2000 Ibanez Gary Willis Signature 5 String "Fretted" GWB35FD Bass
| Year | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Make | Ibanez |
| Model | Gary Willis Signature 5 String GWB35FD "Fretted" Bass |
| Condition | Exceptional |
Description
This is a killer Ibanez Gary Willis Signature 5-String GWB35FD Bass from c.2000, this one is a very rare “Fretted” 5 Bass as all of these are made Fretless to Gary’s normal specs ! This example is basically unplayed in its cool Satin Gray finish w/a pair of great sounding pickups. It’s near mint & comes in a cool funky yellow molded hard case.
From the web I found this complete story:
Revered by legions of fans worldwide, Gary Willis is a fusion bass virtuoso. In addition to having a brilliant solo career and cofounding the groundbreaking fusion band Tribal Tech, Gary has recorded and gigged with music’s best and brightest. Gary’s mastery of the 5-string fretless electric bass is nothing short of phenomenal. Early on in his career, Willis established a preference for Ibanez basses, and through the years, he has worked with the company on a series of signature instruments that reflect — and facilitate — his unique and jaw-dropping playing technique. Ibanez introduced the first Gary Willis Signature bass in 1999. Designed to Gary’s exact specifications, the Ibanez Gary Willis Signature GWB205 fretless 5-string bass represents the latest innovations in Gary’s long and fruitful collaboration with the company.
Special features facilitate high-octane performance
The GWB205 is packed with Gary’s signature specs: a fretless ebony fingerboard with fret-line markers, a detachable finger ramp (the “Willis ramp”), and specially shaped tuning keys. In addition to those expected GWB features, the GWB205 features a beautifully grained ash body with three strap buttons — one on the front horn and two in different positions behind the bridge — that let you ergonomically position the bass according to your hand positioning. A single Bartolini GWB pickup in the bridge position and bypassable NTBT 2-band EQ pump out fat, growling fusion bass tone by the boatload.
The Willis ramp accelerates lightning-fast note articulation
Key to his incredible right-hand technique, Gary’s secret weapon — the Willis ramp — serves as a versatile thumb rest while plucking the low B string. But more importantly, it prevents your fingers from digging in too deep, resulting in a lighter touch with more consistent attack and quicker recovery time. You’ll be amazed at how the Willis ramp improves your tone and facilitates lightning-fast note articulation.
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