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!
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.
I'm more inclined to opt for a more unique, one off, more custom, pickguard made out of a figured hardwood, possibly with some color that enhances the look of the instrument, and finished, whether it's a hard, super high gloss, buff and polish polyt ype finish, a very subdued oil finish, or anything in between. I've also creating Custom Stainless Steel pickguards, one polished to a near mirror finish, another that was polished to that super high gloss, mirror-like finish, but had an electroplate coating put on that made it look like a deep deep red translucent finish, and two that were brushed like you may see on appliances, or stainless steel on a wide range of other applications or uses. There's just something about a synthetic, plastic pickguard laid over the top of a naturally incredibly beautiful piece Hardwood that just does not work for my brain. I will have a few bass and guitar pickguards cut from some highly figured cherry, cocobolo, andynsane figured Bubinga
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for sharing! I haven't spent much time (played it at a store once) with the short scale version. I will make sure to look at that when I review!
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.
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!
I have no previous experience in short scale but the EHB1005sms might be the ultimate. The effortless feel it had 3 seconds after I first picked it up at the store is just something I've never experienced before. I'm not sure it made me a better player that I was before, but I do feel like the limit of my playing skill goes up a notch. It's just so easy and comfortable.
Hey Oni! Only briefly at a shop, I wasn't too impressed with the short scale. I will try and snag an example at some point next year (hopefully Ibanez will send us one!)
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)
@@LowEndLobster I did the VMC mod a few days ago, and then did the 6db one as well. The VMC definitely has a nicer treble to my ears. It's a little bit scooped but in a very musical way, but the big improvement is with the presence - it's much better with the mod. The bass sounds more alive and with a different starting point the treble control has a more useful sweep in active mode. The mod is the same approach as the 6db - it's just the plug on the small edge of the same circuit board. Just move the plug over.
Great question! I can't think of any others at the price point besides the SRFF Soundgear, and I think the EHB is WAY better. Next closest from other brands are the ESP multiscale and Dingwall D-Roc, which are much closer to the EHB1505MS in price (and the ESP and Dingy have 37" B strings). Ibanez did a really good job of carving out a niche that really isn't found anywhere else until you get to Strandberg.
Cort makes a very interesting multi-scale 5. Even has a single cut design that makes it look much higher end than they are priced. “Around 1,000 $” also getting that similar 33”-35.5” scale length.
@@mrwagner01 I saw that. I think the corts are 34"-35.5" and are rocking the MK1s. That bass is probably very similar to the SRMS805. Would still like to play one, but all set on dropping $1100 on a bass with MK1s
@@LowEndLobster looking forward to it! Actually I'm very curious about what magic trick you're going to pull out!!! ....btw your 1st video about the EHB it's the reason I have one! 🤘
Yes, I'm a hobbyist and not a 'professional' musician from the aspect of gigging/touring/teaching for a living. I do gig occasionally and enjoy jamming, but I have a full time career outside of music.
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.
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??
I think the fan here is quite usable. I think it's 'just right' for the scale and I definitely appreciate this over the 34-35.5" fan of the SRMS. There are some definite ergonomic/comfort benefits of the shorter scale G and D strings while still getting the thickness of the 35" B. That being said, would love to see a 'long scale' version of the EHB as opposed to the newer short scale version. Gimme a headless beast with a 37" B!
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...
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 don't think you're crazy. Honestly they're solid basses and would be a great learning platform because you're getting an optimal experience for all the strings IMO. These are very playable and easy to transition from a 'regular' bass
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)?
Mine was a very early example that I got from a European retailer before COVID. I haven't seen any others in the wild. I restrung mine today and it's great, but I have seen pics of the ones with issues and they're legit issues.
just dropped...OH MY! (Dominc also gives lessons, so I'm working up to that... :-) ) First Fragment - Pantheum (Official Bass Playthrough) 8,420 views Dec 12, 2021
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.
Aesthetics come entirely from personal opinion and preference/ what is considered normal. If the standard in our world was for every guitar to be headless and someone came and invented a guitar with a head, you would say the exact same thing about it
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!
My only problem with this bass...
The fact that the pastel pink satin version was suuuuuper rare! I would murder for that model.
RIGHT!? I looooved the look of it. Wish they made it more available.
