Ibanez BTB605MS Midnight Arctic Ocean Matte 5 String Electric Bass with Case

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 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 the BTB series basses.

For over 40 years, Ibanez has pioneered new frontiers in bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs for bass players of all styles. This spirit of exploration has led to the creation of some of the most successful and popular production basses of all time. The Ibanez Bass Workshop is a continuation of this drive to bring fresh and relevant ideas to the forefront of bass innovation. These unique instruments are designed to meet the specific needs of many players, offering new avenues of sonic expression and creativity.

Features

• 5pc Maple/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods: The 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck provides tonal clarity and superior attack, while the Graphite reinforcement rods ensure massive sustain and excellent stability.
• Panga Panga fretboard: Panga Panga features a beautiful wood grain, producing tight low and mid-range tones, with a sharp attack on the high end.
• Medium Stainless Steel frets: Durable and long-lasting, these frets ensure a smooth and reliable playing experience.
• Okoume wing body: The Okoume wing body offers a bright and solid sound, delivering excellent tonal clarity.
• T1 pickups: The T1 humbucker pickups feature two separately mounted coils for tight bass response, punchy mid-range, and clear high-end. These pickups are designed for flexibility across genres and enhanced ergonomic comfort when used as a thumb rest.
• Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ: The 3-band EQ offers precise tonal control with Boost and Cut for the Mid Control, centred on different frequencies to deliver a range of the most favourable bass tones.
• MR5S bridge: Adjustable saddles for variable string spacing by +/- 1.5mm ensure every bassist’s string spacing needs are met.
• EQ bypass switch: The EQ bypass switch offers precision tonal adjustments, with a passive-only operation when activated, using the treble tone control as the global tone control for the passive circuit.
• 3-way Mid frequency switch: This switch allows players to choose from three mid-frequency options, providing great tonal variety.
• Hardshell case included: The included Ibanez hardshell case provides extreme protection for your instrument.

Special Features

• 37-35 inch multi-scale: The 37-inch scale length of the B string provides stronger tension for enhanced clarity and projection, even when drop-tuned. The 35-inch scale on the G string offers balanced tension, and the narrower fret distance allows for smoother fretting.
• Neck-through construction: The neck-through construction contributes to massive sustain and smooth access to high fretboard positions.

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