Ibanez EHB1505S-DEL 5 String Bass, Dragon Eye Burst Low Gloss Overview
For over 40 years, Ibanez has pioneered new frontiers in bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs for bass players of all styles, opening new avenues of expression and creativity. This spirit of exploration led to creating some of the most successful and popular production basses of all time. The Ibanez Bass Workshop project, driven by the same desire to bring new and relevant ideas to the musical forefront, serves as the foundation for this ongoing project. It caters to the particular needs of many players, aimed at those who seek to explore new sonic vistas through the medium of 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: Features a beautiful wood grain producing tight lows, mid-range, and 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: Features 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 back side.
- MR5HS Bridge: Specially designed for EHB basses, featuring a wide intonation range and 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): Offers precision tonal adjustments, including a switch for passive-only operation.
- Luminescent Side Dots: Positioned for easy visibility on dark stages.
- Schaller S-Locks Strap Lock Pins: Indestructible even under tough stage conditions.
- Gig Bag Included: Specifically designed to fit and protect this instrument.
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: Provides easier upper fret access.
- Detachable Finger Ramp: Included for comfortable fingerpicking.
