Ibanez Ergodyne Bass Guitar For Sale (2024 Update)

Sound: The stock pickups sound great especially with high gain. Nice crunch and break up. Features: For me the reason that I bought this model is that it is the least expensive way to get a real Edge tremolo. I can do subtle things with the Edge that I can’t do on an Original Floyd Rose. The bar is easier to position and it stays where ever you put it. As long as the torsion bushings on the bar aren’t worn out, the pop in bar is neither too tight or too sloppy. Value: This guitar is worth every penny. Manufacturer Support: I did not use Ibanez customer service and I did order half a dozen sets of torsion bushings, but had to order them from different places. The Wow Factor: I love the color of this one, Desert Sun Yellow. Overall: In the last 2 months I’ve bought 5 different Ibanez guitars, both lower and higher price. I must say that this guitar is the most bang for the buck out of any of my 21 guitars that I own.Got more than 200 bucks off on mine as it was sold as a slight blemish. When the guitar arrived, I noticed it did have a hairline crack in the paint on the bass side at the neck pocket. That was the only flaw I could find and it probably would have happened anyway if I would have got a “new” one.This is the shreddiest guitar that I have. The only thing that I had to address is that the 6th fret was a little proud. Other than that the fret job was good. All the frets were shiny and smooth and no fret sprout.This is the guitar that is at the price point where if you spend more money, you aren’t going to get much better. And the fit and finish were top notch.Scott

Overall: This guitar was a total impulse buy and I’m so glad I bought it! It’s easily worth twice the price of it. Can’t get too many mid tier guitars that are neck thru with decent pickups and a 5-way switch that has a fast and slim neck at this price. I mostly play baritone 6 strings and 7 strings but I needed a 25.5” scale for drop C and this is perfect for it with 10-54 strings. I did upgrade the nut with a Graphtech tusq nut and Hipshot locking tuners with knurled tuner buttons and looks even more badass while staying in perfect tune! I have an Ibanez rgib6 Iron Label 28” baritone and this is up there with that as far as quality and playability. The stock pickups aren’t bad at all and definitely surprised me cuz that’s usually the first thing I’ll change in an inexpensive guitar. As you can see by the other reviews people say it’s a great guitar and they’re not lying so if you’re on the fence about getting it then go for it! You won’t be disappointed at all and if for some reason you are then zZounds has a return policy within like 30-45 days so you won’t be stuck with a guitar you don’t love.Josh

Fantastic bass guitar, great for scales and solos. Very thin neck for a 6-string and beautiful colours. Feels great to play, surprisingly better feel with the fan frets. Awesome !!! 😃Reviewed by Andertons Music Co.

Overall: I'm a guitar player that switched to bass 20 years ago. I've missed the ability to play full chords and solo in a range that can be easily heard. I tune this bass an octave lover than guitar with the same string relationships. Low E, not B. This bass allows me to do that with no set up issues. If youre coming from a 4 string this will be a wide neck, but 5 string users will adust. It's well balanced and finely finished. LONG REACH TO 1ST FRET ON LOWEST STRING, which is F for me, but I can get it. The fan fret design probably helps to keep string tension equal. I have a Novax (Ralph Novak invented the fret system) so I'm okay with it.Jeff

Sweet! Awesome! Possibilities are endless with the controls and far reaching neck. I've owned 5 fretless basses, including a 5 string Warwick, which had the best sound… until now. This is by far the best sounding fretless of them all. Very light weighted, easy on the neck; the intonation and action were perfect for me, right out of the box. The low B plays perfectly, all around the neck, no buzzing! It looks and sounds like it costs much more than a grand. AMS easy paying opportunity makes it a dream come true.Berg

