Without a doubt, your instrument should reflect the dedication you place in your musicianship and creative endeavors. At a certain point, the word ‘boutique' comes to mind - Select-grade materials, neck-thru construction, and top quality components, all in a meticulously combined into a stunning pro-level instrument. But it needs a huge investment. That's where Ibanez comes in. Their ability to build small-shop quality, into inspiring yet affordable instruments, is showcased in the Ibanez BTB Series Basses. The 5pc Maple and Walnut neck provides tonal clarity and superior attack. The Graphite reinforcement rods provides massive sustain and excellent stability. Rosewood fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid-range. The Stainless Steel frets are durable and long-lasting. The Okoume wing body provides a bright and solid sound. Nordstrand ‘Big Single' cram a meaty single coil into a soapbar-style pickup, producing a full-bodied, powerful, aggressive tonal texture, while still retaining the clarity that's characteristic of single coil pickups. The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ is the latest refinement on the concept of simple, straightforward, no-nonsense EQ control. The Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are each centered on slightly different frequencies, an innovation that delivers a preset range of the most favorable bass tones. The MR5S bridge has adjustable saddles for variable string spacing of about 1.5mm, answering every bassist's specific string spacing needs. The 3-way mid frequency switch allow players to change the mid-tone between 250, 450, and 700 Hz. The neck-through construction contributes to massive sustain and smooth access to high fretboard positions.