Ibanez BTB7MS-NML, Natural Mocha Low Gloss Overview
Your instrument should embody the dedication you place in your musicianship and creative endeavors. The term “boutique” conjures thoughts of select-grade materials, neck-thru construction, and top-quality components meticulously combined into a stunning pro-level instrument. Ibanez brings this craftsmanship within reach with the BTB series basses, showcasing small-shop quality in affordable instruments.
Bass Workshop: For over 40 years, Ibanez has been a trailblazer in bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs for bass players of all styles. The Ibanez Bass Workshop project continues this spirit of exploration, bringing new and relevant ideas to the forefront for those seeking new sonic vistas in bass playing.
Product Features:
9pc Maple/Panga Panga/Walnut Neck with Graphite Reinforcement Rods: Superior note attack, tight lows, and increased sustain. Graphite reinforcement rods provide massive sustain and excellent stability.
Rosewood Fretboard: Offers a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid-range.
Medium Stainless Steel Frets: Durable and long-lasting for extended play.
Bubinga Top / Ash / Okoume Wing Body: Bubinga top offers tight lows and an edgy mid-range, while the Ash/Okoume wing body delivers a pleasant brightness and rich sustain.
T1 Pickups: Humucker featuring two separate, individually mounted coils for tight bass response, punchy mid-range, and clear high-end. Flexible voicing suitable for various genres. Individually mounted coils with rounded edges enhance ergonomic comfort when using the pickup as a thumb rest. The offset positioning parallel to the strings enhances comfort and playability.
Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ: Latest refinement for simple, straightforward, no-nonsense EQ control. Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are centered on slightly different frequencies, offering 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:
35-33.5 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.
