Ibanez UB805 5-String Upright Bass in Mahogany Oil Burst B-Stock 7040
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- UB805MOB-B7040
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Ibanez UB805 5-String Upright Bass in Mahogany Oil Burst
The Ibanez UB805 is a fretless upright bass built for players who demand articulate, woody sustain and responsive dynamics in live and studio settings. Its balanced neck geometry and piezo-driven tone deliver precision across jazz ensembles, world music contexts, and any session where clarity and control matter. On stage or in the studio, this instrument speaks with authority.
Build & Hardware
Built with a maple wing body and 5-piece maple/walnut neck-through construction, this bass offers solid structural integrity and tonal clarity that carries through a room. The jatoba fretboard with white dot inlay provides excellent durability and clear visual reference points across its 864mm (34") scale, while the custom AeroSilk MR5 bridge paired with Ibanez machine head tuners ensures reliable intonation and stable tuning under the demands of live performance.
Tone & Electronics
The AeroSilk Piezo system with active tone control captures transparent signal with responsive EQ shaping for a wide palette of sonic possibilities. Factory-installed strings arrive in standard 5-string tuning (1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B) with gauges of .045/.065/.080/.100/.132, paired with the bridge for reliable tonal transfer and dynamic response that gigging players can count on.
Key Features
- Fretless jatoba fingerboard with white dot inlay
- Maple wing body in mahogany oil burst finish
- 5-piece maple/walnut neck-through construction
- 864mm (34") scale length
- 42mm nut width with 23.5mm string spacing
- Neck width at 22nd fret: 84mm
- 60–90mm fingerboard radius
- AeroSilk Piezo system with active tone control
- Custom AeroSilk MR5 bridge
- Ibanez machine head tuners
- Factory string gauge: .045/.065/.080/.100/.132
- Includes gig bag and TAMA Roadpro stand
The UB805 pairs thoughtful ergonomic design with transparent electronics, making it a serious instrument for players committed to fretless upright technique and reliable live performance. This B-Stock unit exhibits only minor cosmetic imperfections that have zero impact on playability, tone, or structural integrity—all hardware and electronics perform as designed.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections: a moderate finish chip exposing lighter wood on the lower body edge near the output jack (roughly 1/2" in length), small paint nicks on adjacent body edges, light scratches and scuff marks along the lower body edge below the control plate, and faint scuffing on the black control plate surface. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the bass. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a premium Ibanez upright bass at a significant B-Stock discount while retaining the full manufacturer warranty.
More Information
| Dexterity | Right handed |
|---|---|
| Condition | Refurbished |
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Specifications
| Body Wood | Maple wing |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 34" Scale |
| Fretboard | Jatoba |
| Fingerboard Radius | 60-90mm |
| Nut Width | 42mm |
| Neck Wood | Maple/Walnut |
| Neck Profile | UB5 |
| Strings | 5 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ World Music
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Punk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean for this bass?
B-Stock means this UB805 is fully functional with minor cosmetic imperfections: a moderate finish chip near the output jack, small paint nicks on body edges, light scratches below the control plate, and faint scuffing on the control plate itself. All hardware, electronics, and structural integrity are unaffected, and the instrument retains the full manufacturer warranty.
Is this bass suitable for jazz and world music?
Yes—the UB805 is specifically engineered for jazz ensembles, world music contexts, and studio sessions where articulate tone and responsive dynamics matter. Its piezo system and active EQ provide transparent signal and tonal flexibility across these genres.
What electronics does it have, and how do they shape tone?
The AeroSilk Piezo system with active tone control captures transparent signal and allows responsive EQ shaping for a wide sonic palette. The electronics enable clear tonal clarity and dynamic response without coloring the acoustic character of the instrument.
What string gauges come factory-installed?
Factory strings are .045/.065/.080/.100/.132 in standard 5-string tuning (1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B), paired with the custom AeroSilk MR5 bridge for reliable tonal transfer.
What scale length and nut width does it have?
The UB805 features a 34-inch (864mm) scale length, 42mm nut width with 23.5mm string spacing, and a 60–90mm fingerboard radius for balanced ergonomics and precise intonation across the fretless jatoba fingerboard.
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