I have had the the BTB675 since 2017, which is very similar to the BTB745, basically the predeccessor. My review after ca. 6 years of ownership: Pros: -the neck is perfect, unhindered access to the 24th fret, altough this version has a cut-out at the end of the neck , so there is only a 24th fret on the D and G string. My go-to bass for upper-register chordal/melodic playing -the look: all the proportions are perfect to me, for example the curve of the headstock is mirrored at the end of the neck and the shape of the upper horn looks way better to me than the later models -neck stability: only had to adjust it once so far, only to find out it has TWO truss rods (probably because it was also offered a as 6 and 7 string) -the longer 35" scale length is great for the B string and lower tunings -like with most Ibanez basses, you are getting a lot for the money, in this case a pretty decent boutique bass for ca. a third of the cost (I think it was like 700€ new) Cons: -like you mentioned the pickups are quite muffled (compared to my MIJ Fender Jaguar or Sandberg California TT4), neitherthe Pre-amp or the shiftable mid-frequencies are really helping -its definitly on the heavier side, weight wise -the sharp edge on the upper body really hurts when playing with a pick, which is weird considering it is very ergonomic otherwise -the Neutrik Cable Output Jack is meant to prevent accidentally ripping your cable out, but thats rarely the case and is usually more of a hinderance, since you need both hands to unplug it -the truss-rod cover onthis version is on the headstock, so you have unwind the strings to adjust the truss rod (which they changed on the 745) Overall: I bought back then mainly because of the look, I never really used the low B that much, I moved to more vintage-flavoured instruments, but I kept it because of the great playability and for sentimental reasons. Also, unrelated observation: pretty much all the people Ive seen play the BTB series are either Jazz/Gospel players or Extreme Metal players (or a mixture of both), probably because of the enhanced ergonomics ans upper fret access
Some of us absolutely love Bart's. My advice to your viewers is to play a bass with them thru a really good amp and develop your own opinion. To me their sound is clean, clear and deep.... Very Hi fi, but not for everyone. Most PU's create more mid to high bass harmonics, a thicker sound. Bart's shine when used with no distortion.
I too love barts. These pickups ain't barts sadly, they're import Cort pickups that are 'bart designed'. I've done some mod projects with USA barts and I've always loved the tone, same goes for my MTD with the custom barts. The MK1 and BH2 pickups are just mass manufactured soapbars that allow an 'up-sell' due to the premium brand connection
I think it sounds fine. The pick ups are good. Even sounding fretboard. I noticed that the harmonics really jump out. I think its a pretty versatile bass.
As someone who loves BTBs, that weird, sharp edge can be bothersome. You really got to play to the shape of the instrument, which is a bit of a learning curve, but once I got accustomed to it I found them to be immensely rewarding to play. One thing that I found out that helped me was that if you're sitting down, try putting the body right between your legs so you're playing it almost like an upright bass.
I've tried that, and it works very well if I'm playing a lot of leads and melodies. For general basslines though I would get a lot of fatigue in my left arm, with it being held up high, even worse with the BTB and it's extended scale, putting the "money notes" even further away.
This is good info, since I'm looking at a BTB as my next potential bass purchase. Started playing guitar with a Flying V, so crotch position is my default anyhow. 😂 I hate playing with the instrument off to the side on my leg. That said, I am leaning toward the EHB range for weight concerns. Love the BTB series looks though.
I've got an older BTB 6 string which came with Bartolini MK II pickups and peamp. I thought it sounded muddy in the lows and overly strident in the highs. I replaced with Nordstrand Big Rails and preamp and it helped hugely.
Awesome review, lobster 😎🤘🏻🎸 I remember trying out an Ibanez btb bass Many years ago and I remember they sounded great. Even though I’m an Ibanez soundgear kind of guy, this bass sounded pretty good.
I agree on the design flaw of the edgy edge of the body. My ESP used to cause such trouble too but instead of sanding it down and ruin its resale value I just created a hump out of black epoxy putty which was then attached with two-sided sticky tape, rendering it removable. Problem solved and when I sold it it looked as new.
@@bassimprovjams3772 It works as follows: 1. Tightly attach some aluminum foil or wrapping membrane on the area that needs "humping" using some masking tape on its edges. You want this so the epoxy doesn't come in direct contact with the bass otherwise it will attach itself permanenently onto it. You are essentially creating a mould on which to set the epoxy. 2. Use some black epoxy putty. Don't overdo it in the amount department - if you use too much you'll destroy the arm angle ergonomics. A 4-5mm layer at its fattest is more than enough. Don't get other colours thinking you will paint them later- paints tend to flake off on those heavy-duty areas. Knead it well so as not to allow any seams or other imperfections be apparent. 3. Apply it onto the area in question making sure it creates a seamless volume in conjunction with the rest of the body of the bass. Make sure it doesn't go beyond the masked areas. 4. Let it cure overnight. 5. Remove carefully from the bass and then remove any attached aluminum foil/wrapping membrane from it. 6. Use some 220 grit sandpaper to even out the shape of your new hump and remove any shape imperfections, fingerprints or other visual imperfections. 6. Use 500 grit sandpaper to improve the finish. Wet sandpaper works very well 7. Use a removable marker to mark where exactly its positioning on the bass is. You need this because step #9 becomes challenging without it. 8. Attach some double-sided sticky tape on the hump. Use short and thin strips so it doesn't create folds underneath which will compromise the overall quality of the attachment. 9. Remove the cover of the tape and use the marked guide you did at step #7 to place the hump exactly on the spot needed. Once it touches the bass is sticks really hard so you've got to hit the target right at the first touch. 10. Enjoy the new contour of your bass's body.
@@LowEndLobster Happy to have helped. If you use two different grits of sandpaper after it cures (like 220 and then 500) you can get it aesthetically pleasing as well.
I own a BTB , it’s a six string 846 . And I absolutely love the bass ! and the 35 inch scale gives the B string a great tight sound . I agree with the sharp edges on the top of the body , I actually sanded the edge of mine just slightly which improved this dramatically . I like the sound of the barts 🤔 I guess it’s subjective . The build quality is fantastic at there price point … hard to beat . Great review as always ❤
Nice extensive review. Recently got a BTB and have to say I really like the bass and was surprised by the quality. Impeccable fretwork, very even across the board with a good low B. I also like the sound of the pick ups. They arent as bright and zingy as Nordstrands but they sound good to my ears and do well in a mix. The sharp edge is one thing that can bother you (I can adjust). Its not a light weight either. Other than that I think its really a great bass for the money and I own/have owned basses way more expensive than this one. It can stand its ground.
