Ibanez EHB1505-SWL
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Ibanez
EHB1505-SWL
Product Info
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The EHB1505-SWL is a serious contender for players wanting a modern, aggressive 5-string. The Nordstrand pickups and unique wood combination deliver a distinctive tone, and the build quality is top-notch. This bass is perfect for rock, metal, and modern funk players who demand a powerful and versatile instrument.
Product Description
- Ibanez EHB1505-SWL
- 5-String Electric Bass
- EHB-Series
- Body: Lightweight African mahogany
- Top: Burl poplar
- 9-Piece bolt-on neck: Panga Panga/Walnut
- Fingerboard: Panga Panga
- Off-set Abalone Dot and luminescent Side Dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 508 mm (20")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- Plastic nut
- 24 Medium jumbo stainless steel frets
- Pickups: 2 Nordstrand Big Break Humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- Vari-Mid 3-Band EQ
- Volume
- balance
- bass
- middle
- treble and vari-mid controls
- MR5S bridge
- Active electronics
- Ibanez Custom Headpiece machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: DAddario EXL165 + .130 .045
- .065
- .085
- .105
- .130
- Finish: Matt Polyurethane
- Colour: Stained Wine Red Low Gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Nordstrand Big Break pickups deliver aggressive, articulate low-end.
- • Panga Panga neck offers exceptional clarity and a unique feel.
- • Lightweight African mahogany body minimizes fatigue during long gigs.
- • Vari-Mid EQ provides sculpting power for diverse tonal palettes.
CONS
- • The matte finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily.
- • The active electronics require a battery and can impact tone slightly.
- • Limited pickup switching options restrict versatility for some players.
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Key Features
Body Material
African mahogany with burl poplar top
Neck Material
9-piece panga panga/walnut
Fingerboard
Panga Panga
Pickups
Nordstrand Big Break humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
24 medium jumbo stainless steel
Strings
DAddario EXL165 + .130 .045, .065, .085, .105, .130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Panga panga is known for its bright, clear tone with good sustain, adding a unique character that's distinct from more common tonewoods like maple or rosewood.
Yes, the Vari-Mid EQ is surprisingly intuitive and offers precise tonal shaping, allowing you to dial in a wide range of sounds without getting lost in complex menus.
The 9-piece construction results in a modern 'D' profile that’s thinner than many traditional Ibanez necks, offering a comfortable and fast playing experience.
