I’ve heard it said before and I agree: Ibanez does the most experimental and forward-thinking within it’s bass instruments. They should bring this same energy to its guitars.
@@gabrielrioux2289 it’s relatively experimental for a major company to do this, extra long scale basses are very niche instruments, it’s experimental in terms of bringing it to a larger market and taking that risk, not in terms of the design itself.
NG3 owner here. I'm one hair away from placing the order on the BTB. Is the sound better than the NG's? What features are better in your opinion? Thanks in advance!
@@manuelramos1277 damn it’s that good? I gotta get my hands on it then haha. I was thinking about getting the BTB605MS since it’s a bit cheaper, and honestly I prefer the blue
Man, I'll always try to buy ibanez stuff whenever I can Love their fretwork and neck profiles, generally how their ergonomics are even on the really cheap stuff
I had special ordered on from the EU since you couldn't get one in the states. It is pretty amazing. The T1 pups don't sound like this video obviously. He is using a darkglass pedal most likely. The bass it amazing. The only drawback was the top edge of bass where you rest your picking hand. It is a fairly sharp edge and took time to get used to.
@@jjluke2011 A few weeks ago I bought my 5 string version of this with the cerulean aura burst matte finish from a company in Brooklyn, NY called Focus Camera. The transaction was done through Amazon and FC handled everything else. They're still in stock as I type this. The box had Ibanez factory tape on it that hadn't been cut, so it hadn't been opened out of the factory and it also arrived in perfect condition. It comes with a case too, which softens the abuse of shipping. The paint job is hypnotizingly beautiful and the matte finish is the smoothest matt finish I've ever felt. It almost feels like velvet.
I never get the hate Ibanze receive. I love my SR600. Cheap, totally upgradable, Great to play. Sounds great. Looks amazing. Love my mat finish. Swapped my pickups for active before the 600E landed. Tuners to Gohto. Bone nut. All dead simple stuff I did at home. I will one day obtain a Japanese built bass from Ibanze. Keep up the amazing engineering
@@meantime69 Love the colour on that one. Same shape as mine, not sure if it's ash as well. What were the pickups on that. I remember the black mostly.
I already own 2 Ibanez, 1 BTB even. But this also looks good and has the exact specs that I want. Hmmmm. >_< Honestly, years ago, I said: No company is making a bass with specs I'd like for under 2000 bucks ... and I was wrong.
Finally, Ibanez puts out a contra-bass that can keep up with a baritone Ibanez. Heck, that bass could do drop F#. I'm not into unison, where a bass tunes up.
I've seen kallium make a super long scale bass going up to 40 inches. Wonder if Ibanez will try that out one day especially since their customer service and quality are miles above kallium.
When I was 17 I went from a starter bass (fender) to an incredible Ibanez. I realize with the help of videos like this that its awesome sound was wasted on a poser like me.
Obviously function is the most important, and yes this bass sounds great and probably plays great. But good LORD it is sexy looking. even if thats all it had going for it, it'd be one drop dead gorgeous bass
I have this bass and I love it!!! The only problem is I can’t get strings for it. Every time I think I have the right size strings they end up being too short. Does anyone else have this problem?
I hope one of these companies makes a multi-scale bass with the $500 range soon. Can't afford this or a Dingwall but they are what everyone is using these days.
Well, with economic analysis, it would be possible for these companies to reduce the prices to that range if they find ways to lower the costs of production while still staying true to the key design components. Problem is inflation is causing everything to be more expensive and exactly 'when' it'll reach that price range is now even more uncertain.
Cort has good basses collection in the Artisan series. Not too pricey but I m not sure their bass catalogue has any multi scale instrument. Though they have multi scale 7 string electric guitars priced around $400. Mahogany body built.
I wonder if the upper strap horn is close enough to the 12th fret that it balances ok. seems like the lower frets could be difficult to reach but it sounds good.
It balances fine. The only drawback with this guitar is the spot where the picking hand wrist lays. It is a bit sharp rather than tapered like my SR500e.
They are better than a dingwall but I’m a fanboy admittedly I probably would have one if Ibanez didn’t make this bass but a 3 pickup dingwall starts at 2500$ and forget about picking a color you want at that price
i got one of theses in drop F# and sometimes drop E and its killer man, cause why the hell would keep it in B when a 34 scale can handle that very well
The bass is looking kick-ass best for metal ibanez nailed it 🤘 but didn't understand what is this T1 Picup is this is a proprietary picup by ibanez or this is a branded picup ?
