Ibanez Btb7ms-nml Natural Mocha LG 7-String Bass

The Ibanez BTB7MS stands as a testament to the dedication musicians invest in their craft. As part of the Bass Workshop series, it represents Ibanez's commitment to pushing the boundaries of bass development, catering to diverse styles and providing new avenues for expression. The BTB7MS is crafted with select-grade materials, neck-thru construction, and top-quality components, offering a pro-level instrument at an affordable price.

Bass Workshop

For over 40 years, Ibanez has been at the forefront of bass development, challenging conventional designs and providing bass players with new avenues of expression. The Bass Workshop series is a continuation of this spirit of exploration, creating unique instruments to satisfy the specific needs of diverse players and bring new ideas to the musical forefront.

Ibanez BTB7MS Features

• 9pc Maple/Panga Panga/Walnut Neck with Graphite Reinforcement Rods: Provides superior note attack, tight lows, and increased sustain. Graphite reinforcement rods ensure massive sustain and excellent stability.
• Rosewood Fretboard: Offers a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid-range.
• Medium Stainless Steel Frets: Durable and long-lasting, contributing to smooth playability.
• Bubinga Top / Ash / Okoume Wing Body: The Bubinga top offers tight lows and an edgy mid-range, while the Ash/Okoume wing body delivers a pleasant brightness and rich sustain.
• T1 Pickups: Humbuckers featuring two separate, individually mounted coils for tight bass response, punchy mid-range, and clear high-end. Offers flexible voicing suitable for various genres, with individually adjustable coil height. Rounded edges enhance ergonomic comfort when used as a thumb rest.
• Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-Band EQ: The 3-band EQ provides simple, straightforward, and no-nonsense control. The Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are centered on slightly different frequencies, offering a preset range of favorable bass tones.
• MR5S Bridge: Features adjustable saddles for variable string spacing by 1.5mm, catering to specific string spacing preferences.
• EQ Bypass Switch (Passive Tone Control on Treble Pot): Offers precision tonal adjustments, including a switch for passive-only operation. Activating the EQ bypass makes the treble tone control knob the global tone control for the passive circuit.
• 3-Way Mid Frequency Switch: Allows players to change the mid-tone between 250, 450, and 700 Hz, providing tonal versatility.
• 35-33.5 Inch Multi-Scale: Multi-scale construction (35-33.5 inch) allows for easier playability on higher strings while maintaining adequate tension for lower strings.
• Neck-Through Construction: Contributes to massive sustain and enables smooth access to high fretboard positions.

Ibanez BTB7MS Specifications

• 9pc Maple/Panga Panga/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods
• Rosewood fretboard
• Medium Stainless Steel frets
• Bubinga top / Ash / Okoume wing body
• T1 pickups
• Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ
• MR5S bridge
• EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)
• 3-way Mid frequency switch
• 35-33.5 inch multi scale
• Neck-through construction