Ibanez Bass Workshop EHB Headless Multi-Scale 5-String Bass Guitar in Silver Wave Black Low Gloss

The Ibanez EHB1135MS-SKL is a forward-thinking, headless 5-string bass designed for players who demand cutting-edge ergonomics, rock-solid tuning stability and a powerful, modern tone. With its lightweight chambered okoume body, multi-scale layout and premium Bartolini electronics, it is built to deliver exceptional comfort and clarity whether you are in the studio, on stage or deep into a long rehearsal.

Every element of this Bass Workshop model has been engineered to work with you. The compact headless design reduces neck dive, the contoured body sits naturally against your torso whether you play seated or standing, and the extended 35 inch scale on the low B keeps your bottom end tight and defined. Add in a 9-piece Panga Panga and walnut neck with graphite reinforcement, stainless-steel frets and a fully adjustable MR5HS bridge, and you have a highly precise instrument that invites fast, confident playing across all five strings.

Ergonomic Headless Design

The EHB1135MS-SKL features a headless layout and chambered okoume body that significantly reduces overall weight while improving balance. Without a traditional headstock pulling the neck down, the bass sits comfortably in a natural playing position, helping to reduce fatigue during long sets. The sculpted body contours and rounded edges hug the body, making it an ideal choice for players who value comfort as much as tone.

Multi-Scale Clarity and Feel

With a 35 inch to 33 inch multi-scale design (889 mm to 838 mm), this bass delivers optimised string tension across the entire fingerboard. The longer scale on the low B keeps the string tight and punchy, improving note definition and intonation, while the shorter scale on the higher strings provides a more relaxed feel for bends, chords and melodic lines. The subtle fanning of the frets follows the natural spread of your hand, making extended-range playing feel intuitive and controlled.

Premium Neck Construction

The 9-piece Panga Panga and walnut neck with graphite reinforcement rods offers exceptional stability and resistance to environmental changes. Combined with the Panga Panga fingerboard and durable stainless-steel frets, you get a smooth, fast playing surface with a bright, articulate attack and long-lasting fret life. Off-set abalone dot inlays provide clear visual reference points without cluttering the minimalist aesthetic.

Bartolini Power with Flexible EQ

A pair of Bartolini BH2 pickups delivers a full, punchy and articulate voice that suits everything from modern metal and fusion to funk and pop. These pickups are paired with an active Vari-mid 3-band EQ, allowing you to boost or cut bass, treble and sweepable mids to pinpoint the exact frequency you want to shape. An EQ bypass option lets you flip back to a more traditional, passive-style response whenever you need a simpler, more organic sound.

• Headless, Chambered Body - The compact headless design and chambered okoume body reduce weight and eliminate neck dive, giving you a bass that feels effortlessly balanced on a strap or on your lap, ideal for long rehearsals and demanding gigs.
• 35 inch to 33 inch Multi-Scale Layout - The extended 35 inch scale on the low strings tightens up the B for clearer, more focused lows, while the 33 inch scale on the treble side keeps the higher strings feeling supple and easy to play, improving both comfort and intonation.
• Bartolini BH2 Pickups with Vari-mid 3-Band EQ - Bartolini BH2 pickups provide a rich, modern tone with plenty of punch and articulation, while the Vari-mid 3-band EQ with sweepable mids lets you fine-tune your sound to any mix, from deep dub-style lows to cutting, mid-forward growl.
• MR5HS Bridge with Adjustable String Spacing - Independent MR5HS bridge units allow precise intonation and offer approximately ±1.5 mm of string spacing adjustment, so you can tailor the feel under your fingers for everything from tight technical playing to wider, slap-friendly setups.

Body

• Body Wood: Okoume
• Body Type: Solidbody, chambered
• Colour: Silver Wave Black Low Gloss
• Finish: Satin Polyurethane

Neck

• Neck Construction: 9pc Panga Panga and Walnut
• Scale Length: 889 mm to 838 mm (35 inch to 33 inch multi-scale)
• Fingerboard: Panga Panga
• Fingerboard Inlay: Off-set abalone dot
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Material: Stainless steel
• Nut: Plastic
• Number of Strings: 5

Hardware

• Bridge: MR5HS
• Hardware Colour: Black
• Headpieces: Ibanez custom headpieces
• String Spacing Adjustment: Approximately ±1.5 mm
• Luminescent Side Dots: Yes

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Bartolini BH2
• Bridge Pickup: Bartolini BH2
• Electronics Type: Active
• EQ: Vari-mid 3-band EQ
• Batteries Required: 1 x 9V

Dimensions and Weight

• Overall Length: 1042 mm
• Body Width: 312 mm
• Body Depth: 42 mm
• Net Weight: 3.5 kg
• Packaged Weight: 6.5 kg

Included

• Case: Gig bag included