Ibanez EHB1505SMS-FNL
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Ibanez
EHB1505SMS-FNL
Product Info
Article Number:
582071
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
EHB1505SMS-FNL
Category:
Multi-scale Basses
Price:
$1,667.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ibanez EHB1505SMS-FNL is a seriously impressive instrument for the modern bassist. The multi-scale design and Nordstrand pickups offer a wide range of tones, from punchy slap to warm, growling lows. This is a great choice for players who want a premium-priced, versatile 5-string bass with a unique aesthetic and feel.
Product Description
- Ibanez EHB1505SMS-FNL
- 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: 762 mm (30")
- 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 EXL170-5 .045
- .065
- .080
- .100
- .130
- Finish: Matt Polyurethane
- Colour: Florid Natural Low Gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Nordstrand Big Break pickups deliver a powerful, articulate, and modern tone.
- • Panga Panga/Walnut neck construction provides exceptional stability and a unique feel.
- • Multi-scale design expands tuning possibilities and improves string tension consistency.
- • Lightweight African mahogany body enhances comfort and reduces stage fatigue.
CONS
- • The active electronics require a power source, limiting versatility in certain situations.
- • Panga Panga wood can be less familiar and potentially harder to source for repairs.
- • Matt polyurethane finish, while stylish, can show fingerprints more easily.
Product Video
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
762 mm (30 in)
Frets
24 medium jumbo stainless steel
Strings
DAddario EXL170-5 .045, .065, .080, .100, .130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - based on similar models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The shorter scale length on the lower strings reduces tension, making them easier to play while maintaining clarity and intonation.
Absolutely; they're versatile enough for funk, rock, metal, and even more mellow styles, offering a balanced and articulate sound.
Panga panga is dense and stable, contributing to a snappy attack and a smooth, fast playing experience, with a slightly brighter tonal character than traditional rosewood.
