Without a doubt, your instrument should equal the quality of your effort. At some point the word ''boutique'' comes to mind: Select-grade materials, neck-thru construction, and top quality components, all in a meticulously crafted instrument. But what about the price? That's where Ibanez comes in. Our ability to build small-shop quality into inspiring yet affordable instruments is showcased by BTB series basses. BTB1826 is electric 6-string bass. Features Walnut top and back/Ash wing body. BTB6 9pc Panga Panga/Purpleheart/Maple neck-through w/Graphite reinforcement rods with 889mm scale length. Bound Panga Panga fretboard with Medium frets and 950mm radius and 54mm nut. MR5 bridge (17mm string spacing). Pickup: Aguilar DCB neck pickup (Passive), Aguilar DCB bridge pickup (Passive). Gold hardware. Soft case included. Finish: Natural Low Gloss