The scratches he mentioned on the "headstock" are easily avoided if you pull the string through, mark it with a sharpie, then pull it out and cut it away from the headstock. Then feed it back through at the perfect length with no risk of damaging the wood
she'll back be for another session later this year. from our first recording day there's only 1 final video left - but it's the best one :) coming out in august
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Really digging how they didn't cut any costs with these. All of their specs scream premium, but the prices aren't too extreme. Strandberg basses got themselves some competition for sure. I really want one of these but I just wish they offered the Nordstrand pick-ups in that seafoam green.
My Friend Has one of those basses I must say it is A Tone monster and Really Light and a Neck that plays like Butter. Ibanez has Done it again indeed. 👍Ida is so Funky Great Demo indeed👍😁
I usually get so blown away by Ida's muting and left hand technique that I don't pay as much attention to what is going on with her right hand... the economy and efficiency of movement is ridiculous. Constantly blown away by her technique. It really is close to flawless. Insane.
Great video! I changed the strings on both my EHBs the other day and made a video on it. I didn't mention it, but I ended up using a guitar pick to guard the "headstock" from damage and used cat nail clippers (designated for strings) to cut them.
Really looking into getting one of these basses. Im a big Ibanez fan, and I've never owned a headless or a multiscale bass. Might as well kill two birds with one stone. Great review as always! Thanks my friend.
You have a very strong accent. However, as someone who is not an english native speaker, I can still understand what you are saying. Great explanation btw!
I have one and love it. There's only one problem that can be easily fixed. I've had several actually trying to find which model works best. The sides dots are a bad choice on all of them. They're supposed to glow in the dark which would be a good idea since the neck is roasted so the dots will tend to blend in whether black or white. Trouble is, these don't glow in the dark for more than a few minutes no matter how long you charge them with light. From what I understand the Luminlay dots are much better so I'll probably have to swap them out.
Price is the simple reason why these will struggle to sell, but they are very nice.. If they were £350 to £550 that would be a good starting point but around the £1000+ mark will kill it.. IMHO
Man, I love you Gregor, but if you're going to bring Ida in, please give us a ten minute video with a goid solid 5 minutes of her playing. She's got the material. She's got the stylr. She's got like 2.45 of a vid playing...
I ordered the 1005 and returned it after 2 days. It looks great, the neck is wonderful and a joy to play, the bass is ridiculous light weighted. There were some flaws regarding quality control (glue residues on the 20th fret and upwards, G-tuner was very stiff, and the volume control was loose. The set up was a joke, the strings dull out of the box and the saddle is way to high (and made of plastic, why no zero fret?). All in all, not a big deal. So I set it up to my taste, and exchanged the strings for a set of new Rotosound. But the sound of this bass is really underwhelming. It sounds completely muffled, no matter which setting you dial in. No definition, no treble and if you attempt to cut the mids and boost the high range, it starts to sound very peaky and abrasive. Moreover, the B-string doesn't impress. I have a 15 years old Ibanez BTB 5-string with the Chinese Bartolini Mk1, and it sounds like a complete different bass (even with used strings). It can confirm, that the Bartolini Mk2 and the preamp are really the weak spot of this instrument. If you're looking for a very traditional mid-range sound, which sounds like the tone control is all the way down, then you should consider the EHB1005. If you're looking for a defined, modern and versatile sound which complements the design of this bass: forget it or go for the 1505! I've considered buying the 1505 with the Nordstrands, but I don't like the blue "undersea" finish of this model. Why is there so little choice in colors? I was also hoping for the 1305 (even though i like the roasted maple neck of the 1005 better), but it has the same disappointing sound of the 1005 series if you watch and hear the videos - also on this channel.
I like the headless bass, maybe one day I get me a headless bass have a great pristine sound. It is overwhelming to figure out a bass, I need to play the bass I have already. I need to stop wishing and settle down with any bass and play it, stay safe and God bless.
Ibanez is really making the things much better, good electronics and woods, plus original models and not only Pbass and Jazz Basses ( wich i love!...but c'mon!)
Headless basses look cool but when I used one the lack of headstock meant I spent too much time looking at the neck rather than interacting with the drummer - especially for moves where the headstock in my peripheral vision was all I usually needed to hit the correct fret. If I got one now, I'd put a flag or a light on the end! 😊
@@x3a3x3 hey brotha..that depends on if the tuners are fender style or Warwick style. Either way 1-1/2" to 2-1/2" from center of each tuner lug location, is a safe length.
