Ibanez BTB605MLMPWM Pearl White Matte Bass Workshop
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Essential Information About the Ibanez BTB605MLM Bass
- Neck-through construction 5-piece maple/walnut with graphite reinforcement rods for exemplary stability and massive sustain.
- Multi-scale 35"-34" / 889-864 mm scale length for ideal low string tension and smooth playability on the highs.
- Two T1 humbuckers + Ibanez Custom active 3-band electronics, EQ bypass, and 3-position mid selector.
- Comfort and durability: flamed maple fingerboard, medium stainless steel frets, MR5S bridge with adjustable string spacing.
BTB "Bass Workshop": The Workshop Spirit Within Reach of the Stage
Designed in the innovative spirit of the BTB series and the "Bass Workshop" project, the BTB605MLM emphasizes selected materials and high-level luthiery without the price of a boutique instrument. Its neck-through design and okoumé wings illustrate a modern approach to the 5-string bass, crafted for precision in the studio as well as projection on stage.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to expert bassists seeking a versatile and responsive 5-string. The T1 pickup duo/3-band EQ covers rock, metal, fusion, gospel, funk, and modern jazz, while the 19 mm string spacing favors fingerstyle playing, slap, and tapping techniques.
Sound
The T1 humbuckers with individually mounted coils deliver firm lows, precise mids, and clear highs. Their height is adjustable coil by coil to finely sculpt the balance of each string, and their rounded edges provide ergonomic thumb support. The Ibanez Custom active 3-band electronics offer an effective voicing with a 3-frequency mid selector and an EQ bypass where the treble knob becomes a global passive tone control. The maple/walnut neck through-body + okoumé wings provide attack, projection, and sustain, while the flamed maple fingerboard adds snap and definition.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
- Quality strap and secure strap locks.
- Good quality 6.35 mm instrument jack cable, straight or angled.
- Stable bass stand (A-frame or tripod type) suitable for 5-string basses.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 5 |
| Strings | Steel | Color | White |
| Body | okoumé wings | String spacing at bridge | 19 mm / 0.75" |
| Construction | neck-through | Tuners | Ibanez |
| Body finish | satin polyurethane | Hardware finish | gold |
| Neck | 5-piece maple/walnut with graphite reinforcements | Pickups | T1 neck, T1 bridge (humbuckers with individually mounted coils) |
| Neck finish | satin polyurethane | Active or passive | active with EQ bypass (passive tone on treble knob) |
| Fingerboard | flamed maple | EQ | Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band |
| Inlays | abalone dots | Controls | 1 Volume, 1 Balancer, Bass, Middle, Treble |
| Frets | medium stainless steel | Switches | EQ bypass, 3-position mid frequency selector |
| Fingerboard radius | 400 mm / 15.75" | Preamp | 1 |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 20 mm / 0.79" | Included item(s) | hex wrench |
| Scale length | multi-scale 35"-34" / 889-864 mm | Category | 5-string bass from the BTB "Bass Workshop" series |
| Bridge | MR5S, adjustable saddles with variable spacing +/-1.5 mm | ||
Questions frequently asked
What is the scale length of the Ibanez BTB605MLMPWM?
This bass features a multi-scale neck ranging from 35 to 34 inches, i.e., 889 to 864 mm. The low string benefits from the 35-inch length.
Do the T1 pickups allow precise adjustment of string balance?
The T1 humbuckers have individually mounted coils, each with separate height adjustment. This setup enables fine-tuning of the volume balance across all five strings.
How does the EQ bypass work?
In active mode, the Ibanez Custom Electronics preamp offers a 3-band EQ and a three-position mid-frequency selector. The EQ bypass switch disables the equalization. In this mode, the treble control acts as a global passive tone knob.
Is the 19 mm string spacing suitable for slap on this 5-string bass?
With 19 mm spacing at the MR5S bridge, this model provides a spacing suitable for fingerstyle, slap, and tapping. The saddles also allow a spacing adjustment of +/- 1.5 mm.
What woods are used for the neck and body?
The neck-through-body construction combines a five-piece maple and walnut neck reinforced with graphite, with okoumé wings for the body. The fingerboard is made of flamed maple and features medium stainless steel frets.
