Ibanez BTB806MS-TGF

I purchased this bass a month ago and I can't seem to put it down. It's like it calls to me every time I don't play it.

What I love about it:
- The sound: passive mode is awesome and is set for metal and rock from the start. It sounds like a beast as is and if you add some effects, it becomes a monster. It's like the more attack you put into it, the better it sounds. I feel like the active circuit is useful in making it suitable for other genres more than anything, but maybe that's just me. Passive rules anyway.
- The shape: it looks amazing, it feels amazing and it's perfectly balanced. The width of the neck is totally manageable for me up to the 17th fret (who plays the B string that high up the neck anyways, right?).
- The way it plays: I felt an immediate effect on my playing overall (speed, accuracy, etc) even though it's my first 6 string. It requires some technique adjustments, though. Due to the extra long scale, the fanned frets are even more...fanned...than other multiscale basses. That's why playing in the lower part of the neck feels kind of stretchy in the beginning. Also due to this, the plucking hand needs to go at an angle up and down the strings (you kind of need to parallel the pickups with your motion) in order to keep a constant tone on all 6 strings. So you will need to put in some time to adapt to these things.

What I don't like about it:
- The weigth: it's deffinitely on the heavy side. But that's why John Myung once said that a bass player needs to be strong and that's a given.

I would totally recommend this bass. Ibanez did a great job with it. The only thing I regret is not buying it earlier, because I had lots of doubts about it, as it's a huge step up from my trusty Squier Affinity Jazz bass.

PS: no need to comment on Thomann's services. Thanks guys!

And all my habits have changed. Coming directly from a 4 string that I played daily for the last year.. I tried the smaller cousin BTB605MS and nearly bought it, but always saw and read reviews for this one, so eventually took the plunge.
6 strings of pure raw power.. EQ is mental, tonality changes are incredible.. connected to the PC.. or to the small Rumble 15, it just wants to bring the house down.
Despite being on the heavy side, broader neck and 37'', it is by far the most comfortable bass I have ever played. From neck profile, to frets, the way picks are placed, everything is on point.
Space between strings could be a bit wider, but it's perfectly adaptable.
The bass looks and feels even better up close, but it is not for everyone, some people say it's "camo" paint, but it's the wood natural design.
If you are looking for a 6 string and multiscale, this is for sure one to put in your shortlist!!