Ibanez BTB605MS BTB 5 String Multiscale Bass, Metallic Aurora Matte Overview
The Ibanez BTB605MS is a masterful example of innovation, reflecting the dedication of musicians in their craft. Designed with boutique-level quality, this bass brings together select-grade materials, neck-through construction, and top-tier components, all offered at a surprisingly accessible price point. This model continues the Ibanez tradition of delivering high-quality instruments with small-shop craftsmanship, combining beauty, playability, and performance.
Ibanez’s Bass Workshop series embodies over 40 years of boundary-pushing in bass guitar design, catering to players seeking new sonic possibilities. Each model is crafted to fulfill the specific needs of bassists looking for an instrument that fuels creativity and exploration. The BTB605MS stands out as a testament to this philosophy, designed for those who dare to explore new sonic landscapes.
The bass features a five-piece Maple and Walnut neck reinforced with graphite rods for exceptional stability and sustain, providing tonal clarity and attack. The Panga Panga fretboard offers tight low and midrange tones with sharp highs, enhanced by durable stainless steel medium frets. Its Okoume wing body contributes to a bright, solid sound, while the 37-inch to 35-inch multi-scale design ensures balanced tension, clarity, and smooth playability across all strings.
Equipped with T1 humbuckers, this bass delivers a tight bass response, punchy mids, and clear highs. The ergonomic design of the pickups enhances comfort during play, while the independently adjustable coils allow for precise tonal adjustments. The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ provides effortless tone shaping, and the 3-way Mid frequency switch adds further versatility. Players can toggle between active and passive operation with the EQ bypass switch, ensuring tonal flexibility for any genre or style.
The MR5S bridge offers adjustable saddles to accommodate variable string spacing, catering to individual playing preferences. The neck-through construction ensures unparalleled sustain and easy access to higher frets, perfect for intricate soloing or rhythm work. Included with the BTB605MS is a robust hardshell case, ensuring top-tier protection for your instrument.
- - 5pc Maple/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods
- - Panga Panga fretboard
- - Medium Stainless Steel frets
- - Okoume wing body
- - T1 pickups
- - Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ
- - MR5S bridge
- - EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)
- - 3-way Mid frequency switch
- - Hardshell case included
- - 37-35 inch multi scale
- - Neck-through construction