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Ibanez BTB owners - show your BTB's
- Thread starter fourstringbliss
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Seriously, though. I almost bought one of those blue BTB405's. I really like the color! I ended up selling my amp and my bass to be able to afford my BTB555 and a smaller amp. Now I've got a bass and an amp setup that really suits me!
It said it had the standard Ibanez BTB pickups - this was pre Bart MK-1. I just think that bass is all kinds of gorgeous!bassbengoa said:WOWWhat pickups are those?
camera crapped out before i could get some full view pics. so here is what i got. me and my Red Transparent w/ matching strap 
bassbengoa said:
no no i understand exactly and agree. i thought i was the only one to think that. seems a bit bigger looking when only with a four string neck. 6 stringers look more proportional to body size to me. its as if they were designed as a 6 to start and then decided "hey, lets do a four string version to increase profits, but to offset cost, lets use the same body on all versions".
You guys are right, the body shape looks a bit big for a 4-string. I think it looks just about right with the width of the 5-string neck on it. It looks really good with the 6-string neck as well. I'll bet the 4-strings weren't a hot seller compared to the 5 and 6 stringers, and they didn't want to lose money making BTB550's and BTB1200's.
I think I might eventually start collecting vintage Ibanez basses like these:
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BTB's only really, really look right on a six string IMO. Then again I might be biased, it's just that the body is shaped in such a large way. My bass actually has a beautiful quilt maple finish, it's a shame that it shows up straight black in pictures. How can I help this?
We have twins! I love the way you took those pictures against the background - nice job!full_bleed said:
I really liked the quilt on my BTB405, even though I'm not into black basses. I'm not sure how you could capture the quilt, unless maybe you used more room light and no flash on your camera.The_Ryst said:
Pics of mine (not that great pics but a beautiful bass 
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http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/Achey/Bass%20pics/?sc=1&multi=1&addtype=local&media=image
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Now I'm envious!! Those 1206's are soooooo good looking! I'm sure it sounds amazing too! I might eventually get a 1205.Achey said:Pics of mine (not that great pics but a beautiful bass
http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/Achey/Bass%20pics/?sc=1&multi=1&addtype=local&media=image
fourstringbliss said:
Yeah man, its totally awesome, so easy to play too.....definitely the best stock bass I have played, which is why I bought it....
