Ibanez EHB1005 Bass Guitar (with Gig Bag)

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The EHB1005 comes packed with Bartolini BH2 humbuckers for maximum tonal possibilities, and its ergonomic design is excellent for long sets or rehearsals.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
3-band EQ Control bass, midrange and treble individually
Bartolini BH2 pickups Tight bottom end, punchy midrange, smooth response
Luminescent side dots Dots on the side of the neck are illuminated
Stainless steel frets Increased strength and material integrity

The EHB1000 series features an American Basswood body and the 5-piece roasted Maple/Walnut neck for well-balanced tone and clear attack. The Roasted Maple in the neck is heat-treated to increase stability, durability, moisture resistance, and tolerance of temperature changes. The roasted maple fretboard is also heat-treated for a balanced attack and rich sustain. Highly durable stainless steel frets accentuate tonal brightness and will not rust. Luminescent side dot inlays provide clear visibility in dark environments and the truss rod adjustment is located at the end of neck for easy access.

The EHB's headless construction and specially designed body enable the player to maintain a similar playing position whether seated or standing. 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. There is extra carving on the back of the body behind the lower horn for easier upper fret access. Also, the top half of the back of the body is slanted which allows the bass to rest slight closer to the player's body for better control and a more ergonomic feel.

The electronics consist of Bartolini BH2 humbuckers and a 3-band active EQ with a variable mid-frequency for wide-reaching tonal flexibility. There is also an EQ bypass switch for passive operation with the treble control acting as a passive tone control when the EQ is bypassed.

The MR5HS bridge is designed especially read more for the EHB basses and features wide intonation range. Each bridge piece is independently and securely attached to the body for maximum vibration transfer, and the saddles are adjustable for string spacing +/-1.5mm. Teflon washers are used on each tuner for a smooth tuning action.

Schaller S-Lock strap lock pins and a Neutrik locking jack hold the strap and cable securely, and a detachable finger ramp and a gig bag are included with each instrument.
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Neck: EHB5 5pc Roasted Maple/Walnut neck w/Graphite reinforcement rods
Body: Selected light weight American Basswood top/Selected lightweight American Basswood body
Fretboard: Roasted Birds Eye Maple fretboard with Abalone off-set dot
Frets: Medium Stainless Steel frets
Neck Pickup: Bartolini BH2
Bridge Pickup: Bartolini BH2
EQ: Vari-mid 3-band EQ
Controls: EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)
Bridge: MR5HS bridge (18mm string spacing)
Hardware: Black
Strap Locks: Schaller S-Locks strap pins
Inlays: Luminescent side dot inlay
Finger Ramp: Included
Factory Tuning: 1G,2D,3A,4E,5B
String Gauge: .045/.065/.080/.100/.130
Gig Bag: Included

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-669-8262
Web: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/support/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted May 29, 2021 by a customer from nyu.edu

"Very cool. Well-built. Fun to play."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Feels and sounds great. Immaculate neck. Flexible electronics. One tiny issue: the tone pot is a bit scratchy in passive mode. Ibanez customer service sent me a new module. Same thing. But most of the time I'm in active mode, and unlikely to adjust the tone knob mid-play in passive mode. So it's ultimately a non-factor for me. Other than that, I can't find a flaw. It balances perfectly standing up even with a cheap, basic strap. And I find tuning at the bridge instead of a headstock a lot more efficient. It would've been *perfect* if they designed the nut so you can lock the strings from on top. But even with having to turn it over, it's still faster than bending and winding strings around pegs. I'm a headless convert.
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