Ibanez BTB805MS-TGF
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Ibanez
BTB805MS-TGF
Product Info
Article Number:
533826
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
BTB805MS-TGF
Category:
Multi-scale Basses
Price:
$1,472.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The BTB805MS-TGF is a seriously impressive bass. The multiscale design makes it incredibly versatile for different tunings and playing styles, and the T1 pickups deliver a modern, aggressive tone that cuts through any mix. It’s a premium-priced instrument that's perfect for gigging musicians and serious players seeking a high-performance, comfortable bass.
Product Description
- Ibanez BTB805MS-TGF
- 5-String Multiscale Electric Bass
- Bass Workshop series
- Body: Ash / Okoume
- Top: Poplar
- 5-String neck-thru-body neck: Maple / Walnut
- Fingerboard: Panga Panga
- Abalone Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: BTB5
- Scale: 889 - 940 mm (35" - 37")
- Fretboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
- Nut width: 47 mm (1.85")
- Plastic saddle
- 24 Medium stainless steel frets
- Pickup: 2x T1 humbucker
- Ibanez Custom electronics with 3-band EQ
- Controls for volume
- balance
- bass
- treble
- 3-Way mid-frequency switch
- EQ bypass switch
- MR5S bridge
- Black hardware
- Ibanez machine heads
- Strings: .045 - .130
- Colour: Transparent Grey Flat
- Incl. case
PROS
- • Ash/Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain
- • Multiscale design expands tuning options and enhances fret accessibility
- • BTB5 neck profile is supremely comfortable, ideal for extended playing
- • T1 humbuckers deliver a punchy, modern sound with clarity and warmth
CONS
- • The weight can be a factor for players with smaller builds or long sets
- • Panga Panga fretboard, while beautiful, can be less familiar to some players
- • The electronics, while capable, might lack the extreme flexibility of some higher-end systems
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash/Okoume/Poplar
Neck Material
Maple/Walnut
Fingerboard
Panga Panga
Pickups
Ibanez T1 Humbuckers
Scale Length
889-940 mm (35in - 37in)
Frets
24 Medium Stainless Steel
Strings
.045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The varying scale lengths allow for tighter string tension in the lower register and looser tension in the higher register, resulting in improved intonation and a more even feel across all strings.
While they lean towards a modern tone, the T1 pickups are surprisingly versatile—they handle rock, funk, and even some more mellow styles with a good balance of punch and clarity.
The BTB5 profile is generally considered medium-thin, offering a comfortable grip for most players, though it's slightly more substantial than some of Ibanez's slimmer profiles.