I bought this bass last fall when I decided to get back into fretless after a few years' layout. I'd bought a Fender MIM Jazz fretless from a guy who obviously couldn't play it and that totally relit my interest in fretless bass. I was interested in 6 string bass for a while and decided to buy one. The neck thru design is really light but it resonated well and the instruments balance is great, not at all neck divey with a good strap. The low B is not flabby sounding or feeling. Notes almost seem to leap off the board. I'm not ordinarily crazy about flats, but they really work on this instrument and when it comes time to change I'll put flats back on. Truth be told I had some buyer's remorse, though: The board is really wide (it's a 6 string) and it's unlined. This took some getting used to—I'm pretty much fine on the B to D strings up through the second octave but my upper neck higher string string playing is still a work in progress—but it was so, so worth it. (That said, I do wish it had upper neck dots to help with intonation.) I'm playing it in a six piece blues rock band (guitar/guitar/keys/bass/drums, plus vocalists, including me sometimes), which seems like an odd use for a fretless bass with a piezo and Bartolinis. I'd been playing the Fender, but decided I should play the Ibanez to get used to it and the tones were immediately right on. It sits under everybody perfectly and really helped remove the mud we've been working so hard to eliminate. I play it into a Tech 21 Para Driver 2 preamp into a bass amp set flat, which gives plenty of control over the sound along with the onboard controls, which are super low noise and easy to use. I get a lot of mileage playing lines up the neck. This really helps me avoid long stretches, which both helps with intonation and keeping a more relaxed fingering hand. I'm getting to play the money notes but with much less arm reach and hand tension. Next time I play jazz this should be fantastic, especially as my intonation on the high strings improve.Jay in NYC

My first fret-less bass. This thing is not anywhere near as heavy as I had expected compared to other 6 string bass guitars; This bass is actually very… medium-light in terms of weight. I kind of went out on a limb here because I like the fret-less sound but was slightly intimidated because I didn't have access to a fret-less and therefore couldn't try one out before purchasing. Well, if you have ever played guitar with a slide, it's easier to pick up than that. The markers on the side of the fretboard are more than enough guidance. It's super comfortable to play both sitting and standing. Out of the factory box with the stock setup, the B string gives me some buzz after tuning the instrument up but it is not noticeable when plugged in and can most likely be overcome with a minor adjustment. Lately, I'm impressed all the time by the quality of Indonesian made instruments. If I didn't know the price of the SRF706 and someone asked me to guess, I'd probably guess somewhere in the neighborhood of $1200-$1500. I would like to see the SRF706 available in a more vibrant, aesthetically pleasing color. Other than that, I have no issues with it.SLICC_

As a learner who has been playing a cheap 4 string the move to this 5 string was an excellent experience due to the slender neck. The paint job is out of this world and the hardware oozes quality. I've always wanted an Ibanez and it has not disappointed. A thing of beauty and tones to match any players style.COLIN S.

I spent a few weeks trying out basses at my local music stores before settling on this bass. What set this bass apart from the others was the tone and the various tones I could get out of it, as well as it's playability. The active EQ is far better than the passive EQ's that I find on other basses. For example, the EQ on Jackson basses are all but useless. There was very little tone difference when varying the EQ controls on Jackson basses. But on this Ibanez, you really hear the difference in the tone settings. The Ibanez has a bass, mid, and treble tone control. So you can really dial in the tone you're looking for. Also, the individual string height adjustment on the Ibanez lets me tailor the action to exactly how I like it. The guitar is well balanced weight wise and so hangs naturally when I play it. I have a BC Rich mockingbird bass which is terribly weighted ad the headstock drops to the floor if I don't have my fret hand supporting the neck. The string spacing on the Ibanez 5 string is good, and I can still play slap bass on it. All the knobs on the bass (except the volume knob) have a mid point that you can feel as your adjusting the tone controls, so you know exactly where "flat" is. I really like that feature.beaglebuddy

Unexpectedly nice looking bass. 2 piece fllamed maple body with a darker burst than the website photos suggested. Not bookmatched, but a nicely figured body. Super versatile preamp and nice sounding, powerful and noise free pickups. Fast, slim neck and good quality hardware. I've tweaked the set up over a couple of weeks and it's playing really well. A far nicer bass than I expected for the price, after some playing in I think it will be better than my mid 90s SR. Very easy bass to set up, and the action can be brought down ridiculously low.Reviewed by Andertons Music Co.

I have been waiting on this style to come back for quite awhile. This was the one bass I have been missing in my collection, now I can't say that any longer. Good sturdy design, good quality parts used, not too heavy and a price that is pretty amazing. Thank you to all involved on me finally getting one!jedibassgary

Fabulous bass. Buttery smooth, lovely tones and a nice weight. I love the look of the extended fingerboard, even though I doubt I’ll ever get up there!Reviewed by Andertons Music Co.

