Ibanez Introduces Two New Singlecut BTB Models

Ibanez BTB865SC Bass

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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