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.
Congrats! Agreed on the string spacing, that's why I like this much more than the SRMS805. The EHB is designed around the player
The pickguard really improves the look of the bass. Look's great.
Imagine black finish with white pickguard
@@fromaggio7654 and ebony neck
I the black with a black pickguard. It looks amazing.
Agreed
I'm more inclined to opt for a more unique, one off, more custom, pickguard made out of a figured hardwood, possibly with some color that enhances the look of the instrument, and finished, whether it's a hard, super high gloss, buff and polish polyt ype finish, a very subdued oil finish, or anything in between. I've also creating Custom Stainless Steel pickguards, one polished to a near mirror finish, another that was polished to that super high gloss, mirror-like finish, but had an electroplate coating put on that made it look like a deep deep red translucent finish, and two that were brushed like you may see on appliances, or stainless steel on a wide range of other applications or uses. There's just something about a synthetic, plastic pickguard laid over the top of a naturally incredibly beautiful piece Hardwood that just does not work for my brain. I will have a few bass and guitar pickguards cut from some highly figured cherry, cocobolo, andynsane figured Bubinga
Wow. This might be the best Ibanez bass yet. It has a bit of the Kubicki tone to it.
Mine is on the way! Thanks for the videos on the bass, made the decision much easier for me.
Taking it back to the first video ! Lookin funky man ! Lets gooooo
Great video/demo lobster!
I got the bass a couple of weeks ago - your demos convinced me - grr8 slapping bro!!!
Keep on mate!
🙏
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.
Thanks for sharing and congrats on your Rev! Which one did you get?
@@LowEndLobster reverend mercalli 4 in natural
@@trunks828 Very nice! Congrats!
As an EHB owner (with a pair of Nord BigBlades on the way) im excited for the preamp video!
Thanks! Going to drop that in the next few weeks :)
I'm looking forward to mod(?) my ehb's preamp as you mentioned in this video. Thank you for quality content as always.
Thank you! That video is dropping next week :)
That bass needs a punk pink paint. Thanks!!!!! I hope Santa brings me an EHB bass.
Thanks for another excellent video, Lobster. I am always enjoying your content.
Man, that treble cranked tone is perfect!
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.
Thank you very much Matt!
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.
Thank you for sharing! I haven't spent much time (played it at a store once) with the short scale version. I will make sure to look at that when I review!
Does your bass have a contoured shape?
yes
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.
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!
I have no previous experience in short scale but the EHB1005sms might be the ultimate. The effortless feel it had 3 seconds after I first picked it up at the store is just something I've never experienced before. I'm not sure it made me a better player that I was before, but I do feel like the limit of my playing skill goes up a notch. It's just so easy and comfortable.
I own a ehb1005sms and I love it. Super comfortable bass and lightning fast.
the only 5 string/multiscale/headless bass I´m interested. Lot of sounds.
Thanks Seb!
I'm looking to buy a ibanez and leaning more for the 1505ms, why do you prefer this one over the 1505ms? Thanks
Hi again! It sounds great!
Are the Aguilar DCB D4 still the best option in 2023?
I really can't decide between this and the Short scale version! Were you able to put your hands on that?
Hey Oni! Only briefly at a shop, I wasn't too impressed with the short scale. I will try and snag an example at some point next year (hopefully Ibanez will send us one!)
@@LowEndLobster I look forward to that! :)
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 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)
Interesting! I did the +6 DB solder less mod right after I filmed this and made a separate short video. Perhaps I should explore that bit too!
@@LowEndLobster I did the VMC mod a few days ago, and then did the 6db one as well. The VMC definitely has a nicer treble to my ears. It's a little bit scooped but in a very musical way, but the big improvement is with the presence - it's much better with the mod. The bass sounds more alive and with a different starting point the treble control has a more useful sweep in active mode. The mod is the same approach as the 6db - it's just the plug on the small edge of the same circuit board. Just move the plug over.
Are there other 5-string multiscales in this price range that you like better?
Great question! I can't think of any others at the price point besides the SRFF Soundgear, and I think the EHB is WAY better. Next closest from other brands are the ESP multiscale and Dingwall D-Roc, which are much closer to the EHB1505MS in price (and the ESP and Dingy have 37" B strings). Ibanez did a really good job of carving out a niche that really isn't found anywhere else until you get to Strandberg.
