My only problem with this bass... The fact that the pastel pink satin version was suuuuuper rare! I would murder for that model.

Mine is on the way! Thanks for the videos on the bass, made the decision much easier for me.

Man, that treble cranked tone is perfect!

Taking it back to the first video ! Lookin funky man ! Lets gooooo

The zelda sound every time you regain your hand kills me every time in the best way my dude. Thank you for this video, I just got my seafoam EHB1005MS and I'm loving it!

Great video/demo lobster! I got the bass a couple of weeks ago - your demos convinced me - grr8 slapping bro!!! Keep on mate! 🙏

Thanks for another excellent video, Lobster. I am always enjoying your content.

Wow. This might be the best Ibanez bass yet. It has a bit of the Kubicki tone to it.

I have only had mine for two days now but I am absolutely loving it. fanned frets took no time to adjust to. String spacing is perfect for me, being used to a 4 string. all in all I love it so far.

The pickguard really improves the look of the bass. Look's great.

I'm looking forward to mod(?) my ehb's preamp as you mentioned in this video. Thank you for quality content as always.

I definitely want to pick one of these up at some point, but I recently got a Ray5 that fits my needs very well lol. Stuck between being content with what I have and using it vs getting a sick headless multiscale bass to match my guitars 😂 I feel like the Seafoam Green is easily the best color, and agree with one of your first videos on it that they should've just put the Nordstrands in it from the 1505ms. Thanks as always for your incredible bass content! Easily the best out there.

That bass needs a punk pink paint. Thanks!!!!! I hope Santa brings me an EHB bass.

As an EHB owner (with a pair of Nord BigBlades on the way) im excited for the preamp video!

I bought one of these in spring and loved it to death I could never get used to the fan frets in the higher register but other than that it was awesome. Unfortunately I was selling my house at the time and ran into a issue with a home owners repair and was forced to sell this I regret it a lot but found new love in a Reverend.

Sounds real good for ibanez

So that’s the bass that started it all! ;-) I need to check out the new Ibanez short scale headless fan fret bass. I can’t remember their model number right now but it’s only a little bit shorter than my description, he he. I’m still on my quest for the ultimate short scale 5 string and it may be the answer without getting into a custom. I’m looking forward to your mod! Intriguing!

the only 5 string/multiscale/headless bass I´m interested. Lot of sounds.

The problem with an additional 6dB boost is that it makes the volume in active mode more than twice as loud as in a passive one, so if you'd have to be extremely careful when switching between passive and active during the show. Mine also started picking up noise from AC line and fluorescent lights at some venues due to a very high preamp gain even with "noiseless" humbuckers.

I think I know my Christmas wish

That is a cool bass! Love the pockguard

Hi again! It sounds great! Are the Aguilar DCB D4 still the best option in 2023?

Just FYI for those looking into this bass. I’ve got the short scale version. I might not be saying this correctly but it’s a slab body. Not a contoured body for the belly. I play the bass high-up and the slab body makes it uncomfortable to play; the body rubs right into my ribs. Might not make a difference depending on how low or high you play the bass.

Hey Lobster! Great vid, those Aguilars sound excellent in the bass for sure. Have you had any experience with the short scale multi scale EHB? I think it’s the SMS model, if so I’d love to hear your thoughts on it.

Which headless basses would you say have the best string retention hardware?

I'm looking to buy a ibanez and leaning more for the 1505ms, why do you prefer this one over the 1505ms? Thanks

You can also chose the two different outputs on this preamp BEQ3 or VMC for different highs output. One is imitating the old MK1 preamp (no soldering required)

Would You like to test Ibanez EHB1005SMS - short scale ?. What is impressions about IT? I'm curious because it’s my next bass target. Regards

You always look like you enjoy playing this bass.

Please review the EHB1505ms. And the 1506ms and 1006ms lol!

I really can't decide between this and the Short scale version! Were you able to put your hands on that?

💙👊😎

I wish they would make that exact bass but with four strings. I don’t care to have their short scale EHBs.

I loved the feel of mine but never liked the sound, even with Norstrand pickups. Ended up selling mine.

I'm dying for a cover of Nuclear Power Trio's 'Grab 'em by the Pyongang'. Think Dale could hook that up?

It's so light because it has a chambered body, it would be 'neck light' having that heavy bridge assembly. It has a 5pc Roasted Maple/Walnut neck w/Graphite reinforcement rods. I like this bass but have never cared for Ibanez electronics...

Can you please test the SMS, the short scale?

ibanez claims the string spacing is changeable with a +- 1.5 mm. is it true? what you have to adjust? can you reach a 19 mm string spacing?

Are there other 5-string multiscales in this price range that you like better?

Hey Lobster! I’m considering picking up this EHB1005MS or the EHB1505MS, but do you think the 1505MS is worth the money over the 1005MS? Or am I better off just getting the 1005MS and swapping the pickups (maybe to the Aguilars you put in yours)?

kinda wierd being fan fret with only a 35 inch b string. My 5 string is 35 inch scale 24 fret non fan. just seems like it's fan fret for the sake of it??

What about the quick, 5 min, free mod to get more punch?

I always called that one the "Dingbanez" because of the look haha.

Had to create a new Discord account. How do I join your server again please? Thanks.

Señor lobster do you just play for fun/mostly alone?

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Am I insane to sell off other music gear & grab one for learning on, as an amateur bassist? I'm not new to music overall by any means. Mainly a synthesist/sound designer/producer but I've been really wanting to play bass. Thing is that from that background, I already have standards about how things should sound. I've got small hands, but a Mikro 5 came and went very quickly due to how dull the B string was. SR305EB came and left today too, as I really disliked how headstock-heavy it was. For a couple weeks I've been 'totally purchasing, not just borrowing' a GSR205SM from Amazon as something to use while I sort out my next move, and I enjoy playing it, but its stock hardware doesn't sound the greatest nor is the finish for me. An EHB1005MS solves all of that. The acoustics of it would be much more consistent across strings and notes, due to being multiscale & headless. The neck going for a dive every time I let go of it would be gone. The electronics would give me something that doesn't need as much massaging in my DAW for a good sound. ...am I crazy?

I'd like to see you jamming on a different scale.

Lots of complaints about building quality on the internet, noticed anything?

Nearly two years, and still a fugly bass! 😜

*laughs in demopan*

I really can't understand why this whole 1980's headless fad made such a comeback. Sure there are advantages in terms of balance & weight reduction. Aesthetically they are just incomplete - like a hairless cat or a dog without ears.