Choose your sound and it brushes past your ears, like silk… Even on the fretless board. Pure satisfaction. Total calm….Amber P.

…meine Erwartungshaltung bezüglich der Fertigungsqualität in Relation auf den Verkaufspreis wurde leider ein wenig enttäuscht. Ich besitze noch einen viel älteren SR aus japanischer Fertigung, der für seinen damals deutlich niedrigeren (DM)-Preis mit deutlich mehr Sorgfalt gebaut wurde. Meine jüngste Errungenschaft hat sich den Punktabzug mit einem Sattel der 3mm kürzer als der Hals an der Kopfplatte breit ist, und mehreren Schlampigkeiten beim Finish sowie der nicht gebrochenen Holzkante des sehr trockenen Griffbrettholzes zum Neck-PU verdient. Aber nein früher war nicht ALLES besser😉 Die Bespielbarkeit ist nämlich einfach toll, denn das flache aber trotzdem nicht zu dünne Halsprofil ist wie für mich gemacht. Die aufgezogenen Saiten passen sehr gut zum Instrument und die Soundmöglichkeiten der verbauten Pickup-Preampkombination sind zwar nicht unendlich, aber durchaus angemessen für ein derartiges Instrument. Lediglich den Höhenboost würde ich mir etwas weniger harsch wünschen. Die Piezos in der Brücke entfalten ihr Potential als Uprightsimulation nach meinem Geschmack erst so richtig wenn man die im Auslieferungszustand eher niedrige Saitenlage ein wenig erhöht, so dass man mit den Saiten schön auf dem Griffbrett klappern kann…. Das mit der durchgehenden Halskonstruktion erreichbare Sustain gefällt mir sehr gut und ist in meiner Situation (Pop bis Rock) sehr gut dazu geeignet den einen oder anderen Kompressoreinsatz überflüssig zu machen. Kurz gesagt: Ich würde ihn trotz meines anfänglichen Gemeckers nicht mehr hergeben….🤓Ortwin

Ok… first off, the fanned frets are amazing. The extra scale is incredible… If you need it. The tonal qualities are insane! The pickups and electronics are on point. The finish is stunning. The neck… well… it took me a while to feel comfortable with it. It’s “chunky.” I had a hard time getting it set up to make it feel good. The string height from the factory Was really high!Bassgurl3369

I played one of these in a guitar shop in late 2019 and fell in love with it. This bass just fits my hands, plays effortlessly, and has perfect balance. You might think that the fanned frets would be an issue but if anything it adds to the comfort. Out of the box, it was set up really well and the intonation was spot on.Mark

I really wanted this bass for a long time it just looked so cool in the sea foam green roasted maple neck. I just couldn't get out of my bubble on a p bass. I finally said screw it and give it a try and I'm glad I did. First off i opened this it came perfectly setup and ready to go no fret buzz or anything this is my first multi scale bass and it wasn't hard to get used to once in awhile I'll mess up but I've gotten used to this bass now and it's easy. The sound. While as the pickups are very dark the pre amp cleans it up nicely I choose not to use it tho because I'm more of a passive player it's nice to add for a boost in a song tho so it's cool to have. With a lot of eq and the right cab this comes together really nice I would recommend using stainless steel strings to help give more brightness to this. The body is really nice I can play for hours standing up without problems in the shoulders. I recently bought a new fender p bass for a lot more than this bass and from putting them off together I would say this bass is different and has more benefits than a classic p bass you get a lot more sounds stainless steel frets and the roasted maple neck which I wish was a thing years ago. Which bass would I prefer we'll it be the Ibanez at this point because of all the great features it's priced well plays and sounds great for the money my number one thing about any music I've done for the last twenty years is something that cuts through the mix easily the p bass has always been my go to it's easy and you get to work right away this bass is on that level just add more mids and high end and your set I've been recording music for clients with this bass for about a month now and they are very happy with there recordings I will continue to use this bass for now on no more tuning to e eb d c since I got this I've relearn to play everything in one tuning and it's awesome it saves so much time I couldn't be happier with this bass and would recommend it to anyone out there.Anthony

