Ibanez Unveils New BTB Premium Basses

There are four new models joining the collection, the BTB1835, BTB1836, BTB1905LW, and BTB1906LW

Ibanez Unveils New BTB Premium Basses

There are four new models joining the collection, the BTB1835, BTB1836, BTB1905LW, and BTB1906LW

January 1, 2021: Ibanez has introduced their new BTB Premium models for 2021. There are four new models joining the collection, the BTB1835, BTB1836, BTB1905LW, and BTB1906LW. The BTB1835 & BTB1836 feature a 9pc Maple/Bubinga/Panga Panga neck-through design with a Bubinga top over Ash body wings. Other features include medium stainless steel frets, a bound Panga Panga fretboard, and Aguilar DCB pickups paired with an Ibanez custom 3-band EQ. 

The BTB1905LW & BTB1906LW are limited-run BTB Premium models. The overall specs are similar to the BTB1835 & BTB1836 with three exceptions. Theses basses feature a special figured Lacewood top over Mahogany body wings and a 7pc Panga Panga/Purpleheart neck also featuring neck through construction. These changes combine for a big visual and tonal impact delivering a uniquely custom-built appearance with a distinctive boutique-inspired vibe.

Features

BTB1835 / BTB1836

· BTB 9pc Maple/Bubinga/Panga Panga neck-through w/ Graphite reinforcement rods

· 35″ scale

· Bubinga top/Ash wing/Bubinga back body

· Bound Panga Panga fretboard w/Abalone off-set dot inlay

· Medium Stainless Steel frets w/Premium fret edge treatment

· Aguilar® DCB neck pickup

· Aguilar® DCB bridge pickup

· Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ

· EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)

· 3-way Mid frequency switch

· MR5S bridge

· String Spacing (5 String – 19mm, 6 String – 17mm)

· Gold hardware

· Gig bag included

· Finish: Natural Shadow Low Gloss

LIST: BTB1835 – $2,342.21 / BTB1836 – $2,479.99

ESTIMATED STREET PRICE: BTB1835 – $1,699.99 / BTB1836 – $1,799.99

BTB1905LW / BTB1906LW (limited Models)

· BTB5 7pc Panga Panga/Purpleheart neck-through w/ Graphite reinforcement rods

· 35″ scale

· Lacewood top/African Mahogany wing/Lacewood back body

· Bound Panga Panga fretboard w/Abalone off-set dot inlay

· Medium Stainless Steel frets w/Premium fret edge treatment

· Aguilar® DCB neck pickup

· Aguilar® DCB bridge pickup

· Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ

· EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)

· 3-way Mid frequency switch

· MR5S bridge (19mm string spacing)

· Gold hardware

· Gig bag included

· Finish: Florid Natural Low Gloss

LIST: BTB1905LW – $2,617.76 / BTB1906LW – $2,755.54

ESTIMATED STREET PRICE: BTB1905LW – $1,899.99 / BTB1906LW – $1,999.99

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Bass Magazine   By: Bass Magazine