Without a doubt, your instrument should reflect the dedication you place in your musicianship and creative endeavours. At a certain point, the word "boutique" comes to mind: Select-grade materials, neck-thru construction, and top quality components, all in a meticulously combined into a stunning pro-level instrument. But what about the upfront investment of such an instrument? That's where Ibanez comes in. Their ability to build small-shop quality, into inspiring yet affordable instruments, is showcased in droves with BTB series basses.
Features
- 5pc Maple/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods providing tonal clarity, superior attack, massive sustain and stability
- Rosewood fretboard delivering well-balanced solid tone with focused mid range
- Durable Medium Stainless Steel frets
- Stunning Poplar Burl top with Okoume/Ash wing body offering bright and solid tones with rich sustain
- Nordstrand "Big Single" pickups producing full-bodied, powerful tone while maintaining single-coil clarity
- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ with innovative mid control frequencies
- MR5S bridge with adjustable saddles (1.5mm) for custom string spacing
- EQ bypass switch with passive tone control option
- 3-way Mid frequency switch for expanded tonal variety
Special Features
- Neck-through construction for massive sustain and smooth access to high fretboard positions
Specs
Type | Solid Body |
Colour | Cosmic Blue Low Gloss |
Orientation | Right Handed |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Body Material | Okoume/Ash wing with Poplar Burl top |
Body Finish | Satin Polyurethane |
Neck Material | 5pc Maple/Walnut with Graphite reinforcement |
Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
Fret Size | Medium (Stainless Steel) |
Inlays | Abalone dot |
Pickups | Dual Nordstrand Big Single |
Electronics | Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ |
Controls | 1 Volume, 1 Balancer, Bass, Middle, Treble |
String Gauge | .032/.045/.065/.080/.100/.130 |