Ibanez EHB1005MS Review

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Ibanez EHB1005MS Review

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So i got this Ibanez EHB1005MS from LowendLobster and I have to say... this bass is really nice. It takes a while to get used to the fanned frets but after you get accustomed to the spacing creating music with this bass is a dream. Lobster also swapped the Bartolini BH2 pickups for Aguilar soapbars and it really sets itself apart from anything I have ever played.
Bass Specs:
Neck: EHB5 5pc Roasted Maple/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods
Scale Length: 889mm/35" scale at 5th string, 838mm/33" scale at 1st string
Body: Selected light weight American Basswood top/Selected lightweight American Basswood body
Fretboard: Roasted Birds Eye Maple fretboard with Abalone off-set dot
Frets: Medium Stainless Steel frets
Neck Pickup: Bartolini BH2
Bridge Pickup: Bartolini BH2
EQ: Vari-mid 3-band EQ
Controls: EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)
Bridge: MR5HS bridge (18mm string spacing)
Hardware: Black
Strap Locks: Schaller S-Locks strap pins
Inlays: Luminescent side dot inlay
Finger Ramp: Included
Factory Tuning: 1G,2D,3A,4E,5B
String Gauge: .045/.065/.080/.100/.130
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@hangloosetjt 3 жыл бұрын

I have that exact model. Been jamming on it for about 4 months now. Absolutely fantastic feeling to play, and sounds killer. No complaints at all. Completely satisfied.

@SixString_J5 2 жыл бұрын

Im considering this line of bass. My only concern is the side markers. Are they hard to see against the roasted maple? I've seen quite a few reviews saying they had trouble seeing them. I get that they glow in the dark, but I"m never playing in the dark and I need to see the side markers, lol.

@misharistic1808 Жыл бұрын

@@SixString_J5 it’s not that much of an issue. If the markers are difficult to see, there many alternatives, like stickers or markers on where they are so you can see them better.

@Leviajohnson 3 жыл бұрын

Finally I found a decently long video of someone playing and reviewing this. Pretty sure this is my next bass much appreciated 👌🏻

@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын

Man you're making 'er sound GOOOOD! Great vid!

@BullyThaKidd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks broski

@BullyThaKidd 3 жыл бұрын

I might get one for Christmas.... Who knows

@bassclefconnoisseur 3 жыл бұрын

@@BullyThaKidd Looks like you already did! That was nice of Santa (Lobster) Claws! 😋

@bassimprovjams3772 2 жыл бұрын

Wuzzz up lobster!!

@LaziestBassist Жыл бұрын

It's wild that I've been watching videos of Low End Lobster reviewing this bass and now it's in your hands! That bass really gets around!

@damianrjames 11 ай бұрын

ha me too, like one two!

@catboyzee 2 жыл бұрын

Most informative and detailed video I've seen for this bass guitar model so far. I'll say this: To my ears fanned frets have a very distinct tonal range. All the notes from the upper to lower range tend to respond and sound the same. Great sustain, similar resonance note-to-note, and very few hot/dead spots. On paper that should be a very good thing. But I have to admit that compared to the many straight-fretted basses I've played that had their own quirks and imperfections this instrument sounds almost 'too perfect', like a sample played on a keyboard. That's not necessarily a bad thing, just a different thing that might take some getting used to...not to mention adjusting to the fanned fret spacing. Very done, thanks for posting.

@mjmason75 3 жыл бұрын

I know Low End Lobster owns this bass, but you sounded like you owned it when you played it!

@jakefoxx7978 2 жыл бұрын

I do love the body design and the fanned frets, and some color options on other models make them appear even more "futuristic". I think it's best that I stick with regular frets for a while, though, and maybe get one of these as a four-string when I can play grooves and chords on the fly like you 😅 Absolutely in love with my sr300e so I know ibanez makes some wonderfully slick and lightweight basses 👌

@cskeise 3 жыл бұрын

Bully... I love that Bass even more knowing LELobster has shown it some love...💙👊😎

@ethtt 3 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration

@visog 3 жыл бұрын

Good review Bully. Thank you. I'm seriously interested in the short-scale 5 now thanks to your walk-through

@yigitcengil2465 3 жыл бұрын

This is not the shortscale version though.

@leesbassment6393 2 жыл бұрын

If you think about how the mid sweep works, it's doing exactly as you'd expect. Without the gain pot adding or subtracting any level, sweeping the frequency control is having exactly zero effect on the tone. If you think of it like a graphic eq, the sweep is picking which band you want to adjust. For the sake of argument, is your finger on the 200hz slider, or 500hz, or 2K? Do you hear a change without raising or lowering the level of those? Nope. Same thing with the mid sweep.

