Ibanez BTB1825-NTL BTB Series 5 String Bass Natural Low Gloss

With the Ibanez BTB series, the word that instantly springs to mind for most people is "Boutique". Made from select-grade materials, with a neck-thru construction, and premium-grade components, these meticulously crafted instruments put you in mind of a hand-crafted, small-shop quality bass, but at a reasonable price!

The very Pinnacle of Ibanez design and ingenuity

With the BTB1825-NTL you are presented with a premium-range instrument that's full of high-grade appointments, and finished with a stunning Natural Low Gloss finish over a Walnut/Flamed Maple top. Featuring a super-smooth 9pc neck, Walnut top & back with Ash wings, highly-versatile Aguilar DCB pickups, an active 3-band EQ, EQ bypass switch, and even a 3-way Mid Frequency selector switch, this is the kind of bass that would suit any gigging or studio environment.

Aguilar DCB Pickups

These dual ceramic-bar "Soapbar" pickups work for all playing styles, due to their dynamic and responsive attack, well-developed overtones, and singing sustain in the body/decay of the notes. Aguilar's DCB pickups are amongst the best on the market for bass guitars, so it's only natural that Ibanez would include them in this premium-grade model.

Premium-Grade Electronics

Part of what makes this bass so versatile is the Ibanez 3-band active EQ - allowing you to shape your tone to your heart's desire - complimented by the awesome Mid Frequency Switch. This switch allows you to determine which mid-range frequencies are cut or boosted, offering you a wide variety of tonal variatians that can enhance your playing, regardless of how complex or straightforward it is.

On top of that there's the addition of an EQ bypass switch for those moments where you want to just make use of those pure tones provided by the excellent Nordstrand Big Single pickups. With the EQ switched off the Treble pot reverts to a passive tone control, so you can still shape your sound to how you want it.

Premium Extras

To cap off what is already a beautiful and stunning bass guitar, the BTB1825-NTL hosts an array of premium-grade appointments. These include a Monorail 5 bridge, gold hardware, bound Panga Panga fretboard, Ibanez Premium Fret-Edge Treatment, and even an Ibanez Gig Bag!

Call into your local PMT store today and talk to one of our on-hand bass experts to play test any of our Ibanez bass range, and find the right fit for you. Alternatively, order this wonderful bass online and make use of our fabulous range of home delivery options!

Highlights

• Premium-grade 5-string bass guitar from Ibanez
• Mahogany body topped with a Walnut/Flamed Maple cap, and given a Natural Low Gloss finish
• High-end Aguilar soapbar pickups provide a bright and articulate tone with plenty of bite
• Super-smooth neck with premium fret-edge treatment, a bound Panga Panga fretboard and Abalone oval inlays
• Neck-thru construction provides massive sustain and excellent stability
• Deep cutaway allows effortless access to the upper frets
• Available To Order Now
• Home Delivery options available!

Technical Specs

• Neck Material: BTB5 9pc Wenge/Purpleheart/Maple neck-through w/ Graphite Reinforcement rods
• Scale Length: 35"
• Body Material: Walnut top and back/Ash Wing body
• Fretboard: Bound Panga Panga fretboard w/Abalone off-set dot inlays
• Nut Width: 47mm
• Frets: 24 Medium frets w/Premium fret edge treatment
• Neck Pickup: Aguilar DCB
• Bridge Pickup: Aguilar DCB
• Electronics: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ; EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot), 3-way Mid frequency switch
• Bridge: MR5 Monorail bridge (19mm string spacing)
• Hardware: Gold
• Case: Includes Gig Bag