I got used to the edge and it is pretty comfortable now, however its definitely something you have to be aware of. I could imagine many people couldnt play on the bridge pickup at all.
Great review Lobster! The hard edge you talked about I’m glad you mentioned that when I play acoustic bass I experience the same thing, if you sit one on your lap they just dig into your arm I’m surprised they did that with these basses I’m not a fan of that B string tho just my opinion especially for a 35”
Interesting; I didn't think that the pickup voicing was overly muffled but they also don't sound as if they have a good dynamic range, to be honest. The body contour is an interesting feature to note; I have a Schecter Riot Eight that has the same sort of contouring, but it's not as pronounced, and maybe that slightly less contour makes a difference in play-ability. I also don't do tapping or pop and slap on it so that might make a difference as well. Somewhat surprised that there isn't a gig bag included for what this bass sells for. I'm really not a fan of the Soundgear Series so I like that this line offers an alternative
I love BTB’s. I’ve had a BTB 305 and currently a 675. I’m planning on selling my 675 to get the 805MS. And I’m looking for a BTB 4 string. Not much luck there but hopefully. But you learn to get used to the BTB. And it’s a great experience to play them.
The locking jack is the most hateful part of the BTB's, which is a pity as the jack quality is actually pretty good. Removing the tiny red plastic part after disassembling the jack takes about two minutes and removes the issue forever.
I disagree on the pickups. I find no fault there. But the hard edge is stupid and the locking jack is annoying. And I should know, I've owned this bass for more than 2 years now. The real star of this show, though, is the neck. Somehow it's engineered so well that I can bring the neck relief down to 8 thou and get string heights of 4.5, 3.5, 3, 3, and 3/64ths without any unwanted buzz. Killer!
I just played one of these at the music store and absolutely fell in love with the feel of the neck and string spacing. I do agree with your cons though. Do you have any recommendations of basses with similar necks and string spacing?
The main flaw with the electronics isn't the pickups, it's the preamp. The stock Ibanez pres are mediocre at best and they muffle the sound like crazy. Swapping the preamp for something more transparent makes a world of difference. I had a BTB686SC with the same pickups and preamp, but I swapped the pre for a four-band Audere classic, and it was like a completely new bass.
I think I tried this one at Guitar Center in Clackamas/Happy Valley, OR. I agree these pickups are rather bland but didn't notice the hard edge issue. I'll have to go back and look, however, it DID have the locking jack.
You should get an Ibanez with the Ibanez T1 pick ups. Personally, I’ve played several of these and own a cort curbow 5 with the mark II batolinis. Playing with the mids helps the tone out. I also use EB cobalts on all my basses. Definitely took some figuring out and lows can be muddy if not configured right but once I started playing with the mids it helped out a lot. I appreciate your highly informative reviews, thanks LEL!
I like it but....I would like to see you review the Spector NS Dimension 5. I like the BTB line but I am looking(and drooling over the Fishman Fluence system) AND the BTB 805 is also VERY impressive. Thanks again Lobster.
So I’ve always wanted to get a Fender Ultra V because it’s a beautifully made instrument and it’s the sound I want. BUT my wife won’t let me spend the $3k so I’ve had to stay with my BTB845V. I have to say that forcing myself to stay with an instrument made me appreciate the BTB series. Of course, I’ve been nodding it like crazy to get close to the sound I want 😅 The stock preamp sound compressed and the pick ups are fairly dark sounding which is why I replaced them. Got a Delano Sonar preamp and recently Bartolini Classic USA pups. Worlds of difference.
According to some, the BArts aren't really the issue here. It's the Ibanez preamp that makes it sound bland. Seems like it's worth a video swapping out the pre?
I have two BTBs as my main basses. The edges are definitely the biggest flaw in this bass. Since I don't plan on selling mine, I just sanded down the upper body to round off that edge.
One one my friends had a early 2000's BTB and it was great, I remember thinking how cool the mono bridge pieces looked. I was playing Warwicks with 16.5mm string spacing at the time so I always felt it was a bit of a hand full to play. Now I would love it.
The list of affordable 35” neck thru basses is pretty short now 😂. This one would probably be my first choice. Otherwise, I may buy a used Peavey Grind. I had one years ago and I regret selling it.
Great review as always Lobster, I got you to thank for becoming a real bass nerd. I was wondering if you've been thinking of making "vintage" reviews, as in old and obscure basses like old japanese basses or trail and error, experimental stuff from the 50s and 60s?
I have the btb 776 PB. The body is mahogany, top is burled Poplar best top I've seen on this model as I've seen a number of them online. It's burled it's quilted it's flamed all in one top just gorgeous!!! I've had it for a long time. Regarding your review about the pickups and the preamp. The bass plays beautifully, but I could not use it in any musical setting or recording because it was just too boomy. I was typically just running it flat I would have to cut the low ends just to get a decent tone so I never got to use it in a musical setting just playing around at home. I finally decided I have some money I'm going to change out the electronics because everything else about this bass I love. I started with the preamp. I went with the Delano sonar 2 with a push pull volume so I could run passive if I wanted to. It fixed everything! I love the pickups they were not the problem. It was that junky 18-volt bartolini made for Ibanez. It instantly became my main bass. I rarely play anything else now. By the way, one of the main reasons I never messed with the pickups prior to the preamp now that I think about it is because the size is odd. I could not find replacements that were that same size. Thank God the pickups weren't the problem
Great review 🦞. I’ve owned a 2-3 BTB’s over the years and never bonded with the electronics. I gave it a go whe. They switched to BH2’s I couldn’t tell any difference from MK1’s. Kinda like Comcast renaming themselves Xfinity 😂.
LOL Nice analogy. Very accurate. Introducing the BS3, successor to the BH2. Redesigned to now say BS3 instead of MK1..err.. BH2 on the housing. We've used our pillow-tone technology to double the muffled tone! Pickups are stuffed with genuine down ahahaha
@@LowEndLobster MK1 has a revers P blade design, BH2 is a dual blade humbucker. They sound different. BH2 sound really nice when wired in parallel. I have compared the BH2 in parallel to the real US Bartolini, and they are comparable (still not as hifi sizzly though).
I was thinking of replacing my Warwick corvette nt with a btb as my gigging bass but now I know there’s no way it’s as comfortable. The corvette has no edges whatsoever, frets included. It’s a round boi in the best possible sense.
Speaking of arm rest deal breaker… have you considered a review of the G&L Kiloton? Super comfortable IMO. I appreciated the 5 string Tribute review. How about a 4 string American-made?
Nice review, I was kind of waiting for it for a long time (I own a BTB846F, not really far in terms of design). So what would you recommend as an upgrade or mod? Changing to Bartolini TBH mics or what?
