IBANEZ Bass Workshop EHB1506MS-ABL Antique Brown Stained Low Gloss
Six-string headless bass with ergonomic design, multiscale construction and Nordstrand pickups
Bass from the Ibanez Bass Workshop series
Transparent brown satin finish
Bolt-on construction with 32.5" to 35" scale length (826 mm to 889 mm)
Lightweight African mahogany body
Poplar burl top
Five-fret, nine-piece neck made of panga panga and walnut with graphite inlays
Panga panga fretboard with OffsetDotInlays and fluorescent side dots
24 stainless steel frets in medium format
EHB6 neck profile
One passive Nordstrand Custom Big Split pickup in neck position
One passive Nordstrand Custom Big Split pickup in bridge position
Active Ibanez Vari-Mid 3-band tone control with three selectable center frequencies for the mid control
EQ bypass switch
Neutrik locking jack
Six Ibanez MR5HS mono-rail bridges with integrated tuning mechanism
Schaller S-Lock safety strap holder
Removable finger ramp
Includes Ibanez Bass gig bag
Noble headless Bass in multiscale construction
The Ibanez Bass Workshop EHB1506MS-ABL AntiqueBrown Stained Low Gloss is an elegant headless Bass that combines particularly chic woods with an ergonomic multiscale design and top-class add-on parts. While the mahogany body is designed for comfortable handling and features a beautiful poplar burl top, the nine-piece panga-panga walnut neck offers excellent playing characteristics on the 24-fret fingerboard. In addition, the multiscale bass guitar offers each string an optimal scale length, so that a defined and harmonious output of the entire tonal range is guaranteed. Two Nordstrand Custom Big Single pickups and the flexible Ibanez Vari-Mid active equalizer also promise a differentiated sound spectrum for almost any style of music. Last but not least, Ibanez equips the Bass Workshop EHB1506MS-ABL AntiqueBrown Stained Low Gloss E-Bass with a Custom headpiece and six MR5HS monorail bridges with integrated tuning machines.
The Ibanez Bass Workshop EHB1506MS-ABL Antique Brown Stained Low Gloss is a six-string headless bass in multi-scale construction with fine wood selection, Nordstrand pickups and active 3-band tone control.
Five screws connect the ergonomic body and the comfortable neck of the EHB1506 headless bass.
Headless multiscale Bass with ergonomic handling
The modern headless design of the Bass Workshop EHB1506MS places particular emphasis on ergonomic playing characteristics and a defined sound with harmonious balance. Thanks to the multiscale construction with scale lengths between 32.5" and 35" (826 mm and 889 mm), each string has the optimum length for it so that every note is represented precisely. The asymmetrical design and the beveled back of the mahogany body promise a robust and balanced playing position both sitting and standing. In addition, the flat EHB6 neck profile with a nut width of 54 mm and just 19.5 mm of wood under the first fret provides butter-soft playing characteristics in all positions of the Panga Panga fingerboard, in which 24 virtually wear-free medium stainless steel frets offer a full two octaves of range per string.
While the Nordstrand pickups deliver a variety of top-quality sounds, the MR5HS mono rails with integrated tuners keep the EHB1506MS securely in tune.
Nordstrand pickups and Vari-Mid EQ
The pickups of the Bass Workshop EHB1506MS Ergonomic Bass come from the American premium manufacturer Nordstrand and make the six-string a sonic all-rounder for band accompaniment and virtuoso solo playing. Thanks to the use of classic Alnico V magnets and two diagonally arranged pole pieces per string, the Nordstrand Custom Big Split pickups, which are wound to the maximum Output, impress with a powerful yet musical sound that responds to the playing style with a smooth sound development. The two-piece coil construction also helps to suppress unwanted background noise. To adjust the tone precisely, Ibanez also equips the six-string bass guitar with an active Vari-Mid 3-band tone control, whose mid-range control has three selectable center frequencies. The EQ bypass switch can also be used to switch the Bass to passive mode, whereby the treble pot becomes a classic treble control.
The Ibanez Custom Headpiece at the end of the neck guarantees a bombproof hold of the strings.
Reliable hardware equipment
Last but not least, Ibanez equips the Bass Workshop EHB1506MS-ABL AntiqueBrown Stained Low Gloss Bass with high-quality add-on parts that also meet professional demands in terms of function and reliability. While a custom headpiece at the neck end guarantees a secure hold of the strings, the precise tuning machines of the Ibanez MR5HS mono-rail bridges ensure exact tuning with unshakeable stability. The generously adjustable string saddles also allow precise adjustment of intonation and string action. Last but not least, Schaller S-Locks hold the six-string securely on the bass strap even during lively shows.
Features:
Manufacturer:
Ibanez
Series:
Bass Workshop
Design:
EHB
Body:
Mahogany
Top:
Burl Poplar
Binding:
No
Neck:
9-ply Panga Panga/Walnut
Neck Profile:
EHB6
Thickness at 1st Fret:
19.5
Thickness at 12th Fret:
21.5
Neck Lacquer:
Matte
Neck Construction:
5-way Bolt-on
Fretboard:
Panga Panga
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
37.4
Fretboard Type:
Fretted
Number of Frets:
24
Fret Format:
Mediam, Stainless Steel
Inlays:
Offset Dot
Nut type:
Plastic
Nut width in mm:
54
Width at Last Fret:
87
Scale:
Multiscale
Manufacturer pickups:
Nordstrand
Pickup neck:
Custom Big Split
Pickup middle:
No
Pickup bridge:
Custom Big Split
Active pickups:
No
Piezo Pickup:
No
Electronic:
Active, 3-band equalizer
Switch:
EQ Bypass Mini Switch
Control:
Vol, Bal, Bass, Mid, Treble
Tuners:
No
Bridge:
Ibanez MR5HS Mono-Rail
Tailpiece:
No
Number of Strings:
6
String spacing (mm):
17
Strap Button:
Schaller S-Locks
Hardware:
Black
Colour:
Antique Brown Stained
Finish:
Matte
String Gauge:
.045 - .130
Factory Tuning:
Standard H
Case included:
No
Gigbag included:
Yes
Certificate:
No
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