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Original cardbox and accessories included.

IBANEZ BTB945 COL Cosmic Blue Low Gloss

• Serial: I240711054
• Weight: 4.250 kg
• 5-string solid body electric bass
• Body: okoume/ash
• Top: poplar burl
• Neck: 5-piece maple/walnut neck-through with graphite reinforcement
• Fretboard: rosewood
• Abalone dot inlays
• Fretboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
• Scale length: 889 mm (35")
• Nut width: 47 mm (1.85")
• Plastic nut
• 24 medium stainless steel frets + zero fret
• 2 Nordstrand Big Single pickups
• Ibanez Custom electronics with 3-band EQ
• Controls: Volume, Balance, Bass, Middle, Treble
• EQ Bypass switch (passive tone control on the treble pot)
• 3-way mid frequency selector
• MR5S bridge
• Ibanez tuners
• Black hardware
• Strings: D’Addario NYXL45130SL

The Ibanez BTB945 COL perfectly embodies the most ambitious features of the BTB Premium series: an instrument designed down to the smallest detail for bassists who demand the best in playability, tone, and reliability. The moment you lay eyes on this bass, it’s clear you’re not dealing with a simple production model, but a true piece of high-end craftsmanship, built for musicians eager to push the boundaries of their expression.

What immediately stands out is the Cosmic Blue Low Gloss finish – an elegant, subtly satin hue that enhances the beauty of the top woods: flamed maple and walnut, mounted on an okoume body, a lightweight wood with rich resonance. The multi-wood design offers a natural aesthetic, but more importantly, a rare tonal balance: deep, rounded lows, articulate mids, and bright, defined highs. The slightly contoured back improves playing comfort whether you're seated or standing.

The 5-piece neck-through construction of maple and walnut is the backbone of the instrument, ensuring optimal vibration transfer along the entire length. Paired with an exceptionally dense ebony fretboard, it provides precise, fast playability. This combination ensures generous sustain, clear attack, and remarkable stability even after long playing sessions.

The BTB945 is built for expressive playing. Its 24 medium stainless steel frets, impeccably polished, allow for flawless glide across the fingerboard. The 35-inch long scale maintains ideal tension, especially on the low strings, making it perfect for standard tuning as well as drop tunings. The luminous side dots are a highly appreciated detail for live performances, particularly on dark stages.

The neck profile is slim but not too thin—striking a great balance between speed and comfortable grip. It’s clear this bass was designed for versatile players: jazz, rock, progressive metal, funk, experimental music… it adapts to everything without limiting your creativity.

One of this bass’s biggest strengths is its electronics. It features a pair of Nordstrand Big Single pickups in soapbar configuration, delivering impressive clarity, punch, and definition. These pickups are known for their exceptional dynamic response: they capture every nuance of your playing, whether it’s subtle fingerstyle, aggressive slap, or complex tapping.

The Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ preamp, paired with a mid-frequency selector, allows for precise tonal shaping. You can easily switch from warm, rounded tones ideal for ballads or jazz, to sharp, cutting tones perfect for more aggressive styles. The active/passive switch is also a big plus, letting you bypass the preamp for a more organic sound when needed.

The BTB945 boasts components that match its high-end build: Mono-Rail V bridge for optimal string isolation and precise intonation, sturdy tuners, easy access to the 9V battery, shielded electronics cavity, and clean wiring. Everything exudes quality and reliability. It’s a bass you can confidently take on tour, one that’s built to perform under any condition.

This BTB stands out as a modern, top-tier bass, designed for serious musicians—whether professional or passionate—seeking an instrument that’s versatile, expressive, and durable. Its refined yet understated finish, flawless construction, exceptional playability, and premium electronics make it a top choice for bassists aiming to go far—very far.

A bass with real identity, capable of adapting to all styles and demands. A groove machine that blends style and substance.