Ibanez UB805 Upright 5-String Bass – Mahogany Oil Burst
A Modern, Portable Take on the Upright Bass
The Ibanez UB805 brings expressive upright tone into a compact, gig-ready format. With its 34" scale length and conical compound fingerboard radius, this innovative Bass Workshop model provides a smooth transition for electric bassists while preserving the phrasing, nuance and bowability of a traditional upright. Its Maple wing body and neck-through construction deliver impressive projection and sustain, all within a lightweight, transport-friendly silhouette.
AeroSilk Piezo System for Authentic Acoustic Response
Central to the UB805’s voice is the AeroSilk piezo pickup system, integrated into the custom MR5 bridge to capture the natural resonance and “air” of an upright bass. The active Piezo tone control allows detailed shaping from dark, woody pizzicato to bright, articulate arco response, making the UB805 a flexible performer across jazz, orchestral crossover, theatre work and modern fusion.
Premium Neck-Through Feel & Upright-Friendly Ergonomics
A 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck-through design ensures tonal clarity and superior attack, while the Jatoba fretless fingerboard supports expressive slides, vibrato and bowed passages. Offering comfortable upper-register access and consistent sustain, the UB805 excels as a hybrid instrument for players wanting upright phrasing without the size and setup demands of a full acoustic double bass. Included with the bass are a padded UB-series gig bag and a TAMA® Roadpro upright stand for reliable stage and studio use.
Key Features
- Compact 34" upright format with conical compound fingerboard radius
- Neck-through 5-piece Maple/Walnut construction
- Maple wing body for bright, articulate acoustic tone
- AeroSilk piezo pickup system with active tone control
- Custom MR5 AeroSilk bridge optimised for arco & pizzicato
- Fretless Jatoba fingerboard for expressive upright technique
- Includes TAMA® Roadpro upright stand & padded gig bag
- Excellent portability without sacrificing projection
Who Is This For?
- Electric bassists transitioning into upright playing
- Upright players seeking a more portable, low-maintenance alternative
- Jazz, fusion, folk, world and theatre musicians needing arco + pizz versatility
- Session players requiring upright-style tone without bulky transport
- Multi-instrumentalists exploring new textures in modern bass performance
- Educators and students wanting an accessible hybrid upright solution
