FS: 2002 Ibanez BTB 5C-RW

[bredler]

2002 Ibanez BTB 5C-RW

This instrument was released in 2002 as a limited edition bass in the BTB line. The neck is asymmetrically carved to allow easier reach to the lower strings. The string spacing is slightly wider than other five string instruments - somewhere in between a regular four string and five string spacing - which I find makes slap work much easier. The Bass boost/cut knob sticks a little, but does not affect the tone.

This bass has a very versatile range of applications. Overall the tone is a little punchier than average, as you can expect with active electronics, but this can be smoothed out with the balance feature on the EQ and pickup selection if the situation demands a rounder tone.

EDIT: This instrument was made in Japan.

• Hardcase Included
• Leather Strap with Strap Locks Included

List Price: $1799
List Price Case: $149

Asking Price: $600 shipped

Features Include:

• Body Material - Rosewood & Figured Maple Top/Mahogany Back
• Neck Material - 5 pc maple/bubinga
• Neck Type - BTB5 Prestige 35" Scale
• No. Frets/Type - 24/Large
• Fingerboard - Bubinga
• Inlay - Offset Abalone Dot
• Bridge - Mono Rail II
• H/W Color - SN
• Neck Pickup - Bartolini Custom
• Bridge Pickup - Bartolini Custom
• EQ -Bartolini Custom 3-Band 18 volt
• Locking 1/4" Jack

[cartelli_man]

probly not but any chance in considering trades?

[bredler]

'fraid not, I am investing the money in another instrument.

[bassguyky48]

How heavy? What kind of B do we have? A lot of 35's still lack a tight, defined B. Btb's look like they have it all...........but you never know till play one and I haven't.

thanks

Oh, forgot to ask...........How much.......sometimes the price will vary over time.....?
I know.........I have a Cort RB5 with Basslines and a Foundation S with Bartolini's on consignment at the local music store.........

[irishpride28]

In what way is the neck asymmetrical? Is it the classic Tobias type where the treble side is thinner?

[bredler]

Originally Posted by irishpride28

In what way is the neck asymmetrical? Is it the classic Tobias type where the treble side is thinner?

Yes, the treble side is slightly thinner.

[bredler]

Originally Posted by bassguyky48

How heavy? What kind of B do we have? A lot of 35's still lack a tight, defined B. Btb's look like they have it all...........but you never know till play one and I haven't.

thanks

Oh, forgot to ask...........How much.......sometimes the price will vary over time.....?
I know.........I have a Cort RB5 with Basslines and a Foundation S with Bartolini's on consignment at the local music store.........

About 13 lbs

See Post Below

Asking price is still $675 from three days ago, PM me to discuss this further. EDIT: Price is now $600 Shipped

[Stereo Joe]

I owned a six string version of this bass and with a slightly heavier string gauge, the B string was very tight and focused. These basses sound killer!

[bassguyky48]

Thanks for the info............sounds like a great bass........maybe a little weighty.......but that's not always bad unless you stand a lot.

[bredler]

Yeah, the strap helps with that a lot too, it's really wide and pretty cushy.

[bredler]

bump

[munkeyfish]

Still not interested in any trades?

[bredler]

Originally Posted by munkeyfish

Still not interested in any trades?

PM'd

[ciubz]

you have a pm!

[bredler]

bump

[alboblin]

yOU STILL HAVE THIS BASS?

[bredler]

Nope, Sold it a long time ago to someone not on the site.