Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB605MS 5-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass - Solar Eclipse Matte
The Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB605MS 5-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass in Solar Eclipse Matte is a professional-grade instrument designed for modern bassists who demand versatility, clarity, and ergonomic comfort. With its extended multi-scale design, this 5-string bass delivers balanced string tension, tight lows, and articulate highs for a wide range of musical styles.
Constructed with a neck-through 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck reinforced with graphite rods, and an Okoume wing body, the BTB605MS provides incredible sustain, resonance, and tonal clarity. The Panga Panga fretboard with abalone dot inlays and 24 medium stainless steel frets ensures smooth playability and precise articulation. Equipped with T1 humbucking pickups and Ibanez’s custom 3-band EQ with EQ bypass and mid-frequency switch, this bass delivers a massive tonal palette suitable for any performance or recording situation. The MR5S bridge maximizes string-to-body resonance while offering stable, precise intonation.
Features
- 5-string BTB multi-scale bass with 37"–35" scale length
- Neck-through 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck with graphite reinforcement rods
- Okoume wing body for bright, solid tone
- Panga Panga fretboard with abalone dot inlays
- 24 medium stainless steel frets (+ zero fret)
- T1 humbucking pickups (neck and bridge) for tight lows, punchy mids, and clear highs
- Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ with EQ bypass and 3-way mid-frequency switch
- MR5S bridge for optimal sustain and note clarity
- 18mm string spacing for comfortable playing
- Hardshell case included
Specifications
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Orientation | Right-Handed |
| Body Type | Neck-Through, Solidbody |
| Body Material | Okoume |
| Body Finish | Solar Eclipse Matte |
| Neck Material | 5-Piece Maple/Walnut with Graphite Reinforcement Rods |
| Neck Joint | Neck-Through |
| Fingerboard Material | Panga Panga |
| Number of Frets | 24 (+ zero fret), Medium Stainless Steel |
| Scale Length | 37"–35" Multi-Scale / Fanned |
| Bridge | MR5S |
| Neck Pickup | T1 Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | T1 Humbucker |
| Electronics | Ibanez Custom 3-Band EQ with EQ Bypass & 3-Way Mid-Frequency Switch |
| Controls | Master Volume, Pickup Blend, 3-Band EQ |
| Tuning Machines | Gotoh |
| Hardware | Black |
| Strings | D'Addario NYXL Single Strings (.045/.055/.080/.100MS/.130MS) |
| Case | Hardshell Case Included |
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Description
The Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB605MS 5-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass in Solar Eclipse Matte is a professional-grade instrument designed for modern bassists who demand versatility, clarity, and ergonomic comfort. With its extended multi-scale design, this 5-string bass delivers balanced string tension, tight lows, and articulate highs for a wide range of musical styles.
Constructed with a neck-through 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck reinforced with graphite rods, and an Okoume wing body, the BTB605MS provides incredible sustain, resonance, and tonal clarity. The Panga Panga fretboard with abalone dot inlays and 24 medium stainless steel frets ensures smooth playability and precise articulation. Equipped with T1 humbucking pickups and Ibanez’s custom 3-band EQ with EQ bypass and mid-frequency switch, this bass delivers a massive tonal palette suitable for any performance or recording situation. The MR5S bridge maximizes string-to-body resonance while offering stable, precise intonation.
Features
- 5-string BTB multi-scale bass with 37"–35" scale length
- Neck-through 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck with graphite reinforcement rods
- Okoume wing body for bright, solid tone
- Panga Panga fretboard with abalone dot inlays
- 24 medium stainless steel frets (+ zero fret)
- T1 humbucking pickups (neck and bridge) for tight lows, punchy mids, and clear highs
- Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ with EQ bypass and 3-way mid-frequency switch
- MR5S bridge for optimal sustain and note clarity
- 18mm string spacing for comfortable playing
- Hardshell case included
Specifications
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Orientation | Right-Handed |
| Body Type | Neck-Through, Solidbody |
| Body Material | Okoume |
| Body Finish | Solar Eclipse Matte |
| Neck Material | 5-Piece Maple/Walnut with Graphite Reinforcement Rods |
| Neck Joint | Neck-Through |
| Fingerboard Material | Panga Panga |
| Number of Frets | 24 (+ zero fret), Medium Stainless Steel |
| Scale Length | 37"–35" Multi-Scale / Fanned |
| Bridge | MR5S |
| Neck Pickup | T1 Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | T1 Humbucker |
| Electronics | Ibanez Custom 3-Band EQ with EQ Bypass & 3-Way Mid-Frequency Switch |
| Controls | Master Volume, Pickup Blend, 3-Band EQ |
| Tuning Machines | Gotoh |
| Hardware | Black |
| Strings | D'Addario NYXL Single Strings (.045/.055/.080/.100MS/.130MS) |
| Case | Hardshell Case Included |