Hey ibanez, why was the body style changed in the btb series? The upper body horn on the neck through used to meet the neck at the 22nd fret but on the modern design the upper horn mates at the 18th fret.
@@mymodel6thanks for the correction. I use swipe typing on my phone but it's funny how predictive text has misspelled words. It looked correct at a glance.
I bet you don't understand a lot of things.. 37" scale length is working perfectly fine for a low B equipped bass, why go any longer? A 4 string bass should be tuned to concert pitch and strung accordingly, thus 34/35" scale length is perfect, if you want a low B, get a 5 string, six string basses only add a higher string so dont need the extra scale length, are you still confused?
I’ve heard it said before and I agree: Ibanez does the most experimental and forward-thinking within it’s bass instruments. They should bring this same energy to its guitars.
Not sure what's experimental about a multi scale 6 string when Dingwall's been doing it for years but ok.
@@gabrielrioux2289 nice one :D was thinking the same
@@gabrielrioux2289 This costs about half what a Dingwall does lmao
@@isaiahkolb3801 I never said what Ibanez is doing isn't good, I just said the design is not experimental
@@gabrielrioux2289 it’s relatively experimental for a major company to do this, extra long scale basses are very niche instruments, it’s experimental in terms of bringing it to a larger market and taking that risk, not in terms of the design itself.
With so many companies making Fender copies, I have really come to appreciate Ibanez's creativity.
lmao what do you mean creativity they just stole dingwall's exact recipe
@@sheshsheshshesh I'm not trying to replace your Dad. I just want to make your Mom happy. Don't you want your Mom to be happy?
@@sheshsheshshesh Wdym dingwalls recipe? They stole the multiscale right from yamahas pianos...
@@sheshsheshshesh ur adopted son
@@robjobse8860 the combustion/ng serious are not that much more expensive
Having owned one of these since they landed in Australia, and as a former Dingwall NG3 owner, take it from me: THIS is the 37" multiscale you want!
NG3 owner here. I'm one hair away from placing the order on the BTB. Is the sound better than the NG's? What features are better in your opinion? Thanks in advance!
I’m thinking about picking this up to play some Periphery, I know that ideally I’d want an NG3 but that’s too rich for my blood. Any thoughts?
@@saxophite1333 Finally picked the Ibanez some weeks ago. Worth every penny. Been even thinking lately of letting my NG3 go...
@@manuelramos1277 damn it’s that good? I gotta get my hands on it then haha. I was thinking about getting the BTB605MS since it’s a bit cheaper, and honestly I prefer the blue
@@saxophite1333 I'm not kidding! Tbh, it has a lot more premium bass features than the NG, for a lot less...
Another demo with Bitoku, can't complain! The playing is phenomenal and the bass sounds great.
Thank you so much
@@BitokuBass awesome playing, and your tones are rad
@@BitokuBassI wonder why you didnt get a permanent gig with Crystal Lake..
@@ayujio9998 I love my band Sailing Before The Wind :)
I've been playing Ibanez basses since I was 12. I've never owned any other electric basses other than my Ibanez basses. Keep up the good work!
Man, I'll always try to buy ibanez stuff whenever I can
Love their fretwork and neck profiles, generally how their ergonomics are even on the really cheap stuff
This actually seems like a very Upgraded BTB TerraFirma, I love it. Glad this design is still here
I had special ordered on from the EU since you couldn't get one in the states. It is pretty amazing. The T1 pups don't sound like this video obviously. He is using a darkglass pedal most likely. The bass it amazing. The only drawback was the top edge of bass where you rest your picking hand. It is a fairly sharp edge and took time to get used to.
how bc i dont wanna wait any longer
Bitoku said he was using tube screamers
@@jjluke2011 A few weeks ago I bought my 5 string version of this with the cerulean aura burst matte finish from a company in Brooklyn, NY called Focus Camera. The transaction was done through Amazon and FC handled everything else. They're still in stock as I type this. The box had Ibanez factory tape on it that hadn't been cut, so it hadn't been opened out of the factory and it also arrived in perfect condition. It comes with a case too, which softens the abuse of shipping. The paint job is hypnotizingly beautiful and the matte finish is the smoothest matt finish I've ever felt. It almost feels like velvet.
