Ibanez BTB605MS-MAM
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Ibanez
BTB605MS-MAM
Product Info
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The BTB605MS-MAM is a seriously impressive instrument, offering a modern, powerful tone and a comfortable neck profile. The extended scale and versatile electronics make it ideal for players exploring slap, fingerstyle, and heavier genres—a great choice for those wanting a premium bass with a unique look and feel.
Product Description
- Ibanez BTB605MS-MAM
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Top: Poplar burl
- 5-Piece neck-thru-body: Maple / walnut with graphite reinforcement rods
- Fingerboard: Panga Panga
- Fingerboard inlays: Abalone dots
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm
- Scale: 864 - 902 mm (35.5" - 34")
- Frets: 24 (+ zero fret) stainless steel medium
- Nut width: 47 mm
- Nut: Plastic
- Pickups: 2R and 1T humbuckers
- Preamp: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ
- Controls: Volume
- Gain
- Bass
- Middle
- Treble
- Switch: EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on the treble pot)
- 3-Way mid frequency switch
- Bridge: MR5S
- Machine heads: Ibanez
- Hardware: Black
- Strings: D'Addario NYXL45130 for 37’
- Colour: Midnight Arctic Ocean Matte
- Includes hardhsell case
PROS
- • Okoume/Poplar burl top provides a resonant, attractive aesthetic.
- • Graphite rods enhance neck stability and resist warping over time.
- • Ibanez Custom Electronics preamp delivers flexible tonal shaping options.
- • MR5S bridge offers excellent string stability and sustain transfer.
CONS
- • The Panga Panga fingerboard can feel quite dense and less familiar.
- • Weight can be a factor for extended playing sessions, typical of neck-thru designs.
- • The aesthetic, while striking, might not appeal to those seeking a more traditional look.
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Key Features
Body Material
Okoume with Poplar Burl Top
Neck Material
Maple / Walnut with Graphite Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Panga Panga
Pickups
2R and 1T Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 - 902 mm (34 - 35.5 in)
Frets
24 Stainless Steel Medium
Strings
D'Addario NYXL45130
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The longer scale provides tighter low-end response and increased string tension, which some find easier for complex techniques like slapping.
Yes, matte finishes tend to show fingerprints more readily, but it's easily wiped clean with a soft cloth.
The 3-way switch allows you to tailor the midrange frequencies—a subtle shift for more focused clarity or a broader, warmer tone.
