Ibanez BTB705LM-CTL, Cosmic Blue Starburst Low Gloss Overview
Your instrument should be a reflection of the dedication you place in your musicianship and creative endeavors. When you think of “boutique,” it brings to mind select-grade materials, neck-thru construction, and top-quality components, all meticulously combined into a stunning pro-level instrument. Ibanez excels in bringing small-shop quality into inspiring yet affordable instruments, as demonstrated by the BTB series basses.
Bass Workshop: For over 40 years, Ibanez has been a pioneer in bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs for bass players of all styles. The Bass Workshop project is driven by a spirit of exploration, aiming to bring new and relevant ideas to the musical forefront. These unique instruments, born from the desire to satisfy the particular needs of many players, may not be for everyone but are perfect for those who yearn to explore new sonic vistas through the medium of bass.
Product Features:
5pc Maple/Walnut Neck with Graphite Reinforcement Rods: Provides tonal clarity and superior attack. Graphite reinforcement rods ensure massive sustain and excellent stability.
Rosewood Fretboard: Delivers a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid-range.
Medium Stainless Steel Frets: Durable and long-lasting for extended play.
Flamed Maple Top / Ash / Okoume Wing Body: The Flamed Maple top displays a beautiful wood grain, and the Ash/Okoume wing body delivers a pleasant brightness and rich sustain.
T1 Pickups: Humucker featuring two separate, individually mounted coils for tight bass response, punchy mid-range, and clear high-end. Offers flexible voicing suitable for various genres. The individually mounted coils, slightly offset from one another, enhance comfort and playability.
Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ: Latest refinement for simple, straightforward, no-nonsense EQ control. Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are centered on slightly different frequencies, delivering a preset range of the most favorable bass tones.
MR5S Bridge: Features adjustable saddles for variable string spacing (+/- 1.5mm), meeting every bassist’s specific string spacing needs.
EQ Bypass Switch (Passive Tone Control on Treble Pot): Precision tonal adjustments, including a switch for passive-only operation. Activating EQ bypass turns the treble tone control knob into the global tone control for the passive circuit.
3-way Mid Frequency Switch: Allows players to change the mid-tone between 250, 450, and 700 Hz.
Special Features:
35-34 Inch Multi-Scale: Construction allows the higher strings to be played more easily while maintaining adequate tension for lower strings.
Neck-Through Construction: Contributes to massive sustain and smooth access to high fretboard positions.
