Ibanez EHB1505MS-BIF
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Ibanez
EHB1505MS-BIF
Product Info
Article Number:
557381
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
EHB1505MS-BIF
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,758.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This EHB1505MS-BIF is a seriously impressive instrument. The multiscale design makes it incredibly comfortable to play, especially for those who struggle with 5-string ergonomics. It’s a great choice for players looking for a modern, versatile bass with a premium feel and a powerful, defined tone – perfect for funk, fusion, and modern rock.
Product Description
- Ibanez EHB1505MS-BIF
- 5-String Multiscale Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Burl poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Panga Panga / Walnut
- Fingerboard: Panga Panga
- Off-set abalone dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard binding
- Neck profile: EHB5
- Multiscale scale: 838 - 889 mm (33" - 35")
- Fretboard radius: 500 mm (19.69")
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- Plastic nut
- 24 Medium stainless steel frets
- Pickups: 2 Nordstrand Custom Big Split 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
- String gauges: .045 - .130
- Colour: Black Ice Flat
- Incl. gig bag
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end tones.
- • Nordstrand Big Split pickups offer articulate growl and clarity.
- • Multiscale design enhances playability across all five strings.
- • Panga Panga neck provides a uniquely smooth and fast playing experience.
CONS
- • The Black Ice Flat finish can be a fingerprint magnet.
- • Panga Panga wood isn't as readily available, potentially affecting future repairs.
- • The Vari-Mid EQ, while useful, can occasionally introduce a slight muddiness.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Burl Poplar Top
Neck Material
Panga Panga / Walnut
Fingerboard
Panga Panga
Pickups
Nordstrand Custom Big Split Humbuckers
Scale Length
838 - 889 mm (33in - 35in)
Frets
24 Medium Stainless Steel
Strings
.045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The shorter scale on the lower strings reduces tension, allowing for easier playing and a rounder tone, while the longer scale on the higher strings maintains clarity and definition.
Yes, the pickups are standard humbucker size and are readily replaceable with other popular brands, offering a lot of tonal customization.
The Panga Panga neck has a satin finish, providing a smooth, fast feel without being overly slippery – it’s a nice balance.
