{"product_id":"ibanez-btb945-col-cosmic-blue-low-gloss-403793","title":"BTB945-COL Cosmic Blue Low Gloss","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Essentials to Know About the Ibanez BTB945 Bass\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck-through construction\u003c\/strong\u003e: generous sustain and smooth access to the high notes, ideal for modern playing across the entire range.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNordstrand Big Single pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e: the attack and definition of a single coil, with a soapbar format delivering a powerful and edgy character.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIbanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e: effective settings, with a 3-position mid selector and EQ bypass to quickly switch from a sculpted sound to a more direct tone.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35\" \/ 889 mm scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e: firm and precise low end, particularly appreciated on the B string.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA BTB Designed for Precision and Contemporary Playing\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BTB945 fits within the spirit of the BTB series: a performance-oriented bass designed for stability, intonation, and sonic power. Its 5-piece maple\/walnut neck reinforced with graphite rods, combined with neck-through construction, aims for consistent feel and very even response, even with low action and energetic playing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Which Bassist and Styles?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 5-string bass is especially suited for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced bassists\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking a wide dynamic range and an instrument comfortable on stage as well as in the studio. It excels in \u003cstrong\u003emodern metal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eprogressive rock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efusion\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egospel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003efunk\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to its tight low end, present mids, and electronics capable of shifting from a snappy sound to a thicker, more aggressive tone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe craftsmanship combines a \u003cstrong\u003epoplar top\u003c\/strong\u003e with a body blending \u003cstrong\u003eokoumé\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eswamp ash\u003c\/strong\u003e: this achieves a balance between attack, definition, and sustain, with good projection of lows and clear highs. The \u003cstrong\u003eneck-through\u003c\/strong\u003e construction enhances vibrational continuity, noticeable in note sustain and stability in the lower spectrum. The \u003cstrong\u003eNordstrand Big Single\u003c\/strong\u003e pickups deliver a muscular and articulate texture, typical of single coils (clarity, attack, presence), while the \u003cstrong\u003e3-band EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emid-frequency selector\u003c\/strong\u003e facilitate mix placement, from precise slap to more biting pick playing. The \u003cstrong\u003eEQ bypass\u003c\/strong\u003e allows a return to a more immediate behavior, with passive tone control integrated into the treble knob.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Compatible Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor transport, the recommended case is the \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez MRB350C\u003c\/strong\u003e and the recommended gig bag is the \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez IBB540-BK\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:7;--wb-r:17;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth at 24th fret\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e76 mm \/ 2.99\u0026quot;\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:8;--wb-r:18;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness at 1st fret\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e20 mm \/ 0.79\u0026quot;\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r 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