Detail 01
Headless, chambered ergonomic body
The design is intended to remain comfortable and balanced through long sessions, with a similar playing position seated or standing.
Product detailSKU #1500000310989
IbanezEHB1505MS 5-String Multi-Scale Ergonomic Headless Bass Pacific Blue Burst Flat
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ibanez’s EHB1505MS is a five-string, multi-scale headless bass built around playing comfort and flexible onboard control. Its chambered, contoured body and headless layout are designed to keep the playing position similar seated or standing, while the back-body shaping gives access to upper frets and brings the instrument closer to the body. Nordstrand Big Split humbuckers feed a three-band active EQ with variable mids; an EQ-bypass switch changes the treble control into a passive tone control. The bridge provides a broad intonation range and adjustable string spacing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Long rehearsals, performances, or practice sessions where a lightweight, balanced body is useful.
- Players moving between seated practice and standing performance positions.
- Five-string setups that need active EQ control, passive bypass, and adjustable bridge string spacing.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Body-back carving and slanted upper back
The lower-horn carving aids upper-fret access, while the slanted back rests the bass closer to the body.
Detail 03
3-band active EQ with variable mids and bypass
You can shape the active EQ, or bypass it and use the treble control as a passive tone control.
Detail 04
MR5HS bridge
It offers a wide intonation range, with each bridge piece separately attached to the body and string spacing adjustable by plus or minus 1.5 mm.
Detail 05
Stainless-steel frets and luminescent side dots
The frets are described as resistant to rust, and the side markers remain visible in dark environments.
Detail 06
Factory tuning and gauges
It ships tuned G-D-A-E-B with 45-65-85-105-130 gauges.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The bass is configured as a five-string in G-D-A-E-B factory tuning.
- 02Check the 45 nut-width specification against your preferred neck feel.
- 03A detachable finger ramp and gig bag are included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the active EQ be bypassed?
Yes. With EQ bypassed, the bass operates passively and the treble control functions as a passive tone control.
02Is the strap connection secured?
It has Schaller S-Lock strap-lock pins.
03What holds the instrument cable in place?
A Neutrik locking jack secures the cable.
04Are the bridge saddles adjustable for string spacing?
Yes. The MR5HS bridge allows string-spacing adjustment of plus or minus 1.5 mm.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPlayability
- String Gauge
- 45-65-85-105-130
- Nut Width
- 45
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
- Color Finish
- Blue Burst
1 detailsOther
- Factory Tuning
- 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B
