My Favorite Bass Of 2020 Already?! - Ibanez EHB1005MS [Demo]

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[@patrickhunter]

WE NEED MORE MATTE FINISHES, Y'ALL. WHO AGREES?!?!

[@muhdshuhairi609]

Idk

[@jonathansladek3643]

Definitely!!!!

[@worstghosthunting3466]

If the cost will be cut down for matte finishes, then yes please

[@LukeBass1000]

I believe the problem is that they go shiny in the areas that comes into contact with your forearm and hands and look really ugly

[@kirtfulcher6288]

@@LukeBass1000 perhaps true, not sure how much it would come out on seafoam which is the color I love...

[@Isaiah-ft5nx]

I sense Ibanez is trying to compete with Strandberg or Dingwall... GOOD! More competition, better prices!!

[@Mr.Goldbar]

And also it's so good to see a big manufacturer embracing the new trends

[@patrickhunter]

Oh dude, 100%!

[@yewstew8312]

The neck is sooooooo much better than the dingwall too

[@kevindeuschle3413]

If there was ever any bass that relieved my dingwall GAS, and replaced it with another it's this, though that 5 string dingwall D-Rock is calling my name too.

[@FrowinIckler]

Not to forget Le Fay basses. They are building headless basses since the late 80'ies !

[@oscarenriquegarcia3157]

Gaaahhh, it looks so cool and sounds beautifully *cries in poor

[@patrickhunter]

Same, this is just a loaner so I have to send it back😭

[@oscarenriquegarcia3157]

@@patrickhunter that's even worse 😭

[@Xenoghoul28]

Same here dude!!! This isn’t a plug or anything but Sweetwater.com does a three payment system and they are not getting getting the basses till October so you may be able to get one! That’s what I’m doing

[@xKurosowa]

I had my eyes set on this asa i saw it online. It's perfect for me, i love seafoam green, i love headless basses, i love fanned frets. Can't wait to save up and get one!

[@davidsais13]

I pre ordered the EHB1506MS can't wait to get it!

[@WankFrest]

Have you gotten it yet?!

[@brianjones4098]

I just purchased one ...and I was blown away , I have a Warrick $$ 4string that can't even touch this bass in every aspect ! It was $2,600 dollars ! It's quick , slick and fast effortless to play . I personally like the Bartolini H2 pickups ! The EQ ... WOW so amazing and the look is just classic in my opinion ! If you want a nasty 5 string bass ...this is the One !!

[@mitchellberg6953]

I would kill for a 4-string fan-fret version of that bass

[@massibrero]

+1

[@jettsom]

There's no reason anymore to pick a Strandberg or Kiesel over these. Great move by Ibanez.

[@danymarcotte1900]

Nordstrand pickups sound fantastic! I have ordered a ehb1505ms (tropical seafloor flat) and I can’t wait to get it and play on it! Really gorgeous bass’n

[@Mr.Goldbar]

The Tropical Seafloor is one of Ibanez's best finishes ever. I wish it was on an AZ honestly

[@dezsodebreceni4829]

I would be so happy if Ibanez worked more on these unique designs instead of the same boring SR basses

[@patrickhunter]

Hopefully this is just the beginning for new and out there designs!

[@Wynorrific]

They have some quite unique designs out right now other than SR like the BTB, EHB, and the AFR

[@marcoesposito8753]

Even though all the SRs look almost all the same , the higher end models are awesome (imo)

[@stevec6427]

The boring SR series basses are incredible value for badsists on a budget and they fund the R&D for exciting stuff.

[@ethangibbons1085]

I have a feeling these will be the next ng2, in that every metal band you see will be playing one

[@gregpantelides1355]

Patrick Hunter, I just ordered mine from sweetwater in Pearl White Matte :-) Got them to PLEK it, install a Graphtech nut, and Aguilar DCB pickups. This thing is going to an absolute monster :-) I should have it in 2 weeks I really love your channel. :-)

[@wyattlytenin7715]

@Greg Hunter: The Pearl white is a four string though, and no fan frets, correct ?

[@TheMytherian]

It’s a shame you didn’t check out the srff806 from a few years ago. It set the pace for Ibanez’ multiscale line and is amazing, I love mine to death

[@swankrob]

I'd love to see you do a shootout between this and a Dingwall NG2 5 string.

[@MrLouisianaHayride]

I'd pop a set of Nordstrand pickups in for sure. I've never liked Bart's personally.

[@zebuloncarpenter58]

The Barts in the midrange Ibanez basses actually sound awesome, but the preamps kind of suck. I swapped the preamp in my BTB686SC for an Audere 4-band pre, and it was a night and day difference.

