Ibanez BTB946-COL Cosmic Blue Low Gloss
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Essential Information About the Ibanez BTB946 Electric Bass
Essential Information About the Ibanez BTB946 Electric Bass
- Neck-through construction for generous sustain and smooth access to the high notes up to the 24th fret
- Nordstrand "Big Single" pickups: powerful and aggressive tone with the typical clarity of single coils
- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band active equalizer with bypass and 3-position mid-frequency selector for quick mix shaping
- MR5S bridge with 17 mm / 0.67" string spacing: precision, comfort, and fine adjustments (adjustable spacing +/-1.5 mm)
Manufacturer Information
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A BTB Designed for Modern Playing in the Ibanez Range
The BTB946 embodies the BTB spirit: a long-scale, stable, and detailed bass designed for bassists seeking tight response, solid low end, and ergonomics suited for technical playing. Its 5-piece maple/walnut neck reinforced with graphite and neck-through construction aim for exemplary consistency, ideal both in the studio and on stage.
Who Is the BTB946 For?
This 6-string bass is particularly suitable for intermediate to advanced players who want to explore chords, extended lines, and modern techniques (fingerstyle, articulate slap, tapping). Its versatility makes it relevant in metal, fusion, modern rock, gospel, and pop, whenever a present low end and clear mids are required.
The Sound
The combination of a poplar burl top and a okoumé/ash wing body promotes a balance between attack, definition, and sustain, with great projection and a solid foundation. The Nordstrand Big Single pickups provide a meaty and aggressive texture while retaining the precision of a single coil: plenty of midrange presence and a clear attack, ideal for cutting through a dense mix. The 3-band equalizer expands the tonal palette (from massive lows to sharper highs), while the bypass and the passive tone control on the treble potentiometer facilitate character changes during play. The 3-way mid-frequency selector helps dial in the bass exactly where you need it, depending on style and amp.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For identical replacement, the BTB946 comes with D'Addario NYXL32130SL strings in gauges .032/.045/.065/.080/.100/.130. For transport, the recommended references are the MRB350C case and the IBB540-BK gig bag.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SS | Electronics | Active |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Blue |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Satin |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Hardware | Black |
| Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed | ||
| Top, back, and body | poplar burl top / okoumé/ash wing body | Radius | 37.40" / 950 mmR |
| Neck type | BTB6 / 5-piece maple/walnut with graphite reinforcement rods / neck-through | Bridge | MR5S |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | String spacing | 0.67" / 17 mm |
| Inlay | abalone dots | Hardware color | black |
| Frets | medium stainless steel | Neck pickup | Nordstrand Big Single neck (passive) |
| Number of frets | 24 (+ zero fret) | Bridge pickup | Nordstrand Big Single bridge (passive) |
| Scale length | 35" / 889 mm | Equalizer | 3-band Ibanez Custom Electronics with EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble potentiometer) and 3-way mid-frequency selector switch |
| Nut width | 2.13" / 54 mm | Factory tuning | 1C, 2G, 3D, 4A, 5E, 6B |
| Width at 24th fret | 3.35" / 85 mm | String gauges | .032/.045/.065/.080/.100/.130 |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 0.79" / 20 mm | Recommended case | MRB350C |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 0.87" / 22 mm | Recommended gig bag | IBB540-BK |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the BTB946-COL suitable for metal and technical playing?
This model is suitable for intermediate to advanced levels for metal, fusion, modern rock, gospel, and pop. Its 6 strings tuned from C to B extend the range for low lines, chords, and tapping techniques. The 35-inch (889 mm) scale length promotes a tight response in the low register.
What pickups does this 6-string Ibanez bass have?
Two passive Nordstrand Big Single pickups, located at the neck and bridge positions, equip this bass. Their design provides a clear attack and prominent mids in a dense mix.
How does the electronics of the BTB946-COL Cosmic Blue Low Gloss work?
The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band equalizer includes a 3-position mid-frequency selector. A switch allows bypassing the equalizer; in this mode, the treble knob acts as a passive tone control.
What is the string spacing on the BTB946?
The MR5S bridge offers a 17 mm string spacing. The nut measures 54 mm, and the width reaches 85 mm at the 24th fret.
Which strings and gig bag are recommended for this bass?
The original setup uses D'Addario NYXL32130SL strings in .032/.045/.065/.080/.100/.130 gauges. The IBB540-BK gig bag and the MRB350C case are the recommended references.
