The Ibanez BTB705 Bass Workshop was built for bass players who want boutique-level features, extended range clarity, and modern playability without stepping into boutique-level pricing. From its multi-scale design to the neck-through construction and flexible electronics, this bass is made for players who demand consistency, articulation, and comfort across every register.
Finished in Natural Brown Burst with a striking flamed maple top, the BTB705 balances modern aesthetics with practical performance features that working bassists immediately appreciate. Whether you're playing progressive metal, fusion, gospel, modern rock, or session work, this bass delivers exceptional note definition and low-end control.
The 35”–34” multi-scale layout isn’t just about appearance. It improves string tension balance across all five strings, giving the low B more clarity and tighter response while keeping the higher strings comfortable and easy to play.
Players moving into extended-range basses often notice better:
The ergonomic fan fret layout feels surprisingly natural after only a short adjustment period.
The BTB705 features neck-through construction with a 5-piece maple and walnut neck reinforced by graphite rods for outstanding stability and sustain. The design also allows smoother upper fret access for players who regularly move beyond traditional bass ranges.
The flamed maple top paired with ash and okoume body wings gives the instrument a balanced tonal response with plenty of attack, warmth, and sustain.
The custom T1 pickups deliver tight lows, focused mids, and detailed highs without sounding overly compressed or sterile. Their individually mounted coil design also creates a more comfortable thumb-rest position, which many players appreciate on multi-scale instruments.
The onboard Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ gives you substantial tonal flexibility while remaining easy to dial in during rehearsals and live gigs.
Additional tonal controls include:
This combination allows the BTB705 to move comfortably between aggressive modern tones, articulate fingerstyle sounds, smooth fusion voicings, and supportive foundational low end.
The BTB series has long appealed to bassists looking for modern appointments without sacrificing musicality. The BTB705 especially stands out for players who need professional-level flexibility, reliable construction, and extended-range performance that still feels approachable.
It’s the kind of bass that rewards nuanced technique and responds well in both studio and live settings.
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The Ibanez BTB705 Bass Workshop delivers modern performance, extended-range clarity, and boutique-inspired construction for players who need a bass that can handle demanding musical situations night after night.
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