Members Hawkeye Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 I test drove a Ibanez BTB1205 Prestige bass a couple of times now and wanted to pick one up. The neck is large but it's flat, so it's not too hard to play. Besides the radius, the neck dimensions are similar to my Lakland Skyline 55-01 and I think the basses (from Korea) are well-built and sound great. When inquiring about the BTB1205 Prestige a month ago, my dealer said they were discontinued and a new model would be introduced around NAMM. The Canadian website has them up for view, the all-new neck-thru BTB675 and 676 as well as the revised Prestige BTB1305 & 1306 which replaces the 1205/1206. I liked the older body style 'cuz I don't play up around the 24th fret very much. Still, a nice guitar and currently on the top of my GAS list. Hopefully this link will get you close. http://www.ibanez.co.jp/world/country/frame_canada.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 mmmmmmmmm, do want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators The Eristic Posted January 21, 2008 Moderators Share Posted January 21, 2008 Kinda reminds me of a Status/Sei/Sukop blend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members been_effected Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 mmmmmmmmm, do want. +10 Wanted one of them for ages... Goddamn slow Canadian site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members safebuster1 Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 I have one a 2004 BTB CPNDF mahagony with spalted maple top its a darker body I love it the bass sounds great and is really comfortable to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members been_effected Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 I have one a 2004 BTB CPNDF mahagony with spalted maple top its a darker body I love it the bass sounds great and is really comfortable to play I have to admit i wish they'd stop changing the prestige model, I get settled on one then they bring a new one out with different woods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rippin' Robin Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Still no factory fretless BTBs, eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hawkeye Posted February 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 6, 2008 I ordered a BTB 1305 on Saturday. Yay! It should be here by the end of Feb or beginning of March. Based on anticipated arrival of the Canadian distributor's first order, I may be one of the first in Canada to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members been_effected Posted February 6, 2008 Members Share Posted February 6, 2008 I ordered a BTB 1305 on Saturday. Yay! It should be here by the end of Feb or beginning of March. Based on anticipated arrival of the Canadian distributor's first order, I may be one of the first in Canada to get one. *Jealous* You aren't the first without pics, a review and sound bites to back you up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fannedfretbass Posted February 6, 2008 Members Share Posted February 6, 2008 i think these basses would look so good if not for that claw-ness to the horn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoundandBlocked Posted February 6, 2008 Members Share Posted February 6, 2008 i think these basses would look so good if not for that claw-ness to the horn. Werd. I'd be interested to see one on a strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FloydianAnimal Posted February 6, 2008 Members Share Posted February 6, 2008 I ordered a BTB 1305 on Saturday. Yay! It should be here by the end of Feb or beginning of March. Based on anticipated arrival of the Canadian distributor's first order, I may be one of the first in Canada to get one. That's awesome, the BTB 1305 Prestige looks pretty sweet! Post pics and a review when you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted February 6, 2008 Members Share Posted February 6, 2008 Not bad but I think the top horn is a bit too hooked and slightly too long, also it needs to be fatter. The lower horn should be shorter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hopi Posted February 6, 2008 Members Share Posted February 6, 2008 I've never seen a natural finish BTB, man I like (both)! Actually, way back when I bought my first 5, I wanted the closest string spacing as possible, so I bought a schecter over a BTB I'd also looked at (that, plus the more natural looking wood of the schec over the trans-blue ibby). So later, after actually developing some talent, I tried out a used BTB and did some slap. Holy shatner, was as as easy as thumpin a 4 string j-bass! No occasional b-string fat-thumbing, ring finger naturally falls under the d for dead pops. Finger playing was no different than any 4-string, either. Plus, the "rhino beetle" horns are kick-ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justinbass Posted February 6, 2008 Members Share Posted February 6, 2008 Not bad but I think the top horn is a bit too hooked and slightly too long, also it needs to be fatter. The lower horn should be shorter. they look normal when on a strap getting played. And they sound gooood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bogster Posted February 7, 2008 Members Share Posted February 7, 2008 Congrats, Hawkeye! I've had my 405 for going on 6 years now, and I still love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted February 7, 2008 Members Share Posted February 7, 2008 How much are these going for? I can't find em online after a quick search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hawkeye Posted February 11, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 11, 2008 That's awesome, the BTB 1305 Prestige looks pretty sweet! Post pics and a review when you get it. Will do. Hopefully I'll get it in 2-3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slapthefunkyfour Posted February 11, 2008 Members Share Posted February 11, 2008 I love mine. I've had it for 6 years. You'll definitely love yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted February 11, 2008 Members Share Posted February 11, 2008 Ibby Prestige's are very nice. I had a "Custom 3606" or something 6 string a few years back. Their top of the line model. Was a joy to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hawkeye Posted March 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 Will do. Hopefully I'll get it in 2-3 weeks. Shoulda known. I checked yesterday and my BTB's at least another month away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sh-walton Posted March 14, 2008 Members Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hello everyone, I currently have a BTB1206 [from the beginning of the 2007 model year] and it is AMAZING. Great playability, fantastic sound, and great craftsmanship. The neck profile is very wide, but thin. The fretboard radius is extremely flat, so playabilty is fantastic. I liked it so much, I have a new 1306 on order with the deeper cutaways. ~Shane The pic is of my bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bogster Posted March 22, 2008 Members Share Posted March 22, 2008 Man, the BTB 575 looks fantastic. Neck-thru. Upgraded MK-2 bart p/u's. Deeper cutaways. They just look phenomenol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members been_effected Posted March 23, 2008 Members Share Posted March 23, 2008 Man, the BTB 575 looks fantastic. Neck-thru. Upgraded MK-2 bart p/u's. Deeper cutaways. They just look phenomenol... Holy hell.... DO WANT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hawkeye Posted April 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 22, 2008 If all goes according to plan and UPS has released my bass from warehouse purgatory, I'll pick up my BTB 1305 tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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