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 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. Specifications CategoryBass Workshop SeriesBTB Number of strings5 ColorPearl White Matte BodyOkoume wing Body finishSatin Polyurethane Neck5pc Maple/Walnut Scale (inch)35 - 34 Scale (mm)889 - 864 Neck typeBTB5 for Multi Scale Neck thickness (1st fret, mm)20 Neck thickness (12th fret, mm)22 Neck finishSatin Polyurethane reinforcement rodsGraphite reinforcement rods Neck jointNeck-through NutPlastic Nut width (mm)47 End width (mm)75 FretboardFlamed Maple Fretboard radius (mm)400 InlayAbalone dot Number of frets24 (+ zero fret) Fret TypeMedium Stainless Steel Neck pickupT1 Bridge pickupT1 Pickup typeActive EQIbanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ Controls, pickup selector1 Volume, 1 Balancer, Bass, Middle, Treble Other switchesEQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot), 3-way Mid frequency switch BridgeMR5S String spacing (mm)19 Machine headsIbanez machine heads Hardware colorGold String gauges (from top to bottom).045/.065/.080/.100/.130 Tuning (from top to bottom)1G,2D,3A,4E,5B Special feature 135-34 inch multi scale Special feature 2Neck-through construction Made inIndonesia Recommended caseMRB350C Recommended bagIBB540-BK Other item(s) includedHex wrench