Known as one of the most proficient and prolific bass players in extreme music, Steve Di Giorgios range extends out from heavythrash-death metal, progressing to the technical side of fusion and the fluid & funky field of jazz. While notably performing in Death and Testament, Steve has also established himself as an in-demand studio musician, as his technical and recognizable bass skills have been carved into over 50 albums in his 30 plus year career. When looking for a reliable bass that could adapt to any gig, Steve has trusted his Ibanez BTB models to do the job. So naturally, when designing a new signature model, Steve leaned heavily on many of the key BTB features as the framework for this bass. The final result is the combination of Ibanezs modern innovations and Steves decades of experience the SDGB.

9pc Maple/Bubinga/Panga Panga neck with Graphite reinforcement rods
The 9-piece Maple/Bubinga/Panga Panga neck provides superior note attack, tight lows and increased sustain. The Graphite reinforcement rods provides massive sustain and excellent stability.

Ebonol fretboard
Ebonol is a synthetic material which is made from layers of black paper and phenolic resin. An Ebonol fretboard provides tight and bright sound.

Flamed Maple top / Ash / Okoume wing body
The Flamed Maple top displays a beautiful wood grain and the Ash/Okoume wing body delivers a pleasant brightness and rich sustain.

Nordstrand Big Single pickups
Nordstrand Big Single cram a meaty single coil into a soapbar-style pickup, producing a full-bodied, powerful, aggressive tonal texture, while still retaining the clarity that’s characteristic of single coil pickups.

Vari-mid 3-band EQ
The Vari-mid 3-band EQ features a variable mid-frequency control which allows you to dial in an incredibly wide range of sounds.

Gotoh machine heads
Gotoh machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.

MR5 bridge
The 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.

EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)
The EQ bypass control offers precision tonal adjustments, including a switch to choose passive-only operation. When the EQ bypass is activated, the treble tone control knob becomes the global tone control for the passive circuit.

Luminescent side dots
The luminescent side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.

Neck-through construction
The neck-through construction contributes to massive sustain and smooth access to high fretboard positions.

Specifications

• 9pc Maple/Bubinga/Panga Panga neck with Graphite reinforcement rods
• Ebonol fretboard
• Flamed Maple top / Ash / Okoume wing body
• Nordstrand Big Single pickups
• Vari-mid 3-band EQ
• Gotoh machine heads
• MR5 bridge