Hz, and 800 Hz. This selection allows adjusting warmth, presence, or attack in the mix.
What string gauge should be used on this 6-string bass?
The factory set is steel, with gauges .032/.045/.065/.085/.105/.130 and tuning B-E-A-D-G-C. A DâAddario EXL165 set complemented with a .130 string is recommended to maintain this gauge.
Does the neck-through construction provide sustain?
The neck-through construction combines a 5-piece ANB6 maple and Purpleheart neck with an ash body. This design promotes vibration transfer and rich sustain across all six strings.
