Description
The Ibanez EHB5MSBSP represents the pinnacle of modern bass design, merging headless construction with ergonomic contours and a lightweight chambered body. Built for both stage and studio, it offers effortless comfort during long sessions while delivering versatile tones that meet the demands of today’s bassists. As part of the Ibanez Bass Workshop, this model showcases innovation, high-quality tonewoods, and advanced electronics, making it an instrument designed for players who refuse to compromise.
Main Features
- 9pc Panga Panga/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods – Provides superior note attack, tight lows, and outstanding sustain with excellent stability.
- Panga Panga fretboard – Beautifully grained wood delivering tight lows, rich mids, and sharp high-end articulation.
- Medium Stainless Steel frets – Long-lasting frets with smooth playability and superior durability.
- American Basswood body – Offers a natural, flat tonal response for versatility across genres.
- Fishman® Fluence™ pickups – Stainless-covered pickups delivering Multi-Voice performance, wide dynamic range, and exceptional articulation with zero noise.
- Fishman® 3-band EQ – Specially developed for Ibanez, featuring a mid control centred at 630Hz for enhanced tonal shaping.
- Ibanez custom headpieces – Rugged yet lightweight design allowing quick and secure string changes.
- MR5HS bridge – Wide intonation range with individually mounted saddles, adjustable spacing (±1.5mm), and smooth Teflon washer tuners for ultimate precision.
- Single Coil Mode (push/pull) – Adds tonal versatility with authentic single-coil character.
- Fishman® Fluence™ Voice Select switch – Choose from multiple voicings:
- Voice 1 (Passive): Classic, fat, and round
- Voice 2 (Active): Full frequency and dynamics
- Voice 2 (Active with mid contour): Funk-inspired Hi-Fi scoop
- Single Coil Mode: Narrower magnetic field for enhanced clarity
- Luminescent side dots – Easy visibility on dark stages.
- Schaller S-Locks strap pins – Indestructible locking system for maximum reliability.
- Gig bag included – Designed to fit and protect the instrument perfectly.
Special Features
- Ergonomic body design – Headless construction and contoured shape ensure consistent positioning whether seated or standing.
- Slanted body back – Brings the bass closer to the body for improved control and comfort.
- Rounded body edges and chambered body – Lightweight build that enhances balance and reduces fatigue.
- Scooped cutaway – Extra carving on the back of the body for easy upper-fret access.
- Detachable finger ramp – Provides added comfort for fingerstyle players.
Ibanez EHB5MSBSP Specifications
- Neck type: EHB5 9pc Panga Panga/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods
- Top/back/body: American Basswood body
- Fretboard: Bound Panga Panga fretboard Acrylic special inlay
- Fret: Medium Stainless Steel frets
- Number of frets: 24
- Bridge: MR5HS bridge
- String space: 18mm
- Neck pickup: Fishman® Fluence™ neck pickup Active
- Bridge pickup: Fishman® Fluence™ bridge pickup Active
- Equalizer: Fishman® 3-band EQ with Single Coil Mode switch (push/pull), 3-way Voice Select switch
- Factory tuning: 1G,2D,3A,4E,5B
- Strings: D'Addario® EXL170-5SL
- String gauge: .045/.065/.080/.100/.130
- Hardware colour: Black and Metallic Blue
Neck Dimensions
- Scale: 889mm/35" - 838mm/33"
- Width: 45mm at NUT
- Width: 74mm at 24F
- Thickness: 19.5mm at 1F
- Thickness: 21.5mm at 12F
- Radius: 500mm
Delivery
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This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DHL who generally provide a two-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £30 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Ibanez Warranty Information: 1 year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
3 years warranty for VIP members
