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Ibanez BTB866MS-BRF Bass Workshop BTB Electric Bass 6-String - Brown Topaz Burst Flat + Case
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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.
The BTB866MS comes with a 5pc Maple/Walnut neck in neck-through construction with Graphite reinforcement rods and a Panga Panga fretboard with a 37-34.5 inch multi scale. Furthermore, it features an Ash top on an Ash/Okoume wing body, T1 pickups with an Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ and a MR5S bridge.
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.
The BTB866MS comes with a 5pc Maple/Walnut neck in neck-through construction with Graphite reinforcement rods and a Panga Panga fretboard with a 37-34.5 inch multi scale. Furthermore, it features an Ash top on an Ash/Okoume wing body, T1 pickups with an Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ and a MR5S bridge.
Specifications
| Category | Bass Workshop |
| Series | BTB |
| Number of strings | 6 |
| Color | Brown Topaz Burst Flat |
| Body | Okoume/Ash wing |
| Body top | Ash |
| Body finish | Satin Polyurethane |
| Neck | 5pc Maple/Walnut |
| Scale (inch) | 37 - 34.5 |
| Scale (mm) | 939.8 - 876.3 |
| Neck type | BTB6 for Multi Scale |
| Neck thickness (1st fret, mm) | 20 |
| Neck thickness (12th fret, mm) | 22 |
| Neck finish | Satin Polyurethane |
| Reinforcement rods | Graphite reinforcement rods |
| Neck joint | Neck-through |
| Nut | Plastic |
| Nut width (mm) | 54 |
| End width (mm) | 88 |
| Fretboard | Bound Panga Panga |
| Fretboard radius (mm) | 950 |
| Inlay | Abalone dot |
| Number of frets | 24 (+ zero fret) |
| Fret type | Medium Stainless Steel |
| Neck pickup | T1 |
| Bridge pickup | T1 |
| Pickup type | Active |
| EQ | Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ |
| Controls, pickup selector | 1 Volume, 1 Balancer, Bass, Middle, Treble |
| Other switches | EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot), 3-way Mid frequency switch |
| Bridge | MR5S |
| String spacing (mm) | 17 |
| Machine heads | Ibanez machine heads |
| Hardware color | Black |
| String gauges (from top to bottom) | .032/.045/.055/.080/.100MS/.130MS |
| Tuning (from top to bottom) | 1C,2G,3D,4A,5E,6B |
| Special feature 1 | 37-34.5 inch multi scale |
| Special feature 2 | Neck-through construction |
| Made in | INDONESIA |
| Case or bag included | Hardshell case included |
| Recommended bag | IBB540-BK |
| Other item(s) included | Hex wrench |