Ibanez BTB747-NTL 7 String
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The BTB747-NTL is a serious instrument for the modern bassist wanting extended range capabilities. That 9-piece neck-through construction and Bartolini pickups give it a focused, powerful sound – perfect for progressive rock, metal, or any genre needing that low-end rumble. It's a premium-priced bass, but the build quality and tone are genuinely impressive.
Product Description
- Ibanez BTB747-NTL
- Electric Bass
- 7-String
- Body: Mahogany/ash wings
- Top: Walnut
- 9-Piece neck-through: Maple/Panga Panga/Walnut
- with graphite reinforcement
- Fretboard: Jatoba
- Scale: 889 mm (35")
- Nut width: 63 mm
- 24 Medium stainless steel frets plus zero fret
- Pickup: 2 Bartolini BH2
- Ibanez Custom electronics 3-band with 3-Way middle frequency switch
- MR5 bridge
- Tuning: 1F/2C/3G/4D/5A/6E//B flat
- Colour: Natural Low Gloss
PROS
- • Mahogany/ash wings provide a warm, resonant, and punchy tonal foundation.
- • Bartolini BH2 pickups deliver exceptional clarity, definition, and a modern aggressive tone.
- • Graphite reinforcement in the neck minimizes warp and maintains stability over time.
- • Jatoba fretboard offers a snappy feel and excellent note articulation.
CONS
- • The 35in scale can feel unwieldy for players accustomed to shorter scales.
- • The weight, typical of mahogany construction, might be fatiguing during long gigs.
- • The 3-band EQ, while effective, lacks the flexibility of more complex systems.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany wings with Ash wings, Walnut top
Neck Material
Maple/Panga Panga/Walnut, Graphite reinforcement
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Bartolini BH2
Scale Length
889 mm (35in)
Frets
24 Medium Stainless Steel, Zero Fret
Strings
1F/2C/3G/4D/5A/6E/B flat
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The BH2 pickups offer a much wider dynamic range and a more articulate tone, with less muddiness in the low frequencies compared to older SR pickups.
Yes, the longer scale noticeably increases string tension and changes the feel – it takes some getting used to, but the extended range is worth it for many players.
Jatoba is a harder, denser wood than rosewood, which provides a snappier, more responsive feel under your fingers and contributes to a brighter overall tone.
