Ibanez EHB1005F Fretless Headless 5-String Bass – Arctic Ocean Matte
A Modern Fretless Bass for the Progressive Player
The Ibanez EHB1005F brings together cutting-edge ergonomics, advanced tone shaping and headless practicality to create one of the most comfortable and expressive fretless basses available today. Its chambered, contoured, headless design keeps weight low and balance exceptional, making it the ideal instrument for long sessions, extended performances, and modern technical playing styles.
Ultra-Stable Roasted Maple/Walnut Neck + Richlite Fretboard
The 5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut neck is reinforced with graphite rods, giving it incredible stability against climate changes while enhancing sustain and clarity. Paired with a Richlite fretboard – chosen for its even density, moisture resistance and smooth fretless glissando – the EHB1005F offers fluid motion and expressive phrasing across its 34" scale.
Bartolini® BH2 Power + Vari-Mid 3-Band EQ
A pair of Bartolini BH2 dual-coil pickups delivers tight, controlled low end, rich mids and a wide, balanced frequency spread ideal for fretless nuance. The Vari-Mid 3-band EQ includes a sweepable mid control, enabling extraordinarily precise shaping for both stage and studio. An EQ bypass switch instantly converts the bass into a passive instrument with a traditional passive tone response.
Headless Efficiency, MR5HS Bridge Stability
Ibanez custom headpieces allow quick string changes with rear-access hex screws, while the MR5HS monorail-style bridges offer independent saddle isolation and a wide intonation range. Adjustable string spacing (±1.5 mm) ensures every player can fine-tune feel to their preference. Luminescent side dots, Schaller S-Locks, and a detachable finger ramp complete the professional feature set.
Key Features
- Headless, ergonomic, chambered body for maximum comfort
- 5-pc Roasted Maple/Walnut neck w/ graphite reinforcement rods
- Richlite fretless fingerboard for smooth, expressive play
- Bartolini® BH2 pickups (neck & bridge, passive)
- Vari-Mid 3-band EQ with sweepable mid control
- EQ bypass for instant passive operation
- MR5HS bridge with adjustable spacing
- Ibanez custom headpieces for quick string changes
- Schaller S-Locks + luminescent side dots
- Includes EHB gig bag
Who Is This For?
- Players seeking a modern, lightweight, ergonomic fretless bass
- Fusion, jazz, prog, ambient and experimental bassists
- Studio musicians needing precise EQ control and noiseless articulation
- Touring players who require stable tuning and low-fatigue ergonomics
- Fans of headless bass designs and contemporary build philosophies
- Bassists transitioning to fretless with minimal adjustment required