The BTB series surely isn't for everybody. I got the 1835, which is hands down the sickest B string I ever got my hands on. However I agree that Ibanez should adjust the contour so it is more comfortable to rest your arm and ditch the stupid locking jack. I also wish they would bring back the 4 string BTBs, as there aren't a lot of 35 inch 4 string basses atm. ✌️
With the neck-through construction and the overall look it would make for a great fretless conversion, like Linus Klausenitzer of Obsidious and Steve DiGiorgio of Testament did. De-fret the neck, maybe change the pickups and preamp, perhaps add a finger-ramp bewteen the pickups.
I have an older MIK BTB bolt-on and I never really noticed the sharp edge on it. Maybe it's constructed a little different. I also play guitar and the edge on a Les Paul does annoy me a little, but maybe where I wear a strap on that and the BTB alleviates that problem. The BTB came with dead electronics, so I took out the pickups and replaced them with an EMG J set; it looks ugly with them swimming in the middle of the cavities, but since the bass was already beat to hell, I don't care. It sounds really nice to me and I don't even have an EMG preamp connected. I got rid of the locking jack too since it was annoying.
I didn’t think the ergonomics would be an issue until I sat down with my Sire and noticed just how much my arm moves over that area - I definitely think it’s a try before you buy kinda instrument
I had this bass and I think those pickups sounded muddy. I wired individual pickups in parallel and connected the input to +6db on the preamp. Sounded way better. I also experimented with the pickups wired in single coil and they sounded great also. You might have to install Series, Single and Parallel switch to get the best from the bass.
I have a BTB605MS (one of the new multiscale ones) - I can definitely agree with the sharp body edge and annoying locking jack issues. Otherwise I have no real issues with it, it has the expanded preamp that has the passive toggle switch for the preamp, and the T1's are much better than the muddy Bartolinis.
@@LowEndLobster Looking forward to seeing videos about them! Honestly the main issue with the T1's is their janky shape, which means you can't really swap them out for something else if you happened to dislike them.
The fact that every Ibanez with BH2s sound the same is a great tone wood argument. With the exception of the EHB getting a little help from the chambered body.
how would you rank this bass against a sire v3 5 string? I'm torn between these two, the ibanez being 25% cheaper (i don't know why, but sires are pricier in my country)
I couldn t agree more. I have an srms805 that i upgradrd with big blades from nordstrand, the bh2 are just bad for most things on the market in therm of pedals and preamps. I also had a btb1935 bil that had aguilars. Stelar bass, stelar sound and overall my faourite bass. But the reason why i had to return it... It had a warped neck from factory. Ibanes have some serious QC issues lately. Over the past 2 years i have played 5 ibanez bases ranging from their 300 series upnto the premium 1800 series and all have had serius issues from factory. Busted hardware, poor paint jobs, chiped fretboards, electronics that weren t soldered properly, defective pickups, the lot. I personally had to put 500 euros extra for my srms to solve the pups, neck, shielding, soldering. And as i said earlier, i returned the btb. It sad that a 1600+ euro btb can be beat by a 850 euro marcus m7 5 string. Which i bough right after the btb. Any way! Greav video Lobster! Keep it up!
I have an old BTB 5-string with Bartolini II pickups, and sounds good. My only issue is that playing the 4th and 5th string up the neck make my small left finger lock up and hurt. It really does sound good, but I got a SoundGear to be more forgiving on my fretting fingers.
I have an earlier model with the MK-2 pickups and pre-amp in it. Didn't really gel with them either at first when I was at music school. They sounded pretty good by themselves, but in the mix with a band, they just never fit. After school though, I joined a band playing Industrial Metal, and I found the Bartolinis to fit this style a lot better, especially with overdriven tones. That sharp edge also bothered me at first, but when I play metal I tend to straighten my wrist to get more power in my notes, so the edge doesn't get in the way anymore, even when I'm tracking sitting down. So not a very versatile bass sadly, but for what I'm currently using it for, it pretty perfect.
I guess no one talks about the edge in the btb....had to tweak my technique a bit to accommodate the multiscale BTB....now I wear it much lower than what I used to....
Excellent review. I can't agree more on you comments about the hard edge. I like smooth rounded edges on the body which is why I'm generally not a fan of bound bodies. Bartolini pickups are nice but I've never found a Bartolini that totally impressed me, especially for the price. They are good, but i like DiMarzio and Seymore Duncan's better. That aside, this is still a good bass.
Will you be trying the new signature one the SDGB 1 fretless. That one looks and sounds cool and has Nordstrand pickups, 18v and a different preamp, think its a Darkglass. Also is active, passive with a passive tone knob😜😂😎🇬🇧Lol
Hey, I've just bought my first bass! Except besides basic terminology I have absolutely no idea how to play it, any tips on how to start as an absolute beginner?
I think this bass, retrofitted with Aguilar pickups and electronics is a fantastic competitor to basses costing twice its price. That said, thats basically what the 1835E is ...
Maybe it will be a silly question, but I have pair of a Nordtrand Big singles and a Bartolini NTMB preamp from a cancelled project what do you think does it worth to buy a 745 or an 845 then upgrade the it with the preamp or sell the preamp and the PUs and buy a BTB 1845 or similar high end instrument. Based on my understanding this basses are identical in craftsmanship and the only difference is the use of the more quality PU and electronics.
@@LowEndLobster Right on brother! It's a rare & beautiful moment to find a fellow awakened soul outside the truth community channels. Many blessings my friend - and nice bass skills. 🙏
@@LowEndLobster I know, this is why I asked. I don't have cats, I have German shepherds and have lost many of them over the last 50+ years, it can be devastating...
I had an SR and a BTB at the same time. They both had Bart's. I did a tone comparison. They practically sound the same. It must be the Bart's. I don't mind the tighter spacing of the SR and why carry the extra 2 lbs of weight from the BTB?!? So I sold the BTB. I also didn't like the individual saddles on the BTB. You had to make sure you put a break angle on the B string. Otherwise it sounded muddy and floppy. Construction wise. Very good. BTW ~ get funky on that Big Tubba Bass. ✌️😜✌️🎸 Until we groove again.
Why do almost all Bartolini pickups sound like they have a hardwired high-pass filter in them? At least all of the Ibanez basses that come with Bartolinis sound like that. I haven't tested the U.S made Bartolini pickups though (I think the ones that Ibanez uses are not U.S made, right?).
