Ibanez BTB 5 String Bass, Weathered Black Low Gloss

Full Description

Bold Bartolini pickups

Equipped on this Ibanez bass is a duo of Bartolini BH2 pickups - game-changers for bass players seeking a versatile sound with tight bottom-end, punchy mid-range, and smooth response. These electronics feature a dual-coil style configuration that maximizes articulation, ensuring every note is heard clearly and distinctly. The long blade pole piece further enhances the pickups' performance by widening the magnetic field, which results in a balanced string-to-string pickup response. With the BH2 pickups, you can achieve a wide range of tones, making it an excellent choice for various genres and playing styles.

For added versatility, this bass features a 3-band EQ, which offers simplicity and precision in tone shaping, providing a no-nonsense approach to crafting your ideal sound. Its boost and cut options for the mid control focus on slightly different frequencies, an innovative feature that delivers a preset range of the most favourable bass tones. Furthermore, the 3-way mid frequency switch allows you to fine-tune your mid-tones between 250, 450, and 700 Hz. This level of customisation ensures you can find your unique voice.

Hit every note with precision

Discover exceptional playability attributed to thoughtful design elements. The inclusion of a detachable finger ramp offers a comfortable experience while fingerpicking, allowing for greater precision and ease during performances. This innovative feature not only enhances the overall playing experience but also encourages you to explore various techniques and styles, further expanding your musical repertoire.

The neck-through construction of the BTB also contributes to its impressive playability. By seamlessly integrating the neck and body, this design method provides massive sustain and facilitates smooth access to high fretboard positions. Its 5-piece maple/walnut neck, combined with a rosewood fingerboard ensures a comfortable playing experience across all registers, whilst the satin finish on and weathered black colour adds a touch of elegance. With its carefully designed features and attention to detail, the BTB truly stands out.

Perfect sound transfer

This bass comes designed with an MR5 Mono-Rail V bridge, an essential component of the BTB for unparalleled string isolation and performance. This innovative bridge design features individual saddles for each string, which are independently and securely locked down to the body. This unique construction ensures maximum vibration transfer without interference between strings, resulting in improved clarity, sustain, and overall tonal quality. By isolating each string's vibrations, the MR5 bridge allows you to achieve precise and articulate sounds, making it an ideal choice for musicians seeking optimal playability and sonic excellence in their instrument.

Added string for expanded sonic capabilities

A 5-string bass presents several advantages for those seeking to expand their tonal palette and improve their playing capabilities. The addition of a lower B string enhances the sonic range, granting access to deeper, richer tones that can elevate your performance in various music genres. This not only allows you to cover more ground in terms of pitch but also provides opportunities for creative exploration, such as experimenting with chord voicings and unique basslines. The wider neck on a 5-string also encourages proper hand positioning and technique, promoting better overall playability. Furthermore, the extra string can be beneficial in live performance scenarios, enabling you to switch between different parts of a song without having to change instruments.

Specifications

• Product Code: BTB865SC-WKL

Body and Bridge

• Top Material: Ash
• Body Material: Ash/Okoume Wing
• Colour: Weathered Black Low Gloss
• Finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Bridge: MR5

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck Material: 5pc Maple/Walnut
• Neck Shape: BTB 5
• Neck Construction: Neck-Through
• Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Scale Length: 35"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 15.75"
• Frets: 24 w/ Zero Fret Medium Stainless Steel
• Inlays: Abalone Dot
• Nut: Plastic
• Nut Width: 47mm

Hardware and Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Bartolini BH2
• Neck Pickup: Bartolini BH2
• Controls: Volume, Balancer, Bass, Middle, Treble, 3-Way Mid Frequency Switch
• Saddle Material: Plastic
• Machine Heads: Ibanez
• Hardware: Black
• Strings: D'Addario NYXL45130SL
• Included: Hex Wrench