Ibanez EHB1506MS-BIF

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Ibanez EHB1506MS-BIF

Ibanez

EHB1506MS-BIF

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Product Info

Article Number: 481978
Brand: Ibanez
Model: EHB1506MS-BIF
Price: $1,835.90

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The EHB1506MS-BIF is a serious instrument for the modern bassist seeking extended range and tonal flexibility. The multiscale design and Nordstrand pickups make it incredibly versatile, from growling funk to soaring progressive rock. This is a fantastic choice for experienced players wanting a high-quality, well-built 6-string bass without the absolute premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Ibanez EHB1506MS-BIF
  • 6-String Multiscale Electric Bass
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Top: Poplar burl
  • Bolt-on 9-piece neck: Pangapanga / Walnut
  • Fretboard: Pangapanga
  • Abalone Offset Dot fretboard inlays
  • Fretboard radius: 950 mm (37.40")
  • Scale: (min.) 825.58 mm (32.5") - (max.) 889 mm (35")
  • Nut width: 54 mm (2.13 ")
  • Plastic nut
  • 24 Medium frets
  • Pickups: 2 Nordstrand Custom Big Split (bridge and neck)
  • Electronics: Varimid 3-band EQ
  • Controls: Volume
  • Balancer
  • Bass
  • Middle
  • Treble
  • Varimid
  • EQ bypass switch
  • MR5HS bridge
  • Ibanez custom headpieces machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • Strings: D’Addario EXL1705SL + 0.32
  • Colour: Black Ice Flat
  • Includes Schaller S-Locks and gigbag
  • Made in indonesia
PROS
  • • Nordstrand Big Split pickups deliver a powerful, articulate, and versatile tone.
  • • Pangapanga/Walnut neck construction provides exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
  • • Multiscale design expands tuning options and improves fret access across the extended range.
  • • Varimid EQ offers precise tonal shaping, adding flexibility for various musical styles.
CONS
  • • Mahogany body, while resonant, can make it a bit heavier for extended playing sessions.
  • • Plastic nut might be a future upgrade consideration for improved sustain and tuning stability.
  • • The Black Ice Flat finish, while striking, is prone to fingerprints and smudges.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany with Poplar Burl Top
Neck Material 9-piece Pangapanga / Walnut
Fingerboard Pangapanga
Pickups Nordstrand Custom Big Split (bridge and neck)
Scale Length 825.58 mm (32.5in) - 889 mm (35in)
Frets 24 Medium
Strings D’Addario EXL1705SL + 0.32
Weight Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) - based on similar Ibanez models

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Frequently Asked Questions

It allows for optimized string tension across all six strings, resulting in better intonation and a more comfortable feel compared to a fixed scale bass.
They are passive pickups, but the Varimid EQ provides active tonal shaping and boosting capabilities.
The construction is solid, with a well-set neck and quality hardware, but the Indonesian manufacture means some minor cosmetic differences compared to Japan-made instruments.

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