Ibanez EHB1505SMS-FNL 5 String Bass, Florid Natural Low Gloss Overview
The EHB’s headless construction, contoured body, ergonomic design, and chambered body create a lightweight and comfortable instrument ideal for long sets or practice sessions. This series merges high-quality tone woods and versatile electronics, crafting a cutting-edge, ultra-modern bass capable of navigating the complex tonal landscape demanded by today’s bassist.
Bass Workshop
Ibanez, for over 40 years, has been at the forefront of bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs for bass players of all styles, fostering new avenues of expression and creativity. This spirit of exploration has birthed some of the most successful and popular production basses ever. The ongoing project, dubbed the Ibanez Bass Workshop, continues to strive to bring new and relevant ideas to the forefront of music. Each unique instrument within this project stems from the Ibanez bass development team’s desire to meet the particular needs of diverse players, aiming to cater to those who seek to explore new sonic avenues through bass.
Product Features
- 9pc Pangapanga/Walnut Neck with Graphite Reinforcement Rods: Superior note attack, tight lows, and increased sustain. Graphite reinforcement rods provide 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: 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: Easier upper fret access.
- Detachable Finger Ramp: Included for comfortable fingerpicking.