The ability to build small-shop quality, into inspiring yet affordable instruments, is showcased in droves with the Ibanez BTB605 Standard 5-String Right-Handed Electric Bass Guitar in Transparent Gray Flat. Without a doubt, your instrument should reflect the dedication you place in your musicianship and creative endeavors. At a certain point, the word 'boutique' comes to mind: Select-grade materials, neck-thru construction, and top quality components, all in a meticulously combined into a stunning pro-level instrument. 5-Piece Maple-Jatoba Neck and Rosewood Fretboard The 5-piece Maple and Jatoba Neck comes with excellent strength provides an enriched resonance. Rosewood fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range. Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes. The Okoume wing body provides a bright and solid sound. Alpha 1 Pickups and Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-Band EQ Alpha 1 pickups deliver ultimate tonal clarity and openness with sufficient mids and lows, which is trending in the current music scene. The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ is the latest refinement on the concept of simple, straightforward, no-nonsense EQ control. The Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are each centered on slightly different frequencies, an innovation that delivers a preset range of the most favorable bass tones.MR5 BridgeThe Mono-Rail V is the ultimate bridge for bass string isolation. Each bridge is independently and securely locked down to the body for maximum vibration transfer without interference.3-Way Mid Frequency SwitchThe 3-way Mid frequency switch allow players to change the mid-tone between 250, 450, and 700 Hz. The neck-through construction contributes to massive sustain and smooth access to high fretboard positions.