Ibanez BTB605-TGF Transparent Gray Flat
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BTB: a "modern" approach to the Ibanez bass
The BTB605 embodies the BTB spirit: a bass designed for precision, clarity, and versatility in today's context. Its neck-through architecture emphasizes resonance and sustain, while the ergonomics (24 frets and access to the highest frets) support contemporary techniques and stable tunings.
Who is it for, and in which styles?
This 5-string bass is aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists who want a clear response and a wide range of settings without getting lost in complex controls. It excels in metal, modern rock, fusion, gospel, funk, and pop: anything requiring clean lows, sculptable mids, and solid definition on the B string.
Sound
The okoumé wing body delivers a rather bright, direct, and "solid" character, with great clarity in the low end. The rosewood fingerboard balances the overall tone by enhancing well-centered mids and providing a rounder feel under the fingers. The passive A1 pickups prioritize clarity and openness, with abundant lows suited for modern sounds; the 3-band EQ and 3-way mid switch allow shifting from a dense low-mid to a more cutting mid to stand out in the mix. The neck-thru construction and MR5 bridge further enhance sustain and string-to-string separation.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For guaranteed compatibility, you can stick to Ibanez's recommended references: MRB350C case or IBB540-BK gig bag. For strings, the bass comes factory-equipped with D'Addario EXL170-5SL (.045/.065/.080/.100/.130 gauges): a reliable option to maintain the feel and tension balance designed for this model.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Okoume |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Active |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Color | Grey |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Finishing | Matt |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Hardware | Black |
| Type | 5-string electric bass | Radius | 400 mm / 15.75" |
| Construction | neck-through | Bridge | MR5 |
| Wood | okoumé wing body | String spacing | 19 mm / 0.75" |
| Neck type | BTB5 | Hardware color | cosmic black |
| Scale length | 35" / 889 mm | Neck pickup | A1 (passive) |
| Number of frets | 24 (+ zero fret) | Bridge pickup | A1 (passive) |
| Fret type | medium stainless steel frets | EQ | Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band |
| Inlays | white dots | Selector | 3-way mid frequency switch |
| Nut width | 47 mm / 1.85" | Factory tuning | 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B |
| Width at 24th fret | 76 mm / 2.99" | Gauges | .045 / .065 / .080 / .100 / .130 |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 20 mm / 0.79" | Recommended case | MRB350C |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 22 mm / 0.87" | Recommended gig bag | IBB540-BK |
Questions frequently asked
Does the 35-inch scale of the BTB605-TGF improve the B string?
The 35-inch (889 mm) scale length is paired with a .130 B string in the factory tuning 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B. This setup promotes a solid definition in the low end.
What electronic controls are available on this 5-string bass?
The Ibanez Custom Electronics active system offers a 3-band EQ. Two passive A1 pickups in HH configuration provide the signal. A 3-way mid-frequency switch allows selection of a thicker or more cutting midrange response.
Which music styles is the Ibanez BTB605-TGF suited for?
Thanks to the okoumé wing body, A1 pickups, and mid switch, this model is suitable for metal, modern rock, fusion, gospel, funk, and pop.
Is the BTB605 neck suitable for modern playing techniques?
The 24 medium stainless steel frets and neck-through construction facilitate access to the highest frets. The BTB5 neck measures 47 mm at the nut, with a 19 mm string spacing at the MR5 bridge.
Which gig bag and strings are recommended for a BTB605-TGF?
For transport, the Ibanez MRB350C case and IBB540-BK gig bag are the recommended references. The original setup uses D’Addario EXL170-5SL strings in .045/.065/.080/.100/.130.
