Ibanez EHB1506MS-ABL, Antique Brown Stained Low Gloss Overview
The Ibanez EHB1506MS is a groundbreaking bass guitar featuring headless construction, a contoured body, ergonomic design, and a chambered body for a lightweight and comfortable playing experience, making it ideal for extended sets or practice sessions. This series boasts high-quality tone woods and versatile electronics, providing a cutting-edge, ultra-modern bass capable of navigating the intricate tonal landscape demanded by today’s bassists.
Bass Workshop: For over 40 years, Ibanez has been at the forefront of bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs to cater to bass players of all styles. The Ibanez Bass Workshop project, rooted in the spirit of exploration, continues to bring new and relevant ideas to the musical forefront. Each unique instrument in this ongoing project is designed to satisfy the particular needs of many players who yearn to explore new sonic vistas through the medium of bass.
Product Features:
9pc Pangapanga/Walnut Neck with Graphite Reinforcement Rods: The 9-piece Panga Panga/Walnut neck ensures superior note attack, tight lows, and increased sustain. Graphite reinforcement rods contribute to massive sustain and excellent stability.
Panga Panga Fretboard: Featuring a beautiful wood grain, Panga Panga produces a tight low and mid-range with a sharp attack on the high end.
Medium Stainless Steel Frets: Durable and long-lasting for extended play.
Poplar Burl Top / Selected Lightweight African Mahogany Body: A stunning Poplar Burl top and a selected lightweight 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-canceling construction for reduced noise. Offering a hybrid P/J style tone, they provide a rich, strong, and well-balanced sound suitable for various playing styles.
Vari-mid 3-band EQ: Features a variable mid-frequency control for an incredibly wide range of sounds.
Ibanez Custom Headpieces: Rugged yet lightweight, enabling easy string adjustments with a hex wrench from the backside.
MR5HS Bridge: Specially designed for EHB basses, featuring a wide intonation range. Independently attached bridge pieces maximize vibration transfer, with adjustable saddles catering 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: Aid visibility on dark stages.
Schaller S-Locks Strap Lock Pins: Indestructible under tough stage conditions.
Gig Bag Included: Specifically designed to fit and protect this instrument.
Special Features:
Ergonomic Body Design: Headless construction and a specially designed body allow for a consistent playing position whether seated or standing.
Slanted Body Back: The top half of the back is slanted, bringing the bass closer to the player’s body for better control and a more ergonomic feel.
Comfortably Rounded Body Edge, Chambered Body: Contoured, ergonomic design and chambered body contribute to a lightweight, well-balanced, and comfortable instrument.
Scooped Cut on the Body Back: Extra carving on the back behind the lower horn enables easier upper fret access.
Detachable Finger Ramp: Included for comfortable fingerpicking.