Ibanez BTB1605-DTF 5 String Bass (Deep Twilight Flat) Overview
Ibanez BTB1605-DTF 5 String Bass Overview by GAK:
The latest Premium BTB from Ibanez is a stunner! Ibanez Premium lines deliver high-end performance at middle-of-the-road pricing. Featuring neck-through construction providing massive sustain and excellent stability and an extra-long 35-inch neck scale which offers tight, even tension with no flopping on the low end- also added sustain on the high strings. It also provides superior articulation, making it perfect for 5 strings.
The BTB's much deeper cutaways allow effortless access to the upper frets while the Mono-Rail bridge delivers the ultimate in string-to-string isolation, meaning that each string vibrates optimally without be affected by the others. BTB's string spacing is 19mm for 5-strings offering more freedom on the fretboard, and comfortable access for finger picking and slapping.
The Nordstrand™ "Big Single" pickups provide the clarity of single coil pickups, while the large body gives players a full and aggressive tone.3-band EQ w/Mid Frequency Switch3-band EQ with mid frequency switch fine-tuned specifically for the BTB. The active 3-Band EQ features fully independent bass, treble, and mid Controls with a wide boost/cut range.The preamp system is equipped with a mid-frequency select switch, enabling you to instantly select 250Hz and 600Hz - the heart of the mid zone - for a more dynamic and ideal tone. There's a Neutrik® locking jack provides stable and secure connections, preventing accidental disconnect or shock and vibration. Gotoh machineheads and BLACK TUSQ XL® nut finish off the package.
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- Neck type: BTB5 9pc Wenge/Bubinga/Maple neck-through w/Graphite reinforcement rods
- Body: Poplar Burl top/Mahogany wing body
- Fretboard: Rosewood fretboard w/Abalone off-set dot inlay
- Frets: 24 Medium frets w/Premium fret edge treatment
- Bridge: Mono-rail IV bridge (19mm string spacing)
- Neck pickup: Nordstrand™ "Big Single" 5 neck pickup (Passive)
- Bridge pickup: Nordstrand™ "Big Single" 5 bridge pickup (Passive)
- Equaliser: EQB-IIISC 3-band eq w/Eq bypass switch & Mid frequency switch
- Factory tuning: 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B
- String gauge: .045/.065/.085/.105/.130
- Nut: Graph Tech® BLACK TUSQ XL® nut
- Hardware colour: Gold
- Case: Hardshell case included