Ibanez Introduces Two New Singlecut BTB Models
Ibanez has two new singlecut BTBs this year with the BTB865SC and BTB866SC. The neck-through basses are five and six-string models, respectively, and have a new wood combination.
They’re each built with okoume body wings capped with ash in a Weathered Black low gloss finish. As part of the BTB series, they also feature 35-inch scales, a mono-rail bridge, and a custom 3-band EQ. Ibanez includes a detachable finger ramp with the basses.
The Ibanez BTB865SC and BTB866SC basses will be available for $1,149 and $1,199.
Ibanez BTB865SC Bass Specs:
| Strings: | 5 |
| Scale: | 35″ |
| Construction: | Neck-Through |
| Body: | Okoume |
| Top: | Ash |
| Neck: | 5pc Maple/Walnut neck-through w/Graphite reinforcement rods |
| Fretboard: | Rosewood |
| Frets: | 24 Medium Stainless Steel with Zero Fret |
| Inlay: | Abalone Dot |
| Pickups: | Bartolini BH2 |
| Electronics: | Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ with 3-way Mid Frequency Switch |
| Bridge: | MR5 |
| String Spacing: | 19mm |
| Hardware: | Black |
| Other: | Detachable Finger Ramp |
| Finish: | Weathered Black Low Gloss |
Ibanez BTB866SC Bass Specs:
| Strings: | 6 |
| Scale: | 35″ |
| Construction: | Neck-Through |
| Body: | Okoume |
| Top: | Ash |
| Neck: | 5pc Maple/Walnut neck-through w/Graphite reinforcement rods |
| Fretboard: | Rosewood |
| Frets: | 24 Medium Stainless Steel with Zero Fret |
| Inlay: | Abalone Dot |
| Pickups: | Bartolini BH2 |
| Electronics: | Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ with 3-way Mid Frequency Switch |
| Bridge: | MR5 |
| String Spacing: | 17mm |
| Hardware: | Black |
| Other: | Detachable Finger Ramp |
| Finish: | Weathered Black Low Gloss |
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