Ibanez EHB1005MS-SFM

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Ibanez EHB1005MS-SFM

Ibanez

EHB1005MS-SFM

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Product Info

Article Number: 481497
Brand: Ibanez
Model: EHB1005MS-SFM
Price: $1,373.90

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The Ibanez EHB1005MS-SFM is a serious contender for the modern bassist. The multiscale design makes playing those lower strings a breeze, and the Bartolini pickups give you a huge palette of tones—from tight and punchy to warm and growly. This bass is perfect for players wanting a versatile, high-performance instrument without the extreme price tag of a top-tier boutique bass.

Product Description

  • Ibanez EHB1005MS-SFM
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Chambered Body: Basswood
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple/walnut
  • Fretboard: Roasted birds eye maple
  • Abalone off-set dot fretboard inlays
  • Multiscale scale: 838 - 889 mm
  • Fretboard radius 500 mm
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • Plastic nut
  • 24 Stainless steel medium jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 2 Bartolini BH-2 humbuckers
  • Electronics: Varimid 3-band EQ
  • Controls: Volume
  • Balance
  • Treble
  • Center Frequency
  • Switch: EQ bypass
  • MR5HS bridge
  • Black hardware
  • Strings: Daddario EXL1705SL .045 - .130
  • Colour: Sea Foam Green Matte
  • Includes removable finger ramp
  • Schaller S-Locks strap lock pins and gig bag
  • Made in Indonesia
PROS
  • • Bartolini pickups deliver a powerful, articulate, and modern tone.
  • • Roasted birds-eye maple fretboard provides exceptional playability and stability.
  • • Multiscale design enhances intonation and string tension across all five strings.
  • • Chambered basswood body offers a surprisingly resonant and lightweight feel.
CONS
  • • Plastic nut is a cost-saving measure that could be upgraded for improved sustain.
  • • Varimid EQ, while versatile, can be complex for beginners to master.
  • • Sea Foam Green finish, while striking, might not appeal to all players.

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Key Features

Body Material Basswood (chambered)
Neck Material Maple/Walnut
Fingerboard Roasted Birds Eye Maple
Pickups Bartolini BH-2 Humbuckers
Scale Length 838-889 mm (multiscale)
Frets 24 Stainless Steel Medium Jumbo
Strings Daddario EXL1705SL .045 - .130
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It allows for optimal string tension across all five strings, improving intonation and providing a more comfortable feel, especially on the lower E string.
It offers a lot of flexibility, but the center frequency control can take some experimentation to master, although the bypass switch provides a straightforward alternative.
The construction is solid, with a well-fitted neck and quality hardware, easily on par with other premium-priced Ibanez instruments; the roasted maple fretboard is a significant upgrade.

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