Yep, it's because the MK1's and BH2's aren't 'real' bartolinis. Real barts TBH sound WAY better. These BH2s are made by Cort and definitely suck compared to the USA ones. Check out my FGN JMJ mod video with the Barts, that's a good example of the 'real' Bart sound
Hey lobster, if you open up the back cover you'll notice there's some switches on the preamp. I can't remember which ones I flipped on mine, but there are some switches that make a noticeable difference in tone and I was able to get one that I liked considerably better than stock. You're right about that body edge. It was one of the main design flaws on my single cut 6-string model. I also noticed that it was nearly impossible to adjust the trust rod all the way, because they put it at the bottom of the net and did not route a large enough well for the hex key to fit into properly. Aside from those two faults I liked mine very much, but ended up selling it and purchasing one of the premium models with the nordstrand big single pickups. I noticed on the premium model The edge on the body is less pronounced and therefore much more comfortable, although I'd still really prefer around it body like most if not all other bases.
@@MotoGreciaMarios I changed the cheap tuners that came with it to Shaller made in Germany, fitted a Bone nut, as I like the brightness more, changed the strings to a 45 to 100. Nothing else needed doing tbh, it's a decent build
This is one of the coolest looking bass guitars on the market... But also one of the wimpiest sounding!! You get au jus Instead of gravy, And Elmer fudd instead of Hercules
In the right hands, this bass is fine. Mine are not those hands. Kind-of a shame, I like the looks, just never jived with any Ibanez I got my hands on.
This really does seem like a bass that has a preamp to correct the sound of the pickups, rather than to tune it to your preference. Otherwise when you started bringing up the bass and mids it sounded spectacular
I own a few of thee basses. i'll disagree with the locking jack. not an issue with using the wireless. but the one of the few times i used a cable i stepped on the cable and pulled the cable apart.
Been looking at btbs cause they’re supposed to be a stingray killer, gonna keep my ebmm and the search for another 6 string continues (is it bad I’m holding out for Harley Benton to make another 6 string lol)
I get the arm thing. I get it with the Sire U5 - which is excellent, but is a little uncomfortable, none the less. If I was after a 5 string, it would indeed be a deal breaker, Mr Lobster!
1835 all the way! I had a btb 1935 BIL. I had to return it due to a warped neck from factory and a replacenet wait of over 5 months. But if you find a flawles one go for it. Alternatively get this ans replace the electronics. Wel worth it in the long run. And if you want to sell it, you can make it stock again and sell it and either sell the electronics separate or upgrade another bass in the future if needed.
Sounds better than the BH2 equipped EHB but still not great. I wish Cort would stop using in house low end in-house pickups with a Bart license on them to artificially inflate their spec sheet. That or just make the next line of Bart Lic. really good likey did with the CND pickups. Ibanez already have great in-house pickups in Powerspans, they should put these in the budget basses instead of fake Barts.
Compared to Sandberg, G&L and MusicMan etc this Bass sounds like a “P” Bass with the bass tone turned down. Having said that, it did sound pretty good, particularly with the mids boosted.
After I watched a couple of dozens videos from Lobster, I've noticed one thing: He just laughts for two reasons... the very first is when he get in the vibe of the bass line he's doing and the second occurs when he's enjoyning the bass eventhough pinpointing some issues with the instrument. 😅
I have had the the BTB675 since 2017, which is very similar to the BTB745, basically the predeccessor. My review after ca. 6 years of ownership:
Pros:
-the neck is perfect, unhindered access to the 24th fret, altough this version has a cut-out at the end of the neck , so there is only a 24th fret on the D and G string. My go-to bass for upper-register chordal/melodic playing
-the look: all the proportions are perfect to me, for example the curve of the headstock is mirrored at the end of the neck and the shape of the upper horn looks way better to me than the later models
-neck stability: only had to adjust it once so far, only to find out it has TWO truss rods (probably because it was also offered a as 6 and 7 string)
-the longer 35" scale length is great for the B string and lower tunings
-like with most Ibanez basses, you are getting a lot for the money, in this case a pretty decent boutique bass for ca. a third of the cost (I think it was like 700€ new)
Cons:
-like you mentioned the pickups are quite muffled (compared to my MIJ Fender Jaguar or Sandberg California TT4), neitherthe Pre-amp or the shiftable mid-frequencies are really helping
-its definitly on the heavier side, weight wise
-the sharp edge on the upper body really hurts when playing with a pick, which is weird considering it is very ergonomic otherwise
-the Neutrik Cable Output Jack is meant to prevent accidentally ripping your cable out, but thats rarely the case and is usually more of a hinderance, since you need both hands to unplug it
-the truss-rod cover onthis version is on the headstock, so you have unwind the strings to adjust the truss rod (which they changed on the 745)
Overall: I bought back then mainly because of the look, I never really used the low B that much, I moved to more vintage-flavoured instruments, but I kept it because of the great playability and for sentimental reasons.
Also, unrelated observation: pretty much all the people Ive seen play the BTB series are either Jazz/Gospel players or Extreme Metal players (or a mixture of both), probably because of the enhanced ergonomics ans upper fret access
I´ve always liked BTBs. I am so happy that you made this review. I loved your honest opinion about the instrument.
Thank you!
Some of us absolutely love Bart's. My advice to your viewers is to play a bass with them thru a really good amp and develop your own opinion. To me their sound is clean, clear and deep.... Very Hi fi, but not for everyone. Most PU's create more mid to high bass harmonics, a thicker sound. Bart's shine when used with no distortion.
I too love barts. These pickups ain't barts sadly, they're import Cort pickups that are 'bart designed'. I've done some mod projects with USA barts and I've always loved the tone, same goes for my MTD with the custom barts. The MK1 and BH2 pickups are just mass manufactured soapbars that allow an 'up-sell' due to the premium brand connection
I had an STSC805 and loved the Bartolini setup!
@@LowEndLobster even though it says Bartolini right on it.?
@@jasonmachula1472 That's how rebranding works.
@@jasonmachula1472if im right Barts are from china/korea , or , USA
thats the difference
I think it sounds fine. The pick ups are good. Even sounding fretboard. I noticed that the harmonics really jump out. I think its a pretty versatile bass.
ikr?! idk what he means “ Bartos Suck” like
Wa?????
As someone who loves BTBs, that weird, sharp edge can be bothersome. You really got to play to the shape of the instrument, which is a bit of a learning curve, but once I got accustomed to it I found them to be immensely rewarding to play. One thing that I found out that helped me was that if you're sitting down, try putting the body right between your legs so you're playing it almost like an upright bass.
I've tried that, and it works very well if I'm playing a lot of leads and melodies.
For general basslines though I would get a lot of fatigue in my left arm, with it being held up high, even worse with the BTB and it's extended scale, putting the "money notes" even further away.
I do the same thing with my Conklin GT7. You also have to wear the bass high on your body when using a strap.
