Detail 01
Neck-through construction
The neck runs through the body; the supplied data describes this construction as supporting sustain and resonance.
Product detailSKU #1500000444738
IbanezBTB946 6-String Electric Bass Guitar - Cosmic Blue Low Gloss
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A neck-through 6-string bass with Nordstrand Big Single pickups, adjustable string spacing, and active EQ controls for broad tone shaping.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a 6-string bass
- Studio, stage, or practice use
- Players who want adjustable string spacing and detailed EQ control
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players
- Players looking for a bass with fewer than six strings
- Players who prefer a model without active EQ controls
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Graphite reinforcement rods
They are built into the 5-piece maple/walnut neck; the supplied data describes them as providing tonal stability and attack.
Detail 03
EQ bypass switch
It lets the player bypass the EQ.
Detail 04
Nordstrand Big Single pickups
The supplied data describes their sound as full-bodied and aggressive, with punchy lows, defined mids, and clear highs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed 6-string bass.
- 02The MR5S bridge adjusts string spacing by ±1.5 mm.
- 03Its controls include individual volume, master tone, a 3-band EQ, a 3-way mid-frequency switch, and EQ bypass.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings does the BTB946 have?
It has six strings.
02What pickups does it use?
It uses Nordstrand Big Single pickups.
03Can I adjust the string spacing?
Yes. The MR5S bridge provides adjustable string spacing of ±1.5 mm.
04What EQ controls are included?
It has a 3-band EQ for bass, mid, and treble, plus a 3-way mid-frequency switch and EQ bypass switch.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 24 medium stainless steel frets
- Number of Strings
- Standard (6-string)
6 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
- Color Finish
- Satin
- Body Material
- Okoume/ash wings
- Top Material
- Poplar burl
- Body Shape
- BTB
- Neck Wood
- 5-piece maple/walnut with graphite reinforcement rods
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Tier
- new
- Source Id
- site51500000444738
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