Ibanez BTB Club, Part 2! - Page 18

Sahe_Bassist · #**341** 02-05-2013, 04:06 PM

picked this '01 btb405qm up in trade a few weeks ago.

its my first fiver, and so far im loving it. i dont really care for the sound of the bass by itself, but in a band setting it does very well. im very happy with mine

its quite a hefty bass, i got it fitted with a mono strap and its much better now.

has anyone removed the stock pre-amp and converted to regular passive electronics (vvt maybe)?

shakman · #**342** 02-06-2013, 12:04 PM

Can anyone tell me the fingerboard radius on a 400qm? I am converting to fretless and want to get the right sanding block.

Andy_D · #**343** 02-06-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by horstenkoetter

Here she is, has DR Black Beauties now.

I think it's a 555, serial number says it's 2006, Korea World Plant made. Absolutely love this bass.

I can haz number plz?

It's good bass. I have the same one. See my signature and Avatar.

Meridian69 · #**344** 02-08-2013, 08:41 AM

Hello,

I have recently picked up an Ibanez BTB570FM (love that green) and I am really enjoying the bass. Do you experienced BTB owners have any suggestions on EQ settings on the bass to really bring out the sound?

Also, I am thinking about putting some DR Black Beauties on it tonight. Any other string suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

jeepin_jer1 · #**345** 02-08-2013, 09:14 AM

I recently switched to the Black Beauties (on both my BTB's) and love them on my fretted, haven't made my mind up on the fretless yet. Gotta get some more play time on it!

As for the EQ adjustments, you just have to play around with them. Everyone's ear is different. I have mine pretty much flat (centered) on my fretted and on the fretless, I have the mids & highs up a bit.

TomA1234 · #**346** 02-08-2013, 02:41 PM

225 horstenkoetter

226 Sahe_Bassist

horstenkoetter · #**347** 02-09-2013, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy_D

It's good bass. I have the same one. See my signature and Avatar.

It's a great bass! I'm still amazed by how good it sounds. Really comes through very well in the mix, too. The DR Black Beauties really fit very well - I like them much better on this one than the Elixirs.

mexirican · #**348** 02-09-2013, 12:22 PM

First off I am a guitarist. I acquired this bass from a friend who quit playing because he got married. Gave me all of his old gear. I gave the amp and cab to my little sister when she first started. The bass on the other hand is a completely different story. I was going through my music room so see what I had just to take note of everything for our homeowners insurance. The bass has been in its case for the past 3 years. I never needed to play it but I don't like to get rid of instruments either. Anyways, I pulled it out and was shocked to see that one of the knobs was crushed into the body. I never paid any attention to the make an model of the bass until today. So that's why I'm here. Is this bass worth anything? Like I said. I play guitar only but if it is a good bass and worth fixing, I might do that. Or should I just sell it?

thrakkor · #**349** 02-09-2013, 12:32 PM

looks like a BTB400 to me. new street price was ~$549 I believe.

in good shape, worth about half that. not sure how to price it with the damage.

my BTB406 has similar damage in the same spot, although not as extensive. I think my preamp got damaged too (and bet yours might have).

you could always cut out the area and put a pickguard there.

parting out is another option.

mexirican · #**350** 02-09-2013, 03:45 PM

Never thought about putting a pick guard there. Are these decent basses? I would rather not get rid if it.

thrakkor · #**351** 02-09-2013, 06:12 PM

I love BTBs. I have 4 different ones. but you could say I'm biased

mexirican · #**352** 02-12-2013, 07:56 AM

Would I need to cut out the area or can I just put a pickguard over the tone/volume knobs? I work at a machine shop so I have asccess to a bunch of strap metal and milling machines. Making one won't be a problem.

thrakkor · #**353** 02-12-2013, 10:17 AM

either way would probably work. i would cut out to just less than the cavity route and mount everything on the pickguard.

wolfmancharlie · #**354** 02-12-2013, 04:46 PM

Just bought my second BTB today.I believe it is a 400QM. Was looking to make it fretless but I may just leave her alone for awhile.She is a bolt on neck and I believe she has Ibby Pups and Pre.Wondering if these are correct assumptions ? The other is my 1999 BTB1000E made in Japan, bolt on with Barts etc.

thrakkor · #**355** 02-12-2013, 05:33 PM

yes, the 40X series all had Ibby pups and preamp.

Mr_Music90 · #**356** 02-12-2013, 05:44 PM

Is there someone here on TB that owns one of the new BTB 160x serie with Nordstrand pups?

I'm very curious how the bass sounds

wolfmancharlie · #**357** 02-12-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by thrakkor

yes, the 40X series all had Ibby pups and preamp.

Thanks for the info.The 400 is such a well made bass ,I am finding it hard to believe how good the quality is . I think I got a steal at 150.00.

zonetones · #**358** 02-15-2013, 10:42 PM

I just picked up my BTB675 today

. This is my second bass (after 35 years of guitar

) and my wife decided to head off my patching together of junk. I'd gone out to find an active P-Bass, but she pointed to the BTB and said something like "Pretty, play."

And she was right. It is fantastic. Errrm, but now I gotta figure out what to do with the extra string (I think I'll manage).

After an hour and a half, it is everything that I'd hoped and expected. However, I hadn't considered weight, this sucker is heavy...

macrocheesium · #**359** 02-16-2013, 11:06 AM

Could anyone who has used both tell me the differences between the BTB575 and BTB675? According to the comparison on Ibanez's website it's a just a different wood/finish. I'm more interested in the tonal differences, though. I prefer the looks of the 575, but if the 675 sounds much better I'll get it instead.

macrocheesium · #**360** 02-16-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by zonetones

I just picked up my BTB675 today

. This is my second bass (after 35 years of guitar

) and my wife decided to head off my patching together of junk. I'd gone out to find an active P-Bass, but she pointed to the BTB and said something like "Pretty, play."

And she was right. It is fantastic. Errrm, but now I gotta figure out what to do with the extra string (I think I'll manage).

After an hour and a half, it is everything that I'd hoped and expected. However, I hadn't considered weight, this sucker is heavy...

Get a different strap on that, man! No wonder it feels so heavy with that thing.