Description
Ibanez Bass Workshop UB805 Upright Bass - Mahogany Oil Burst
Product Description:
Whether you’re already a double bass player or a bass guitarist looking to get into upright, the Ibanez Bass Workshop U805 Upright Bass deserves your serious consideration. The U805 Upright offers professionals and students a sleek, affordable, and durable instrument that’s easy to transport and delivers true upright sound with plug-and-play convenience onstage, in the studio, and in the classroom. The U805’s 5-piece maple/walnut neck, jatoba fingerboard, maple “wing” body, and AeroSilk piezo electronics join forces to deliver rich, clear upright tone with just the right amount of airy brightness. And for upright bass, playability is as good as it gets.
Easy playability
The U805’s easy playability will be a breath of fresh air for bass players coming from a traditional acoustic upright. The U805’s compact wing body flares out only slightly from the neck join, which features a smooth, ergonomic heel. Together with a graceful lower-bout cutaway, this gives you unfettered upper-register access and thumb position will be needed only to reach the absolute highest notes. Moving to double bass can be a challenge for even the most accomplished bass guitarists; these players will experience a natural, seamless transition to the U805. The 5-string acoustic double bass is a rare beast that’s even more ungainly than its conventional 4-string counterpart. The Ibanez Bass Workshop U805 gives bassists the added range of a low B string, while remaining compact and easy to play.
AeroSilk piezo electronics
Ibanez custom designed the U805’s electronics package to deliver gorgeous, full-bodied tone. It sounds like an upright — only better. Indeed, it sits authentically in acoustic jazz arrangements; but unlike a traditional upright, it holds its own in a driving electric fusion track. That’s thanks to the instrument’s design, its tonewoods, and its specialized AeroSilk piezo electronics. The AeroSilk MR5 bridge’s unique saddles contain AeroSilk piezo pickup transducers that work in conjunction with the Piezo active tone control system. Customized for both plucking and arco playing, the system produces the airy quality that characterizes the upright sound. It outputs problem-free audio to an amp, PA system, audio interface, or recording console without the feedback issues of double basses fitted with mics or pickups.
Travel in style
With the Ibanez Bass Workshop U805, upright bass players can now travel in style — an advantage bass guitarists have enjoyed since the 1950s. Gone are the frustrations of trying to fit a double bass into a car or hauling it onto a subway at rush hour. The U805 is a svelte instrument that even comes with its own fitted gig bag, which is padded to protect your bass and contains storage for a bow and the included stand. When you get to the gig, the TAMA Roadpro stand, custom made for the U805, gives you authentic upright positioning. All thing considered, the Ibanez Bass Workshop U805 is a fantastic value. Offering outstanding sound, playability, portability, and a remarkably affordable price tag, it’s a no-brainer. Get yours from Sweetwater today!
Ibanez Bass Workshop UB805 Upright Bass Features:
- 5-piece maple/walnut neck for tonal clarity and defined note attack
- Jatoba fingerboard produces a rich midrange with crisp high end
- The maple wing body offers a bright and clear sound
- AeroSilk piezo pickup provides the airy quality that characterizes upright sound
- Piezo active tone control, custom designed for the AeroSilk piezo
- The AeroSilk MR5 bridge, with unique saddles that work in concert with the piezo pickups to enhance the acoustic upright quality of the tone. It is customized for both plucking and arco playing
- Included UB padded gig bag with storage for bow and stand
- TAMA Roadpro custom stand included
✔ Same-Day Order Processing
✔ Free Returns
✔ No Restocking Fees
✔ Financing Options Available
Order Confirmation:
As soon as you place your order, you will receive a confirmation email. After that, we double-check if all items ordered are in stock and available for immediate shipment. If your order is available for the delivery within the advertised time frame, we will submit it for shipment to the warehouse. If the expected delivery time exceeds the advertised time frame, we'll reach out to you via email and/or phone to confirm the order.
Order Shipment:
Within 1 business day from the time the item has been shipped, you will receive an email confirmation with tracking number. If you would not receive tracking information within six business days of your order, feel free to follow up with us.
Estimated Time of Arrival:
We typically deliver within 2-10 business days. Custom made products are usually delivered within 3-5 weeks. If the expected delivery date for your order would fall outside of the advertised 2-10 business day time frame, our customer service team will reach out to you to confirm if you are OK with that date.
Areas Covered:
All estimated delivery dates and shipping costs advertised on the website apply the the Contiguous United States only. Please contact our customer service team to discuss the time and cost of shipping to Hawaii or Alaska. We don't ship directly to Canada, but we can ship your order to the freight carrier of your choice.
Damages:
It is very important that you inspect the packaging of your items when they arrive and check if you received all boxes listed on the delivery receipt.If you notice any damage or shortage of packages, you must make note of it on the bill of lading, take pictures, and refuse delivery.Your note should say "refused due to damage". You must also take photos of all sides of the box and send them to us within 2 days. If there are no damages visible before opening the box, you must note "subject to further inspection may contain concealed damage". If you notice any damage after receiving the delivery, do not throw the box away, and contact us with the photos. After we receive information from you about the refused delivery or concealed damage, we immediately initiate a claim with the shipping company or with the manufacturer. After the claim is fully processed, we ship all replacements at absolutely no cost to you.
Cancellations & Refunds:
We can cancel your order at absolutely no cost to you before the shipping label or Bill of Lading has been created, or before production of a custom order has started. Custom made items are not eligible for refunds after production has started. To be eligible for a return, the item must be unused and in the same condition as you received it. It must also remain in the original packaging, and the packaging must be in a perfect condition. We do not charge restocking fees or return shipping fees. All eligible returns are 100% free. Orders delivered outside the United States are not eligible for refunds. If your order arrived damaged, "Damages" section applies. Our refund policy lasts 45 days. If 45 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately, we can’t offer you a refund. Please contact us before returning an item to discuss shipping details. All refunds will be issued to the credit card or PayPal account you used for your purchase within 2 days after all returned items arrived at our warehouse.
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