Without a doubt, your instrument should reflect the dedication you place in your musicianship and creative endeavors. 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. Our ability to build small-shop quality, into inspiring yet affordable instruments, is showcased in droves with BTB series basses.
For more than 40 years, Ibanez has pioneered new frontiers in bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs to bass players of all styles, affording new avenues of expression and creativity. This spirit of exploration has led to the creation of some of the most successful and popular production basses of all time. Following this same drive to bring new and relevant ideas to the musical forefront is what serves as the basis for this ongoing project, dubbed the Ibanez Bass Workshop. The impetus behind each one of these unique instruments comes from a desire by the Ibanez bass development team to satisfy the particular needs of many players. These inventions may not be for everyone, but for those who yearn to explore new sonic vistas through the medium of bass: The Ibanez Bass Workshop project may give you just what you’re looking for.
Specs
Type |
Solid Body |
Colour |
Antique Brown Stained Low Gloss |
Orientation |
Right Handed |
Number of Strings |
6 |
Body Shape |
BTB6 |
Body Material |
Poplar Burl top, Okoume/Ash wing body |
Neck Material |
5pc Maple/Walnut w/Graphite reinforcement rods |
Fretboard Material |
Rosewood |
Number of Frets |
24 (+ zero fret) |
Fret Size |
Medium Stainless Steel |
Fretboard Radius |
950mmR |
Nut Width |
54mm |
Neck Pickups |
Bartolini® BH2 neck |
Bridge Pickups |
Bartolini® BH2 bridge |
Controls |
Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ w/ 3-way Mid frequency switch |
Bridge |
MR5 bridge |
Strings |
D’Addario® NYXL32130 |