Cort makes a very interesting multi-scale 5. Even has a single cut design that makes it look much higher end than they are priced. “Around 1,000 $” also getting that similar 33”-35.5” scale length.
@@mrwagner01 I saw that. I think the corts are 34"-35.5" and are rocking the MK1s. That bass is probably very similar to the SRMS805. Would still like to play one, but all set on dropping $1100 on a bass with MK1s
@@LowEndLobster definitely think you made the right choice in putting DCBs in this bass
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?
Yes technically. Ignore my previous comment lol.
@@LowEndLobster thank you for the supafast reply
I think I know my Christmas wish
:)
Sounds real good for ibanez
Which headless basses would you say have the best string retention hardware?
What about the quick, 5 min, free mod to get more punch?
I mention it briefly- there's an upcoming video on it with comparison clips and all that jazz :)
@@LowEndLobster looking forward to it! Actually I'm very curious about what magic trick you're going to pull out!!! ....btw your 1st video about the EHB it's the reason I have one! 🤘
Are the Pickguards being made again?
TBH I'm not sure
Señor lobster do you just play for fun/mostly alone?
Yes, I'm a hobbyist and not a 'professional' musician from the aspect of gigging/touring/teaching for a living. I do gig occasionally and enjoy jamming, but I have a full time career outside of music.
@@LowEndLobster very cool, me too! (Minus the gigging)
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.
I have that one. It’s very good. I put the Aguilars in it as well.
ruclips.net/video/ffRoKksKSD0/видео.html
Please review the EHB1505ms. And the 1506ms and 1006ms lol!
I'm dying for a cover of Nuclear Power Trio's 'Grab 'em by the Pyongang'. Think Dale could hook that up?
Holy crap what a good bassline! I'll ask him but can't make any promises.
UPDATE: He said he'd give it a shot!
@@LowEndLobster Heck yeah!!! Can't wait!
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??
I think the fan here is quite usable. I think it's 'just right' for the scale and I definitely appreciate this over the 34-35.5" fan of the SRMS. There are some definite ergonomic/comfort benefits of the shorter scale G and D strings while still getting the thickness of the 35" B. That being said, would love to see a 'long scale' version of the EHB as opposed to the newer short scale version. Gimme a headless beast with a 37" B!
@@LowEndLobster thanks for that input! i would have to give it a shot if i ever see one in the wild.
Can you please test the SMS, the short scale?
ruclips.net/video/ffRoKksKSD0/видео.html
I loved the feel of mine but never liked the sound, even with Norstrand pickups. Ended up selling mine.
Thanks for sharing Tom!
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...
Thanks BP! Yes! I forgot to mention it's chambered.
That is a cool bass! Love the pockguard
Thanks Meyers!
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 don't think you're crazy. Honestly they're solid basses and would be a great learning platform because you're getting an optimal experience for all the strings IMO. These are very playable and easy to transition from a 'regular' bass
I wish they would make that exact bass but with four strings. I don’t care to have their short scale EHBs.
Had to create a new Discord account. How do I join your server again please? Thanks.
Check the video description. There is an invite link there.
You always look like you enjoy playing this bass.
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)?
I always called that one the "Dingbanez" because of the look haha.
💙👊😎
Lots of complaints about building quality on the internet, noticed anything?
Mine was a very early example that I got from a European retailer before COVID. I haven't seen any others in the wild. I restrung mine today and it's great, but I have seen pics of the ones with issues and they're legit issues.
remcos groove lab
He tears it up
I'd like to see you jamming on a different scale.
Thanks Craig! I'll keep this in mind in future videos
Nearly two years, and still a fugly bass! 😜
LOL Thanks Rev! XD
*laughs in demopan*
just dropped...OH MY!
(Dominc also gives lessons, so I'm working up to that... :-) )
First Fragment - Pantheum (Official Bass Playthrough)
8,420 views Dec 12, 2021
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.
I like them. To each there own.
Aesthetics come entirely from personal opinion and preference/ what is considered normal. If the standard in our world was for every guitar to be headless and someone came and invented a guitar with a head, you would say the exact same thing about it