Sound Pure's Take

Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition.

The Ibanez BTB Multi Scale 5-String is a modern, high-performance bass designed for players who demand exceptional clarity, comfort, and tonal flexibility. Its neck-through construction, reinforced five-piece maple and walnut neck, and multi-scale design provide outstanding sustain, stability, and string tension balance across the entire fingerboard. The passive T1 pickups deliver a clear, articulate voice with excellent note definition, while the custom 3-band EQ with selectable mid frequencies and passive bypass offers extensive tonal shaping for virtually any playing style. Premium features including stainless steel frets, a bound panga panga fingerboard, and the MR5S bridge contribute to its precise feel and professional-level performance. Finished in a striking Midnight Arctic Ocean Matte, the BTB combines cutting-edge design with exceptional playability, making it an inspiring instrument for modern bassists seeking power, versatility, and refinement.

Neck Type
BTB5 for Multi Scale, 5pc Maple/Walnut w/Graphite Reinforcement Rods, Neck-Through
Top/Back/Body
Okoume Wing Body
Finish
Midnight Arctic Ocean Matte
Fretboard
Bound Panga Panga Fretboard, Abalone Dot Inlay
Frets
Medium Stainless Steel frets
Number of Frets
24 (+ zero fret)
Bridge
MR5S bridge
String Space
18mm
Neck Pickup
T1 Neck Pickup (Passive)
Bridge Pickup
T1 Bridge Pickup (Passive)
Equalizer
Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ w/ EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot) & 3-way Mid frequency switch
Hardware Color
Black
Case
Gig bag
Weight
9lbs 6oz
Sound Pure Studios Control Room A — Durham, NC

Sound Pure Studios · Durham, NC

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