Can you find me somewhere that has the 6 string by any chance bc I preordered on guitar center and I’m I found out it don’t come till feb 4th
@@jjluke2011 Unfortunately I haven't found a 6 string in stock anywhere.
That awesome playing, producing that funky, chunky, full-bodied sound. I love bass!
Bitoku is a legend. 🔥
Thank you homie
this is why we love you ibanez.
I never get the hate Ibanze receive. I love my SR600. Cheap, totally upgradable, Great to play. Sounds great. Looks amazing. Love my mat finish. Swapped my pickups for active before the 600E landed. Tuners to Gohto. Bone nut. All dead simple stuff I did at home. I will one day obtain a Japanese built bass from Ibanze. Keep up the amazing engineering
people who hate on ibanez dont know what the fk they are talking about
Have the sr670. Love it. Fav bass ever
@@meantime69 Love the colour on that one. Same shape as mine, not sure if it's ash as well. What were the pickups on that. I remember the black mostly.
That sweet bass tone....fantastic playing.
I'm excited for it, but I'll be more excited when they show up on the used market in a year for $900
I ordered mine from Sweetwater back in March... the wait is killing me.
I'm in a similar boat. I ordered a Jake E Lee charvel in April. They said October....
How are you liking the bass? @jasonlhoag
It's absolutely fantastic, it's been my #1 go-to bass ever since i got it.@@faz4983
I have a BTB bass and love it, Yamaha BB Series and Ibanez BTB series are my bases of choice, they have similar necks and nut radius.
So much respect for good bass players like this guy. It's way harder to play like I do on guitar!
I started as a guitar player, picked up a little bass and honestly my abilities on guitar have gotten way better, especially in terms of rhythm
@@5kr3aminMunk33 what bass do you use?
As a SR series owner for 12 years, SR definitly needs 37 inch model like this.
Plz, Ibanez!!!
Ibanez x bitoku 🔥🤘
Bitoku THE BEST!!! PERFECT!
Still can't believe I own this 🖤 been playing a BTB for the past 10 years, onto the next 10 and beyond now
I already own 2 Ibanez, 1 BTB even. But this also looks good and has the exact specs that I want. Hmmmm. >_<
Honestly, years ago, I said: No company is making a bass with specs I'd like for under 2000 bucks ... and I was wrong.
Finally, Ibanez puts out a contra-bass that can keep up with a baritone Ibanez. Heck, that bass could do drop F#. I'm not into unison, where a bass tunes up.
Awesome, bitoku
J'ai vu cet artiste en live, une performance artistique qui est restée dans les anales!!
"Bitoku" sounds really funny as a nickname for french People 😄
Planning to get one of these and put in neodymium pickups
Dream bass fr
Sickest bass dangle ever
Sick! This makes solo bass exciting to 🎧 again👍
Bitoku signature bass guitar when? 👀
Outstanding musicianship.
Dingwallには厄介なBassが登場してきた。
コストパフォーマンス半端ない
Me gusta esta melodía tocada por Nevrness.
Nice, I can play industrial metal all day
Killer tone!
Muito bem!
I've seen kallium make a super long scale bass going up to 40 inches. Wonder if Ibanez will try that out one day especially since their customer service and quality are miles above kallium.
It’s so beautiful…
Amazing
Amazing Bitoku!
Sounds good. I was expecting it to sound like a mud flap
That was some DOPE playing.
I don't think he's a dope. He's pretty good.
When I was 17 I went from a starter bass (fender) to an incredible Ibanez. I realize with the help of videos like this that its awesome sound was wasted on a poser like me.
Neon Joe would totally rock that long bass 🤘🏽
Werewolve hunters be praised!
I use silver solder to keep the Lycan from messing with my gear 🤘🏽
Ibanez has the best bass game in town!
I ordered it. Can't wait to slap it
Obviously function is the most important, and yes this bass sounds great and probably plays great.
But good LORD it is sexy looking. even if thats all it had going for it, it'd be one drop dead gorgeous bass
I have this bass and I love it!!! The only problem is I can’t get strings for it. Every time I think I have the right size strings they end up being too short. Does anyone else have this problem?
