Ibanez Unveils the BTB845V Bass
Back in 2015, Ibanez introduced a five-string bass to their Bass Workshop Series they called the Volo. The bass featured a shorter 33-inch scale and was tuned E to C for a higher range. Now Ibanez has brought the model back as the BTB845V.
The spirit of Volo lives on through the new bass has a few differences in materials. It’s built with a graphite-reinforced five-piece maple and walnut neck. Ibanez uses ash and mahogany for the body wings while giving it a poplar burl top finished in an Antique Brown stain. A poplar burl finger ramp sits between a pair of Bartolini BH2’s matched to a 3-band EQ. Other features include MR5S bridge with 17mm string spacing, a jatoba fretboard, and abalone dot inlays.
The Ibanez BTB845V will be shipping in May with a street price of $999.99.
Ibanez BTB845V Bass Specs:
| Construction: | Neck Through |
| Scale: | 33″ |
| Neck: | 5-piece Maple/Walnut w/Graphite Reinforcement Rods |
| Body Wings: | Ash/Mahogany |
| Top: | Poplar Burl |
| Fretboard: | Jatoba |
| Fret Markers: | Abalone Dot Inlay |
| Finger Ramp: | Poplar Burl, Adustable |
| Tuning: | E, A, D, G, C |
| Pickups: | Bartolini BH2 |
| Electronics: | 3-Band EQ w/Mid Frequency Switch |
| Bridge: | MR5S |
| Finish: | Antique Brown Stained, Low Gloss |
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