Ibanez EHB1500-CTF Headless Bass Guitar, Cosmic Blue Starburst Flat

The Ibanez EHB1500 is a modern bass designed for ultimate comfort, versatility, and sonic performance. Featuring a headless construction, ergonomic body contours, and a lightweight chambered build, this bass is perfect for long sets and extended practice sessions. With premium tonewoods, advanced electronics, and the innovation of the Ibanez Bass Workshop, the EHB1500 delivers cutting-edge playability and tonal flexibility for the bassist who demands more.

Main Features

• 9pc Panga Panga/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods – Provides superior note attack, tight lows, and increased sustain with exceptional stability.
• Panga Panga fretboard – Beautifully grained wood delivering balanced lows, mids, and sharp highs with rich sustain.
• Medium Stainless Steel frets – Long-lasting frets offering durability and smooth articulation.
• Poplar Burl top / African Mahogany body – Stunning Poplar Burl top paired with lightweight African Mahogany for warmth, resonance, and visual appeal.
• Nordstrand™ Big Split Custom pickups – Hum-cancelling single-coils that combine P/J tonal character with clarity and punch across all playing styles.
• Vari-mid 3-band EQ – Flexible tone shaping with variable mid-frequency control for a wide range of sounds.
• Ibanez custom headpieces – Rugged yet lightweight, allowing quick and secure string changes with a hex wrench.
• MR5HS bridge – Individual bridge pieces ensure maximum vibration transfer and sustain, with adjustable string spacing (±1.5mm) for customised setups.
• EQ bypass switch – Switch between active EQ or passive mode, with the treble knob acting as a global tone control in passive operation.
• Luminescent side dots – Easy fretboard navigation on dark stages.
• Schaller S-Locks strap pins – Indestructible strap security, even under the toughest conditions.
• Gig bag included – Designed specifically to protect and carry the instrument safely.

Special Features

• Ergonomic body design – Headless construction and carefully contoured body ensure comfort whether standing or seated.
• Slanted body back – Positions the bass closer to the player for improved control and ergonomics.
• Rounded body edges with chambered body – Lightweight design reduces fatigue and enhances balance during long sessions.
• Scooped rear cutaway – Extra carving behind the lower horn for easier high-fret access.
• Detachable finger ramp – Included for added comfort and precision in fingerstyle playing.

Ibanez EHB1500 Specifications

• Neck type: EHB49pc Pangapanga/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods
• Top/back/body: Poplar Burl top Selected light weight African Mahogany body
• Fretboard: Bound Panga Panga fretboard Off-set Abalone dot inlay
• Fret: Medium Stainless Steel frets
• Number of frets: 24
• Bridge: MR5HS bridge
• String space: 19mm
• Neck pickup: Nordstrand™ Custom Big Split neck pickup Passive
• Bridge pickup: Nordstrand™ Custom Big Split bridge pickup Passive
• Equalizer: Vari-mid 3-band EQ w/ EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)
• Factory tuning: 1G,2D,3A,4E
• Strings: D'Addario® EXL165
• String gauge: .045/.065/.085/.105
• Hardware colour: Black

Neck Dimensions

• Scale: 864mm/34"
• Width: 41mm at NUT
• Width: 64mm at 24F
• Thickness: 19.5mm at 1F
• Thickness: 21.5mm at 12F
• Radius: 500mm