BTB946Without a doubt, your instrument should reflect the dedication you place in your musicianship and creative endeavors. At a certain point, the word ÓboutiqueÓ 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.****Product Features****- 5pc Maple/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rodsThe 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides tonal clarity and superior attack. The Graphite reinforcement rods provides massive sustain and excellent stability.- Rosewood fretboardRosewood fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range.- Medium Stainless Steel fretsThe Stainless Steel frets are durable and long-lasting.- Poplar Burl top / Okoume / Ash wing bodyA stunning Poplar Burl top with an Okoume/Ash wing body provides bright and solid tones with rich sustain.- Nordstrandª Big Single pickupsNordstrandª ÓBig SingleÓ cram a meaty single coil into a soapbar-style pickup, producing a full-bodied, powerful, aggressive tonal texture, while still retaining the clarity that's characteristic of single coil pickups.- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQThe Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ is our latest refinement on the concept of simple, straightforward, no-nonsense EQ control. The Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are each centered on slightly different frequencies, an innovation that delivers a preset range of the most favorable bass tones.- MR5S bridgeThe MR5S bridge has adjustable saddles for variable string spacing by +/- 1.5mm, answering every bassistÕs specific string spacing needs.- EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)The EQ bypass control offers precision tonal adjustments, including a switch to choose passive-only operation. When the EQ bypass is activated, the treble tone control knob becomes the global tone control for the passive circuit.- 3-way Mid frequency switchThe 3-way Mid frequency switch allow players to change the mid-tone between 250, 450, and 700 Hz.****Special Features****- Neck-through constructionThe neck-through construction contributes to massive sustain and smooth access to high fretboard positions.