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Ibanez EHB Ergonomic Headless Bass Collection | NAMM 2020

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The Ibanez EHB1500 headless electric bass brings innovative design and premium features to deliver exceptional playing comfort, rich acoustic tone and versatile electric voices. Designed for the progressive bassist, the lightweight EHB1500 has an ergonomic body shape that makes playing enjoyable whether seated or standing. The gorgeous figured poplar burl top on the African mahogany body generates vibrant resonance for your notes to sing clearly. With its easily adjustable truss rod and smooth-playing panga panga fingerboard, the EHB1500's 9-piece panga panga and walnut neck provides authoritative attack and singing sustain.

Nordstrand Pickups Offer a World of Tonal Possibilities

Equipped with a set of Nordstrand Big Split humbucking pickups, the Ibanez EHB1500 supplies you with a wide spectrum of punchy, balanced bass tones perfect for any musical situation. The Nordstrand pickups capture the EHB1500's rich resonance and strong fundamental tone, delivering even output across the strings. Dial in the perfect blend of lows, mids and highs with the onboard 3-band EQ, which lets you hone in on the ideal midrange frequency. Bypass the EQ with a quick flip of the switch for a transparent passive tone shaped by the treble control.

Built for Ergonomic Comfort and Playability

The headless design of the EHB1500 removes excess weight from the headstock, creating an evenly balanced and lightweight instrument that feels fantastic on stage or in the studio. The ergonomically contoured body shape enables a consistent playing position whether you're sitting or standing. The chambered mahogany body further reduces weight while enhancing resonance. The EHB1500's slick panga panga fingerboard invites fast playing across its smooth surface, while the 24 medium stainless steel frets provide excellent intonation and lasting durability.

Premium Components Deliver Rock-Solid Performance

Outfitted with high-end components, the Ibanez EHB1500 delivers exceptional stability, tuning accuracy and reliability even under demanding playing conditions. The MR5HS bridge is designed specifically for EHB basses, with each piece solidly mounted to the body for maximum energy transfer. Precision tuners with Teflon washers enable smooth and precise tuning adjustments. Premium Schaller S-Lock straps locks and Neutrik output jack securely anchor your strap and cable. With its premium design and components, the Ibanez EHB1500 provides everything discerning bassists need in a high-performance headless bass.

Ibanez EHB1500 4-String Ergonomic Headless Bass Cosmic Blue Starburst Flat
Ibanez EHB1500 4-String Ergonomic Headless Bass Cosmic Blue Starburst Flat
Ibanez EHB1500 4-String Ergonomic Headless Bass Cosmic Blue Starburst Flat

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  • EHB5 9-piece Panga Panga/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods
  • Poplar Burl top/Selected light weight African Mahogany body
  • Nut width: 41mm
  • Bound Panga Panga fretboard with Abalone off-set dot
  • Medium Stainless Steel frets
  • Nordstrand Custom Big Split pickups
  • Vari-mid 3-band EQ
  • EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)
  • MR5HS bridge (18mm string spacing)
  • Black hardware
  • Schaller S-Locks strap pins
  • Luminescent side dot inlay
  • Finger Ramp included
  • Factory Tuning: 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E
  • String Gauge: 45-65-85-105
  • Gig bag included

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  1. Jamming2
  2. Practicing2
  3. Recording2
  4. Small Venues2
  5. Rock Concerts1
Cons
  1. Plastic knobs and came in a soft case/bag.1
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  1. Fun To Play2
  2. Good Feel2
  3. Good Pick Up2
  4. Good Tone2

Reviewed by 3 customers

  • Try it and you'll like it, definitely.

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byL.

    fromOhio

    These basses looked horrible to me, but I tried one and loved it and this bass here (ehb1500) blew me away. The ergonomics of this bass are out of this world, better than any other bass I've ever played. I thought that the headless design would be awkward, but was pleasantly surprised to find the opposite, it actually somehow makes playing more comfortable because you're not subconsciously fighting the weight of the headstock. The Pickups on this model are absolutely brilliant! Them + the wood combinations create a sonic experience and a beautiful tone that cannot be beat by anything else in the range, and they soar far and above many that cost much more. The weight and design makes it feel like and extension of you. I have never felt a bass that was so simple and easy to play-- harmonics are glorious and easy to sound, no matter the situation, the whole thing just SINGS! now, the downsides: sure, the knobs are kind of cheap, but they're effective and look good, and a new set is like $35 and you can put it on yourself. There are a lot of complaints about the locking jack, its really not a big deal, you just need to push it in the right spot, but sometimes it seems harder to do than it should be. The EQ Is good, definitely one of Ibanez's better ones and there are no real downsides to it, other than that if I had the option, I'd happily pay the premium for a matching nordstrand preamp for this bass, it would open it up some and make it punch well above its weight class and into the boutique bass range. I'll probably put one it at some point, if I ever get tired of it. All in all, you cannot go wrong with this, it WILL make you happy and feel like a better player than you really are

  • Good bass in this price range, especially at preowned price.

    3

    submitted3 years ago

    byJeff

    fromEastern Pa

    Pleasantly surprised each time I play this bass. My only disappointment is in the quality of construction. For the price point which I consider middle of the road I think it's a good bass. Also, I'm not a fan of the locking Mechanism where you plug in the guitar cord.

  • Not a Good Fit for Me

    1

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    bySharon

    fromLong Beach, CA

    I can only play this instrument for short periods of time. It is very uncomfortable.

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