Ibanez EHB1505s 30” 5-string

[hooky_marr]

This was introduced at NAMM - seems to be trickling into the US market now. Anyone had the chance to try one?

Kinda interesting that they didn’t release a version of this in the painted finish 1005 series.

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[nonohmic]

I'd be keen to hear reviews on this one.

 

[Winton]

I’m curious to hear how the low B is. My EHB1005SMS is multi scale but it has 32” on the B and it sounds FAT!

 

[GreyBeard]

I played an Ibanez short scale 5ver a few years ago. The B string was meh. I could EQ it for fat but not for clean. (jmho)

 

[thunesBARROW]

A lefty version would be nice.

 

[mrperkolator]

I’ve seen these on eBay but not anywhere else yet. One is even marked “used.”

But I’m too nervous about buying something that expensive on eBay, and I’ve got no experience with eBay.

I really want to try it and it’s multi-scale brother (the short ones).

@Winton how does your SMS compare to the 1005ms (full scale)?? I’ve had a chance years ago to try full scale 1005.

 

[FrenchBassQC]

A lefty version would be nice.

Jimmy Hendrix didn't need a lefty version of his Strat. He could play with is eyes closed and smoking at the same time.

 

[ahbass2500]

Following the thread. Was interested in one of these recently but could not find one to try or good reviews. Kind of wish they made a version closer to the $1000 price point like they do for the 4 string (would have taken a chance on that).

But I’m too nervous about buying something that expensive on eBay, and I’ve got no experience with eBay.

Nothing to be nervous about as a buyer. My experience is that eBay tends to side with the buyer in disputes.

 

[nonohmic]

I’m curious to hear how the low B is. My EHB1005SMS is multi scale but it has 32” on the B and it sounds FAT!

I'd be going E-C on this one.

 

[HelpImaRock]

If I were going to get a coffee table bass, it'd probably be this one.

 

[hooky_marr]

I’m curious to hear how the low B is. My EHB1005SMS is multi scale but it has 32” on the B and it sounds FAT!

Yeah! I’ve been pondering getting a 1005SMS used (in emerald) but this could be a cool alternative, esp with the Big Splits. There’s not many demo videos yet, but here’s one: (EDITED: this one actually demos the low B)



And here’s the intro video from NAMM about 10 months ago:

 

[ahbass2500]

Yeah! I’ve been pondering getting a 1005SMS used (in emerald) but this could be a cool alternative, esp with the Big Splits. There’s not many demo videos yet, but here’s one:

I briefly tried the multi scale and did not enjoy it. My left hand was fine with fanned frets. I usually move my right hand to control my tone and found the fan setup did not work for how I play.

 

[DonaldR]

I briefly tried the multi scale and did not enjoy it. My left hand was fine with fanned frets. I usually move my right hand to control my tone and found the fan setup did not work for how I play.

I think I would also not like it. It would seem weird to have my thumb on an angle pickup. They should probably develop pickup housing specially for multi-scales.

 

[mrperkolator]

I think I would also not like it. It would seem weird to have my thumb on an angle pickup. They should probably develop pickup housing specially for multi-scales.

I tried a 1005ms (34”) a while back and that’s not an issue after a minute or two. What would take retraining for me is moving my right hand diagonally downward to stay in the same place relatively (like above the pickup).

The EHB club did mention this, and most said they got used to it

 

[hooky_marr]

I’ve seen these on eBay but not anywhere else yet. One is even marked “used.”

But I’m too nervous about buying something that expensive on eBay, and I’ve got no experience with eBay.

I wouldn’t be. If buying something marked new, you have the option to return items, and you can usually negotiate a return on used items with sellers unless the item is marked “as described.”

Sellers are mandated to have a return policy (allowed within x days, in reasonable condition) and must take it back if it’s defective. They usually include insurance on shipping damage.

eBay also usually offers an optional SquareTrade Allstate warranty at time of purchase if you want additional coverage.

I would just make sure you’re buying from a reputable seller (decent positive ranking, and/or from a brick and mortar store if possible)

 

[hooky_marr]

Following the thread. Was interested in one of these recently but could not find one to try or good reviews. Kind of wish they made a version closer to the $1000 price point like they do for the 4 string (would have taken a chance on that).

Yeah, dunno why they didn’t include one in the painted series. Maybe there was more demand on the “coffee table” side of the market.

 

[jimmydean]

Bought one , great tone.......returned to shop two days later because of bad frets (cut fingers) and the difficulty in removing instrument cable from bass , was worried about breaking the damn thing .

 

[Winton]

@Winton how does your SMS compare to the 1005ms (full scale)?? I’ve had a chance years ago to try full scale 1005.

I haven’t tried the full scale version even though I could’ve at stores

I will say that going from a regular 34” bass, it’s pretty darn comfortable. I generally don’t feel comfortable with 32” or 30” basses, but for some reason, the 1005sms is so easy to transition from my Pbass.

 

[Akami]

I'd be going E-C on this one.

That's what I did to my Mikro. The B was nothing but mud and became much more usable once I brought every string up a fourth.

 

[HotelX]

Anybody else got this one yet?