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. Ibanez's 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 Bass Workshop has pioneered frontiers in bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs to bass players of all styles, affording 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 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 sonic vistas through the medium of bass: The Ibanez Bass Workshop project may give you just what you're looking for.

Specifications:

• Weight: 9 lbs 10.0 oz
• Body Shape: BTB Bass Workshop
• Body Material: Ash/Okoume (wings), Flamed Maple (top)
• Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Color: Cosmic Blue Starburst
• Neck Material: 5-piece Maple/Walnut
• Neck Shape: BTB5
• Neck Joint: Neck-through
• Radius: 15.74"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Dots
• Number of Frets: 24 (zero fret), Medium, Stainless Steel
• Scale Length: 34"-35"
• Scale Length Type: Multi-scale
• Nut Width: 1.85"
• Nut Material: Plastic
• Bridge/Tailpiece: Ibanez MR5S
• Tuners: Ibanez machine heads
• Neck Pickup: Ibanez T1 Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: Ibanez T1 Humbucker
• Controls: 1 x volume, 1 x balancer, 1 x bass, 1 x middle, 1 x treble
• Switching: 3-way mini-switch (mid freq), 1 x mini-switch (EQ bypass)
• Strings: .045-.130