Ibanez Upright Bass

[AztecViking]

For what it is I like the general look of it. Wonder how they compare to the NS instruments?

Oh, and look! Someone just made a post about it "elsewhere"....

Ibanez EUB for 2018

 

[TolerancEJ]

@AztecViking I put it in the EUB forum. That forum would have the most interest (or anger) toward this item.

 

[EdwardofHuncote]

I’d move this over there but I don’t want to be held responsible for so many heart attacks.

That's the funniest thing I've read by one of the TB muckety-mucks in a while.

You don’t get it. Half of them are on life support already. The word “Ibanez” alone could push them over the edge.

...and that was borderline mean. (still pretty darn funny though)

 

[AztecViking]

@AztecViking I put it in the EUB forum. That forum would have the most interest (or anger) toward this item.

It will be interesting to watch the response over there.

 

[TolerancEJ]

It will be interesting to watch the response over there.

I know they didn't like the Warwick-RockBass Triumf that was released a few years ago. Someone either bought one or tested one. They didn't have a very good review of it.

 

[Trouztrouz]

Seems more like their take on the NS Design CR basses than an attempt to make a real electric upright. It doesn’t sound bad, but it’s only slightly more “upright-y” than a decent fretless.

I agree, almost has a cello quality to it but doesn't quite capture that EUB tone.

 

[Josh Kneisel]

You don’t get it. Half of them are on life support already. The word “Ibanez” alone could push them over the edge.

Hey we aren't all that old... this isn't an upright though (34" scale?)... more like a fretless that wishes it was an EUB...

 

[HolmeBass]

It may have been more interesting if they had managed to include strap buttons as it looks like you could play it that way.

The 34" scale length ruins it for me. If I get an EUB I want the 42" to 44" scale, or whatever double basses usually have (I think it's 42", right?). Well whatever it is, it's *not* 34"!! I mean they could have at least made it 35 or 36, but this is like they weren't even trying.

 

[Element Zero]

Hope they make a 5 string version.

 

[CryingBass]

It would be interesting to see a good player do a comparison between a Portamento and the new EUB.
I bet they sound pretty close. The B string on my CRM5 EUB would eat this thing for lunch...

 

[Lo-E]

The 34” scale is a deal-breaker for me, too.

I’m sure it’s a well made instrument; I have nothing but the highest regard for Ibanez basses. That said, a 34” EUB just doesn’t feel anything like playing a real upright or a full-scale EUB.

I remember trying out one of Dean’s 34” EUBs and it felt like a toy to me. I’m glad I lucked into my NS at a good price.

 

[CryingBass]

Maybe for a kid trying to learn/decide-on UB? Might not be bad, and a heck of a lot
cheaper than having them experiment with an Upton! ( or Preston

 

[yodedude2]

I remember trying out one of Dean’s 34” EUBs and it felt like a toy to me.

first comp i thought of.

 

[Deleted member 165050]

Isn't this just another take on the Dean Pace / NS Omni? Looks nice though... and it's an Ibanez...

 

[trevcda]

Hope they make a 5 string version.

I was just going to say. "I'll wait for the UB805!"

 

[Chef]

I’ve played several variants of this sort of thing and they all leave me cold.
Tripod stands don’t move around with you like an upright and an end pin feels way better, to me.

Just my wholly devalued .02; but I’ll take a Takamine TB10 or Rob Allen Mouse over this e’ry day of the dang week, and weekends too.

 

[mikewalker]

hm... kind of Fleishman-esque in a way!

 

[Tim Skaggs]

Another EUB.

Scroll down to the EUB section on this page for a few (dozen) others.

Double Bass - Upright Bass - String Bass - Bass Viol - Bass Fiddle - Electric Upright Bass - Links Page, Courtesy of Gollihur Music - Upright Bass Specialists

 

[basspraiser]

Seems more like their take on the NS Design CR basses than an attempt to make a real electric upright. It doesn’t sound bad, but it’s only slightly more “upright-y” than a decent fretless.

Pretty nice... But my CR4 sounds more like a true upright..... But granted it costs much more....

 

[basspraiser]

Tim!

Holy cow!

You spent HOURS creating that post...