Ibanez Introduces the UB805 5-String Electric Upright Bass

First released in 2018, the Upswing series was Ibanezโ€™s answer to calls for an electric upright thatโ€™s proportionally similar to a bass guitar

Ibanez Introduces the UB805 5-String Electric Upright Bass

First released in 2018, the Upswing series was Ibanezโ€™s answer to calls for an electric upright thatโ€™s proportionally similar to a bass guitar

New for 2023, Ibanez has introduced the newest addition to its Upswing line of electric basses, the UB805. First released in 2018, the Upswing series was Ibanezโ€™s answer to calls for an electric upright thatโ€™s proportionally similar to a bass guitar to allow players to more easily move between both instruments. The UB805 takes this concept to its logical next step with the addition of a low B string. The UB805 features similar construction to that of the UB804, employing a Maple body, Jatoba fingerboard, 34โ€ scale length, and a custom AeroSilk Piezo Pickup system. The bass also includes a custom TAMA Roadpro stand and gig bag.

Features

ยท 34.0″ scale

ยท 5pc Maple/Walnut neck

ยท Maple body

ยท Jatoba fretboard

ยท Fretless

ยท Custom AeroSilk piezo pickups

ยท MR5UBP bridge (23.5mm string spacing)

ยท Black hardware

ยท .045/.065/.080/.100/.132 Flat wound strings

ยท Tuning: 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B

ยท Gigbag and TAMAยฎ Roadpro custom stand included

ยท Finish Mahogany Oil Burst

STREET PRICE: $1,249.99 

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