DISC Ibanez BTB7 7-String Thru-Neck Bass Guitar, Natural Flat

Full Description

Ibanez History

Over the past 30 years, Ibanez Guitars have always been at the forefront of developing the right tools for Electric Guitar players pushing the boundaries of music. For decades, Ibanez designers and luthiers have been the embodiment of this ideology, pushing their skills to the edge of imagination, consistently creating some of the most versatile and unique instruments ever. Although Ibanez guitars have been made since 1908, it wasn't until the late 1980's that they began to form an identity for themselves when artists such as Steve Vai and Frank Zappa began using their instruments. Now with a huge artist clientele across the globe Ibanez are a leading manufacturer of electric guitars and basses and a first choice for many dedicated musicians.

Mono-Rail IV Bridge

The Mono-Rail bridge delivers the ultimate in string-to-string isolation, meaning that each string vibrates optimally without be affected by the others. BTB7's string spacing is 15.5mm, offering more freedom on the fretboard, and comfortable access for finger picking and slapping.

Neck Thru Construction

Ibanez have incorporated a neck-thru construction allowing the Ibanez BTB7 to produce advanced sustain and resonance by optimizing the maximum contact between the neck and body joint to allow superior vibration transfer and sustainability perfect for when you need notes to ring out for as long as possible.

35 Inch Scale Length

The BTB's extra-long 35-inch neck scale offers tight, even tension with no flopping on the low end, and added sustain on the high strings. It also provides superior articulation, making it perfect for 7-string.

CAP Sonic Arch Pickups

Also featuring powerful CAP Sonic Arch Pickups the BTB7 delivers a full yet balanced tonality perfect for a huge range of music and playing styles. Additionally the on board 3-band eq allows you to fine tweak your tone until satisfied or alternatively use the EQ bypass switch to achieve a balanced passive tone.

Features/Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Body: Maple (Wing)
• Top: Rosewood
• Construction: Neck-Thru
• Finish: Natural Flat
• Bridge: Mono-Rail IV

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck: 9pc Maple/Rosewood/Walnut (Graphite Reinforcement)
• Neck Profile: BTB7
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 950mmR
• Frets: 24 Medium
• Inlays: Abalone Dot
• Scale Length: 35"
• Nut Width: 60mm

Hardware & Electronics

• Controls: 1 x Volume, 1 x Balancer, 1 x Treble Boost/Cut, 1 x Mid Boost/Cut, 1 x High Boost/Cut, 2-Way EQ Switch
• Equalizer: E6, 3-Band with Bypass Switch
• Bridge Pickup: CAP Sonic Arch (Passive)
• Neck Pickup: CAP Sonic Arch (Passive)
• Output Jack: Neutrik Locking
• String Gauge: .020p/.032/.045/.065/.080/.100/.130
• Hardware: Cosmo Black