Ibanez BTB946-COL
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Ibanez
BTB946-COL
Product Info
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The BTB946-COL is a seriously impressive instrument. The extended range opens up a world of possibilities for modern bassists and producers, and the Nordstrand pickups provide a powerful, articulate voice. This is a premium-priced bass perfect for players needing that extra low-end extension and a comfortable, modern playing experience.
Product Description
- Ibanez BTB946-COL
- 6-String Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume/ Ash
- Top: Poplar burl
- 5-Piece neck-thru-body with graphite reinforcement rods: Maple / Walnut
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Abalone Dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 950 mm (37.4")
- Scale: 889 mm (35")
- Nut width: 54 mm (2.1")
- Plastic nut
- 24 Medium stainless steel frets and zero fret
- Pickup: 2 Nordstrand Big Single Coils (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
- MR5S bridge
- Ibanez machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: DAddario NYXL32130SL
- Colour: Cosmic Blue Low Gloss
PROS
- • Okoume/Ash body provides a balanced, resonant tone.
- • Nordstrand Big Single pickups deliver clarity and aggressive low-end.
- • Graphite rods enhance neck stability and resist warping over time.
- • 950mm radius fingerboard facilitates comfortable playing across the extended range.
CONS
- • The extended scale can feel unwieldy for players with smaller hands.
- • Weight, typical of 6-string basses, can cause fatigue during long gigs.
- • Cosmic Blue finish, while striking, might not appeal to all tastes.
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Key Features
Body Material
Okoume/Ash
Neck Material
Maple/Walnut with Graphite Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Nordstrand Big Single Coils
Scale Length
889 mm (35")
Frets
24 Medium Stainless Steel
Strings
DAddario NYXL32130SL
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It allows you to subtly shift the tonal focus between a scooped, more modern sound, a balanced mid-range, or a thicker, more vintage tone.
It promotes more even string response and sustain across the entire fretboard, generally considered a positive for a bass of this type.
Neck-thru designs maximize wood contact, leading to increased sustain and a more resonant overall tone compared to bolt-on necks.
