Nordstrand pickups and Vari-Mid EQ
The pickups of the Bass Workshop EHB1506MS Ergonomic Bass come from the American premium manufacturer Nordstrand and make the six-string a sonic all-rounder for band accompaniment and virtuoso solo playing. Thanks to the use of classic Alnico V magnets and two diagonally arranged pole pieces per string, the Nordstrand Custom Big Split pickups, which are wound to the maximum Output, impress with a powerful yet musical sound that responds to the playing style with a smooth sound development. The two-piece coil construction also helps to suppress unwanted background noise. To adjust the tone precisely, Ibanez also equips the six-string bass guitar with an active Vari-Mid 3-band tone control, whose mid-range control has three selectable center frequencies. The EQ bypass switch can also be used to switch the Bass to passive mode, whereby the treble pot becomes a classic treble control.