Ibanez EHB1500‑CTF Bass Workshop 4‑String Headless Bass, Cosmic Blue Starburst Flat
The Ibanez EHB1500‑CTF is a premium 4‑string headless bass from the Ibanez Bass Workshop, designed to deliver boutique‑level tone, exceptional ergonomics, and modern aesthetics in a lightweight, perfectly balanced instrument. Finished in Cosmic Blue Starburst Flat, this model combines striking visual appeal with cutting‑edge performance for today’s demanding bassist.
Reduced Weight, Perfect Balance, and Ergonomic Comfort
The signature EHB headless construction and chambered, ergonomic body design eliminate neck‑dive and significantly reduce overall weight, making the EHB1500‑CTF exceptionally comfortable for long rehearsals, studio work, and extended live performances. Sculpted body contours, a slanted body back, and a deep lower‑horn scoop ensure a consistent, natural playing position whether seated or standing, while allowing effortless access to the upper register.
Superior Stability, Sustain, and Focused Attack
At the heart of the instrument is a 9‑piece Panga Panga/Walnut bolt‑on neck, reinforced with graphite rods for outstanding stability, sustain, and attack. This sophisticated neck construction provides tight low‑end response and focused midrange clarity, while the bound Panga Panga fingerboard contributes a fast, articulate feel with crisp note definition. Medium stainless steel frets, offset abalone dot inlays, and luminescent side dots ensure durability, precision, and confident navigation on dark stages. A detachable finger ramp is included for refined right‑hand control and consistent fingerstyle technique.
Hum‑Cancelling Split‑Coil Tone
Electronics are headlined by a pair of Nordstrand™ Big Split Custom pickups, featuring hum‑cancelling split‑coil construction. Their hybrid P/J‑style voicing delivers powerful lows, articulate mids, and clear, controlled highs-equally suited to modern rock, fusion, funk, and studio applications. These pickups feed into Ibanez’s Vari‑Mid 3‑band EQ, which includes a variable mid‑frequency control and an EQ bypass switch for instant passive operation. When bypassed, the treble control becomes a global passive tone knob, offering organic tonal flexibility alongside modern active precision.
Premium-Grade Hardware
Hardware is purpose‑built for professional performance, with Ibanez MR5HS mono‑rail bridges featuring integrated tuning mechanisms and adjustable string spacing (±1.5mm), Ibanez custom string headpieces, and ultra‑secure Schaller S‑Locks. The bass is supplied with a custom‑fit Ibanez gig bag, designed to protect the unique EHB body shape during transport.
Key Features
- Headless Bass Workshop Design – Reduced weight, perfect balance, and ergonomic comfort
- Chambered African Mahogany Body with Poplar Burl Top – Warm resonance with rich visual depth
- 9‑Piece Panga Panga/Walnut Neck – Superior stability, sustain, and focused attack
- Nordstrand™ Big Split Custom Pickups – Hum‑cancelling split‑coil tone with P/J‑style character
- Ibanez Vari‑Mid Electronics – Semi‑parametric mid control with active/passive operation
- MR5HS Mono‑Rail Bridge System – Individual string isolation and precision tuning
Who Is This Bass For?
- Players wanting a premium 4‑string with modern ergonomics
- Gigging musicians who value comfort during long performances
- Modern rock, funk, fusion, pop, and studio bassists
- Players seeking boutique materials and Nordstrand electronics
- Bassists wanting a lightweight, perfectly balanced instrument