@@x3a3x3 feed new strings through bridge , gently kink string over saddle, run string hand taught thru the nut to the tuner lug, and cut 1-1/2" to 2-1/2" past each tuner lug's center
The hard Case They sent that I ordered... they said is the Fit is NOT a good fit. What are some Other Options? This isn't A Good Suggestion from Ibanez; WB250C Case
I hate to be that guy, but headless multiscale is not really thinking out of the box, it is actually the trend now. In about 6-7 years we will see all of these basses for sale used and nobody manufacturing them any more
Think you could get a Taurus Vandall amp on the channel? Looks like a really interesting little amp. I might want to get it as a light weight replacement for my gigging amp and am curious what sounds you can get out of it and if the smaller size and weight has any sacrifice in sound
I was VERY tempted by one of these but I was unable to try one and I couldnt find an in depth review which I trusted anywhere. So I ended up with a Sterling Ray35 instead.
I got a brand new 2021 Ibanez EBH1005SMS-EMM bass a few days ago. It seems to have a manufacturing defect. When the EQ switch is set to ON, attenuating the Treble Boost/Cut control does nothing. It’s as if that circuit is not connected inside the EQ. I’ve been searching through videos on RUclips to see if anyone else is commenting about the Treble Boost/Cut control on their EBH1005SMS bass not working, but so far have not found any documentation or demonstration of the issue. Does your EBH1005SMS bass' Treble Boost/Cut control work correctly?
I have a new Ibanez SRMS805 multiscale 5 string that is really nice though I seldom play it because I prefer fretless but I just had to try multiscale and I like it. I wish multiscale was available in fretless... It would have to be lined or you might lose your mind!
I was looking at the NS Design Radius basses too, and trying to decide between one of them and an Ibanez EHB. This video helped me make my decision. I ended up going with the an EHB 1505. ruclips.net/video/Z7yCpSFxZBA/видео.html
To prevent scratches on the headstock, it wouldn't be hard to make your own guard out of plastic card or even card board from a cereal box. Keep it with your allen wrench and slide it under the strings before cutting. I know, a bass should come with all the necessary tools, but in the instance of this interesting design I'd give them a pass.
I've been asking Ibanez but got no answer so far: does anyone know if they exist as left-hand versions? Or are we once again ignored by the big brands?
My only gripe with Ibanez basses is that they only offer the Bartolini pickup routes. I'm an EMG guy and every soap bar manufacture offers EMG sized pickups. Until they offer a bass with EMG routes, no Ibanez for me.
I bought the EHB1005MS and there’s a buzz to the pick ups turn it all the way up And don’t play and just listen you here in an annoying, buzz especially if you’re recording… Has anybody else noticed this that owns the Bartolini version so my question is do the Nord strands also have this buzzing feature I’m joking when I call it feature.
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The scratches he mentioned on the "headstock" are easily avoided if you pull the string through, mark it with a sharpie, then pull it out and cut it away from the headstock. Then feed it back through at the perfect length with no risk of damaging the wood
I was thinking the same
Also, Put A Piece Of Cloth Between String & Head Stock AS U Cut.
@@lawrencemays3926 better yet, use a metal ruler 📏
I just use a fret wire-cutter. It cuts the string all the way into the nut.
just put a bit of tape on the top of the headstock and be careful with the cutters.
Let's all appreciate Ida while she's on the show. Every upload I'm surprised she's still here! She must love playing these basses
she'll back be for another session later this year. from our first recording day there's only 1 final video left - but it's the best one :) coming out in august
I steal more riffs from that girl. God bless her.
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Really digging how they didn't cut any costs with these. All of their specs scream premium, but the prices aren't too extreme. Strandberg basses got themselves some competition for sure.
I really want one of these but I just wish they offered the Nordstrand pick-ups in that seafoam green.
Second that, seafoam and nordy pups!! Does anyone know if it is a straight swap or if there’s routing involved?
Sea foam green with nordstrand and six strings!
but... plastic nuts tho
*Everyone buying a bass that Ida demos: “how come it doesn’t sound like it did in the video??”
I got my Ibanez EHB 1505 with Dragon Eye Burst roughly 5 to 6 weeks ago and absolutely love it! The sound, playability and comfort are all amazing.