[@Facu_Roldan]

A set of nordstrand's big singles would work magic on this bass. Stock pickups are very dark and muddy sounding.

[@Mr.Goldbar]

Check out the higher end model, it comes with Nordstrand Big Splits

[@Facu_Roldan]

@@Mr.Goldbar I know, and it sounds awesome. But I like how this model looks, I'm not much into exotic wood tops

[@MrLouisianaHayride]

I went to the Nordstrand web site and we can get the same pickup set as the higher end model for $260 + shipping. The high end EHBMS runs $1700 the solid color model runs $1250. So you could put in the Nordstrand and still save $200 over the expensive version if the solid color is more to your liking. I'm leaning towards a basic black one myself but still mulling it over till my income tax check arrives!

[@PkkSpiral]

Just purchased on your recommendation.

[@CastToVoid]

Headless look so much better on basses. And this bass looks and sounds great. It looks so comfortable! It needs a guitar equivalent!

[@mowmowjapan]

It sounds great, especially when you enable distortion and playing with pick. Best distorted bass sound I've ever heard. It seems like Bartolini version sounds great when you play hard even without distortion.

[@neilmacmusic]

great honest video on this bass many thanks

[@bedlam46]

i have been torn with this Bas and the srm805..But think after seeing your passion for this i will bw making a purchase! thank you! great playing btw

[@WheresTheM3tal]

Dude, thank you so much for this video!!! By far the best video for this bass! Ahhh man, I’m getting this for sure!!!

[@nunofernandes4501]

I'd love that fiver in matte black with a high C string... oh yes.

[@JJacobKazam]

Great playing around 3 minutes dude!

[@JustPlayingBass]

Looks and sounds great, especially for the price. The sound of the bass is a little reminiscent of the Kubicki Xfactor. Great show. Thanks man.

[@blackaccordlx]

I NEED this bass! Love the review man!

[@MartinCliffe]

Great review. Definitely don't need another 5-string bass, but quite tempted by the EHB1506MS 6-string. I've found some Bartolinis are great (love the 59CBJD and the P45CBC), others not so amazing.

[@bongosock]

I really wanted a shorter scale fan fret bass. For me the important thing is to shorten the scale of the G string. 34" is too long and tight for a good sound imho.

[@Sweetnuglyproductions]

Believe the hype if I was doing metal again I would definitely buy

[@johnmoser2689]

Shredding the opening nice job

[@brettmarlar4154]

I have the SDFF 805 which has a 34" to 35.5" fan. My low B sounds great. (Tuning to A isn't as good, but still better than any trad fret system I've played.) Also has Barts for pickups. Sound fantastic, I've always love their sound whether passive or active. Though with my Ibanez I prefer the Passive mode, just a personal preference.

[@madnesshero333]

alright man, i'm sold

[@sharnoldpapa7339]

Excellent review!!! Appreciate it!

[@hunterbates9539]

Dude I want one of these sooo bad!! Such an epic tone man!!!🤘🤘🤘

[@paulevans4334]

It's big brother the 1505 blows this one out of the water

[@terryadley4709]

Patrick Hunter is a 'expletive' groover man!

[@anotakudetective1546]

Might get the EHB1265MS. Seems like an upgrade of this bass in terms of body and fretboard.

[@21DaHoagie12]

Warning: bart ramblings below 🤣 The Bartolini pickup issue is a well discussed one amongst Soundgear and Lakeland owners. Both 44-01 and mid range soundgears came with mk1 pickups AND preamp (Cort used these electronics on some models as well). The mk1 was a split-coil by design, unlike the BH2 which is a dual-coil design and specific to Ibanez. Lots of people don’t like the mk1s because they sounded kinda thin and plasticy and not full or beefy or thick, which I can still detect a little of that in the Bh2 but they’re improved for sure. The problem was NOT the mk1 pickups however , the problem WAS the mk1-preamp; it is just not very good. I upgraded the preamp in my sr900 to an Aguilar OBP-3 and the mk1 pickups sound way better, like it’s shocking how amazing the difference is. The pickups really weren’t that bad, just needed a better pre. Now the Ibanez vari-mid EQ is a throw back to the prestige models of the 2000s, I had one on my SR1006. They’re better than the mk1 pre but I upgraded that bass to an Aguilar preamp as well and again a world of difference in tone. I’d say if you were ever curious, scrap the vari-mid and swap a different pre-amp and see if you don’t like the pickups more; if not you can just switch back 👍

[@WattchomanBrandySavage]

Headless basses aren't for me.. UNTIL NOW. I'd 100% buy that.

