Ibanez EHB1005F-AOM

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Ibanez EHB1005F-AOM

Ibanez

EHB1005F-AOM

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Product Info

Article Number: 557377
Brand: Ibanez
Model: EHB1005F-AOM
Price: $1,258.40

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The EHB1005F-AOM is a serious contender for the discerning fretless player. The Bartolini pickups and Vari-Mid EQ system give it a wide range of tonal possibilities, from warm and mellow to aggressive and punchy. This bass is perfect for players who want a high-end fretless experience without the exorbitant price tag and are ready to commit to the fretless learning curve.

Product Description

  • Ibanez EHB1005F-AOM
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Fretless / fretless
  • Body: Basswood
  • Bolt-on neck: roasted maple/walnut
  • Fingerboard: Richlite
  • Luminescent side dots
  • Neck profile: EHB5
  • Scale: 864 mm
  • Fretboard radius: 500 mm (19.69")
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • Plastic nut
  • Pickups: 2 Bartolini BH2 humbuckers
  • Vari-Mid 3-band EQ electronics
  • Controls: Volume
  • Balance
  • Bass
  • Middle and Treble
  • EQ bypass switch
  • MR5HS bridge
  • Ibanez custom headpiece machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • Strings: .045 - .130
  • Colour: Arctic Ocean Matte
  • Incl. gig bag
PROS
  • • Roasted maple/walnut neck provides exceptional stability and feel.
  • • Bartolini pickups deliver a focused, articulate, and powerful tone.
  • • Richlite fingerboard offers a smooth, consistent playing surface.
  • • EHB5 neck profile is comfortable and ergonomic for extended playing.
CONS
  • • Fretless design demands precise technique and careful string spacing.
  • • Basswood body, while resonant, lacks the premium tonal complexity of mahogany.
  • • Arctic Ocean Matte finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudges.

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Key Features

Body Material Basswood
Neck Material Roasted Maple/Walnut
Fingerboard Richlite
Pickups Bartolini BH2 Humbuckers
Scale Length 864 mm
Frets Fretless
Strings .045 - .130
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richlite is a composite material offering consistent density and a smoother feel than many ebony fingerboards; it’s also highly resistant to temperature and humidity changes, making it exceptionally durable.
The EHB5 is designed to be versatile; it’s not overly thick or thin, offering a comfortable grip for most hand sizes, though players with very large hands might prefer a slightly rounder profile.
It excels in genres like jazz, fusion, and progressive rock where a smooth, expressive fretless tone and powerful low-end are desired, but it’s versatile enough for funk and even some heavier styles.

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