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Ibanez produced the K5BKF as part of the K5 Signature Series, a five-string electric bass built around an artist collaboration. It sat within Ibanez's signature instrument line, positioned as a performance-oriented instrument distinguished by its active electronics and extended lower register via the fifth string.
The bass was constructed with a Nyatoh body and a five-piece Maple/Walnut neck, the latter terminating at a Jatoba fretboard fitted with K5 special inlays and 24 medium frets. The 34-inch scale runs to a plastic nut measuring 45mm wide, widening to 67mm at the 24th fret, with neck thickness of 19.5mm at the first fret and 21.5mm at the twelfth; the fretboard carries a 305mm radius. String spacing at the EB-7 bridge is 16.5mm. Electronics consist of an IBZ ADX5N active neck pickup and IBZ ADX5B active bridge pickup, governed by a Vari-mid 3-band EQ. All hardware is finished in black. The instrument shipped strung with D'Addario EXL165 plus a .130 fifth string, gauged .045/.065/.085/.105/.130, and left the factory tuned B–E–A–D–G (low to high).
Owners sourcing replacement components — bridge saddles compatible with 16.5mm spacing, active preamp parts, or a replacement nut to the 45mm specification — are advised to consult a qualified luthier or bass technician for fitting and setup guidance.
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