Detail 01
34 in. scale length
The scale is described as familiar for a standard bass-guitar transition.
Product detailSKU #1500000387101
IbanezUB805 5-String Upright Bass Mahogany Oil Burst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A compact, fretless 5-string upright bass with a familiar 34-inch scale, piezo-equipped AeroSilk bridge system, and included stand and gig bag.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass guitar players transitioning to an upright-style instrument
- Players who want a 5-string, fretless upright bass
- Players who value a compact maple-body design with included stand and gig bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require frets
- Players seeking a standard full-size acoustic upright bass
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Fretless jatoba fretboard
The instrument has no frets; the description attributes rich midrange and crisp high end to the jatoba fretboard.
Detail 03
AeroSilk piezo pickup and custom MR5 bridge
The bridge saddles are designed to work with the piezo pickups to enhance an upright-style acoustic quality.
Detail 04
Compact maple body
Ibanez describes it as designed for balance and function while retaining acoustic tone projection.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a fretless instrument.
- 02It has five strings and a 34-inch scale length.
- 03The supplied description identifies a piezo active tone control and an AeroSilk piezo pickup.
- 04A TAMA Roadpro stand and gig bag are included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the UB805 fretted?
No. The supplied specifications list it as fretless.
02How many strings does it have?
It has five strings.
03What scale length does it use?
It has a 34-inch scale length.
04What is included?
A TAMA Roadpro stand and a gig bag are included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right-handed
- Number of Frets
- Fretless
- Number of Strings
- 5 String
- Scale Length
- 34"
5 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Jatoba Number of frets: Fretless Nut material: Plastic Body Body Type: Solidbody Body wood: Maple Hardware Bridge/Tailpiece: AeroSilk MR5 Tuning machines: Die-cast Color: Black Other Number of strings: 5 String Case: Gig bag Orientation: Right-handed
- Color
- Black
- Body Material
- Maple
- Body Type
- Solidbody
- Neck Wood
- 5-piece maple/walnut Neck joint: Neck-through Scale length: 34" Truss rod: Standard Control layout: Master volume, Master tone Fretboard Material: Jatoba Number of frets: Fretless Nut material: Plastic Body Body Type: Solidbody Body wood: Maple Hardware Bridge/Tailpiece: AeroSilk MR5 Tuning machines: Die-cast Color: Black Other Number of strings: 5 String Case: Gig bag Orientation: Right-handed
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Tier
- new
- Source Id
- site51500000387101
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