Ibanez EHB1006MS-MGM Workshop Electric Bass Guitar

EHB1006MS-MGM (Metallic Gray Matte)

Workshop Electric Bass Guitar

The EHB1006MS is a six-string, multi-scale EHB series solid-body electric bass model introduced by Ibanez for 2022. It is made in Indonesia as part of the Ibanez Bass Workshop line.

The new EHB design features a chambered body double-cutaway body shape with a prominent upper horn and a deep lower scoop. The chambered body has an ergonomic design with a slanted back to enable the player to maintain a similar playing position whether seated or standing.

The EHB1006MS features a multi-scale headless design with an American basswood body bolted to a graphite-reinforced roasted maple and walnut neck with a Roasted Birdseye Maple fingerboard with 24 stainless steel fanned frets, offset abalone dot position markers, and luminescent side dots. Components include individual Monorail V HS bridges with adjustable string spacing, a pair of T1 humbucking pickups passive pickups, a detachable finger ramp, a Vari-mid 3-band EQ with EQ bypass switch, a locking Neutrik output jack, and Schaller S-Lock strap pins.

The EHB1506MS is a similar model with a poplar burl top.

Slanted body back

The top half of the back of the body is slanted which allows the bass to rest slightly closer to the player’s body for better control and a more ergonomic feel.

Comfortably rounded body edge, Chambered body

Its contoured, ergonomic design and chambered body make for a lightweight, well-balanced, and comfortable instrument that’s excellent for long sets or practice session.

T1 pickups

The T1 pickup is a humbucker featuring two separate, individually mounted coils that provides tight bass response, punchy mid-range, and clear high-end. It offers flexible voicing suitable for various genres, and the height of each coil can be set individually for highly nuanced adjustments to the tone. On top of its great sound, the physical design features rounded edges for enhanced ergonomic comfort when using the pickup as a thumb rest. Moreover, the individually mounted coils allow them to be positioned slightly offset from one another. This makes it so the surface of the pickup where the player rests their thumb is directly parallel with the strings, which is not typical with most multi scale basses. This design greatly enhances the comfort and playability of the instrument.

Vari-Mid 3-Band EQ w/EQ bypass switch

The Vari-mid 3-band EQ features a variable mid-frequency control which allows you to dial in an incredibly wide range of sounds. There is also an EQ bypass switch for passive operation with the treble control acting as a passive tone control when the EQ is bypassed.

MR5HS mono rail bridge w/string spacing adjustable saddles

The MR5HS bridge is designed especially for the EHB basses and features wide intonation range. Each bridge piece is independently and securely attached to the body for maximum vibration transfer, and the saddles are adjustable for string spacing +/-1.5mm, answering every bassist’s individual string spacing demands, no matter what playing style. Teflon washers are used on each tuner for a smooth tuning action.