Ibanez EHB5MSBSP-MAM Ehb 5-String Bass, Blue Hardware Metallic Aurora Matte

The Ibanez EHB series redefines modern bass guitar design with its headless construction, ergonomic shape, and lightweight chambered body. Designed for ultimate comfort and playability, this bass delivers high-quality tones and versatile electronics to meet the demands of today's bassist. Whether you're exploring new creative avenues or enhancing your technical precision, the EHB series offers innovative features that are perfect for extended playing sessions.

Innovative Design for Ultimate Comfort

The EHB bass features a headless construction paired with a carefully contoured and ergonomic body design. This ensures a balanced playing experience, whether seated or standing, making it a reliable companion for long practice sessions or live performances. The chambered body not only reduces weight but also enhances resonance, providing an acoustically rich foundation for your music.

Key Features

• Headless, ergonomic design for balance and comfort
• 9-piece Panga Panga/Walnut neck with graphite reinforcement
• Fishman Fluence pickups with Multi-Voice technology
• Fishman 3-band EQ with mid-frequency control
• Custom MR5HS bridge for precise string adjustments
• Luminescent side dots for enhanced visibility
• Detachable finger ramp and slanted body back for ergonomic playability

Superior Craftsmanship & Materials

At the core of the EHB’s performance is its exceptional construction using premium tonewoods:

• 9-piece Panga Panga/Walnut neck: Ensures enhanced note attack, tight lows, and sustained resonance, further reinforced with graphite rods for stability.
• Panga Panga fretboard: Delivers a balanced tone with a tight low-mid response and sharp high-end articulation.
• American Basswood body: Produces a natural, flat tone that complements a variety of musical styles.

Cutting-Edge Electronics

The Ibanez EHB series is equipped with state-of-the-art electronics to ensure sonic versatility and precision:

• Fishman Fluence pickups: Deliver dynamic multi-voice performance with stainless steel covers, allowing for noiseless operation and crystal-clear articulation.
• Fishman 3-band EQ: Offers precise tonal control with an adjustable mid frequency centered at 630Hz, enabling seamless adaptability to any genre or style.
• Voice Selector & Single Coil Mode switches: Unlock a palette of tonal options, from classic, passive sounds to hi-fi, scooped tones for funk or modern music.

Precision Hardware & Playability Enhancements

The EHB series features innovative hardware for fine-tuned performance:

• MR5HS bridge: Custom-designed for the series, allowing individualized adjustments for string spacing and maximum vibration transfer.
• Ibanez custom headpieces: Lightweight yet rugged, ensuring hassle-free string changes.
• Luminescent side dots: Enhance visibility on dimly lit stages, giving you confidence in every performance.
• Detachable finger ramp: Adds comfort for fingerpicking styles, customizable to suit individual player preferences.

Technical Specifications

• Neck Type: Wizard III
• Neck Joint: Bolt-on
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Neck thickness (1st fret, mm): 19
• Scale (inch): 25.5
• Nut width (inch): 1.7
• Number of fret: 24
• Fretboard: Jatoba
• Fretboard Radius (inch): 15.75
• Fret Type: Jumbo
• Inlay: Sharktooth
• Body Material (For Solid): Meranti
• Body finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Bridge: Edge-Zero II
• String spacing (mm): 10.8
• Active or Passive: Passive
• Nut: Locking
• Machine Head: Ibanez machine heads
• Hardware color: Black
• Neck Pickup: Quantum (S)
• Middle Pickup: Quantum (S)
• Bridge Pickup: Quantum (H)
• Controls, Pickup selector: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way lever switch
• String Gauges (from top to bottom): .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
• Special Strings: D'Addario EXL120
• Tuning (from top to bottom): 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
• Other item(s) included: Tremolo arm, Hex wrench