I can't help it being from Philly burbs, always makes me think of baseball player Raul Ibanez.
Ty
IBANEZ: I definetely want this as a 6 string e-guitar please!
Nice interpretation of "The Metal" by tenacious d
Oh yeah king funky!!!!!
Sounds amazing!
love the poplar burl :)
Wooooow! I need one.
Amazing 🤩
This dude rips
Damn i love this bass!
Dat tone!!! Crunchy and tasty just like bacon.
Sounds killer... love it
Awesome guy, greets from ドイツ！
Let's see Ibanez send this out with a mix stand mount.
My back hurts just looking at it.
I hope one of these companies makes a multi-scale bass with the $500 range soon. Can't afford this or a Dingwall but they are what everyone is using these days.
Well, with economic analysis, it would be possible for these companies to reduce the prices to that range if they find ways to lower the costs of production while still staying true to the key design components. Problem is inflation is causing everything to be more expensive and exactly 'when' it'll reach that price range is now even more uncertain.
Cort has good basses collection in the Artisan series. Not too pricey but I m not sure their bass catalogue has any multi scale instrument.
Though they have multi scale 7 string electric guitars priced around $400. Mahogany body built.
Cool. Seems well needed.
I'm glad they got away from the Bartolinis for these newer multiscales. Mine doesn't sound like it looks and that's a big disappointment.
pretty cool
I wonder if the upper strap horn is close enough to the 12th fret that it balances ok. seems like the lower frets could be difficult to reach but it sounds good.
It balances fine. The only drawback with this guitar is the spot where the picking hand wrist lays. It is a bit sharp rather than tapered like my SR500e.
I’m going to buy this and play root notes on it.
Sir what pedal did you used and whats the settings thank you
Nice... but why didn´t he play the b string once???
NICE.
it would be cool if you can make a 7 string multi scale Ibanez pleas
Mega! 👏
Can someone tell me if you need some special length strings for this? Like Dingwallstrings?
Demo for the production and musician, less so the bass. What does it sound like straight from the DI? What is its tonal variety?
Perfect tone for BR BR DENG 😅
They are better than a dingwall but I’m a fanboy admittedly I probably would have one if Ibanez didn’t make this bass but a 3 pickup dingwall starts at 2500$ and forget about picking a color you want at that price
Does it come in lefty?
i got one of theses in drop F# and sometimes drop E and its killer man, cause why the hell would keep it in B when a 34 scale can handle that very well
Bitoku is the Best..\m/🔥🫡!
🤩
Looks like it’s going after dingwall market share 🤗
it has nice bones for sure, but I wonder what gauge you can throw on this puppy.
The bass is looking kick-ass best for metal ibanez nailed it 🤘 but didn't understand what is this T1 Picup is this is a proprietary picup by ibanez or this is a branded picup ?
Yes, the pups are single coil, but setup in a humbucking configuration. So there are a total of 4 single coils.
These are new proprietary pickups made by Ibanez. They are humbuckers, and you can see the 2 individual coils for each pickup.
Prize?
Absofuckinglutely amazing!
Wowza 😍😍🖤❤️🤘
Link to purchase please
Just like Messi he kicks ass!!!
Hey ibanez, why was the body style changed in the btb series? The upper body horn on the neck through used to meet the neck at the 22nd fret but on the modern design the upper horn mates at the 18th fret.
Larger contact area, and unless you play hand over because you're a poser bellend, what difference does it make ergonomically?
@@mymodel6 esthetics
@@RLDWEBER *Aesthetics...
@@mymodel6thanks for the correction. I use swipe typing on my phone but it's funny how predictive text has misspelled words. It looked correct at a glance.
How much does it weigh?
price?
How much is this goin for usd
I don’t understand why they don’t make 37 “ 4 string basses yet. And why not take 5 and 6 strings to 39”?
I bet you don't understand a lot of things..
37" scale length is working perfectly fine for a low B equipped bass, why go any longer? A 4 string bass should be tuned to concert pitch and strung accordingly, thus 34/35" scale length is perfect, if you want a low B, get a 5 string, six string basses only add a higher string so dont need the extra scale length, are you still confused?
Have les claypool play it
Black Veil Brides on the headstock?
BTB - Boutique Bass
I would buy a bass, if you made a 6 strings fit on a 5 strings neck width
these things are taking forever to come out
Killer.