Ibanez BTB806MS-TGF

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Ibanez BTB806MS-TGF

Ibanez

BTB806MS-TGF

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Product Info

Article Number: 533833
Brand: Ibanez
Model: BTB806MS-TGF
Price: $1,593.90

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The BTB806MS-TGF is a seriously impressive instrument, especially for players wanting that extended range without sacrificing playability. The multiscale design and comfortable neck make it surprisingly easy to handle, and the T1 pickups deliver a punchy, modern tone. This bass is ideal for progressive rock, metal, or anyone needing that extra low-end extension.

Product Description

  • Ibanez BTB806MS-TGF
  • 6-String Multiscale Electric Bass
  • Bass Workshop Series
  • Body: Ash
  • Top: Poplar
  • 5-Piece neck-thru-body: Maple / Walnut
  • Fingerboard: Panga Panga
  • Abalone Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: BTB6
  • Multiscale: 876 - 940 mm (34.5" - 37.4")
  • Fingerboard radius: 950 mm (15.75")
  • Nut width: 54 mm (2.13")
  • Plastic nut
  • 24 Medium jumbo stainless steel frets
  • Pickup: 2 x T1 Humbucker
  • Ibanez Custom electronics with 3-band EQ
  • Controls for volume
  • balance
  • bass
  • treble
  • 3-Way mid frequency switch
  • Switch for EQ bypass
  • MR6S bridge
  • Black hardware
  • Ibanez machine heads
  • Strings: .032 - .130
  • Colour: Transparent Gray Flat
  • Includes case
PROS
  • • Ash/Poplar body delivers a resonant, articulate tone with surprising warmth.
  • • Multiscale design enhances playability, minimizing string tension differences across 6 strings.
  • • BTB6 neck profile is exceptionally comfortable, promoting fast and fluid playing.
  • • T1 humbuckers provide a powerful, modern tone suitable for a wide range of genres.
CONS
  • • The weight, typical for a 6-string, can be fatiguing during extended playing sessions.
  • • Panga Panga fretboard, while beautiful, can be a polarizing material regarding feel.
  • • The electronics, while capable, might feel a bit basic for seasoned studio players.

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Key Features

Body Material Ash top, Poplar back
Neck Material Maple/Walnut 5-piece
Fingerboard Panga Panga
Pickups Ibanez T1 Humbuckers
Scale Length 876 - 940 mm (34.5in - 37.4in)
Frets 24 Medium jumbo stainless steel
Strings .032 - .130 gauge
Weight Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It dramatically improves intonation across all six strings, reducing the need for complex compensation adjustments.
They’re versatile – while powerful, the EQ allows for taming the high-end, making them suitable for a wide range of recording scenarios.
It's generally denser and harder than rosewood, offering a slicker feel but potentially less warmth; personal preference dictates which is 'better'.

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