Ibanez BTB606-TGF
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Ibanez
BTB606-TGF
Product Info
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The BTB606-TGF is a seriously impressive 6-string for the money. It’s a well-built instrument with a comfortable neck and powerful, versatile pickups—perfect for players exploring extended range music, fusion, or anyone wanting a wide tonal palette without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Ibanez BTB606-TGF
- 6-String Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Top: Poplar purl
- 5-Piece neck-thru-body with graphite reinforcement rods: Maple/Jatoba
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 950 mm (37.5")
- Scale: 889 mm (35")
- Nut width: 54 mm (2.1")
- Plastic nut
- 24 Medium frets and zero fret
- Pickup: 2 a1 Humbucker (neck and bridge)
- Ibanez Custom electronics with 3-band EQ
- Controls: Volume
- Balancer
- Bass
- Middle
- Treble
- EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on the treble pot)
- 3-Way mid frequency control
- MR5 Bridge
- Ibanez machine heads
- Cosmo black hardware
- Strings: DAddario EXL170-5SL + .032
- Colour: Transparent Gray Flat
PROS
- • Okoume/Poplar construction offers a balanced, resonant tone.
- • Jatoba neck adds stiffness and a snappy feel under the fingers.
- • Ibanez Custom electronics provide versatile tonal shaping options.
- • Zero fret enhances sustain and intonation consistency across the extended range.
CONS
- • The longer 35” scale can be challenging for smaller hands or those used to shorter scales.
- • The weight, typical for a 6-string, can become fatiguing during extended playing sessions.
- • The D'Addario EXL170-5SL strings are decent but may benefit from an upgrade for optimal tone.
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Key Features
Body Material
Okoume top with Poplar back
Neck Material
Maple/Jatoba 5-piece
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 x Ibanez Custom A1 Humbuckers
Scale Length
889 mm (35")
Frets
24 Medium
Strings
D'Addario EXL170-5SL + .032
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The longer scale increases string tension, requiring more finger strength and potentially altering your technique – it's a noticeable shift, but manageable with practice.
Yes, it allows you to dial in a scooped, flat, or boosted midrange, significantly impacting the bass's presence and character, useful for cutting through a mix.
They’re not overly high-output, but they have a good amount of punch and clarity, making them versatile for rock, metal, and even funk – they’re more about tonal character than sheer volume.
