Ibanez Limited Edition 20th Anniversary BTB20TH5 5-String - Blue Reef Gradation Low Gloss

20th Anniversary BTB with Huge, Roaring Tone
We're fortunate to get our hands on some of the finest instruments available today, and we can confidently say that Ibanez's Limited Edition 20th Anniversary BTB20TH5 5-string bass punches above its price range in every way. In some ways, the look of its flame maple top and sleek through neck are understated — that is, until you pick it up and get a closer look. Spec'd with a pair of aggressive Nordstrand Big Single pickups, the BTB1825 belch out massive, roaring tone enhanced by monumental sustain and rock-solid stability. The 5-piece neck is graphite reinforced, with Gotoh tuners on one end and a Mono-rail bridge at the other. Custom Ibanez electronics with 3-band EQ complete the setup.




Massive, aggressive tone from Nordstrand pickups
With a "super-packed" coil, the Big Single is considered by Nordstrand to be the "tonal giant" of their pickup offerings. Ibanez spec'd a pair of these aggressive-sounding single-coil monsters for the Limited Edition 20th Anniversary BTB20TH5. In addition, you have the powerful sound-shaping capabilities of Ibanez's Custom 3-band EQ, which gives you control over boost/cut for bass, mid, and high frequencies, a mid-frequency switch to fine-tune your midrange, and an EQ bypass. No matter what tonal texture your music calls for, this instrument's superb electronics will get you there fast. Fingers, thumb, or pick — the BTB20TH5's electronics have you covered.




Neck-through design ensures exceptional sustain
Generations of innovators and top-tier manufacturers have relied on neck-through designs for superior sustain. Pick up an Ibanez 20th Anniversary BTB20TH5 LTD, and you'll experience everything neck-through construction has to offer. You can feel the instrument vibrate clear through its ultra-stable 5-piece maple/walnut through neck, right down to the strap pegs. The extended sustain doesn't just add body to your tone, but it also provides a greater tonal balance that you'll hear in every note you play.




Mono-rail bridge enhances definition and sustain
Ibanez specified their excellent Mono-rail 5 bridge for the Limited Edition 20th Anniversary BTB20TH5. Unlike single-body bridges, each Mono-rail V saddle is completely separate from the others. This does two things for you. First, since they aren't connected, the saddles create minimal sympathetic vibration. This prevents unused strings from ringing. Second, each saddle is double-anchored, allowing energy to transfer efficiently between the string and the body. As a result, bassists here at Sweetwater are raving about the BTB20TH5's astonishing clarity and sustain.




Ibanez: a brief history
Ibanez began its life in 1908 as the Hoshino Gakki company in Nagoya, Japan. However, the company didn't get into the guitar business until 1929, when they started importing Salvador Ibanez guitars from Spain. In 1935, Hoshino Gakki began building Spanish acoustic guitars under the "Ibanez Salvador" name, which was later shortened to "Ibanez." Although Ibanez began manufacturing electric guitars in 1957, the company was relatively unknown in the West until the 1960s, when they started producing guitars based on American designs. By the late 1970s, Ibanez had stopped producing derivative instruments and had begun manufacturing the innovative original guitar and bass designs that the company is now known for. Ibanez is also famous for their effect pedals (most notably the Tube Screamer) and guitar amplifiers.




Ibanez Limited Edition 20th Anniversary BTB20TH5 5-string Electric Bass Features:

BTB5 5-piece maple/walnut neck-through
Flamed maple-capped ash body wings
Bound panga panga fingerboard with 24 medium frets (+ zero fret) and abalone offset dot inlays
Nordstrand Big Single neck and bridge pickups
Custom Ibanez electronics with 3-band EQ
EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot), mid-frequency switch
Mono-rail 5 bridge; black hardware





Tech Specs

Body Shape: BTB 20th Anniversary
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Number of Strings: 5
Color: Blue Reef Gradation
Body Material: Flamed Maple (top), Ash/Okoume (body)
Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Neck Material: 5-piece Maple/Walnut
Neck Shape: BTB5
Radius: 15.7"
Fingerboard Material: Panga Panga
Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Off-set Dot
Number of Frets: 24 (plus zero fret)
Scale Length: 35"
Nut Width: 1.377"
Nut Material: Plastic
Bridge/Tailpiece: Mono-rail 5S
Tuners: Ibanez Machine Heads
Neck Pickup: Nordstrand "Big Single"
Bridge Pickup: Nordstrand "Big Single"
Controls: 1 x Volume, 1 x Balancer, 1 x Bass, 1 x Middle, 1 x Treble, 1 x 3-way Mid-frequency switch
Strings: .045, .065, .080, .100, .130
Manufacturer Part Number: BTB20TH5BRL



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