This is good info, since I'm looking at a BTB as my next potential bass purchase. Started playing guitar with a Flying V, so crotch position is my default anyhow. 😂 I hate playing with the instrument off to the side on my leg.
That said, I am leaning toward the EHB range for weight concerns. Love the BTB series looks though.
Thanks for this review! Love the warm sound of this one.
I've got an older BTB 6 string which came with Bartolini MK II pickups and peamp. I thought it sounded muddy in the lows and overly strident in the highs. I replaced with Nordstrand Big Rails and preamp and it helped hugely.
Awesome review, lobster 😎🤘🏻🎸 I remember trying out an Ibanez btb bass Many years ago and I remember they sounded great. Even though I’m an Ibanez soundgear kind of guy, this bass sounded pretty good.
I agree on the design flaw of the edgy edge of the body. My ESP used to cause such trouble too but instead of sanding it down and ruin its resale value I just created a hump out of black epoxy putty which was then attached with two-sided sticky tape, rendering it removable. Problem solved and when I sold it it looked as new.
Thank you for sharing this Marios! That's a really innovative solution that isn't permanent! Well done!
I’ve thought about doing this with my acoustic bass as well! But didn’t put enough thought into it as to how it could be done, great info!
@@bassimprovjams3772 It works as follows:
1. Tightly attach some aluminum foil or wrapping membrane on the area that needs "humping" using some masking tape on its edges. You want this so the epoxy doesn't come in direct contact with the bass otherwise it will attach itself permanenently onto it. You are essentially creating a mould on which to set the epoxy.
2. Use some black epoxy putty. Don't overdo it in the amount department - if you use too much you'll destroy the arm angle ergonomics. A 4-5mm layer at its fattest is more than enough. Don't get other colours thinking you will paint them later- paints tend to flake off on those heavy-duty areas. Knead it well so as not to allow any seams or other imperfections be apparent.
3. Apply it onto the area in question making sure it creates a seamless volume in conjunction with the rest of the body of the bass. Make sure it doesn't go beyond the masked areas.
4. Let it cure overnight.
5. Remove carefully from the bass and then remove any attached aluminum foil/wrapping membrane from it.
6. Use some 220 grit sandpaper to even out the shape of your new hump and remove any shape imperfections, fingerprints or other visual imperfections.
6. Use 500 grit sandpaper to improve the finish. Wet sandpaper works very well
7. Use a removable marker to mark where exactly its positioning on the bass is. You need this because step #9 becomes challenging without it.
8. Attach some double-sided sticky tape on the hump. Use short and thin strips so it doesn't create folds underneath which will compromise the overall quality of the attachment.
9. Remove the cover of the tape and use the marked guide you did at step #7 to place the hump exactly on the spot needed. Once it touches the bass is sticks really hard so you've got to hit the target right at the first touch.
10. Enjoy the new contour of your bass's body.
@@LowEndLobster Happy to have helped. If you use two different grits of sandpaper after it cures (like 220 and then 500) you can get it aesthetically pleasing as well.
@@MotoGreciaMarios thanks homie!! Ima definitely give it a shot!!🤘🙏
Recently got mines!!! This bass is a beast! looks great plays great! Beautiful bass...
I own a BTB , it’s a six string 846 . And I absolutely love the bass ! and the 35 inch scale gives the B string a great tight sound . I agree with the sharp edges on the top of the body , I actually sanded the edge of mine just slightly which improved this dramatically . I like the sound of the barts 🤔 I guess it’s subjective . The build quality is fantastic at there price point … hard to beat . Great review as always ❤
barts are great . hes high. aggies are 2x the $$$
Nice extensive review. Recently got a BTB and have to say I really like the bass and was surprised by the quality. Impeccable fretwork, very even across the board with a good low B. I also like the sound of the pick ups. They arent as bright and zingy as Nordstrands but they sound good to my ears and do well in a mix. The sharp edge is one thing that can bother you (I can adjust). Its not a light weight either. Other than that I think its really a great bass for the money and I own/have owned basses way more expensive than this one. It can stand its ground.
I got used to the edge and it is pretty comfortable now, however its definitely something you have to be aware of. I could imagine many people couldnt play on the bridge pickup at all.
Great review Lobster! The hard edge you talked about I’m glad you mentioned that when I play acoustic bass I experience the same thing, if you sit one on your lap they just dig into your arm I’m surprised they did that with these basses I’m not a fan of that B string tho just my opinion especially for a 35”
I agree with the tone of the B. Pretty floppy and lack luster in the tone department. I also agree on the hard edge as well.
Interesting; I didn't think that the pickup voicing was overly muffled but they also don't sound as if they have a good dynamic range, to be honest. The body contour is an interesting feature to note; I have a Schecter Riot Eight that has the same sort of contouring, but it's not as pronounced, and maybe that slightly less contour makes a difference in play-ability. I also don't do tapping or pop and slap on it so that might make a difference as well. Somewhat surprised that there isn't a gig bag included for what this bass sells for. I'm really not a fan of the Soundgear Series so I like that this line offers an alternative
I've always thought that Ibanez' best model bass wise was the BTB. It's supremely playable. Perfect for really heavy music genres.
Yup, I’ve played Bach on my BTB845V and it works really well!
i wish they weren’t so big
I love BTB’s. I’ve had a BTB 305 and currently a 675. I’m planning on selling my 675 to get the 805MS. And I’m looking for a BTB 4 string. Not much luck there but hopefully. But you learn to get used to the BTB. And it’s a great experience to play them.
yeah they dont really make 4 string BTBs anymore. I think the last time was actually the 670 series, like yours
@@leonbode1748 last I saw was the 740. Sucks cause I could really use one. I’m always on reverb hoping someone puts a 470 or 570.
I have a btb675. I'm thinking about doing the same and getting a 805MS. I saw the photo you already took.
What did you think compared to the btb575.
@@antoniowelder3443 I’ve never played a 575. I’ve only had a 305, 675 and I have the new 805ms. And I recently got the iron label 625ex
The locking jack is the most hateful part of the BTB's, which is a pity as the jack quality is actually pretty good. Removing the tiny red plastic part after disassembling the jack takes about two minutes and removes the issue forever.
I disagree on the pickups. I find no fault there. But the hard edge is stupid and the locking jack is annoying. And I should know, I've owned this bass for more than 2 years now. The real star of this show, though, is the neck. Somehow it's engineered so well that I can bring the neck relief down to 8 thou and get string heights of 4.5, 3.5, 3, 3, and 3/64ths without any unwanted buzz. Killer!
