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product_id: 532503393
title: "UB805 5-string Electric Upright Bass - Mahogany Oil Burst"
brand: "ibanez"
price: "$2981.10"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
category: "Ibanez"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/532503393-ub805-5-string-electric-upright-bass-mahogany-oil-burst
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# Active Piezo electronics for clear projection Mahogany & Maple body for rich tone 5-string solidbody for versatile range UB805 5-string Electric Upright Bass - Mahogany Oil Burst

**Brand:** ibanez
**Price:** $2981.10
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your groove with the UB805 — where tradition meets modern edge!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** UB805 5-string Electric Upright Bass - Mahogany Oil Burst by ibanez
- **How much does it cost?** $2981.10 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/532503393-ub805-5-string-electric-upright-bass-mahogany-oil-burst)

## Best For

- ibanez enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ibanez brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Powerful Design:** Maple wing body balances portability with robust acoustic tone—take your sound anywhere without compromise.
- • **Premium Tonewoods for Depth & Warmth:** Mahogany oil burst finish with jatoba fingerboard and maple/walnut neck delivers a visually stunning and sonically rich experience.
- • **Cutting-Edge Active Piezo Electronics:** Ensures crystal-clear sound projection and dynamic tonal control for every performance setting.
- • **Seamless Bass Guitar to Upright Transition:** 34” scale length and compound fingerboard radius for effortless playability and fast plucking.
- • **Pro-Level Craftsmanship Backed by Ibanez Legacy:** Over 40 years of innovation packed into a full-size instrument that’s #3 in Electric Upright Basses—join the elite players who demand the best.

## Overview

The Ibanez UB805 5-string Electric Upright Bass features a 34” scale length and a compact maple wing body finished in mahogany oil burst. Equipped with active piezo electronics and a jatoba fingerboard, it offers a seamless transition from bass guitar to upright with rich acoustic tone and exceptional playability. Designed for professional musicians seeking portability without sacrificing sound quality, this full-size instrument combines premium tonewoods and Ibanez’s 40+ years of bass innovation.

## Description

The UB's design (34” scale length) allows for a smooth transition from bass guitar to this particular upright. Its conical compound fingerboard radius perfectly facilitates smooth bowing and fast plucking. The compact Maple body was designed to balance form and function, resulting in a bass that provides outstanding visuals and incredible playability. Despite its compact body, the UB does not sacrifice acoustic tone, projecting a robust natural sound. The smaller body also allows for quick and easy transport. For more than 40 years, Ibanez has pioneered new frontiers in bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs to bass players of all styles, affording new avenues of expression and creativity. This spirit of exploration has led to the creation of some of the most successful and popular production basses of all time. Following this same drive to bring new and relevant ideas to the musical forefront is what serves as the basis for this ongoing project, dubbed the Ibanez Bass Workshop. The impetus behind each one of these unique instruments comes from a desire by the Ibanez bass development team to satisfy the particular needs of many players. These inventions may not be for everyone, but for those who yearn to explore new sonic vistas through the medium of bass: The Ibanez Bass Workshop project may give you just what you're looking for.

Review: Awesome - Just wonderful, low action, great sustain, I used it for a cabaret and the director said I was playing “the best bass ever!”
Review: Upright bass guitar - The main thing to remember about instruments like this is that it's not a direct replacement/comparison to a double bass. This is basically a bass guitar in an upright position. I love it, but it's a world of difference from the double bass I played in high school jazz band and orchestra. Also, it could be my inability, but slapping this bass is extremely difficult. Luckily you won't *need* to slap an electric upright, and other techniques can deliver the same/similar attack and tone as it is picked up by the piezo.

## Features

- 5-string Solidbody Electric Upright Bass with Maple Wing Body
- Active Piezo Electronics - Mahogany Oil Burst
- Jatoba Fingerboard
- Maple/Walnut Neck

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BLCYR3C9 |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Best Sellers Rank | #52,591 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #3 in Electric Upright Basses |
| Body Material Type | Maple |
| Brand | Ibanez |
| Brand Name | Ibanez |
| Color | Mahogany Oil Burst |
| Connector Type | 1/4" Jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 5 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Powder Coated |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Included Components | Instrument, Gig Bag |
| Instrument | Upright Bass |
| Instrument Size | Full size |
| Item Dimensions | 52.5 x 20 x 6.2 inches |
| Item Weight | 27.5 Pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 52.5 x 20 x 6.2 inches |
| Manufacturer | Ibanez |
| Manufacturer Part Number | UB805MOB |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | UB805 |
| Model Number | UB805MOB |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Size | Full size |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| Top Material Type | Mahogany, Maple |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ibanez
- **Color:** Mahogany Oil Burst
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 52.5 x 20 x 6.2 inches
- **Top Material Type:** Maple, Mahogany
- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany
- **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel
- **Finish Type:** Powder Coated
- **Instrument:** Electric Bass
- **Item Weight:** 27.5 Pounds
- **Operation Mode:** Manual

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome
*by M***N on April 25, 2025*

Just wonderful, low action, great sustain, I used it for a cabaret and the director said I was playing “the best bass ever!”

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Upright bass guitar
*by D***Y on September 6, 2023*

The main thing to remember about instruments like this is that it's not a direct replacement/comparison to a double bass. This is basically a bass guitar in an upright position. I love it, but it's a world of difference from the double bass I played in high school jazz band and orchestra. Also, it could be my inability, but slapping this bass is extremely difficult. Luckily you won't *need* to slap an electric upright, and other techniques can deliver the same/similar attack and tone as it is picked up by the piezo.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Hoping this is just a bad setup...
*by D***Y on February 21, 2025*

I've been getting used to this for ~ a month and just starting to play it with a band. Love the tone and ease of setup/transport. It seems to have the proper setup (that mmmmwwwwwaaaahhhh) for most of the fingerboard. I've just noticed on the G (Ab, A, Bb) and D (Eb), there is a tinny sound. I've taken to local shop to check the setup and I've they were unable to resolve. The truss rod was frozen. After lubricating, we still unable to resolve the buzz on the D and G near the nut. The back bow on the neck was not able to be flattened via truss rod adjustment. Will be trying heavier gauge strings as last resort (but this has 130s on it). Still 98% pleased...

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ibanez Bass Workshop UB805 5-string Electric Upright Bass - Mahogany Oil Burst
- Hercules DS590B Double Bass Stand
- POPS Bass Rosin

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*Last updated: 2026-07-05*