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Ibanez BTB805MS Multi-Scale 5-String Bass Guitar with Case

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    Ibanez BTB805MS Multi Scale Bass Guitar

    The Ibanez BTB805MS features a striking Poplar Burl top that resembles a cosmic map and a multi-scale neck built for precision, combining boutique craftsmanship with reliable performance. Designed for players who demand perfect tone and tension, the BTB805MS delivers a pro-level experience that feels custom-tailored.

    Ibanez BTB805MS Balanced Tension for Unbeatable Tone

    Balanced Tension for Unbeatable Tone

    Let’s talk about those fanned frets. This multi-scale design isn't just a futuristic fashion statement; it's the secret to achieving piano-like clarity on your low strings while keeping the high strings sweet and easy to bend. By giving the B-string a massive 37-inch scale and the G-string a standard 35-inch scale, the BTB805MS creates perfect tension across the entire fretboard.

    • 37-35 Inch Multi-Scale Construction: The extended 37-inch scale on the low B ensures that even when you drop tune, your notes remain tight, defined, and punchy, eliminating that dreaded "floppy string" mud.
    • Neck-Through Sustain: The 5-piece Maple and Walnut neck runs the entire length of the instrument, sandwiched by Ash and Okoume wings, transferring vibration so efficiently that you might feel the note in your chest before you hear it from the amp.
    • Panga Panga Fretboard: This exotic wood doesn't just look incredible; its tight grain produces a sharp attack and quick response, while the stainless-steel frets ensure you can slide and bend for decades without wearing them down.

    Sculpt Your Sonic Signature

    A bass this beautiful needs a voice to match, and the electronics package here is like having a studio mixing board built directly into the body. The tonal flexibility is staggering, allowing you to shift from a warm, vintage thump to a modern, hi-fi clank with the flick of a switch. It’s a sonic playground that invites you to tweak, test, and find the sound that lives in your head.

    • T1 Dual-Coil Pickups: These aren't your average humbuckers; the coils are individually mounted, allowing you to adjust the height of each coil independently to fine-tune your magnetic field and nuance — plus, the rounded edges make for a fantastically comfortable thumb rest.
    • 3-Band Custom EQ: Take total command of your frequencies with active boost and cut for bass, mid, and treble, or flip the bypass switch to go passive and let the natural woodiness of the instrument shine through.
    • 3-Way Mid-Frequency Switch: The midrange is where the bass guitar lives and breathes, and this switch lets you target exactly where you want to cut through the mix — 250Hz for body, 450Hz for punch, or 700Hz for attack.
    Ibanez BTB805MS Sculpt Your Sonic Signature
    Ibanez BTB805MS Road-Ready Resilience

    Road-Ready Resilience

    Ibanez knows a bass isn’t just for show — it’s a reliable tool made for the demands of the road. The BTB805MS is built for durability, ensuring your perfect practice setup stays consistent on stage. With robust hardware and reinforced construction, this bass is ready for anything.

    • MR5S Bridge: Individual "Mono-rail" bridges isolate each string to prevent sympathetic vibration crosstalk, while the adjustable saddles let you tweak string spacing by +/- 1.5mm to match your picking hand's preference perfectly.
    • Graphite Reinforcement Rods: Hidden inside that sleek neck are heavy-duty graphite rods that provide rock-solid stability, keeping your neck straight and true even when the humidity changes drastically.
    • Zero Fret: By using a zero fret instead of just a nut, you get consistent tone and action on open strings that matches your fretted notes, ensuring a seamless sound no matter where you play.

    A Boutique Experience for the Real World

    The Ibanez BTB805MS proves that you don't need to commission a custom build to get a bass that feels like an extension of your body. It combines the ergonomic benefits of multi-scale construction with a tonal palette that can handle anything from fusion to technical metal. If you’re ready to upgrade to an instrument that fights fatigue and inspires creativity, this is the low-end beast you’ve been waiting for.

    Ibanez BTB805MS A Boutique Experience for the Real World

    Ibanez BTB805MS Features:

    • BTB5 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck-through with Graphite reinforcement rods
    • 37-35" Multi-scale length for optimized string tension
    • Poplar Burl top with Okoume/Ash wing body
    • Bound Panga Panga fretboard with durable Stainless Steel frets
    • T1 neck and bridge pickups with individual coil height adjustment
    • Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ with EQ bypass switch
    • 3-way Mid frequency switch (250Hz, 450Hz, 700Hz)
    • MR5S Mono-rail bridge with adjustable string spacing
    • Zero fret for consistent open-string tone
    • Neutrik locking output jack
    • Hardshell case included
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