Ibanez EHB1675MS 5-String Bass with Fishman Fluence Pickups and Gig Bag – Natural Flat

Taking adaptability to new extremes, the EHB series stands out with its headless construction, contoured body, ergonomic design, and chambered body. It offers a lightweight, comfortable instrument perfect for long sets or practice sessions. Combining high-quality tonewoods and versatile electronics, the EHB series delivers cutting-edge, ultra-modern bass tones that meet the demands of today’s bassist.

For over 40 years, Ibanez has been at the forefront of bass innovation. The Bass Workshop series reflects this pioneering spirit, offering unique instruments designed to meet the diverse needs of bass players. The Ibanez Bass Workshop project is an invitation to explore new sonic landscapes, pushing boundaries for bass players of all styles.

Features

• 9pc Pangapanga/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods: This neck provides superior note attack, tight lows, and increased sustain. Graphite reinforcement rods ensure excellent stability.
• Panga Panga fretboard: Features a stunning wood grain, producing tight low and mid-range tones with sharp high-end attack.
• Medium Stainless Steel frets: Durable and long-lasting frets ensure excellent playability over time.
• Ash top / Okoume body: The Ash top imbues this bass with an exotic appearance, while the Okoume body delivers a rich mid-low end.
• Bartolini® BH2 pickups: The Bartolini® BH2 pickups provide a tight bottom-end, punchy mid-range, and smooth response. The dual-coil style configuration maximizes articulation and a long blade pole piece widens the magnetic field, providing balanced string-to-string pickup response.
• 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 lightweight Ibanez custom headpieces enable strings to be easily set and released by a hex wrench from the back side.
• MR5HS bridge: Designed specially for EHB basses, the MR5HS bridge 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.
• EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot): Offers precision tonal adjustments, including a switch to choose passive-only operation. When activated, the treble tone control knob becomes the global tone control for the passive circuit.
• Luminescent side dots: Position markers enhance visibility on dark stages.
• Schaller S-Locks strap lock pins: Indestructible Schaller S-Locks don’t fail, even under the toughest conditions on stage.
• Gig bag included: Comes with a custom Ibanez gig bag for protection and convenience.
• Ergonomic body design: The 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, allowing 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: Lightweight and well-balanced, making it an excellent choice for long sets or practice sessions.
• Scooped cut on the body back: Extra carving on the back of the body behind the lower horn facilitates easier upper fret access.
• Detachable Finger ramp: Included for added comfort during fingerpicking techniques.

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