Is the price shown inclusive of VAT?

Yes. Every price on Northgate Music Co. includes UK VAT at 20%, and a full VAT invoice is emailed with your dispatch confirmation. There are no import duties or handling fees on UK orders.

Can you set the action to my preference before shipping?

Yes. Add a note at checkout or call us and our workshop will set the action and relief to your spec at no extra cost before the instrument is packed.

What happens if I don't get on with it?

You have 30 days from delivery to return it for a full refund. We email you a free UK return label, and refunds are processed to your original payment method within 5 working days of the item arriving back with us.

What warranty cover is included?

Two years parts and labour against manufacturing defects, on top of your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Consumables such as strings, reeds, heads and batteries are covered for 90 days.

Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB865SC 5-string Bass Guitar - Weathered Black Low Gloss — view 1

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Brand

Ibanez

Type

Bass Guitar

Ibanez

Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB865SC 5-string Bass Guitar - Weathered Black Low Gloss

Name: Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB865SC 5-string Bass Guitar - Weathered Black Low Gloss
Brand: Ibanez
SKU: NGM-8570C9CD
Price: 436.07 GBP
Availability: InStock

SKU: NGM-8570C9CDBrand: Ibanez

£436.07Inc. VAT

Or around £36.34 a month over 12 months — spread the cost at checkout where eligible.

In stock — 7 availableDispatched in 1–3 working days

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What we do before it ships

Active circuits tested with a fresh battery installed
Output jack and controls checked for noise
Neck relief measured with feeler gauges, not by eye
Pickup heights balanced string-to-string on the bench
Set-up for low action without fret buzz across the whole neck

Live performanceStudio workRehearsal roomsSession players

Free insured UK delivery
30-day free returns
2-year Northgate warranty
Workshop set-up included

Secure encrypted checkout. VAT invoice supplied with every UK order.

01 — Full details

Introducing the Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB865SC 5-string Bass Guitar in Weathered Black Low Gloss! If you're in the market for an outstanding instrument that offers unparalleled tone, playability, and value, then look no further than the Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB865SC. With its unique construction, including a neck-through design and upper bout, this bass guitar offers superior stability, tonal solidity, and incredible sustain that never quits. The deep lower cutaway allows for unobstructed access to the highest notes, while the Bartolini BH2 pickups deliver classic soapbar tone that is both responsive and versatile. With a finger ramp included, you can improve your plucking technique and achieve enhanced dexterity, speed, and tone.

Irvine Art & Music is proud to offer the Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB865SC at a fantastic price, making it a total steal for any bassist looking to up their game. The Mono-rail bridge enhances definition and sustain, and each Mono-rail V saddle is completely separate from the others, which creates minimal sympathetic vibration and prevents unused strings from ringing. Additionally, the bridge is double-anchored, which allows for efficient energy transfer between the string and the body, resulting in astonishing clarity and sustain.

Ibanez has a rich history in the guitar business, dating back to 1929 when they started importing Salvador Ibanez guitars from Spain. Since then, Ibanez has become known for manufacturing innovative original guitar and bass designs, including the BTB865SC. The bass guitar features an ash top and ash/okoume wings with a satin polyurethane finish, a 5-piece BTB5-profile maple/walnut through-neck, rosewood fingerboard with abalone dot inlays, and black hardware. Active electronics with 3-band EQ and 3-way Mid frequency switch round out this amazing bass guitar.

In summary, the Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB865SC 5-string Bass Guitar in Weathered Black Low Gloss is an excellent choice for any bassist looking for a high-quality instrument that offers exceptional tone, playability, and value. And you can only find it at Irvine Art & Music!

Tech Specs

Number of Strings:5
Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
Body Shape:Premium BTB
Body Material:Ash/Okoume wing body, Ash top
Body Finish:Satin Polyurethane
Color:Weathered Black
Neck Material:5-Piece Maple/Walnut
Neck Shape:BTB5
Neck Joint:Neck-through
Radius:15.748"
Fingerboard Material:Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay:Abalone Dots
Number of Frets:24, Medium Stsainless Steel
Scale Length:35"
Nut Width:1.850"
Nut Material:Plastic
Bridge/Tailpiece:MR5
Tuners:Ibanez Machine Heads
Neck Pickup:Bartolini BH2 Humbucker
Bridge Pickup:Bartolini BH2 Humbucker
Controls:1 x volume, 1 x balancer, 3-band Active EQ
Strings:.045-.130
Case/Gig Bag:Sold Separately
Manufacturer Part Number:BTB865SCWKL

02 — From order to doorstep

Order placed

Confirmation email with your reference lands within a minute.

Workshop check

Bench inspection and set-up, usually the same working day.

Packed & dispatched

Double-boxed and handed to the courier with tracking.

Delivered

Free insured delivery, 1–3 working days across mainland UK.

03 — Buying with confidence

Bought from a UK company

Northgate Music Co. is a UK-registered retailer. Every order is invoiced with VAT and covered by UK consumer law.

30-day returns

Change your mind within 30 days of delivery and we arrange a free return collection, then refund to your original payment method.

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We invite customers to review 14 days after delivery. Ratings appear here once verified purchasers have left them — we never publish placeholder scores.

04 — Questions about this product

Yes — we hold 7 in UK stock. Orders placed before 14:00 on a working day are picked the same day and dispatched with free insured tracked delivery, arriving in 1–3 working days.

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