Ibanez EHB1005MSL-SFM
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Ibanez
EHB1005MSL-SFM
Product Info
Article Number:
524551
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
EHB1005MSL-SFM
Category:
5-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$1,450.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The EHB1005MSL-SFM is a serious instrument for the left-handed bassist who wants a modern edge. That multiscale design really opens up extended range playing, and the Bartolini pickups provide a focused, powerful tone perfect for modern genres and progressive styles. It’s a premium-priced bass that offers a lot of bang for your buck.
Product Description
- Ibanez EHB1005MSL-SFM
- 5-String Multiscale Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Chambered body: Basswood
- Bolt-on neck: Maple / Walnut
- Fretboard: toasted birdseye maple
- Abalone Offset Dot fretboard inlays
- 24 Stainless steel medium jumbo frets
- Nut: Plastic
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Fretboard radius 500 mm
- Multiscale scale: 838 - 889 mm (33" - 35")
- Pickups: 2 Bartolini BH2 humbuckers
- Electronics: Varimid 3-band EQ
- Controls: Volume
- Balance
- Bass
- Treble
- Varimid
- Switch: Bypass
- Bridge: MR5HS
- Black hardware
- Strings: Daddario EXL1705SL
- Colour: Sea Foam Green Matte
- Includes gig bag
- removable finger ramp and Schaller S-Locks
- Made in Indonesia
PROS
- • Bartolini pickups deliver a punchy, articulate low-end with excellent clarity.
- • Multiscale design enhances playability and intonation across all five strings.
- • Toasted birdseye maple fretboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Chambered basswood body provides a comfortable weight and resonant tone.
CONS
- • Plastic nut feels like a cost-saving measure compared to graphite or bone.
- • Sea Foam Green Matte finish, while striking, might not appeal to all tastes.
- • Varimid EQ, while powerful, can be complex for beginners to master.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood (Chambered)
Neck Material
Maple / Walnut
Fingerboard
Toasted Birdseye Maple
Pickups
Bartolini BH2 Humbuckers
Scale Length
838 - 889 mm (33" - 35")
Frets
24 Stainless Steel Medium Jumbo
Strings
Daddario EXL1705SL
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The shorter scale length on the lower strings reduces tension, making them easier to play, while the longer scale on the higher strings maintains clarity and prevents muddiness.
It’s more involved than a basic EQ; mastering it takes time and experimentation, but the tonal flexibility is substantial.
While the Indonesian construction is very good, the higher-end models often feature more premium hardware and finishing – this is still a well-built instrument, though.
