Ibanez BTB575FM 5-String Electric Bass

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Deep cutaways provide freedom of expression on all strings. Bartolini pickups. Maple/Bubinga neck. Mahogany body with figured Maple top. Mono-Rail II bridge.

All the top shelf materials, commanding sound and great feel of an extremely expensive bass-at an affordable price. The BTB takes the traditional formula of massive body and substantial neck and then adds an even longer 35-inch scale neck. BTB: Big basses with a massive, deep sound.

Features
The BTB570’s deep cutaways provide freedom of expression on all strings, all the way up the 35-inch scale maple/bubinga thru-necks.

BTB570's feature Bartolini MK2-5 pickups and MK2 3-band EQs for huge tones and effortless sonic control.

BTB570's feature mahogany bodies and figured maple tops. Mono-Rail II bridges provide massive stability.

Specifications
Neck Material: 5pc Maple/ Bubinga

Neck Type: BTB5 thru-neck

Body: Mahogany body/ Figured Maple top

Frets: Medium frets

Fingerboard: Rosewood or Maple

Inlay: Abalone dot inlay

Bridge: Mono-Rail II bridge

NeckPU: Bartolini(R) MK2-5-F

BridgePU: Bartolini(R) MK2-5-R

EQ: BARTOLINI(R) MK-2 (BTB)

HW Color: CK

Finishes: BLM, TG

Pickups
Bridge Pickup:
- Name: BARTOLINI(R) MK2
- Model No: MK2-5-R
- Construction: Humbucking/Passive
- Magnet: Ceramic

Description: Five-string version of MK2-4-R. Coil construction for warm tone and superior dynamics.

Neck Pickup:
- Name: BARTOLINI(R) MK2
- Model No: MK2-5-F
- Construction: Humbucking/Passive
- Magnet: Ceramic

Description: Five-string version of MK2-4-F. Coil construction for warm tone and superior dynamics.

Neck
Scale/Length: 889mm/35"
a: Width at Nut 47mm
b: Width Last Fret 76mm
c: Thickness 1st Fret 20mm
d: Thickness 12th Fret 22mm

Radius 500mm

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-669-8262
Web: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/support/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (7 ratings)
Submitted February 26, 2010 by a customer from EMBARQ.COM

"BIG HANDS REJOYCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Yes I would replace it with the same.I was enticed by the design, look and colors. Playability for finger style and slap.
Sound
The sound left a little more to be desired. The highs are not as sharp and stingy as I would like when it comes to slap and pulls.The volume knob doesn't build up volume gradually without having to adjust the bass or pickups volume. The B string is tight and thunderous love it! Weight is a little heavy but if sitting no problem. Playing through a peavey TNT 400w. Better volume control with crisper highs'.
Features
The Bartolini pickups are'nt as warm on this as others I have tried.Love the neck through jack locks and body design.
Ease of Use
Sound adjustment is simple, have to spend little more time twiking to get highs when poping to stand out. Mid to low's sounds' great with the Boss-Super Chorus.This instrument is perfect fix for big hands.
Quality
Minor buff marks from polishing on body around neck area.I can see this instrument lasting for ever.
Value
It's a great price now for an instrument of this quality.
The Wow Factor
YEAH! The wife loves the color (gray). Great body style headstock looks great too.Comfortible if sitting.(weight)

Musical Background:

'Active Musician"

Musical Style:

Gospel and Jazz
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