Ida would sell any bass on the planet. It's such a treat to see her play ! 💕
Agreed
My Friend Has one of those basses I must say it is A Tone monster and Really Light and a Neck that plays like Butter. Ibanez has Done it again indeed. 👍Ida is so Funky Great Demo indeed👍😁
I'm a Dingwall player but Ibanez have been in my blood for ever. man, these look sick!
I usually get so blown away by Ida's muting and left hand technique that I don't pay as much attention to what is going on with her right hand... the economy and efficiency of movement is ridiculous.
Constantly blown away by her technique. It really is close to flawless. Insane.
Great video! I changed the strings on both my EHBs the other day and made a video on it. I didn't mention it, but I ended up using a guitar pick to guard the "headstock" from damage and used cat nail clippers (designated for strings) to cut them.
Just watched your reviews. Great channel brotha! Thanks for the advice. Considering the 1505MS and your review definitely helped. Appreciate ya
Really looking into getting one of these basses. Im a big Ibanez fan, and I've never owned a headless or a multiscale bass. Might as well kill two birds with one stone. Great review as always! Thanks my friend.
I have the EHB1505 and it's currently my favorite bass among my six basses.
1) string up your bass
2) mark the strings
3) remove and cut them
4) re-install the strings
Now Ibanez will get the respect with these incredible instruments, I tried one and they are boutique quality
What did Ida say about it?
Would she recommend / buy such a bass?
absolutely love my 1505. Game changer for my back and sounds outstanding
Your bassist is the best
I’ve watched hundreds of these videos and never ever caught his name, even though he introduces himself every time! (Dude.... slooooow down) 😘
This woman totally slay that bass ! wow, very cool grooves and we can see she loves to play music :)
I got the 5-string version w Bartolini's and multiscale and glad to say it retired my stingray 5. must I mention I loved my stingray.
Great bass player...cool basses...
Excellent commentary.
You have a very strong accent. However, as someone who is not an english native speaker, I can still understand what you are saying. Great explanation btw!
I love that Ida is playing Goblin's Snip Snap at 1:50
Hurray more Ida!
The cool green color isn't offered on the four string, and that's a crime.
the pearl white is sweet tho
You should be thankful that you are not left handed.
@@bryanw1118 i felt that :(
The colour options are way too few imho, they remind me of the eighties even though I was born in ‘89.
I have one and love it. There's only one problem that can be easily fixed. I've had several actually trying to find which model works best. The sides dots are a bad choice on all of them. They're supposed to glow in the dark which would be a good idea since the neck is roasted so the dots will tend to blend in whether black or white. Trouble is, these don't glow in the dark for more than a few minutes no matter how long you charge them with light. From what I understand the Luminlay dots are much better so I'll probably have to swap them out.
Does Ida have her own channel...?
I need to watch more of her.
I love the sound on this bass. The sound reminds me a lot of my T bird.
Price is the simple reason why these will struggle to sell, but they are very nice.. If they were £350 to £550 that would be a good starting point but around the £1000+ mark will kill it.. IMHO
the closest alternative is is around 2k, so im sure these will do ok
i've been waiting for this for too long..
we shot this in february. with kids at home an all it's not so easy producing these videos, that's why everything takes longer right now
Ida Nielsen is a beast...
That blue 1500 model looks like something Skervesen would put out. Love it!
I don't even play bass, but that light green one is so gorgeous! I wish I could have it.
Nice demo grooves Ida. Thanks for giving us some variation.
I wish players demoing 5 strings would play more on the low B, especially below the 5th fret E note where the sound often disappears
Great job on this great video, you two! Thank you!
Man, I love you Gregor, but if you're going to bring Ida in, please give us a ten minute video with a goid solid 5 minutes of her playing.
She's got the material.
She's got the stylr.
She's got like 2.45 of a vid playing...
Just finished a video yesterday that’s all hers. Not one word from me, I promise 🙂
Bomb ass tone on the mix!
@@basstheworldofficial
... Let's hear a whole clip of Grigor.
You do bass, right?
no hands
The ones with Nordstrand sound so much better. The Bartolinis sound muffled in comparison.
aaaah ... that’s NOT what Barts sound like in reality. At least not the ones I’ve played in my basses for over 25 years.
I totally agree I don't like the muted dull sound, there's no brightness
Well, they definitely not the Barts in my Ibanez Prestige sr 5005 for sure!
Might be eq setting or playing technique
Thought it was Ozzy Osbourne playing on the thumbnail, cool!
