Extinguish my GAS

[bassjunke]

I have been living relatively GAS free but all of the sudden I have an interest in a multiscale bass. What I tell myself is that the ergonomic aspects of that setup may alleviate some strain from years of playing. My question for the TB community is what 5 or 6 string multiscale basses warrant consideration? I recently played an Ibanez EHB 1506MS at a local retailer. Initially I liked the headless, multiscale lightweight concept, but when I played it there were serious issues with the neck (dried out and cracked down the middle, fret buds of 1/4” , etc.). I live in a dry area, but for a bass that expensive I was expecting better execution and a more durable product. Was this a one off or fairly typical of Ibanez basses?

 

[P1KW]

How strange what counts.
I learned that at the beginning of the EHB series a model with serious problems was reported, a very isolated fact.

You quote the brand instead of the specific model and I can tell you about my experience with the brand.
-Ibanez SRFF806
-Ibanez SRMS806
-Ibanez EHB1506MS

Where I live, Madrid, the climate is very extreme in summer and winter, and particularly humid in spring and autumn.

I can assure you that these 3 masts perfectly withstand weather changes, especially the EHB, at least on my unit.

The SRs have very fast and comfortable necks, but the EHB (despite the 17mm spacing between the strings) has a twist.

Historically I come from PB, JB (with F) MM, Ric, Yamaha and Carvin and despite being a mid-range, the SRs, I can assure you that I am enjoying my Ibanez basses like no other I have had.

Greetings!