[@MattiaPiola]

I want one so much.

[@jdubb5394]

I think I'm going get this bass in the pearl white - thanks for the great review!

[@craighudson4382]

I have a 1506 preordered. Can hardly wait!!

[@eloysuopunki7926]

I usually don't like basswood that much but this combination of a roasted maple neck + stainless steel frets and the basswood body works very well.

[@travd2861]

Love this bass so much, Sweetwater will have more coming in March and I can’t wait for mine to come in. Any chance you can post tabs for what you played @2:52, that was a killer bass line.

[@paulmullen2620]

This big question is, any neck dive? I'm about to sell an amazing USA G&L of mine because of that. I hate to see it go, but I can't deal with any pressure on my shoulder anymore.

[@derkleriker100]

Dude we're still waiting for that Rickenbacker upgrade video

[@IscariottActual]

I got a 1505ms as a replacement for a bad neck btb. I fucking love this thing. So easy to play

[@alexskibicki2262]

Awesome demo, patrick. that bass sounds pretty cool. I like ibanez basses and I like bartolini pickups. I plan to mod my basses with bartolini pickups and their preamp. other than that, killer sounding bass. especially with distortion. \m/ I plan to get a new bass sometime this year. it'll most likely be my favorite bass of 2020.

[@patrickhunter]

Thanks for watching dude and hell yeah!!!

[@robertm6312]

I’m Gunna be honest, that’s a really round sounding bass

[@trunks828]

Norstand pickups are worth it all my basses have them now you won’t regret the change if you do it.

[@DiscoTetak]

Great review. One thing though: MK1 aren't real Bartolini - it's a licenced product, and they were never famous for good sound :).

[@robertherrick6703]

These are BH-2s I believe. Either way, they aren't "true" Bartolinis.

[@mikethorson4031]

MK-1 are possible the best of the non-high end pickups. Ive done a lot of recording with an SR505 with Mk1's and they are epic. Makes me wanna check out the SR5005 Prestige

[@SnowTau]

Dude I love the green so much. I was considering ordering a custom bass soon, was going to be matte Surf Green, roasted flame maple neck/fretboard, black hardware, 5 string and multiscale. Then this pops up with the exact same specs minus the flame on the maple. Are you shitting me. And would be 1/2 the price. WELP LOOKS LIKE I'M ORDERING ONE LOL. My only concern is the pickups, and I did kind of wish it was 37" but oh well, should be nice and easy to play.

[@jyun7360]

I actually own this bass and I think it is fine with bart PUs. But mine has some problem with the build quality and detail that I won't love it much. Personally I think my BTB7 do better on same price range.

[@harpua5555]

I just got one. This bass is fantastic.

[@gunpla_sk8]

Unique looking as hell love it

[@lowend_rydan]

Saw the EHB at NAMM but didn’t get a chance to play it 😩 however I did get to play another headless bass: the Kiesel Thanos; I just couldn’t put it down lol great video Patrick 🤘

[@hchoe741]

Man I want one SOOOO BAD, but I'm broke as hell. Probably couldn't even afford the headstock they cut off the bass.

[@jesserobinson20]

As a bass player with shoulder problems I support more headless basses! I'm just trying to justify the cost to myself.

[@fretlessman71]

Worth noting that the VariMid EQ has been a thing on Ibanez high end basses for at least 23 years. Might have been mentioned elsewhere.

[@offtherealm5438]

This bass really caught my eye, right out of the gate!!....I mean the model group. And I'm normally a Carvin guy.

[@liamfr7918]

You and me both, I never used to like headless basses till I found this one but I love this, I just don't feel like spending that much money on a bass

[@tdszabo]

This tone is f*ckin KILLER!!! (from intro)

[@rmccain99]

I think the more you look at it the headless horseman is the wave of the future and so is 37/34 inch scale or fan fret as they call it. I like a headstock, and it adds character.

[@Jimmotimmolime]

I just ordered one! OMG I'm excited AF!

[@robertherrick6703]

Did you get it yet? If so, how is it?

[@joshbeast8599]

Not a big fan of headless basses but damn you make it look good!🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@danthony9311]

So nice... I'll have to hold on to my SR300E and dream

[@RadityoPramAdi]

That's a nice bass too !

[@danthony9311]

Thank you @@RadityoPramAdi

[@VmShpman82]

Awsome ! Thanks.

