Ibanez EDA905 5-String Bass Guitar

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

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"Looks sexy, feels great, plays like a long, great dream!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
This bass didn't need any accessories. Most useful features: 24 frets, a fifth string, and the volume, tone, a curved body that fits comfortably, and treble knobs. Least useful feature: the long arm comming off the bottom, which really just causes problems whenever I try to sit in tight places and play. It's made with a supposedly great new material that is lightweight, but I think it's just as heavy as other basses. There is a piezo pickup in the bridge, which gives it the bright tone. The magnetic pickup helps to keep the tone from becomming too bright. Thin neck = easy access to all strings, including the B string, which is usually incredibly hard to reach on other basses. I wish I had a bass boost knob.

Quality:
Very well made. There are blemishes on it that I can see-factory created or made by me. It's very reliable and dependable... I don't cary a backup or need one and don't worry about anything breaking. It's very road worthy. Worst aspect: one of the backplates doesn't curve with the back of the body. With little respect and care, and the obvious refraining from beating it against the stage floor after a preformance, this bass can last for a musician's entire carreer.

Value:
I think that this product is worth more than what I typically see it selling for.

Desirability:
VERY sexy! Both aesthetic and technically a marvel, I knew that this was the bass I would get before I even played it.

Sound:
This bass gets a really bright and twangy (when the treble is boosted) sound, with a high quality sound. I am able to get sounds usually recieved by a pick (used by Chris Squire and Tool) without using one. It deffinitely delivers a sound that I want and is compatible with my style(s). Best sound: lots of treble; Worst sound: trying to achieve a lot of bass without using an EQ other than that on the bass by cutting the treble and shifting the tone. It sounds great both live and in recording. The EDA sounds best in auditoriums and rooms without a lot of echo (like any other instrument). I play it with a Zoom 506II effects pedal (with the expression pedal) through a Fender BXR2000 amp. It would sound better through a more recent amp, as mine is heavily used and doesn't get quite loud enough. To make it sound better, for a heavy thumping sound, use a lot of bass EQ, and don't add anything to it for a trebly sound.

Support:
I haven't needed any support from Ibanez, but I have looked at the suppport pages on their website, and from what I can see, everything possible that can go wrong is answerable and fixable.

Overall:
I doubt that I will ever want or need another five string bass until I am rich, famous, and have more money than I know what to do with (and even then I won't need it). To search for another product, I would have to have this bass stolen and smashed into tiny pieces that would be too small to glue back together. I chose this one because, when compared to other basses, it had more features for the money, it was easy to play, and it looked a whole lot more different than the typical J or P-style basses that can be found anywhere. With this bass, I am now able to get a sound much different than most other basses and expand the musical areas that I play in, so yes, it helps me meet my musical goals. If stolen, I would try to replace it with the exact same one I have now. I wish that I knew exactly how it would sound through my own amp and effects before I bought. What I like most: the tone. What I like least: the lack of a bass boost.

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Ibanez EDA905 5-String Customer Review

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Overall the design of this bass is spectacular to say the least, but there are a few small details to be critiqued. I found that with certain types of strings, the groove in the saddle is too small for a B string that is fully wrapped all the way to the ball. This causes only partial contact to the peizo pickup and a loss in fullness. I usually endup flattening that section of the string with a hammer so that it will sit fully into the groove.

Quality:
The virtually unscratchable finish suits my gig needs that give it quite the beating. I do tighten things on a regular basis with it but its expected when its vibrating constantly. This bass will last at least 5 more years before I would expect to have to take it to a shop for fret work or electronic work

Desirability:
The curves that give it that futuristic look and the metalic harware set off by the flat gray color definatley makes it stand out but stick out at any show

Sound:
I love tone differences that can be created by just changing the volume between the two pickups. The constuction between the neck and body allows for vibration and fullness unlike any other bass I have ever played. I could go on forever about how clear the chords and harmonics sound anywhere on the neck.

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"Great bass for just about anything!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
I will definitely never need a new 5-string bass after buying this one! The incorporation of a piezo pickup allows you to get a trebly-sounding tone, while the magnetic one gives you more bass. The combination of the two makes it possible to recreate the sound that Chris Squire (Bass God) makes on his Rickenbacker and Tobias basses. Definitely a good deal! My only complaint is that it needs a bass boost/cut for even heavier playing. The slim neck and perfectly raised nut make playing a dream-come-true. You can cover everything from Yes to Korn on this bass.
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Ibanez EDA905 5-String Customer Review

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
active pickups and the piezos fill out the rest of the sound

Quality:
very tough, takes a lot of abuse, dust doesnt show on it, scratches and dings dont show hardly at all because of the silver body

Value:
I would pay 670 for it even though I spend 465 :P

Desirability:
I saw it, played it for like a minute, then bought it and wont get another bass ever!

