Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB946-COL Cosmic Blue Low Gloss
Active 6-string electric bass with Nordstrand Big Single pickups and EQ bypass/mid-frequency switch
Six-string electric bass
Body made of ash/okoumé
Mase poplar top
Cosmic Blue low gloss finish
Five-striped maple/walnut neck
Rosewood fingerboard with 24 medium frets
37.4" fingerboard radius
Two Nordstrand Big Single pickups
Controls for volume, balance, bass, middle, Treble (passive tone control)
Active Preamp with 3-band EQ
3-way mid-frequency switch
EQ bypass switch
Ibanez Machine Head tuners
Ibanez MR5S bridge
The Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB946-COL Cosmic Blue Low Gloss at a glance:
The Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB946-COL Cosmic Blue Low Gloss not only stands out as a beautiful instrument on the outside, but above all convinces with great features for numerous sound possibilities! With two Nordstrand Big Single pickups and the active preamp with 3-band EQ, the sound of the BTB946-COL can be tailored to suit you and your genre. The high-quality tonewoods and the robust Hardware provide plenty of comfort and allow you to unleash the full potential of your bass playing in the rehearsal room, studio or on stage!
The burl poplar top and the Cosmic Blue Low Gloss finish give the Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB946-COL a unique look!
The robust neck-through-body construction makes the BTB946 an indestructible companion for the rehearsal room, studio and stage!
High-quality tonewoods and robust construction
The chic design of the Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB946-COL was realized with a top made of burl poplar, the grain of which shines through the Cosmic Blue Low Gloss finish. The solid ash/okoumé body is complemented by a five-strip maple/walnut neck, which ensures secure handling in a robust neck-through-body construction. The rosewood fingerboard is equipped with 24 medium frets, which not only provides enough space for deep riffs or bass lines in high registers - the 37.4" fingerboard radius also offers an optimal feel for quick finger changes or elaborate licks. The combination of the Ibanez MR5S bridge and the Ibanez Machine Head tuners ensures a robust string action and reliable tuning stability, making the Bass Workshop BTB946-COL a reliable all-rounder.
The active preamp with 3-band EQ, the mid-frequency switch and the two Nordstrand pickups give you full sound control for you and your genre!
Nordstrand Big Single Pickups, active Preamp and 3-way mid-frequency switch
The two Nordstrand Big Single pickups enable a wide sound palette that provides plenty of scope for various sound spectrums between defined highs and rich basses. The active preamp with 3-band EQ, which provides additional control for your personal sound preferences via three controls for bass, mid-range and treble, ensures precise fine-tuning of the frequency range. The 3-way mid-frequency switch gives you the option of selecting three mid-frequency spectrums between 250Hz, 450Hz and 700Hz, allowing you to tailor the mid-range in particular. With an additional EQ bypass switch, the Preamp can be switched off if required, allowing the treble control to be used as a passive tone control.
Features:
Manufacturer:
Ibanez
Series:
Ibanez BTB
Design:
BTB
Body:
Oak/Okoumé
Top:
Burl Poplar
Binding:
No
Neck:
5-ply, Maple/Walnut
Neck Profile:
BTB5
Thickness at 1st Fret:
20
Thickness at 12th Fret:
22
Neck Lacquer:
Satin
Neck Construction:
Neck-thru-body
Fretboard:
Rosewood
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
37.4
Fretboard Type:
Fretted
Number of Frets:
24
Fret Format:
Medium
Inlays:
Abalone Dots
Nut type:
Plastic
Nut width in mm:
54
Width at Last Fret:
85
Scale:
Longscale
Scale (inch):
35
Manufacturer pickups:
Nordstrand
Pickup neck:
No
Pickup middle:
Big Single
Pickup bridge:
Big Single
Active pickups:
No
Piezo Pickup:
No
Electronic:
Active, 3-band equalizer
Switch:
3-Way
Control:
Vol, Bal, Bass, Mid, Treble
Tuners:
Ibanez Machine Heads
Bridge:
Ibanez MR5S Mono-Rail
Tailpiece:
No
Number of Strings:
6
String spacing (mm):
17
Strap Button:
Standard
Hardware:
Black
Colour:
Cosmic Blue Low Gloss
Finish:
Satin
String Gauge:
.032 - .130
Factory Tuning:
Standard H
Case included:
No
Gigbag included:
No
Certificate:
No
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