At some point the word boutique comes to mind: Select-grade materials, neck-thru construction, and top quality components, all in a meticulously crafted instrument. But what about the price? That''s where Ibanez comes in. Our ability to build small-shop quality into inspiring yet affordable instruments is showcased by BTB series basses. Features Mono-rail V bridgeThe Mono-rail V is the ultimate bridge for bass string isolation. Each bridge is independently and securely locked down to the body for maximum vibration transfer without interference. Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ w/Mid frequency switchIbanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ is our 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. Bartolini® BH2 pickupsThe Bartolini® BH2 pickups provide a tight bottom-end, punchy mid-range, and smooth response. The dual-coil style configuration maximizes articulation and a long blade pole piece widens the magnetic field, providing balanced string-to-string pickup response. Specifications Neck type: BTB5 5pc Maple/WalnutNeck-through w/Graphite reinforcement rods Top/back/body: Poplar Burl topAsh/Okoume wing body Fretboard: Jatoba fretboardAbalone dot inlay Fret: Medium Stainless Steel frets Number of frets: 24 (+ zero fret) Bridge: MR5 bridge String space: 19mm Neck pickup: Bartolini® BH2 neck pickupPassive Bridge pickup: Bartolini® BH2 bridge pickupPassive Equaliser: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ w/ 3-way Mid frequency switch Factory tuning: 1G,2D,3A,4E,5B Dtrings: D''Addario® NYXL45130SL Dtring gauge: .045/.065/.080/.100/.130 Nut: Plastic Hardware color: Cosmo black