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Ibanez Bass Workshop EHB1505SMS 5-String Bass with Bag

The Ibanez EHB’s headless construction, contoured body, and chambered body make for a lightweight and comfortable instrument. Also features high-quality tone woods and versatile electronics.
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    The powerful Bass Workshop EHB1505SMS 5-string bass is sure to become a firm favorite amongst bassists looking for a cutting-edge instrument they can truly rely on. Its headless construction gives this bass some serious staying power - forget about out of tune notes or losing your tuning during long sets. The contoured body and ergonomic design also make it incredibly lightweight and comfortable, perfect for the stage or studio. Plus, the chambered body gives a unique tone and great acoustic projection. Get ready to hear your sound like never before, with the Ibanez EHB1505SMS 5-String Bass!

    The EHB’s headless construction, contoured body, ergonomic design, and chambered body make for a lightweight and comfortable instrument that’s excellent for long sets or practice sessions. This series also sports a combination of high-quality tone woods and versatile electronics, resulting in a cutting-edge, ultra-modern bass, capable of cutting though the complex landscape of tones required for today’s bassist.   

    For more than 40 years, the Ibanez Bass Workshop has pioneered new frontiers in bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs to bass players of all styles, affording new avenues of expression and creativity. This spirit of exploration has led to the creation of some of the most successful and popular production basses of all time. Following this same drive to bring new and relevant ideas to the musical forefront is what serves as the basis for this ongoing project, dubbed the Ibanez Bass Workshop. The impetus behind each one of these unique instruments comes from a desire by the Ibanez bass development team to satisfy the particular needs of many players. These inventions may not be for everyone, but for those who yearn to explore new sonic vistas through the medium of bass: The Ibanez Bass Workshop project may give you just what you're looking for.

    Ibanez Bass Workshop EHB1505SMS 5-String Bass With Bag Features

    • 9 piece Panga Panga/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods
    • Panga Panga fretboard
    • Medium Stainless Steel frets
    • Poplar Burl top / Selected light weight African Mahogany body
    • Nordstrand™ Big Split Custom pickups
    • Vari-mid 3-band EQ
    • Ibanez custom headpieces
    • MR5HS bridge
    • EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)
    • Luminescent side dots
    • Schaller S-Locks strap lock pins
    • Gig bag included
    • Ergonomic body design
    • Slanted body back
    • Comfortably rounded body edge, Chambered body
    • Scooped cut on the body back
    • Detachable Finger ramp

    9-Piece Panga Panga/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods

    The 9-piece Panga Panga/Walnut neck provides superior note attack, tight lows and increased sustain.The Graphite reinforcement rods provides massive sustain and excellent stability.

    Panga Panga fretboard

    Panga Panga features a beautiful wood grain which produces a tight low and mid range, along with a sharp attack on high end.

    Medium Stainless Steel frets

    The Stainless Steel frets are durable and long-lasting.

    Poplar Burl top / Selected light weight African Mahogany body

    A stunning Poplar Burl top and a selected light weight African Mahogany body provide a warm tone with rich resonance.

    Nordstrand™ Big Split Custom pickups

    The single-coil Nordstrand™ Big Split pickups feature split coils with hum cancelling construction for less noise. The tone character is a hybrid P/J style and provides a rich and strong, yet well-balanced tone, which fits well with various kinds of playing styles.

    Vari-mid 3-band EQ

    The Vari-mid 3-band EQ features a variable mid-frequency control which allows you to dial in an incredibly wide range of sounds.

    Ibanez custom headpieces

    Rugged yet light-weight Ibanez custom headpieces enable strings to be easily set and released by a hex wrench from the back side.

    MR5HS bridge

    The MR5HS bridge is designed specially for EHB basses and features a wide intonation range. Each bridge piece is independently and securely attached to the body for maximum vibration transfer. The saddles are adjustable for string spacing +/-1.5mm, answering every bassist’s individual string spacing demands, no matter the playing style. Teflon washers are used on each tuner for a smooth tuning action.

    EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)

    The EQ bypass control offers precision tonal adjustments, including a switch to choose passive-only operation. When the EQ bypass is activated, the treble tone control knob becomes the global tone control for the passive circuit.

    Luminescent side dots

    The luminescent side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.

    Schaller S-Locks strap lock pins

    Indestructible Schaller S-Locks don't fail, even under the toughest conditions on stage.

    Ergonomic body design

    The EHB’s headless construction and specially designed body enable the player to maintain a similar playing position whether seated or standing.

    Slanted body back

    The top half of the back of the body is slanted which allows the bass to rest slightly closer to the player’s body for better control and a more ergonomic feel.

    Comfortably rounded body edge, Chambered body

    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.

    Scooped cut on the body back

    There is extra carving on the back of the body behind the lower horn for easier upper fret access.

    Detachable Finger ramp

    A detachable Finger ramp is included for comfortable finger picking.

     

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    Product Specifications

    Ibanez Bass Workshop EHB1505SMS 5-String Bass with Bag Specifications

    • Finish Color: Florid Natural Low Gloss
    • Country of Origin: Indonesia
    • Number of Strings: 5
    • Dexterity: Right Handed
    • Neck Type: EHB5
    • Neck Joint: Bolt-on
    • Neck Material: 9-piece Panga Panga/Walnut
    • Reinforcement Rods: Graphite
    • Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
    • Neck Thickness @ 1st Fret (mm): 20
    • Neck Thickness @ 12th Fret (mm): 22
    • Scale (inches): 32 - 30
    • Nut Width (mm): 45
    • Number of Frets: 24
    • Fretboard Material: Panga Panga
    • Fretboard Radius (mm): 500
    • Fret Type: Medium Stainless Steel
    • Inlay: Abalone dot
    • Body Top Material: Poplar Burl
    • Body Material: Selected light weight African Mahogany
    • Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane
    • Bridge: MR5HS
    • String Spacing (mm): 18
    • Nut Material: Plastic
    • Machine Heads: Ibanez custom headpieces
    • Hardware: Black
    • Neck Pickup: Nordstrand™ Custom Big Split
    • Bridge Pickup: Nordstrand™ Custom Big Split
    • EQ: Vari-mid 3-band EQ
    • Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Balancer, Bass, Middle, Treble, Vari-mid
    • Additional Controls: EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)
    • String Gauges: .045/.065/.080/.100/.130
    • Tuning: 1G,2D,3A,4E,5B
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