Ibanez BTB705LM-NNF, Natural Browned Burst Flat Overview
Your instrument should embody 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 meticulously combined into a stunning pro-level instrument. Ibanez, with its ability to infuse small-shop quality into inspiring yet affordable instruments, showcases this craftsmanship in the BTB series basses.
Bass Workshop: For over 40 years, Ibanez has been at the forefront of bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs. The Bass Workshop, a project driven by the spirit of exploration, aims to bring new and relevant ideas to the musical forefront. These unique instruments cater to specific player needs, providing a platform 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 offer 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: Humbuckers featuring two separate, individually mounted coils that provide a tight bass response, punchy mid-range, and clear high-end. Flexible voicing suitable for various genres. Individually mounted coils enhance comfort and playability.
Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-Band EQ: The latest refinement in 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.