Description
Experience boutique craftsmanship and innovative design with the Ibanez BTB605MS, a premium multi-scale bass guitar engineered for discerning musicians. Part of the Ibanez Bass Workshop range, this bass combines advanced construction and top-grade materials, delivering exceptional clarity, versatility and playability. Whether you play progressive styles or powerful grooves, the BTB605MS offers the ideal blend of tone, comfort and creative expression.
Main Features
- 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods for superb tonal clarity, excellent attack and long-lasting stability with impressive sustain
- Bound Panga Panga fretboard showcasing tight lows, punchy mids and articulate highs with elegant wood grain
- Medium Stainless Steel frets provide durability, smooth playability and extended lifespan
- Okoume wing body offers a bright, resonant voice and solid sound foundation
- Dual-coil T1 humbucking pickups with independently mounted coils deliver tight bass, punchy mids and clear highs; ergonomically rounded edges enhance thumb comfort
- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ with 3-way mid-frequency switch and EQ bypass toggle for precise tone shaping and passive tone control
- MR5S bridge with adjustable saddles allowing ±1.5mm string spacing variation for customised setup
- Neck-through construction maximises sustain and resonance while enabling effortless access to upper frets
- Includes premium hardshell case for transport protection
Special Features
- Multi-scale design featuring 37-inch scale length on the low B string for enhanced string tension, projection and clarity, paired with a 35-inch scale on the G string for comfortable playability and balanced response
- Neck-through body design ensures superior sustain and smooth upper fret access
Specifications
- Neck type: BTB5 Multi Scale 5pc Maple/Walnut with Graphite reinforcement rods, neck-through
- Body: Okoume wing body
- Fretboard: Bound Panga Panga with Abalone dot inlays
- Frets: 24 medium stainless steel + zero fret
- Bridge: MR5S bridge with adjustable saddles
- String spacing: 18mm
- Pickups: Passive T1 neck and bridge humbuckers
- Electronics: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ with EQ bypass switch and 3-way mid-frequency selector
- Factory tuning: 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B
- Strings: D’Addario® NYXL (045, 055, 080, 100MS, 130MS gauge)
- Hardware colour: Black
Neck Dimensions
- Scale length: 939.8mm (37") low B string / 889mm (35") G string
- Nut width: 47mm
- 24th fret width: 75mm
- Thickness: 20mm at 1st fret, 22mm at 12th fret
- Radius: 400mm
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What is the advantage of the multi-scale design on the BTB605MS?
The multi-scale layout offers a longer 37-inch scale on the low B string for improved string tension and clarity, while the 35-inch scale on the G string provides comfort and balanced feel. This results in enhanced playability and tonal precision across all strings.
➤ What type of pickups are used on this bass?
The BTB605MS features passive T1 dual-coil humbuckers with independently mounted coils, producing tight bass, punchy midrange and clear high frequencies with ergonomic thumb comfort.
➤ Does this bass come with a case?
Yes, the Ibanez BTB605MS includes a premium hardshell case to ensure safe transport and storage.
➤ How does the EQ bypass switch function?
The EQ bypass switch allows you to switch the bass into passive mode for a more traditional tone, while still maintaining global tone control via the treble knob.
➤ What wood is used for the fretboard and body?
The fretboard is made from bound Panga Panga, prized for its tonal articulation, while the body features an Okoume wing design known for its bright and resonant sound.
Delivery
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This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DHL who generally provide a two-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Ibanez Warranty Information: 1 year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
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