Ibanez BTB605MS Bass Workshop 5-String Right-Handed Electric Guitar (Midnight Arctic Ocean Matte)

The ability to craft small-store quality instruments into inspiring yet affordable instruments is clearly demonstrated with the Ibanez BTB605MS Workshop Multi Scale 5-String Right-Handed Electric Bass in Midnight Arctic Ocean Matte. Without a doubt, your musical instrument reflects your musical talent and the dedication you put into your creativity. The notion of 'boutique' arises here, as this instrument is crafted with select-grade materials, neck-thru construction, and high-quality components, all harmoniously assembled into an exceptional instrument. The Ibanez Hardshell comes included with this guitar that provides extreme protection for your favorite instrument. 

For over four decades, Ibanez has been at the forefront of bass innovation, redefining traditional designs to cater to bassists across various genres, thereby opening new pathways for artistic expression and creativity. This commitment to exploration has resulted in the development of some of the most acclaimed and widely-used production basses in history. The same dedication to introducing fresh and relevant concepts to the music scene underpins the ongoing initiative known as the Ibanez Bass Workshop. Each of these distinctive instruments is inspired by the Ibanez bass development team's commitment to addressing the specific requirements of diverse players. While these creations may not resonate with everyone, they are designed for those who seek to discover new sonic possibilities through the bass: the Ibanez Bass Workshop project may provide the solution you desire.

The five-piece neck, composed of Maple and Walnut, offers exceptional tonal clarity and a pronounced attack. The inclusion of Graphite reinforcement rods ensures remarkable sustain and outstanding stability. The Okoume wing body contributes to a bright and robust sound.

Featuring a stunning wood grain, the Panga Panga fretboard offers a well-defined low and mid-range response, along with a pronounced attack in the higher register. The use of stainless steel frets ensures both durability and extended lifespan.

The T1 pickup is a humbucker that consists of two distinct, separately mounted coils, delivering a robust bass response, a dynamic mid-range, and a crisp high-end. Its versatile voicing accommodates a wide range of musical styles, and the height of each coil can be adjusted independently for precise tonal modifications. In addition to its exceptional sound quality, the design incorporates rounded edges to improve ergonomic comfort when utilized as a thumb rest. Furthermore, the individual coil mounting allows for a slight offset positioning, ensuring that the surface of the pickup where the player rests their thumb is aligned parallel to the strings, a feature not commonly found in most multi-scale basses. This thoughtful design significantly enhances both the comfort and playability of the instrument.

The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band equalizer represents the most recent enhancement of the straightforward and practical approach to EQ control. The Mid Control features Boost and Cut options that are centered on distinct frequencies, a novel design that provides a preset range of optimal bass tones.

The MR5S bridge is designed with adjustable saddles, allowing for variable string spacing of plus and minus 1.5mm and it caters to the particular string spacing requirement of every bassist.

The EQ bypass control not only offers precision, but also includes a switch that allows for passive-only operation. Upon activation of the EQ bypass, the treble tone control knob serves as the universal tone control for the passive circuit.

The 3-way Mid frequency switch gives players the ability to change the mid-tone between 250, 450, and 700 Hz. 

To enhance clarity and projection, even in drop-tuned scenarios, the B string boasts a 37-inch scale length. This longer scale length provides stronger tension for optimal performance. Additionally, the G string features a 35-inch scale length, ensuring balanced tension with the B string. The narrower distance between the frets on this string also allows for smoother and more comfortable fretting.

The neck-through construction helps you to achieve massive sustain and effortless access to high fretboard positions.