iBanez Ergodyne EDB-500 Electric Bass guitar - no case • Luthite is a man-made material designed specifically for electric stringed instruments. Ergodyne Luthite bodies provide ergonomic comfort and dynamic tone. • Strong, slender two-octave maple neck offers fast and easy fretwork. • Passive pickups and active EQ's are specifically selected to enhance the resonant Luthite body material.