[@ashplaysbass]

There’s nothing that beats that Ibanez growl if you ask me

[@johnmoser2689]

I knew you'd dig on that sea foam green flat

[@rcjd7834]

I would love to see you try out the 1506ms. I just cannot make myself love those Barts. I can't place why, but every bass I have heard with BH2s in it has sounded off to me. I love the way the Nordstrand Big Splits in the 1500 series sound, and I think you would too

[@LudwigBeefoven]

I wonder if that bass requires double ball ended strings or if it uses the new system that works with regular single ball ended strings?

[@patrickhunter]

Regular strings, friend!

[@ewokwarrior2656]

Thank you. This is the first answer that I have seen on this question. No other vid I watched answered this important question.

[@MrPurpleNess10]

What a awesome bass

[@user-kr8bx5od9t]

Cool bass Nice riff

[@neilmacmusic]

just about to receive a used stock one of these- will be interesting to see how the pickups go👍any suggestions for retrofit pickups?

[@MarkNuuuuuutt]

I wish they’d have options for different pickups.

[@veryniceindeed]

variable mid control has been on Ibanez SG basses for over 20 years now

[@bones2532]

I kinda liked the look of this bass since I first saw it. Awesome colour, interesting features... I really don't like the sound of it so much. Sounds too dark for me, considering the woods used. I bet it would actually sound better with the Nordstrand PUs.

[@Mr.Goldbar]

I wish this shape was on a headless 8 string multiscale guitar :)

[@ede6539]

I want that now ! Damn why did I watch this !!!!

[@Bass.Player]

Lots and lots and lots of adjectives here! Should have a longer scale starting at 36"

[@TheKevdarling]

those are actually korean batolinis as the lakland's mk1 bartolinis.. americans bartolinis sounds thicker I think.. you should also give a try to Mazzarino's pickups if you can, you won`t regret!

[@9999saxman]

The entire point of a bone nut is to make it easier for the strings to slide across it. It's a headless bass. You tune it at the bridge. The nut material makes zero difference.

[@angusmurray6578]

35' B string is possible, you just gotta gauge right up. I haven't had my ear pleased often by a 35' low B.

[@naruto199797]

The controversy over the 35 inch scale length comes from the fact that people want to tune down like nolly from periphery does the 37 inch scale is a good way to go about it but all the basses that have it are to expensive for some of us

[@ampthebassplayer]

The nub is definitely a headstock. It's just very small.

[@buzzmattn6539]

I want one NOW

[@jakp8777]

I dig the look of a headless bass. Just wish there was a adaptor to use it with my Roadie bass automatic tuner.

[@romanlopina5120]

can you do some other bass lines on it too? i really like the way it sounds and just want to keep hearing it. great video

[@koheikashiwagi9019]

Also known as "That Ichika Bass"

[@davidkekstroll5836]

Never heard that

[@canadianguitar-garrettont7368]

curious your thoughts what neck seems thinner a Dingwall Combustion or that Ibanez Im a lefty so i dont really get to see them its always special order but I like thin necks

[@perkelix]

The short scale is similar to Dingwall's Jazz clone. It sounds warm but, at a mere 35", the low B lacks definition.

[@dremc1524]

How many pounds it weighs?

[@eduardomedrano4702]

Hey Patrick, great video! Quick question, when replacing strings for this bass can you use any regular string set? or do you need a set of longer strings?

[@steffomca762]

No, you can use regular strings too

[@knappymer]

Patrick have you never played and Ibanez BTB before? The upper horn shape, eq and locking input jack are all pretty similar features, some of which you've stated you've never experienced. Check out a BTB and let us know what you think.

[@bdwutube]

the jack is actually for output

[@rome8180]

It's like everything I don't like in a bass rolled into one: headless, more than four strings, fanned frets, matte finish. Glad you're enjoying it though. And it does sound good.

[@rickc2102]

Roasted maple neck, too!!

[@gary9816]

The bass doesn't like you either

[@stancobb5544]

Is this the short scale version? Great demo and I’m thinking about getting one, just not in green ugh 😂

[@michaelkuzeppa7539]

I’d be sanding that green off real fast, at least the front of it, Or some choice sticker placement 😂,, Very nice bass, I’ve had quite a few headless basses Best~Regards

[@VmShpman82]

Your good bro. I've seen some different colors of that Ibanez.

[@VmShpman82]

My thought is maybe they should have went with a graphite nut.

[@recordlabeldao7820]

I like it but never played one. But i ha e Ibanezen Btb1905 premium with aguliar DCB pickups and it have graptech nut very good bass thats are one of my favorite bass in my collection

[@oil_can]

Hey Patrick! How was the fit and finish on your EHB1005 when you first got it? I’ve heard and read several reviews and comments where owners were saying the workmanship was shoddy; like rough fret edges, poorly fitted neck, improper sanding around the bridge.