I ordered the 1005 and returned it after 2 days. It looks great, the neck is wonderful and a joy to play, the bass is ridiculous light weighted. There were some flaws regarding quality control (glue residues on the 20th fret and upwards, G-tuner was very stiff, and the volume control was loose. The set up was a joke, the strings dull out of the box and the saddle is way to high (and made of plastic, why no zero fret?). All in all, not a big deal. So I set it up to my taste, and exchanged the strings for a set of new Rotosound.
But the sound of this bass is really underwhelming. It sounds completely muffled, no matter which setting you dial in. No definition, no treble and if you attempt to cut the mids and boost the high range, it starts to sound very peaky and abrasive. Moreover, the B-string doesn't impress. I have a 15 years old Ibanez BTB 5-string with the Chinese Bartolini Mk1, and it sounds like a complete different bass (even with used strings). It can confirm, that the Bartolini Mk2 and the preamp are really the weak spot of this instrument.
If you're looking for a very traditional mid-range sound, which sounds like the tone control is all the way down, then you should consider the EHB1005. If you're looking for a defined, modern and versatile sound which complements the design of this bass: forget it or go for the 1505!
I've considered buying the 1505 with the Nordstrands, but I don't like the blue "undersea" finish of this model. Why is there so little choice in colors? I was also hoping for the 1305 (even though i like the roasted maple neck of the 1005 better), but it has the same disappointing sound of the 1005 series if you watch and hear the videos - also on this channel.
I like the headless bass, maybe one day I get me a headless bass have a great pristine sound. It is overwhelming to figure out a bass, I need to play the bass I have already. I need to stop wishing and settle down with any bass and play it, stay safe and God bless.
damn she's laying it down smooth
you say lightweight. How much does it weigh?
I love my 1988 Kubicki X-Factor!
Ibanez is really making the things much better, good electronics and woods, plus original models and not only Pbass and Jazz Basses ( wich i love!...but c'mon!)
Ty for an amazing review. Looking at ordering my first headless bass
Headless basses look cool but when I used one the lack of headstock meant I spent too much time looking at the neck rather than interacting with the drummer - especially for moves where the headstock in my peripheral vision was all I usually needed to hit the correct fret. If I got one now, I'd put a flag or a light on the end! 😊
Gregor, can you elaborate on how those Norstrand pickups are P-bass pickups in a soapbar housing? Thats very cool
the big splits are two coils, placed in line like a p-bass. just not offset. but the sound flavor is the same
@@basstheworldofficial Awesome! Didn't know that was possible
You should cut the strings before you fully install them. This will keep you from messing the headstock up.
What I always do, just memorize cut lengths or write down for posterity...and it's always a clean, perfect, look and fit... everytime.
Sounds like a recipe for dead strings...
Take the old strings out and cut the new ones the same length?? 🤷🏻♂️
@@x3a3x3 hey brotha..that depends on if the tuners are fender style or Warwick style.
Either way 1-1/2" to 2-1/2" from center of each tuner lug location, is a safe length.
@@x3a3x3 feed new strings through bridge , gently kink string over saddle, run string hand taught thru the nut to the tuner lug, and cut 1-1/2" to 2-1/2" past each tuner lug's center
Wow those Nordstrands really make the difference. I'll take the fancy multi-scale one.
Ida's thumb
Finally Ibanez
The hard Case They sent that I ordered... they said is the Fit is NOT a good fit. What are some Other Options? This isn't A Good Suggestion from Ibanez; WB250C Case
Ida's a beast
This guy has 2 eyebrow modes:
1 - full extension
2 - full retraction
(Love the channel, appreciate the content)
Whenever you demo Ibanez basses are you running them passive or active with the eq flat?
Which one is a greater all rounder? Smb please help
I hate to be that guy, but headless multiscale is not really thinking out of the box, it is actually the trend now. In about 6-7 years we will see all of these basses for sale used and nobody manufacturing them any more
Facts.
Think you could get a Taurus Vandall amp on the channel? Looks like a really interesting little amp. I might want to get it as a light weight replacement for my gigging amp and am curious what sounds you can get out of it and if the smaller size and weight has any sacrifice in sound
I'll check it out once I'm off my Fender kick haha
I think they look great !!
Still waiting for the 4 string 35"-33" : the EHB 2504MS. I'd buy that bass twice.
I was VERY tempted by one of these but I was unable to try one and I couldnt find an in depth review which I trusted anywhere. So I ended up with a Sterling Ray35 instead.
That's a great bass too.
Great review.....no 4 strings ?
