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. Ibanez' 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 frontiers in bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs to bass players of all styles, affording 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 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 sonic vistas through the medium of bass: The Ibanez Bass Workshop project may give you just what you're looking for.

- 5pc Maple/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods:
The 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides tonal clarity and… read more superior attack. The Graphite reinforcement rods provides massive sustain and excellent stability.

- Rosewood fretboard:
Rosewood fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range.

- Medium Stainless Steel frets:
The Stainless Steel frets are durable and long-lasting.

- Ash top / Ash / Okoume wing body:
The Ash top imbues this bass with an exotic appearance and the Ash/Okoume body provides superior attack, bright and solid sound with rich sustain.

- Bartolini BH2 pickups:
The Bartolini BH2 pickups provide a tight bottom-end, punchy mid-range, and smooth response. The dual-coil style configuration maximizes articulation and a long blade pole piece widens the magnetic field, providing balanced string-to-string pickup response.

- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ:
The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ is the latest refinement on the concept of simple, straightforward, no-nonsense EQ control. The Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are each centered on slightly different frequencies, an innovation that delivers a preset range of the most favorable bass tones.

- MR5 bridge:
The Mono-Rail V is the ultimate bridge for bass string isolation. Each bridge is independently and securely locked down to the body for maximum vibration transfer without interference.

- 3-way Mid frequency switch:
The 3-way Mid frequency switch allow players to change the mid-tone between 250, 450, and 700 Hz.

- Detachable Finger ramp:
A detachable Finger ramp is included for comfortable finger picking.

- Neck-through construction:
The neck-through construction contributes to massive sustain and smooth access to high fretboard positions.

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