Would love to see one on the new multi-scale BTB, that 37/34 scale must feel wild and it doesnt have the bh2s either
I just played one of these at the music store and absolutely fell in love with the feel of the neck and string spacing. I do agree with your cons though. Do you have any recommendations of basses with similar necks and string spacing?
The main flaw with the electronics isn't the pickups, it's the preamp. The stock Ibanez pres are mediocre at best and they muffle the sound like crazy. Swapping the preamp for something more transparent makes a world of difference. I had a BTB686SC with the same pickups and preamp, but I swapped the pre for a four-band Audere classic, and it was like a completely new bass.
I think I tried this one at Guitar Center in Clackamas/Happy Valley, OR.
I agree these pickups are rather bland but didn't notice the hard edge issue.
I'll have to go back and look, however, it DID have the locking jack.
I think that bass has a good deep sound , I like it .
The bass does have a lot of different sounds in it.
You should get an Ibanez with the Ibanez T1 pick ups. Personally, I’ve played several of these and own a cort curbow 5 with the mark II batolinis. Playing with the mids helps the tone out. I also use EB cobalts on all my basses. Definitely took some figuring out and lows can be muddy if not configured right but once I started playing with the mids it helped out a lot. I appreciate your highly informative reviews, thanks LEL!
I like it but....I would like to see you review the Spector NS Dimension 5. I like the BTB line but I am looking(and drooling over the Fishman Fluence system) AND the BTB 805 is also VERY impressive. Thanks again Lobster.
That sounds amazing!! Those barts are boss
So I’ve always wanted to get a Fender Ultra V because it’s a beautifully made instrument and it’s the sound I want. BUT my wife won’t let me spend the $3k so I’ve had to stay with my BTB845V. I have to say that forcing myself to stay with an instrument made me appreciate the BTB series. Of course, I’ve been nodding it like crazy to get close to the sound I want 😅 The stock preamp sound compressed and the pick ups are fairly dark sounding which is why I replaced them. Got a Delano Sonar preamp and recently Bartolini Classic USA pups. Worlds of difference.
According to some, the BArts aren't really the issue here. It's the Ibanez preamp that makes it sound bland. Seems like it's worth a video swapping out the pre?
I have two BTBs as my main basses. The edges are definitely the biggest flaw in this bass. Since I don't plan on selling mine, I just sanded down the upper body to round off that edge.
Me too , worked well .
One one my friends had a early 2000's BTB and it was great, I remember thinking how cool the mono bridge pieces looked. I was playing Warwicks with 16.5mm string spacing at the time so I always felt it was a bit of a hand full to play. Now I would love it.
The Bartolinis sound awesome IMO. The BTB is on my shortlist to try for a 35" 5 string.
They are really nice pickups imo, better than the clangy nordstrands. Works with almost every kind of effect too
I’d go for a Lakland 5502! Much more versatile bass and a way better B just my opinion and f you get the BTB hope you enjoy it homie!
The list of affordable 35” neck thru basses is pretty short now 😂. This one would probably be my first choice. Otherwise, I may buy a used Peavey Grind. I had one years ago and I regret selling it.
Great review as always Lobster, I got you to thank for becoming a real bass nerd. I was wondering if you've been thinking of making "vintage" reviews, as in old and obscure basses like old japanese basses or trail and error, experimental stuff from the 50s and 60s?
Thank you! If I ever get the chance, I'd love to. The video coming this Thursday is a very weird japanese bass from the 80's ;)
@@LowEndLobster damn, you work fast don't you. Looking forward to it Lobbso!
I have the btb 776 PB. The body is mahogany, top is burled Poplar best top I've seen on this model as I've seen a number of them online. It's burled it's quilted it's flamed all in one top just gorgeous!!! I've had it for a long time. Regarding your review about the pickups and the preamp. The bass plays beautifully, but I could not use it in any musical setting or recording because it was just too boomy. I was typically just running it flat I would have to cut the low ends just to get a decent tone so I never got to use it in a musical setting just playing around at home. I finally decided I have some money I'm going to change out the electronics because everything else about this bass I love. I started with the preamp. I went with the Delano sonar 2 with a push pull volume so I could run passive if I wanted to. It fixed everything! I love the pickups they were not the problem. It was that junky 18-volt bartolini made for Ibanez. It instantly became my main bass. I rarely play anything else now. By the way, one of the main reasons I never messed with the pickups prior to the preamp now that I think about it is because the size is odd. I could not find replacements that were that same size. Thank God the pickups weren't the problem
Great review 🦞. I’ve owned a 2-3 BTB’s over the years and never bonded with the electronics. I gave it a go whe. They switched to BH2’s I couldn’t tell any difference from MK1’s. Kinda like Comcast renaming themselves Xfinity 😂.
LOL Nice analogy. Very accurate. Introducing the BS3, successor to the BH2. Redesigned to now say BS3 instead of MK1..err.. BH2 on the housing. We've used our pillow-tone technology to double the muffled tone! Pickups are stuffed with genuine down ahahaha
@@LowEndLobster MK1 has a revers P blade design, BH2 is a dual blade humbucker. They sound different. BH2 sound really nice when wired in parallel. I have compared the BH2 in parallel to the real US Bartolini, and they are comparable (still not as hifi sizzly though).
Great info Dimitri! Thank you
I was thinking of replacing my Warwick corvette nt with a btb as my gigging bass but now I know there’s no way it’s as comfortable. The corvette has no edges whatsoever, frets included. It’s a round boi in the best possible sense.
I have a BTB 7 string. Sound and playability is outstanding. IMO.
Totally agree on the bartolini pick ups I have a SR 500 And I have never liked them! Can’t wait to get some others loaded in it!
Speaking of arm rest deal breaker… have you considered a review of the G&L Kiloton? Super comfortable IMO.
I appreciated the 5 string Tribute review. How about a 4 string American-made?
I did the fretless 4 string tribute, that's the only Kilo I've looked at thus far but am looking forward to checking out more.
Lobster enjoyed playing that bass the smile says it all..
Btb 745 vs sdgr 600 difficult choice which would you pick and why
Nice review, I was kind of waiting for it for a long time (I own a BTB846F, not really far in terms of design).
So what would you recommend as an upgrade or mod? Changing to Bartolini TBH mics or what?
The BTB series surely isn't for everybody. I got the 1835, which is hands down the sickest B string I ever got my hands on. However I agree that Ibanez should adjust the contour so it is more comfortable to rest your arm and ditch the stupid locking jack. I also wish they would bring back the 4 string BTBs, as there aren't a lot of 35 inch 4 string basses atm. ✌️
Great comment Al! I agree, the 4 string BTB's need to come back! I really want to try an 1835
I thibk the last 4 string BTB they did was the BTB670
With the neck-through construction and the overall look it would make for a great fretless conversion, like Linus Klausenitzer of Obsidious and Steve DiGiorgio of Testament did. De-fret the neck, maybe change the pickups and preamp, perhaps add a finger-ramp bewteen the pickups.