I really want this bass but I wish they had included a zero fret like the BTB models.
I wish they didn't completely screw up the frets like they did on mine.
@@unduloid What was wrong about it?
@@ShreddedShredder0
Everything above the 12th fret was unplayable, with pinched off strings and dead notes all over the place.
These are awesome... I just wish they'd consider making a 4 string multiscale!
Dingwall makes a 4 string, but, they are much more expensive.
@@dallaswright6619 Yeah, I bought one last year :)
I got a brand new 2021 Ibanez EBH1005SMS-EMM bass a few days ago. It seems to have a manufacturing defect. When the EQ switch is set to ON, attenuating the Treble Boost/Cut control does nothing. It’s as if that circuit is not connected inside the EQ. I’ve been searching through videos on RUclips to see if anyone else is commenting about the Treble Boost/Cut control on their EBH1005SMS bass not working, but so far have not found any documentation or demonstration of the issue. Does your EBH1005SMS bass' Treble Boost/Cut control work correctly?
ギター🎸テクニックを披露する格好いいオッカサン
I have a new Ibanez SRMS805 multiscale 5 string that is really nice though I seldom play it because I prefer fretless but I just had to try multiscale and I like it. I wish multiscale was available in fretless... It would have to be lined or you might lose your mind!
1:50 Is that Snip Snap by Goblin?
Awesomeness 👌👌🤟🏻
Spector bass reviews possible?
We just did one a couple of months ago. LX vs. Euro Bolt On
One of her basslines was straight up inspired by Goblin's Snip Snap !
I've been researching headless basses. I'd love to see you review the NS Design Radius basses. Thanks!
I was looking at the NS Design Radius basses too, and trying to decide between one of them and an Ibanez EHB. This video helped me make my decision. I ended up going with the an EHB 1505.
ruclips.net/video/Z7yCpSFxZBA/видео.html
To prevent scratches on the headstock, it wouldn't be hard to make your own guard out of plastic card or even card board from a cereal box. Keep it with your allen wrench and slide it under the strings before cutting. I know, a bass should come with all the necessary tools, but in the instance of this interesting design I'd give them a pass.
Can we get an ehb1000 review? The most affordable one....
I don't hink there will be another video on these. Sorry
@@basstheworldofficial no probs thanks
oh shit Ida Nielsen :0
Bolt on neck. Sounds bit old school. Prefer bolt on's with overdrive. Great demo. thanks
I've been asking Ibanez but got no answer so far: does anyone know if they exist as left-hand versions? Or are we once again ignored by the big brands?
There's a lefty version of the 1005ms in seafoam green. I really dislike the colour for my basses, which is the main reason I didn't order one.
Are these available left handed?
My only gripe with Ibanez basses is that they only offer the Bartolini pickup routes. I'm an EMG guy and every soap bar manufacture offers EMG sized pickups. Until they offer a bass with EMG routes, no Ibanez for me.
I've had the 1506 ordered for months. Might get it sometime soon. Might not.
Now when is Ibanez gonna get on the ball with making lefty models?
I really want to like it...
What name brand of strings do you use?
“It’s a bit of an act of violence!”
Haha yes sir, in the end it’s always boils down to the violence doesn’t it
These look very decent especially for the price.
Looks great sounds solid too. But I think ima keep my MM bongo
Очень впечатляет 🎸💓😁
Any word on the EHB1506MS beast?
Wie ist die Signalkette? Tolles Video!!
We record through a BAE 1073 DMP and an A Designs REDDI parallel and blend them later to taste
I really want the blue one with the nordstrands
I want one!
Everyone liked that
When try the ehb 1506 ms bif??
IMO the best sound is at 3:20 😎
You can get a MIM Jazz that will make that noise for a lot less.
I rarely hear an Ibanez bass that sounds mediocre. I like them.
Gregor, next time please think about using masking tape to avoid scratches... (Das gelbe Malerkreppklebeband geht ohne Spuren wieder weg)
It’s not my bass. I’m testing these instruments and I feel I should disclose such a flaw if I find one
I bought the EHB1005MS and there’s a buzz to the pick ups turn it all the way up And don’t play and just listen you here in an annoying, buzz especially if you’re recording… Has anybody else noticed this that owns the Bartolini version so my question is do the Nord strands also have this buzzing feature I’m joking when I call it feature.
It’s like she came straight out of a Marcus Miller clinic, what is this slap greatness!!
Something that will annoy the rest of the band.