@stancobb5544 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks because I just listened to another guy demo this, but he used so much distortion that I couldn’t tell how it really sounded. Thanks again, my fellow bassist.

@illegalelbowradio 3 жыл бұрын

ive always liked that Mid Frequency sweep, makes a ton of tonal possibilities!!! almost like having a wah pedal on your controls, lol!

@damianrjames 11 ай бұрын

great review!

@kitsvn 3 жыл бұрын

I think Ichika Nito plays this exact bass. Thanks for the review! Love your videos.

@RayPaganJr 2 жыл бұрын

Okay. I just ordered this bass. Actually wanted a four string ehb, but they don’t have an MS model and I’m not feeling the white one. Also after playing a Fender short scale for a week, which was a waste of my money, I decided to go with the five string. Only been playing a couple of years since I’m retired, so I guess learning a 5er is my next step. Hopefully it won’t make me suck five times more than before. It will be here Thursday. Perfect timing since my wife goes to her office on Thursdays.

@MrBumbottum 3 жыл бұрын

That bass looks as sick as it sounds.

@ericbluford8852 Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!! I was lost on that mid/frequency.

@bassclefconnoisseur 3 жыл бұрын

I would really enjoy being a part of a Bass Hang with you and Lobster someday...if I ever start a channel up...someday. I've been watching your vids for some time now, and I really enjoy your no b.s. content! Wishing you and yours a wonderful New Year! '): BassClef

@BullyThaKidd 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a problem bringing you in. I just ask you be respectful.

@bassclefconnoisseur 3 жыл бұрын

@@BullyThaKidd Absolutely and I really appreciate your offer! I would have to get set up to do so...any suggestions from you on how to that on the cheap would be very helpful...I'm 48 so I'm an old school analog kind of guy. I would like to show you, Lobster and your audience my 3 "heavily" modded SX jazz basses among others. That's how I found your channel in the first place! Basically only the bodies (Alder and 2 Ash)are still SX but I still managed to end up with incredible sounding and playing basses fairly inexpensively. I think you guys would like them as well since you do the same. For now I'll keep watching and participating until I can get all set up and make it happen. Again, any tips on equipment would help greatly. Thank you, Bully!

@BullyThaKidd 3 жыл бұрын

@@bassclefconnoisseur all you have to do is message me on instagram or my facebook artist page and ill send you the link. Otherwise ill put the link in the description of my bass hangs and you can drop in that way.

@samlelowitch 3 жыл бұрын

I’m curious about the upcoming 30"/32"-scale version of this bass.

@SebastiaanterBurg 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this comment. I was not aware of the new version and was holding a purchase off because I mostly play shortscale. For anyone wondering: search for the Ibanez EHB1005SMS.

@dm4728 3 жыл бұрын

Yes short scale version on its way.. there is a KZfaq demo by GAK in the UK. I've also got my eye on a shortcale version.

@illegalelbowradio 3 жыл бұрын

i am too!! i would love to check that out!!

@meubeltulp 3 жыл бұрын

@@dm4728 GAK

@tylerprice6964 4 ай бұрын

Oooof im between three different options and you got me sold. I was worried the pick ups were too mid heavy and when you started introducing mids. Woof. That’s exactly why i love my tone hammer pre amp. Bc never trust a sound guy.

@lorez6063 Жыл бұрын

That is some funky playing man!!

@BullyThaKidd Жыл бұрын

Thanks I do what I can

@miarjo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an awesome review 🙂

@FoamSquatch 3 жыл бұрын

As a dude with a belly, sitting down and playing feels super awkward for me. I kinda feel like this would be more comfy sitting down practicing at home.

@bigtimelakersfan5836 3 жыл бұрын

That bass is definitely a winner!!

@khund03 3 жыл бұрын

@ about 9:37 you started to find that "Sweet Tone" and "You Betta Call Tyrone" started Groovin!!! \m/

@billybat5790 2 жыл бұрын

ive been thinking about this bass for awhile i have an ibanez roadstar 1986 that i got lucky with and i dont think ill need another bass but a mutltiscale, short scale with stainless steel frets sounds pretty rad for the price

@sicilianmammalian 2 жыл бұрын

Great review I got a metal guitarist buying a bass and this is the one he wants

@matthewlunsford4351 3 жыл бұрын

This bass fascinates me. I've had hand problems for over 20 years and I wonder if it would make any difference. (Plus it sounds wonderful!)

@jonsidell3338 3 жыл бұрын

I have issues with my left hand reaching the first positions on most Basses. On a strap the slanted back of the EHB wants to be worn lower, and it wants to sit more to the right than most Basses. This equates to the first fret being about where the third fret would be on a P bass. It offers a whole lot of playing comfort, not having to support the headstock is amazing as well.