I have an older MIK BTB bolt-on and I never really noticed the sharp edge on it. Maybe it's constructed a little different. I also play guitar and the edge on a Les Paul does annoy me a little, but maybe where I wear a strap on that and the BTB alleviates that problem. The BTB came with dead electronics, so I took out the pickups and replaced them with an EMG J set; it looks ugly with them swimming in the middle of the cavities, but since the bass was already beat to hell, I don't care. It sounds really nice to me and I don't even have an EMG preamp connected. I got rid of the locking jack too since it was annoying.
I didn’t think the ergonomics would be an issue until I sat down with my Sire and noticed just how much my arm moves over that area - I definitely think it’s a try before you buy kinda instrument
I had this bass and I think those pickups sounded muddy. I wired individual pickups in parallel and connected the input to +6db on the preamp. Sounded way better. I also experimented with the pickups wired in single coil and they sounded great also. You might have to install Series, Single and Parallel switch to get the best from the bass.
I have a BTB605MS (one of the new multiscale ones) - I can definitely agree with the sharp body edge and annoying locking jack issues. Otherwise I have no real issues with it, it has the expanded preamp that has the passive toggle switch for the preamp, and the T1's are much better than the muddy Bartolinis.
Thanks for sharing, that's great to hear. I am looking forward to trying out one of the new multiscale ones with the T1s for myself.
@@LowEndLobster Looking forward to seeing videos about them! Honestly the main issue with the T1's is their janky shape, which means you can't really swap them out for something else if you happened to dislike them.
The fact that every Ibanez with BH2s sound the same is a great tone wood argument. With the exception of the EHB getting a little help from the chambered body.
Check out the iron label series, there's a multiscale soundgear and i really like to see you make a review
Thanks! It's the same as the SRMS805 electronics wise and spec wise, which I already reviewed.
My Cort GB95 has a locking jack socket, and I always forget about it and try to yank the cable out. If all my basses had one then I would remember.
how would you rank this bass against a sire v3 5 string? I'm torn between these two, the ibanez being 25% cheaper (i don't know why, but sires are pricier in my country)
I couldn t agree more. I have an srms805 that i upgradrd with big blades from nordstrand, the bh2 are just bad for most things on the market in therm of pedals and preamps. I also had a btb1935 bil that had aguilars. Stelar bass, stelar sound and overall my faourite bass. But the reason why i had to return it... It had a warped neck from factory. Ibanes have some serious QC issues lately. Over the past 2 years i have played 5 ibanez bases ranging from their 300 series upnto the premium 1800 series and all have had serius issues from factory. Busted hardware, poor paint jobs, chiped fretboards, electronics that weren t soldered properly, defective pickups, the lot. I personally had to put 500 euros extra for my srms to solve the pups, neck, shielding, soldering. And as i said earlier, i returned the btb. It sad that a 1600+ euro btb can be beat by a 850 euro marcus m7 5 string. Which i bough right after the btb. Any way! Greav video Lobster! Keep it up!
I like the muffle of the Barts. Agree the forearm rest is a deal breaker.
I have an old BTB 5-string with Bartolini II pickups, and sounds good. My only issue is that playing the 4th and 5th string up the neck make my small left finger lock up and hurt. It really does sound good, but I got a SoundGear to be more forgiving on my fretting fingers.
I have an earlier model with the MK-2 pickups and pre-amp in it.
Didn't really gel with them either at first when I was at music school.
They sounded pretty good by themselves, but in the mix with a band, they just never fit.
After school though, I joined a band playing Industrial Metal, and I found the Bartolinis to fit this style a lot better, especially with overdriven tones.
That sharp edge also bothered me at first, but when I play metal I tend to straighten my wrist to get more power in my notes, so the edge doesn't get in the way anymore, even when I'm tracking sitting down.
So not a very versatile bass sadly, but for what I'm currently using it for, it pretty perfect.
From what you can remember from playing their new multi scale, would you say their weird T1 pickups are an improvement over the BH2s?
I haven't gotten a chance to really sit down with them, only a quick little demo at NAMM
@@LowEndLobster gotcha... would love to see your opinion on that one in the future.
I guess no one talks about the edge in the btb....had to tweak my technique a bit to accommodate the multiscale BTB....now I wear it much lower than what I used to....
Excellent review. I can't agree more on you comments about the hard edge. I like smooth rounded edges on the body which is why I'm generally not a fan of bound bodies. Bartolini pickups are nice but I've never found a Bartolini that totally impressed me, especially for the price. They are good, but i like DiMarzio and Seymore Duncan's better.
That aside, this is still a good bass.
Will you be trying the new signature one the SDGB 1 fretless. That one looks and sounds cool and has Nordstrand pickups, 18v and a different preamp, think its a Darkglass. Also is active, passive with a passive tone knob😜😂😎🇬🇧Lol
Hey, I've just bought my first bass! Except besides basic terminology I have absolutely no idea how to play it, any tips on how to start as an absolute beginner?
Im glad to hear all this an
SG bas is the way
I think this bass, retrofitted with Aguilar pickups and electronics is a fantastic competitor to basses costing twice its price.
That said, thats basically what the 1835E is ...
Are the CNDs and Aguilars at least the same dimensions? If they're drop-ins, and you sand down the arm contour, seems like a killer bass...
The pickups of the 605 sounds way better....great review again.. gracias
For real. Those pickups in this bass would be a welcomed upgrade!
Maybe it will be a silly question, but I have pair of a Nordtrand Big singles and a Bartolini NTMB preamp from a cancelled project what do you think does it worth to buy a 745 or an 845 then upgrade the it with the preamp or sell the preamp and the PUs and buy a BTB 1845 or similar high end instrument. Based on my understanding this basses are identical in craftsmanship and the only difference is the use of the more quality PU and electronics.
Thx for the info, I learned alot. Question about your Shazaam truther shirt, is that a 'Mandela effect' reference?
It is heheh
@@LowEndLobster Right on brother! It's a rare & beautiful moment to find a fellow awakened soul outside the truth community channels. Many blessings my friend - and nice bass skills. 🙏
Thanks! Not a brother by the way, check out my latest vid ;)
@@LowEndLobster My apologies, I assumed it was you in this video. Cheers
@cjb21174 it was ;P life is complicated and weird hahaha you're fine though no worries :)
I would fix that hard edge, defeat the locking jack and replace the electronics. How is the cat doing?