I had been looking at the EHBs for some time now and finally pulled the trigger. Needless to say, I have not been disappointed. Having severely injured my left shoulder in highschool, the weight of basses caused problems over the years and was only getting worse as time went on; especially 5 and 6-string basses. Problem solved. The weight of the EHB is perfect and I no longer suffer those issues. It's ergonomic design is supremely comfortable both standing and sitting. The variety of tones from the electronics is superb. The instrument arrived in a timely fashion and the setup was spot on. The only "issue" is a slightly cosmetic one involving the top layer of the body not being perfectly aligned with the controls (less than a centimeter gap). It doesn't affect the sound nor playability so it wasn't worth a change in the rating.G. Brown

Overall: This is the nicest bass guitar I have ever owned. It is super light weight, has so many different tones that you can't possible not find what you're looking for. The back of the neck is so soft to the touch is makes for fast playing and very easy slides. The tone this guitar puts out is unbelievable. It is so clean and crisp and clear I don't think any other bass out there sounds this good. The guitar stays in TUNE!!! I use a strobe tuner and on occasion I might have to turn these monster tuners maybe 1/20th of a turn. The intonation was perfect right out of the box. The bridge is so beefy. I think this is Ibanez's best bridge they have ever made. The strap locks are sturdy and beautiful as all of the hardware is. This neck is awesome and beautiful craftsmanship. The wood used for the body is gorgeous and the dragon's eye finish is spectacular. My wife is very jealous of this instrument or should I say work of art. BUY IT!! You will not regret it.Robert

Adam Nitti and Ibanez Team created an extremely versatile instrument with perfection in mind. I've had my ANB205 for a little over a month and all I can say is WOW! Right out of the box, the ergonomics and setup are incredible. The fretwork is an example of perfection. The fit and finish far exceeds any and all expectations. Every aspect, from wood to electronics screams that this is a beautiful, lightweight, comfortable, high quality and truly professional instrument. Whether you are playing finger style, slap, tapping or playing with a pick, this bass sounds great. The electronics is truly noiseless with lots of tonal variations. The Bartolini pickups combined with an EQ gives you the ability to play any style of music. If you are considering on getting this particular model you won't regret it. This is by far one of the best purchases I have ever made. I find this bass well worth the money and would recommend it to any and every bassist.Serg

I've purchased this bass about a month ago. I did adjust the string height to my preference and changed the strings to the DR black beauties but It quickly became my go-to! The tone and feel are incredible! The string spacing helps to pull off cleaner and fast licks compared to Ibanezs' traditional spacing. The lows are crisp and the mids are full. The lows don't "growl" but it most certainly cuts through. I haven't put it down since it came it. Ibanez broke the mold with this one. You will NOT be disappointed.Peace

First instrument I've ever purchased online. Second fretless, and has D'Addario flats, which are a perfect fit for this. I wanted something fretless, but also could come close to emulating a double bass, which for my purposes it does very well. I've been going through an online bass course and decided to switch from a fretted to this fretless to kill two birds with one stone. Learn the content of the course and work on intonation with a fretless bass. Pre-covid brought this to a group class band I was in. Everyone liked the tone and sound of this bass. Since I've been using it very often with the course and shedding, I've noticed a slight buzzing at the nut on open strings. It could be the strings were a little undersized and have worn the groove in the nut a bit, but this sound is only heard at the bass. Doesn't go out over the amp, so I don't consider it a concern. I purchased this some time back and just noticed I hadn't written a review. Probably better since I've been using it more. This bass has become a go-to bass for me.Alan D.

Very, very happy with it. It was smaller and lighter than I was expecting, though the neck itself was quite long which is good. I have now got used to the size and weight though. I tried first of all to get an upright bass sound, and once you adjust how you actually play to imitate an upright it is very appealing how close it gets in sound. That is the main reason I bought it, but then found the sound of the other pickups is so good that I can't stop playing with those too. It is a very responsive and articulate instrument, I really am very pleased with it and would thoroughly recommend it. I have 2 other basses (Ibanez fretted Talman and a fretless by Harley Benton with roundwound strings) and this is in a totally different league to them. It really is a very 'musical' instrument. I play jazz mostly.David C.

