Ibanez BTB805MSFNL Florid Natural Bass Workshop
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In the "Bass Workshop" Line: The BTB Spirit, Between Boutique Luthiery and Accessibility
Resulting from the Ibanez "Bass Workshop" program, the BTB805MS embodies the brand's approach: bold ideas, meticulous craftsmanship, and high-end components combined in a professional instrument at a controlled price. This BTB sits at the heart of the range as a modern and ergonomic 5-string model, designed for bassists seeking the precision of a multiscale and the versatility of comprehensive electronics.
Intended Use and Bassist Profile
The BTB805MS is suitable for intermediate to advanced bassists looking for a responsive and stable 5-string, tailored for both studio and stage use. Its wide tonal spectrum and clear low B make it relevant for metal/prog, modern rock, as well as funk, fusion, and jazz. The multiscale design facilitates intonation and feel, even in lower tunings.
Sound Characteristics
The T1 humbuckers, with individually mounted coils, deliver tight lows, punchy mids, and clear highs. Each coil's height is adjustable separately to fine-tune the balance string by string, while their rounded edges enhance thumb rest comfort. The combination of the poplar burl top and okoumé & ash wings provides attack, breadth, and sustain, reinforced by the neck-through construction. The 3-band EQ refines the tone with a mid control featuring differentiated boost/cut frequencies, and the bypass function turns the treble knob into a passive tone, ideal for switching from a modern, precise sound to a more organic tone instantly.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Included Ibanez hard case for maximum protection. Complete with a wide strap (standard strap locks), a clip-on tuner, and a 6.35 mm instrument cable. For string replacements, prefer 5-string "extra long scale" sets compatible with the 37" multiscale.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 5 |
| Strings | Steel | ||
| Format | BTB 5-string, double cutaway | String spacing | adjustable +/-1.5 mm (+/-0.06") to customize spacing |
| Top | poplar burl | Case | Ibanez hard case included |
| Body wings | okoumé / ash | Pickups | 2x Ibanez T1 humbuckers (individually mounted coils, rounded edges) |
| Construction | neck-through | Preamp | Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ |
| Wood | 5-piece maple/walnut with graphite reinforcement rods | Switching | 3-position mid-frequency selector |
| Fingerboard | panga panga | Active/passive mode | EQ bypass with passive tone on the treble potentiometer in bypass mode |
| Frets | medium stainless steel | Comfort | pickup surface parallel to strings on multiscale for natural thumb rest |
| Scale length | multiscale 37"-35" / 940-889 mm | Finish/Aesthetics | binding and figured maple not specified (depending on series) |
| Bridge | Ibanez MR5S with adjustable saddles | ||
Questions frequently asked
What is the scale length of the Ibanez BTB805MSFNL?
The multiscale length ranges from 37" to 35" (940 to 889 mm), with an extended length on the low B side to enhance definition and stability.
Is this 5-string bass suitable for low tunings?
The 37"-35" multiscale design is intended to maintain good intonation and even feel in lower tunings. 5-string sets in an "extra long scale" format compatible with 37" are recommended when changing strings.
What pickups and electronic controls are installed?
Two Ibanez T1 humbuckers equip this bass, with individually mounted and height-adjustable coils. The Ibanez Custom Electronics EQ provides three-band tone control, and a three-position switch selects the mid frequency. The EQ bypass engages a passive tone control via the treble pot.
Is the string spacing adjustable?
The Ibanez MR5S bridge allows adjustment of each string's spacing by +/- 1.5 mm to tailor the spacing to the player's preference.
Is a case included with the bass?
A hard Ibanez case is included. The body features a poplar burl top with okoume and ash wings, while the neck-through consists of five pieces of maple/walnut with graphite reinforcements.