Thanks BP! Bebe is doing well. Goon unfortunately passed mid august :(. We're doing our best to handle the loss, some days are easier than others.
@@LowEndLobster I know, this is why I asked. I don't have cats, I have German shepherds and have lost many of them over the last 50+ years, it can be devastating...
I had an SR and a BTB at the same time. They both had Bart's. I did a tone comparison. They practically sound the same. It must be the Bart's. I don't mind the tighter spacing of the SR and why carry the extra 2 lbs of weight from the BTB?!? So I sold the BTB. I also didn't like the individual saddles on the BTB. You had to make sure you put a break angle on the B string. Otherwise it sounded muddy and floppy. Construction wise. Very good.
BTW ~ get funky on that Big Tubba Bass. ✌️😜✌️🎸
Until we groove again.
Why do almost all Bartolini pickups sound like they have a hardwired high-pass filter in them? At least all of the Ibanez basses that come with Bartolinis sound like that. I haven't tested the U.S made Bartolini pickups though (I think the ones that Ibanez uses are not U.S made, right?).
Yep, it's because the MK1's and BH2's aren't 'real' bartolinis. Real barts TBH sound WAY better. These BH2s are made by Cort and definitely suck compared to the USA ones. Check out my FGN JMJ mod video with the Barts, that's a good example of the 'real' Bart sound
Hey lobster, if you open up the back cover you'll notice there's some switches on the preamp. I can't remember which ones I flipped on mine, but there are some switches that make a noticeable difference in tone and I was able to get one that I liked considerably better than stock.
You're right about that body edge. It was one of the main design flaws on my single cut 6-string model. I also noticed that it was nearly impossible to adjust the trust rod all the way, because they put it at the bottom of the net and did not route a large enough well for the hex key to fit into properly. Aside from those two faults I liked mine very much, but ended up selling it and purchasing one of the premium models with the nordstrand big single pickups. I noticed on the premium model The edge on the body is less pronounced and therefore much more comfortable, although I'd still really prefer around it body like most if not all other bases.
what would you say the best budget option would be for a 5 string with wide string spacing?
tone-a-rama and clean sound seems a good buy
I did look at this, but went with the SR600E as i have smaller hands. After a few mods, i have a great bass.
I have an SR650 which is similar to the 600E except for the pickups. What upgrades did you do (if you want to share the information)?
@@MotoGreciaMarios I changed the cheap tuners that came with it to Shaller made in Germany, fitted a Bone nut, as I like the brightness more, changed the strings to a 45 to 100. Nothing else needed doing tbh, it's a decent build
This is one of the coolest looking bass guitars on the market... But also one of the wimpiest sounding!! You get au jus Instead of gravy, And Elmer fudd instead of Hercules
In the right hands, this bass is fine. Mine are not those hands. Kind-of a shame, I like the looks, just never jived with any Ibanez I got my hands on.
This really does seem like a bass that has a preamp to correct the sound of the pickups, rather than to tune it to your preference. Otherwise when you started bringing up the bass and mids it sounded spectacular
Gidday Lobby,,could you suggest,,the best passive pick up for a MM mod,,,,,,,that still will have the clarity and snap too it?,,,t
I own a few of thee basses. i'll disagree with the locking jack. not an issue with using the wireless. but the one of the few times i used a cable i stepped on the cable and pulled the cable apart.
Been looking at btbs cause they’re supposed to be a stingray killer, gonna keep my ebmm and the search for another 6 string continues (is it bad I’m holding out for Harley Benton to make another 6 string lol)
Stingray killer is the Ibanez ATK (and a one off model SRX400). Lakland killer is the Ibanez RD line. BTB is an MTD wanna be.
@@Eugensson ah lol letters and numbers Ibanez needs real names for this shiz
It indeed looks like Ibanez tried to address the MTD bass style with the Boutique Bass (BTB) series.
Indeed. It seems like a response to the 535 when it originally launched. That's what BTB stands for! Eyyyoo! Thank you!
@@LowEndLobster Sure!
I believe they have initially thought of the following market targeting:
ATK ~ Stingray
SRX ~ G&L L2000
RD ~ Lakland
BTB ~ MTD
Was thinking the same, would also explain the Bart's except MTD ones are custom especially for MTDs which this are obviously not.
Las cuerdas que está usando de que marca y calibre son??
I get the arm thing. I get it with the Sire U5 - which is excellent, but is a little uncomfortable, none the less. If I was after a 5 string, it would indeed be a deal breaker, Mr Lobster!
im deciding between the btb805 or Spector NS Dimension
I’ve been wanting one of these forever. I can’t decide on this one or the 1835.
1835 all the way! I had a btb 1935 BIL. I had to return it due to a warped neck from factory and a replacenet wait of over 5 months. But if you find a flawles one go for it. Alternatively get this ans replace the electronics. Wel worth it in the long run. And if you want to sell it, you can make it stock again and sell it and either sell the electronics separate or upgrade another bass in the future if needed.
Sounds better than the BH2 equipped EHB but still not great. I wish Cort would stop using in house low end in-house pickups with a Bart license on them to artificially inflate their spec sheet. That or just make the next line of Bart Lic. really good likey did with the CND pickups.
Ibanez already have great in-house pickups in Powerspans, they should put these in the budget basses instead of fake Barts.
Please please review the Multiscale BTB’s
I realized that my btb 745 bass knob is in the middle, treble knob at the back and mid knob is at the front 🤷🏽♂️ anyone else have that same issue?
Que bajo es mejor btb745 o Yamaha trb5i
Price ?
It sounds really nice slapped.
A quite sterile, hi-fi sound, so if that's what your looking for, this is a great bass. Myself, I'm more into a more dirty passive P bass sound.
Finally caught a video early
Compared to Sandberg, G&L and MusicMan etc this Bass sounds like a “P” Bass with the bass tone turned down. Having said that, it did sound pretty good, particularly with the mids boosted.
Doesn't sound bad at all, even if I'm not much of a Barts guy, I would still rather have EMGs.
I see that this one has that annoying btb thwack/clack like mine from 20 years ago.
Sometimes I am wandering around my city, and I worry that a video will appear where LEL will not get enough likes, and his hand will remain a claw.
Except for the low B string, I'm hearing that as sounding a lot like a Peavey T-40. Anyone else agree?
I have never played an Ibanez that felt or sounded high end to me...... Some cheaper Yamahas sound and feel a LOT better
After I watched a couple of dozens videos from Lobster, I've noticed one thing: He just laughts for two reasons... the very first is when he get in the vibe of the bass line he's doing and the second occurs when he's enjoyning the bass eventhough pinpointing some issues with the instrument. 😅