Ibanez EHB1505MS 5-String Multi-Scale Ergonomic Headless Bass Pacific Blue Burst Flat

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Ibanez EHB Ergonomic Headless Bass Collection | NAMM 2020

Description
The EHB’s headless construction and specially designed body enable the player to maintain a similar playing position whether seated or standing. Its contoured, ergonomic design and chambered body make for a lightweight, well-balanced, and comfortable instrument that’s excellent for long sets or practice session. There is extra carving on the back of the body behind the lower horn for easier upper fret access. Also, the top half of the back of the body is slanted which allows the bass to rest slight closer to the player’s body for better control and a more ergonomic feel.
The Nordstrand Big Split linear humbuckers supply a punchy, powerful, and well-balanced tone, with tonal characteristics between a P and J pickup. The Nordstrands are paired with a 3-band active EQ with a variable mid-frequency. There is also an EQ bypass switch for passive operation with the treble control acting as a passive tone control when the EQ is bypassed. The electronics package supplies a variety of different tones suitable for a wide range of styles.
The MR5HS bridge is designed especially for the EHB basses and features wide intonation range. Each bridge piece is independently and securely attached to the body for maximum vibration transfer, and the saddles are adjustable for string spacing +/-1.5mm. Teflon washers are used on each tuner for a smooth tuning action.
Schaller S-Lock strap lock pins and a Neutrik locking jack hold the strap and cable securely, and a detachable finger ramp and a gig bag are included with each instrument.



Specs
- Multi-scale design
- EHB5 9-piece Panga Panga/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods
- Nut width: 45mm
- Poplar Burl top/Selected light weight African Mahogany body
- Bound Panga Panga fretboard with Abalone off-set dot
- Medium Stainless Steel frets
- Nordstrand Custom Big Split pickups
- Vari-mid 3-band EQ
- EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)
- MR5HS bridge (18mm string spacing)
- Black hardware
- Schaller S-Locks strap pins
- Luminescent side dot inlay
- Finger Ramp included
- Factory Tuning: 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B
- String Gauge: 45-65-85-105-130
- Gig bag included
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- Solid Electronics2
Reviewed by 2 customers
Love my newest addition!!!
submitted5 years ago
byWitchDoctor541
fromMedford, OR
This bass sounds and plays amazingly well. As my first 5 string, I am in love! She's easy on the eyes, and nowhere near as expensive as anything with the same level of features. I wish I could have a 6 string model as well!
Amazingly well balanced and killer tone.
submitted5 years ago
byStevie D
fromBoston
This is literally the best of all Ibanez basses crammed into one fast playing, huge sounding, low profile instrument. Years ago I pre ordered the first Ibanez fanned fret bass and found it headstock heavy, but this resolves that issue. This bass is perfectly balanced sitting or standing, as well as extremely lightweight and huge sounding. It came set up extremely low just at the edge of fretbuzz when played aggressively, which gives it a great growl. The spacing is great for slapping and the electronics are crystal clear with a huge wide range. As for fanned fret, it is better balanced than my old SR805ff and so much lighter as well as faster playing than my Dingwall and almost as tight on the low B.
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submitted10 months ago
asked bylaser
fromundisclosed
do they make a 4 stringer?
No, they don't.submitted2 years ago
asked byBenji
fromLafayette, Louisiana
Is the black ice flat color not out yet or just sold out? If it hasn't been released yet, when will it come out?
Please give us a call for product availability 855-770-3373submitted4 years ago
asked byConnor
fromDuluth MN
What is the scale lengths?
889mm/35" - 838mm/33". 24 frets. Please see "https://www.ibanez.com/eu/products/detail/ehb1505ms_1p_01.html"