Ibanez EHB1505-SWL 5 String Bass, Stained Wine Red Low Gloss Overview
The EHB’s headless construction, contoured body, ergonomic design, and chambered body create a lightweight and comfortable instrument ideal for extended sets or practice sessions. This series combines high-quality tone woods and versatile electronics, resulting in a cutting-edge, ultra-modern bass capable of navigating the complex tonal landscape demanded by today’s bassist.
Bass Workshop
For over 40 years, Ibanez has led the way in bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs for bass players of all styles, fostering new expressions and creativity. This exploratory spirit has birthed some of the most successful and popular production basses. The ongoing Ibanez Bass Workshop project continues this drive to bring new and relevant ideas to the musical forefront. Each unique instrument within this project aims to satisfy the particular needs of diverse players, catering to those seeking to explore new sonic vistas through bass.
Product Features
- 9pc Pangapanga/Walnut Neck with Graphite Reinforcement Rods: Provides superior note attack, tight lows, and increased sustain. Graphite reinforcement rods offer massive sustain and excellent stability.
- Panga Panga Fretboard: Beautiful wood grain
producing tight lows, mid-range, and a sharp attack on the high end.
- Medium Stainless Steel Frets: Durable and long-lasting.
- Poplar Burl Top / Selected Lightweight African Mahogany Body: Offers warm tone with rich resonance.
- Nordstrand™ Big Split Custom Pickups: Single-coil pickups with split coils and hum-canceling construction, delivering a hybrid P/J style tone that is rich, strong, and well-balanced, suitable for various playing styles.
- Vari-mid 3-band EQ: Variable mid-frequency control for a wide range of sounds.
- Ibanez Custom Headpieces: Rugged yet lightweight, enabling easy string set and release with a hex wrench from the backside.
- MR5HS Bridge: Specially designed for EHB basses, featuring a wide intonation range. Independently attached bridge pieces for maximum vibration transfer. Adjustable saddles cater to individual string spacing demands.
- EQ Bypass Switch (Passive Tone Control on Treble Pot): Precision tonal adjustments, including a switch for passive-only operation.
- Luminescent Side Dots: Enhanced visibility on dark stages.
- Schaller S-Locks Strap Lock Pins: Built to endure tough stage conditions.
- Gig Bag Included: Specifically designed for a perfect fit and protection.
Special Features
- Ergonomic Body Design: Maintains a similar playing position whether seated or standing.
- Slanted Body Back: Allows the bass to rest closer to the player’s body for better control and comfort.
- Comfortably Rounded Body Edge, Chambered Body: Lightweight, well-balanced, and comfortable.
- Scooped Cut on Body Back: Eases upper fret access.
- Detachable Finger Ramp: Included for comfortable fingerpicking.
