Description
Description
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. Our 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 new frontiers in bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs to bass players of all styles, affording new 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 new and 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 new sonic vistas through the medium of bass: The Ibanez Bass Workshop project may give you just what you're looking for.
For more than 40 years, Ibanez has pioneered new frontiers in bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs to bass players of all styles, affording new 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 new and 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 new sonic vistas through the medium of bass: The Ibanez Bass Workshop project may give you just what you're looking for.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Ibanez Standard |
| Product Color: | Transparent Gray |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | .045-.130, 5-String Standard Bass (B-E-A-D-G) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Double Cutaway |
| Body Material: | Okoume/Ash Wing Body |
| Body Finish: | Satin Polyurethane |
| Top Material: | Poplar Burl |
Neck
| Neck Material: | 5-Piece Maple/Walnut |
| Neck Finish: | Satin Polyurethane |
| Neck Shape: | BTB5 |
| Fingerboard Material: | Panga Panga |
| Headstock Veneer: | Matching Headstock |
| Nut Material: | Plastic |
| Nut Width: | 1.85" (47mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 15.75" (400mm) |
| Scale Length: | Multi-scale 35-37" |
| Number of Frets: | 24 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Neck-Through |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Abalone Dots |
| Inlay Shape: | Dots |
| Side Marker Inlay: | White |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Ibanez Logo |
| Neck Binding: | Bound |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Ibanez T1 Humbucker |
| Neck Pickup: | Ibanez T1 Humbucker |
| Controls and Switching: | 1 Volume, 1 Balancer, Bass, Middle, Treble |
| Electronics Notes: | Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Black |
| Bridge: | MR5S |
| Tuning Machines: | Ibanez Machine Heads |
| Fret Wire: | Medium Stainless Steel |
| Knobs: | Black |