Sound:
it has so many different sounds you can go with

Support:
Ive got Ibanez guitars and effects because of good service

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"Sexiness!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
tooo much good featues... that material used for the body was light and comfortable.. the pickups are the best of the best. theres a separate bridge for each string. so sick

Quality:
veerrry good are the only words i can say about quality

Value:
if u were blind and go into a random music store and just so happen to grab this bass and try it.. u would think its a expensive bass... comparible to some Tobias and Warwicks. but price.. is amazing. u cant get something this good for this price for another other guitar.. u just cant..

Desirability:
Nowhere, i tell u, NOWHERE can u find such a sexy lookign bass.. such a nice finish.. and all the colors are so sexy. the design is just amazing. i dare u to find a better looking bass for the similar price. i dare u, i double dare u!

Sound:
its so good that when i was tryin it out, my friend thought i was from a CD

Support:
i kno many people who use ibanez and they are fully satified with their guitars/basses. just that it depends on the music store that will rip u off ur waranty

Overall:
By just playing it at a music store i could already feel the heat. overall.. i think any player would be satisfied with this bass... if u are a newbie or if ur like super pro or a rockstar. as for myself.. at the end of the month i will be trading in muh old bass for this EDA905.. haha so excited!

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"This bass is worth every penny!!!!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
My first was a crappy Washburn so when i went to buy my second it had to be perfect, i played every bass in the store, which was about 50, and the EDA was -hands down- the best. It plays great, it's light, and it has a real bright sound to it.
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"The best bass ever!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
I'm not sure if it came with any accessories. The most useful feature is the shape of the body, it is really comfortable and very easy to use. The least useful feature is probably the neck though it is a five string I think they could have made it not as wide. I wish that it had a thinner neck. It has charcoal hardware and the one I want has a maroonish body, the bridge gives it lots of style. I think that the bass looks really good with all of the components.

Quality:
Yes it is made very well. There are no loose parts or blemishes. The bass is very reliable. I can depend on it. It would be good on the road, it is very durable. I think it would last a long time, if you kept it in good condition, maybe 15 years or probably more.

Value:
Yes my friend got his bass some where else, it was the same one and it was much more expensive.

Desirability:
I love what it looks like, it is so sleek. Yes it has compelling appeal. THE FIRST ONE!

Sound:
The sound of the bass is strong but not too overpowering. I gave it a nine because it is a little unclear. The sound responds good to my playing, and the sound is pretty expressive. It has good sound and I think it meets my standards. It is compatible with my music style, I like hard rock, death metal, and other things like that. The higher strings come in better than the lower ones. I think it would sound much better live than in recording because it is very strong(depends on the amp, and how loud it is). I have only heard it in one setting. I only used a very big amp made by ampeq. I like how it sounds, its so loud it shakes the house, but thats with the amp up really loud. No, I don't have any tips to make it sound better.

Overall:
fifteen years! I will probably get a new one when i get the money after this one gets old, and they come out with better ideas....

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"The end of the search for a bad ass bass!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Piezzo pickups are pretty sweet. It is also a sexy guitar.

Quality:
Dropped it a couple times already. Not one scratch on it. Definatly can handle the road.

Value:
I got mine for 300 so I consider it a pretty good deal!

Sound:
This is a great sounding bass, once I got this I found myself searching for a better head!

Overall:
One of the best basses I have ever owned. Wish I had the 4 sting model as well!

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"This bass is awsome"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
I have never heard so much tone in slap and pop. This bass is great for every style of music. The balance is perfect and is almost made to fit you. After playing this bass I don't want to play another
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Ibanez EDA905 5-String Customer Review

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Would've been nice to have the trimpot controls ON the bass. Not VERY traditional I know, but a person can wonder.

Quality:
Luthite is a brilliant material. Hey Fender, try it sometime.

Value:
This bass should be more than what it is. It sounds THAT good.

Desirability:
I have a Fender Jazz 5 string as my "wife." This could easily be a mistress.

Sound:
From what I tried a bit, oh this is nice! The piezo system helps the already tight, bright, and warm sound. Unfortunately, I couldn't access the trim pot. All in all, this in MY opinion rivals some of those basses costing a grand or more. Funk? No problem. Rock? Easy. Reggae? Uh-huh. Jazz?! Of course. Simply put: THIS BASS CAN DO IT ALL! Peroid.

Support:
No need.

Overall:
The look is an aquired taste. The sound however is what you need.

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"this bass is the bestest!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
it is great for playing any type of music and has one hell of a sound to it.
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"it rocks"

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