Ibanez EHB5MSBSP-MAM EHB Series 5-String Bass with Blue Hardware in Metallic Aurora Matte
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SKU: EHB5MSBSP-MAM
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Product Description
Delivering unmatched playability and tonal versatility, the Ibanez EHB5MSBSP-MAM is a cutting-edge, headless 5-string bass designed to offer stunning craftsmanship & modern ergonomics to create a unique playing experience.
Its multi-scale fretboard enhances string tension for a smooth playing experience, while the lightweight, chambered body ensures maximum comfort during extended playing sessions. The 9-piece Panga Panga/Walnut neck, reinforced with graphite rods, delivers exceptional stability and sustain, making it a strong and reliable companion that'll stand the test of time.
Key Features
- 9pc Pangapanga/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods - The 9-piece Panga Panga/Walnut neck provides superior note attack, tight lows and increased sustain.The Graphite reinforcement rods provides massive sustain and excellent stability.
- Panga Panga fretboard - Panga Panga features a beautiful wood grain which produces a tight low and mid range, along with a sharp attack on high end.
- Medium Stainless Steel frets - The Stainless Steel frets are durable and long-lasting.
- American Basswood body - The American Basswood body delivers a natural and flat tone.
- Fishman® Fluence™ pickups - These Fishman® Fluence™ pickups are the first for bass to feature stainless covers. These unique pickups deliver Fluence Multi-Voice performance, impressive dynamic range, and outstanding articulation with no extraneous noise.
- Fishman® 3-band EQ - This new EQ was developed by Fishman® for Ibanez and is built around a newly added mid control. The center frequency for the mid control is 630Hz.
- Ibanez custom headpieces - Rugged yet light-weight Ibanez custom headpieces enable strings to be easily set and released by a hex wrench from the back side.
MR5HS bridge
The MR5HS bridge is designed specially for EHB basses and features a wide intonation range. Each bridge piece is independently and securely attached to the body for maximum vibration transfer. The saddles are adjustable for string spacing +/-1.5mm, answering every bassist’s individual string spacing demands, no matter the playing style. Teflon washers are used on each tuner for a smooth tuning action.
Single Coil Mode switch (push/pull)
The Single Coil Mode switch adds even more tonal flexibility to pickups.
Fishman® Fluence™ Voice Select switch
The Voice Selector switch offers players a wide palette of sounds to cover all playing styles.
- Voice 1 (Passive): Classic, fat and round
- Voice 2 (Active): Full frequency, full dynamics
- Voice 2 (Active with mid contour): Funk, Hi-Fi scooped
- Single Coil Mode: Same voices as above but with a narrower magnetic field
Luminescent side dots
The luminescent side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.
Schaller S-Locks strap lock pins
Indestructible Schaller S-Locks don't fail, even under the toughest conditions on stage.
Gig bag included
It comes with Ibanez gig bag which is designed specifically to fit and protect this instrument.
Ergonomic body design
The EHB’s headless construction and specially designed body enable the player to maintain a similar playing position whether seated or standing.
Slanted body back
The top half of the back of the body is slanted which allows the bass to rest slightly closer to the player’s body for better control and a more ergonomic feel.
Comfortably rounded body edge, Chambered body
Its contoured, ergonomic design and chambered body make for a lightweight, well-balanced, and comfortable instrument that’s excellent for long sets or practice session.
Scooped cut on the body back
There is extra carving on the back of the body behind the lower horn for easier upper fret access.
Detachable Finger ramp
A detachable Finger ramp is included for comfortable finger picking.
Specifications
- Neck Type: EHB5
- Neck Joint: Bolt-on
- Neck Material: 9pc Panga Panga/Walnut
- Reinforcement rods: Graphite reinforcement rods
- Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Neck Thickness (1st fret, mm): 19.5
- Neck Thickness (12th fret, mm): 21.5
- Scale (inch): 35 - 33
- Scale (mm): 889 - 838
- Nut width (inch): 1.77
- Nut width (mm): 45
- End width (mm): 74
- Number of frets: 24
- Fretboard: Bound Panga Panga
- Fretboard Radius (inch): 20
- Fretboard Radius (mm): 500
- Fret Type: Medium Stainless Steel
- Inlay: Acrylic special
- Body Material (For Solid): American Basswood
- Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Total Length (mm): 1042
- Body Thickness (mm): 42
- Body Length (mm): 517
- Body Width (mm): 312
- Bridge: MR5HS
- String Spacing (mm): 18
- Active/Passive: Active
- Nut: Plastic
- Machine Head: Ibanez custom headpieces
- Hardware Color: Black and Metallic Blue
- Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence
- Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence
- EQ (Active): Fishman 3-band EQ
- Controls, Pickup Selector: 1 Volume, 1 Balancer, Bass, Middle, Treble
- Other Switches: Single Coil Mode switch (push/pull), 3-way Voice Select switch
- Side Dot Inlay: Luminescent side dot inlay
- Strap Lock: Schaller S-Locks strap lock pins
- String Gauges (Top To Bottom): .045/.065/.080/.100/.130
- Special Strings: D'Addario EXL170-5SL
- Tuning (Top To Bottom): 1G,2D,3A,4E,5B
- Included Case/Bag: Gig bag included