Meet the Ibanez BTB805MS, a 5-string multi-scale electric bass guitar that embodies the dedication and creativity of a serious musician. Crafted with select-grade materials, neck-thru construction, and top-quality components, this instrument is designed for the pros. The 5-piece maple/walnut neck, reinforced with graphite rods, delivers tonal clarity and an enhanced attack, providing massive sustain and stability.

The panga panga fingerboard produces a tight low- and mid-range, with a sharp attack on the high end, while the 24 medium-sized, durable stainless-steel frets ensure you never miss a note. The double-cutaway design, capped with a bold polar burl top, combined with the ash/okoume wing body, provides bright and solid tones with rich sustain. The 37-inch scale provides strong tension for clear sounds even when it’s down tuned, and combined with the 35-inch scale, it provides better string tension on higher strings, and smooth fingering due to gentler fret angles.

The sound of the BTB805MS is driven by a set of T1 pickups, each with separate dual-coil construction to provide a tight bottom-end, punchy mid-range, and smooth response. The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ allows for precision tonal adjustments, including a switch to choose passive-only operation. The EQ bypass control offers precision tonal adjustments, including a switch to choose passive-only operation. When the EQ bypass is activated, the treble tone control knob becomes the global tone control for the passive circuit.

Key Features:

• 5-string bass guitar with boutique-quality features
• 5-piece maple/walnut neck offers inspiring playability
• Multi-scale fretboard provides optimal tension to each string
• T1 pickups deliver a smooth tone with tight lows and a punchy midrange
• Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ for detailed sound sculpting
• MR5S bridge offers customizable string spacing
• 3-Way mid frequency switch allows changing the mid-tone between 250, 450, and 700 Hz
• EQ bypass switch for precision tonal adjustments
• Hardshell case included for protection and portability

Product specs

FAQs

What is the benefit of the multi-scale design on the Ibanez BTB805MS 5-string Bass Guitar?

The multi-scale design provides varying string lengths, which enhances string tension and playability, particularly for lower strings, resulting in improved intonation and a more balanced tonal response across all strings.

What kind of wood is used in the body of the Ibanez BTB805MS?

The body of the Ibanez BTB805MS is made from Okoume with Ash wings, which contributes to a rich, resonant tone with a balanced sound profile.

How does the neck-through construction of the Ibanez BTB805MS affect its performance?

The neck-through construction enhances sustain and stability while providing smooth access to higher frets, making it ideal for intricate playing styles.

What type of pickups are used in the Ibanez BTB805MS, and what tones can they produce?

The Ibanez BTB805MS features T1 Humbucker pickups, which deliver a powerful, clear sound suitable for a range of genres, from jazz to metal.

How does the 3-band Active EQ on the Ibanez BTB805MS work?

The 3-band Active EQ allows you to boost or cut bass, mid, and treble frequencies, providing versatile tonal shaping to suit various playing styles and musical contexts.