@kostaskelepouris8433 3 жыл бұрын

You re awesome man!!

@vovachammonet5771 3 жыл бұрын

BTK - Just ordred a Sire P7 Gen 2 - Antique White - Hope it solves my 5 string vintage need. Was tosing n turning over P7 or a Sterling Ray 5 - Seeing its active/passive kinda swung me towards the Sire.

@bassimprovjams3772 2 жыл бұрын

Them mids tho!! What a killer sounding bass!!! I wish it had a head on it tho lol

@catvoncrimson666 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great

@caseyking8394 3 жыл бұрын

Them changes!

@samsmelser_ 3 жыл бұрын

Nice bass man!

@rl-ub9hx 3 жыл бұрын

My 2nd favorite EHB

@braxtonfps3580 3 жыл бұрын

Whats your 1st favorite

@rl-ub9hx 3 жыл бұрын

@@braxtonfps3580 the one in my hands

@danlhall1963 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, now I found someone that I can as about putting bass strings on the SR1005 EFM Bass. I like Marcus's sound but I like also that Church sound. What are the best strings where I can get the best of both worlds>

@Barry101er 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great.

@limitlessrange9937 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Allen, I just ordered the same guitar in Black, exactly which Aguilar soapbars did he install, I went to their site and there are several variations to choose from. I Love the sound with those pickups, they sound much better. They compliment the build quality of the whole guitar! Really brings out the resonance of the strings! With that neck what a more balanced tone. Great video, much respect!!!

@BullyThaKidd 3 жыл бұрын

@lowendlobster

@indelebi 3 жыл бұрын

Someone call 911 🚒 that bass is straight up fire 🔥

@facedowngaming 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a creamy tone coming from a creamy pickup

@anotakudetective1546 2 жыл бұрын

Lobster swapped out the bh2 for the dcb. Would the aguilar super doubles be a good fit for the ehb basses?

@Flying_turnip187 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo! Did you really like it? Anything about it you didnt like? I am on the edge of purchasing that specific bass. Thanks!

@BullyThaKidd 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say I dislike... But chording past the 12th fret is something u have to practice... Other than that it's an awesome bass

@Flying_turnip187 3 жыл бұрын

@@BullyThaKidd Cool man. Thank you for the response. Is there anything in that price range that stands better than that Ibanez?

@BullyThaKidd 3 жыл бұрын

@@Flying_turnip187 uhhhh.... you could pick up a Sire Bass in that range... and im not sure about many others sounding this good... But remember the pickups are aguilars not Bartelini's

@Flying_turnip187 3 жыл бұрын

@@BullyThaKidd Cool man.Mahalo!

@ecorona21 2 жыл бұрын

Is all that string buzz normal on a base? - I´m not a bass player but I may get this bass to learn.

@funkinwithfriendsmjp1878 2 жыл бұрын

Is this bass any good for funk does it have good bottom

@tillpoot6340 2 жыл бұрын

What about the thickness of the neck?

@citizennozmeda7232 3 жыл бұрын

Is that a BBC cab down there?

@danlhall1963 2 жыл бұрын

Haven't played in some years trying to find some scales that would get my fingers into shape can you recommend something for me. I don't read just I play what I can hear.

@BullyThaKidd 2 жыл бұрын

Look up the modes of music

@obduratecolossus 2 жыл бұрын

9:47 -10:13 I had the same expression

@canadianguitar-garrettont7368 Жыл бұрын

have you tried a Dingwall if so how are the neck comparison on thickness which one seem thinner?

@BullyThaKidd Жыл бұрын

I haven't but I will have one one day

@canadianguitar-garrettont7368 Жыл бұрын

@@BullyThaKidd how thin are the necks?

@VmShpman82 3 жыл бұрын

hahaha wow. That was something when you boosted mids all the way up.

@mikebassy 3 жыл бұрын

True story

@mikebassy 3 жыл бұрын

Saw a guy with a bass like this a year or so ago . He sounded great like you. I really don’t understand the fret slanted thing though ? Reminds me of a night I had in a brothel in Dubai years ago. They had a band from Iran or somewhere? The guitar player had a strat and I tried to sit in but he had a microtonal slanted extra fret thing happening and I was derailed quickly. I got drunk and left , after then sitting in on violin. No sex because I’m a good boy

@dm4728 3 жыл бұрын

Multiscale, allows you to have increased scale length predominantly on the low B, gives better tension.

@mikebassy 3 жыл бұрын

@Richard Moore what if hookers are present? But seriously, thanks . I was not understanding what was going on with the bass . I would like to have a go on one when I see one in a store.

@mikebassy 3 жыл бұрын

@Richard Moore or , does this slanted fret thing really work?