I've always wanted an electric bass that sounded like an upright, and this bass gets very close. This bass was designed from the drawing board as a fretless, and Ibanez has succeeded in creating a fretless bass guitar that sounds very close to the sound of an upright bass. It is also very versatile. Using only the piezo pickups in the bridge, this bass sounds very much like an upright. Use both magnetic pickups, and it sounds something like a 60s Jazz bass. The neck pickup soloed sounds reasonably close to a Precision bass. My favorite setting is: Piezos on full with the neck pickup at about 3, just to give a little more bottom; play over the neck at the 20th to 24th fret, and you get an upright tone. The flat wound strings that come standard were also a very good choice in adding to the upright-like tone. This bass is also very light, and the neck is a pleasure to play. Ibanez has definitely hit a home run with this bass. If you're looking for a bass guitar that can give you an upright tone, please, do not overlook this one.Mike From Queens,NY

Premium built guitar with very attractive price tag (sale). Beautiful maple top, comfortable neck with roasted maple fretboard, lovely sound. Only pots feel cheap and tone change pot in passive mode could be improved as it's far from the smoothness experienced on for example my other bass guitar which is Fender Precision.Reviewed by Andertons Music Co.

Lovely instrument and much lighter than expected, wasn't expecting the finish to be quite as it was but hard to be sure when buying online. Very pleased none the less.Reviewed by Andertons Music Co.

Hard to find a Medium Scale Bass, let alone a 5 string. Plays great, very good active EQ. Would be better if it had midrangeolivhar_23

Premium built guitar with very attractive price tag (sale). Beautiful maple top, comfortable neck with roasted maple fretboard, lovely sound. Only pots feel cheap and tone change pot in passive mode could be improved as it's far from the smoothness experienced on for example my other bass guitar which is Fender Precision.Reviewed by Andertons Music Co.

Lovely instrument and much lighter than expected, wasn't expecting the finish to be quite as it was but hard to be sure when buying online. Very pleased none the less.Reviewed by Andertons Music Co.

I bought this in Cosmic Blue and it did not disappoint… it is absolutely stunning and the playability is off the charts… Tons of tone, slim neck and great low end… this guitar booms !!!Chad

Overall: The only star I gave less than a 4 is the Overall, I gave that a 4. Why? Because it feels like the price in the weight and appearance. That's not a bad thing because it plays and sounds Awesome!! I grabbed this because I was looking for something lite on the back for the 3 hour shows. When I first got it I was a little nervous thinking it was maybe for a beginner but once I plugged it in with the band it punched right through and the guitarist noticed a huge difference in sound compared to an Epiphone Thunderbird I was playing. I should mention that Epiphone costed me $300 more and this Ibanez seems to beat it in punch and overall sound. All that said I may buy another in black for the metal band. (Using the one I bought in classic rock etc..) That metal band sound? Think Lamb of God meets Slayer…I used it in that style of music and it punched right through. A problem I WAS having is whenever you play in metal bands the bass seems to drop out and more so during guitar solos. Well the reason I may buy a second one of these is because it performed well with that "Metal" test. So…If your looking for some punch, more EQ room and something that doesn't hurt your back for a GREAT price this is a great choice.Tony

Adam Nitti and Ibanez Team created an extremely versatile instrument with perfection in mind. I've had my ANB205 for a little over a month and all I can say is WOW! Right out of the box, the ergonomics and setup are incredible. The fretwork is an example of perfection. The fit and finish far exceeds any and all expectations. Every aspect, from wood to electronics screams that this is a beautiful, lightweight, comfortable, high quality and truly professional instrument. Whether you are playing finger style, slap, tapping or playing with a pick, this bass sounds great. The electronics is truly noiseless with lots of tonal variations. The Bartolini pickups combined with an EQ gives you the ability to play any style of music. If you are considering on getting this particular model you won't regret it. This is by far one of the best purchases I have ever made. I find this bass well worth the money and would recommend it to any and every bassist.Serg

I've purchased this bass about a month ago. I did adjust the string height to my preference and changed the strings to the DR black beauties but It quickly became my go-to! The tone and feel are incredible! The string spacing helps to pull off cleaner and fast licks compared to Ibanezs' traditional spacing. The lows are crisp and the mids are full. The lows don't "growl" but it most certainly cuts through. I haven't put it down since it came it. Ibanez broke the mold with this one. You will NOT be disappointed.Peace

I was looking for a bass with a jazz style neck. I have the five-string version of this bass already and have been very happy with it. Easy to play, adjustable string spacing, super stable neck, and great pick=ups. I wish they made this exact bass with a solid ash body but other than that you can't ask for better build quality and or playability,Eric