Electric Bass

The BTB605-TGF Transparent Gray Flat 5-string bass from Ibanez is a subtle fusion of refined aesthetics and sonic power, its matte satin gray colour highlighting the fluid lines of its double-cut body with solid okoumé wings, which catch the light to emphasize each sculptural contour. The 5-piece maple and jatoba neck ensures extended resonance and surprisingly fluid access to the upper frets, while the rosewood fingerboard with its 400 mm radius delivers a precise tonal balance, rich in articulate mid and low frets. The 24 stainless steel medium frets allow for dynamic, expressive playing, and the MR5 Mono-Rail V bridges isolate each string for maximum projection. The BTB605-TGF combines elegance, comfort and technical sophistication in an instrument that inspires both the eye and the fingers on the neck.

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When you pick up the BTB605-TGF, you'll immediately discover the effect of the 5-piece maple & jatoba neck running through the body, which promotes unrivalled stability and massive sustain, offering comfort that transforms fast passages into a fluid dance across the full length of the 889mm tuning fork. The passive Ibanez α1 AlNiCo pickups, mounted in HH configuration, deliver a generous sound spectrum, allowing you to move from a deep, round bass to a clear, present midrange with simple control over pickup balance and volume. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, the matt finish of this model provides a pleasant grip, without excessive shine, so you can stay focused on your game for long hours.

The Ibanez Custom Electronics active electronics create a perfect balance between punch and definition, allowing you to achieve subtle nuances in fast passages and punchy attacks on low notes, offering versatility that's rare for an instrument in this range, ready to accompany you in all your musical projects.

The BTB605-TGF's electronic features include a 3-band EQ with a switch that lets you target one of 3 midrange frequencies (250/450/700 Hz), allowing you to sculpt your sound with precision. Each setting influences the amplitude of each frequency band, making for deep lows, expressive mids and well-defined highs, while retaining a natural feel for the strings. This is particularly useful for modern, versatile styles, from slap to saturated distortion, and gives you total freedom to shape your tone to your inspiration.

There's no bridge here, just MR5 Mono-Rail V, independent for each string to maximise vibration transfer while reducing interference, and the zero fret allows smooth, precise glissandos that intensify your musical expression. The rosewood fingerboard blends perfectly with the flat BTB55 C shape of the neck, offering optimum comfort for complex positions and fast octave jumps. The bass remains balanced in all playing situations, whether you're standing, sitting or lying down, ensuring that every note you produce retains its clarity and strength, for impressive tonal versatility that suits all styles.

The 24 stainless steel medium frets ensure exceptional durability and maximum playing comfort, the 0 fret ensures a solidly anchored resting point and perfect in tune, and the 47 mm nut is there simply to space and stabilise the strings.
Body shape
 Double cut
Type of tuners
 Die cast
Number of strings
 4 to 5
Instrument size
 Extra long scale (>34")
Number of frets
 24
Body Type
 Solid body
Nut width
 47,00 mm (1,850")
Neck material
 Erable, Jatoba
Fingerboard material
 Rosewood
Scale length
 889,00 mm (35,00")
Pickup type
 Passives
String gauge
 045 - 130
Fingerboard radius
 400 mm (15,75")
Body material
 Okoume
Hardware color
 Black nickel (Cosmo Black)
Electronic
 Active
Wiring type
 Round Wound
Cutaway
 Yes
Bridge configuration
 5 saddles, Independent Monorail saddles
Finish
 Mate, Satin
Pickup setup
 HH
Neck shape
 C Flat
Bridge material
 Steel
Color
 Grey
Assembly
 Neck-through
  • Ibanez BTB605-TGF Transparent Gray Flat
  • 5-string electric bass
  • Series : BTB
  • Family : Standard
  • Catalogue number : BTB605TGF
  • Body shape : double cut
  • Fork: 889 mm (35")
  • Colour :
  • Finish : Matt / Satin
  • Assembly : Through neck
  • Construction : solid body
  • Body : okoume wings
  • Bridges : MR5 Mono-Rail V, independent
  • Neck : 5 pieces, maple / jatoba
  • Neck shape : BTB55, slim profile
  • Fingerboard: rosewood
  • Fingerboard markings: white dots
  • Radius: 400 mm (≈ 15.75")
  • Frets: 24 medium frets + 0 fret, Stainless steel
  • Head nut: 47.00 mm (1.85")
  • Mechanics: oil bath
  • Hardware finish : Cosmo Black
  • Pickup configuration : HH passive
  • Neck pickup: Ibanez α1 AlNiCo passive
  • Bridge pickup: Ibanez α1 AlNiCo passive
  • Active electronics: Ibanez Custom Electronics
  • Controls: volume, pickup balance
  • 3-band EQ ±15 dB
  • Knob Switch 3 positions (250 / 450 / 700 Hz)
  • Strings: D'Addario EXL170-5SL (.045 / .130)
With its BTB series, Ibanez offers basses that combine innovation and accessibility for musicians of all levels, from passionate beginners to experts in search of complex nuances. The BTB series stands out for its slotted necks and ergonomic design, allowing for fluid playability and extended comfort, while offering a powerful, clear sound that has contributed to its popularity in studios and on stage since its inception.

To get the most out of your BTB605-TGF, you can connect it to a tube amp to maximise the warmth of each note and a comfortable strap to maintain ideal posture, so you get the most out of every playing session while protecting your instrument.
Ibanez - BTB605-TGF Transparent Gray Flat
Ibanez - BTB605-TGF Transparent Gray Flat
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