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I JUST GOT MY IBANEZ BTB!!!

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by slipknot229, Nov 2, 2001.


  1. Nov 2, 2001 #1
    slipknot229

    slipknot229

    Apr 1, 2000
    inside your head...
    My Ibanez BTB505TKF just arrived this afternoon and I am just LOVING it. I've been saving up for this bass for a looooooong time. Just thought I'd share!! :D


    -CHRiS
     
  5. Nov 2, 2001 #2
    Robert B

    Robert B Supporting Member

    Jan 21, 2000
    Hampton, Va USA
    Congratulations! So give us a review... :)
     
  10. Nov 3, 2001 #3
    bassmaniac

    bassmaniac

    Oct 28, 2001
    Southern California USA
    You are gonna love that bass. I have a Black stained BTB 405, it's a great bass.
     
  14. Nov 3, 2001 #4
    Jebis

    Jebis Guest

    Nov 28, 2000
    Long Beach, CA
    I just ordered a BTB405 from Guitar Center last Monday. I haven't played a better bass in the same price range.
     
  18. Nov 3, 2001 #5
    Bigfeet

    Bigfeet Registered

    Jun 21, 2001
    in my own little spot... don't touch me!
    Cool Welcome to the club.
     
  22. Nov 4, 2001 #6
    Usul

    Usul

    Apr 16, 2000
    Valley Springs,CA (Sierra foothills)
    Congrats!!! :)


    Never played one myself but hear only great things about them!! I have an EDC700 and like her just fine
    (almost as much as my Fender:p ).

    Post a pic for us!
     
  26. Nov 4, 2001 #7
    slipknot229

    slipknot229

    Apr 1, 2000
    inside your head...
    here's the review i was asked for:

    Basically this is the coolest bass (IMO) i have ever seen. The finish is tranparent black flat on a solid ash body. The neck is W I D E but it helps with accuracy. The electronics are by far (IMO) the most versatle for its price. There are endless possibilities in store for me and my new "baby". The wide neck was at first a little uncomfortable but now, after two days I'm pretty used to it. The tone this baby produces makes me want to melt with glee. I am just SMITTEN by this amazing piece of ingenuity and craftsmanship. In fact, I now want a BTB fouur string for alternate tunings and such. Wow....its an awsome bass. Pic coming soon
    -CHRiS
     
  31. Nov 4, 2001 #8
    Dave Castelo

    Dave Castelo

    Apr 19, 2000
    Mexico
    nice... another "BTB brother" ;)

    i got a BTB 400 really cheap... man i´m loving it each day...

    gotta love all those frets, the 35' scale, the active EQ, the bridge, the neutrik jack, and the finishes... you get my idea... also you can detune them (i do that a lot) and since it´s 35' scale you can put some heavy strings and your sound is intact.

    i might upgrade to a BTB 1000... i feel so comfortable with these basses...
     
  35. Nov 4, 2001 #9
    fleabass89

    fleabass89

    Aug 10, 2000
    McKees Rocks PA, USA (near Pittsburgh)
    Darn it! You people! Making me all jealous!:p
    I've played lots of BTB's and they're just awesome basses... I could really use one, and right now I've got almost $400, but I'm saving for an amp..:( But I also want bass..but i want an amp too.. dammit I hate making choices!
     
  39. Nov 4, 2001 #10
    Bigfeet

    Bigfeet Registered

    Jun 21, 2001
    in my own little spot... don't touch me!
    ...Save enough money to buy both, sure you'll have to wait allot longer and after you save enough money to buy the BTB405 and the amp you'll have enough to buy the BTB-1005, then you'll have to save more money for an amp. Then you'll find an effect that you can't do without... I'm going to start so many mental disorders here.;)
     
  43. Nov 5, 2001 #11
    AllodoX

    AllodoX

    Jun 6, 2001
    's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherla
    BTB...the choice of a new generation :)
     
  47. Nov 5, 2001 #12
    patrickj

    patrickj

    Aug 13, 2001
    Baltimore, MD
    BTB 406 here.. love it

    but I just got a rbx6jm.. BTB has competition :D
     
  51. Nov 5, 2001 #13
    fleabass89

    fleabass89

    Aug 10, 2000
    McKees Rocks PA, USA (near Pittsburgh)
    <font size="40"><marquee direction=UP>ARRGHH my GAS!</marquee></font>
     
  55. Nov 5, 2001 #14
    embellisher

    embellisher Holy Ghost filled Bass Player Supporting Member

    Apr 18, 2000
    Heber Springs, Arkansas
    There is no comparison IMHO. The BTB should blow it away. Let us know your opinion in a few days.
     
  59. Nov 6, 2001 #15
    Bigfeet

    Bigfeet Registered

    Jun 21, 2001
    in my own little spot... don't touch me!
    The first time I played the BTB-1005 I WAS SO PLEASED (it was orgasmic)! I love the way that B string sang out and stayed so low... Sweetness.:)