Ibanez BTB945 BTB 5 String Bass, Cosmic Blue Low Gloss

Ibanez BTB945 BTB 5 String Bass, Cosmic Blue Low Gloss Overview

The BTB945 bass represents a seamless blend of boutique quality and affordability, crafted to meet the needs of dedicated musicians seeking top-tier performance without the hefty investment. Designed with select-grade materials and precision engineering, the BTB945 is a testament to Ibanez’s ability to create inspiring, professional-level instruments that cater to discerning bassists.

Featuring a 5-piece Maple and Walnut neck reinforced with Graphite rods, this bass offers exceptional tonal clarity, superior attack, and unwavering stability. Its neck-through construction enhances sustain and ensures smooth access to upper frets, making it an ideal choice for complex compositions and live performances. The Rosewood fretboard adds a balanced, focused midrange tone, while durable stainless-steel medium frets ensure long-lasting accuracy and playability.

The Poplar Burl top paired with Okoume and Ash body wings delivers a rich, vibrant sound with remarkable sustain. Equipped with Nordstrand™ Big Single pickups, the BTB945 delivers a powerful, full-bodied tonal texture with aggressive bite and single-coil clarity. Ibanez Custom Electronics further refine this instrument’s versatility, offering a 3-band EQ with precise tonal adjustments, plus a 3-way mid-frequency switch to customize your sound palette for any genre or playing style.

The MR5S bridge provides adjustable saddles for string spacing flexibility, catering to individual preferences and playing techniques. An EQ bypass switch with a passive tone control offers even more tonal versatility, enabling seamless transitions between active and passive operation.