Signature basses are not cheap absolutely not the popular ones. I have experience with 2. 1rst. - Fender Jaco artist jazz bass in which i was a little disapointed (finish and sound), but the 2nd. one is absolutely my dream bass which is not made in wholesale, but only on order. Ibanez GWB1005 hand made by Japan luthiers. And Gary Willis, which is his signature best model, plays exactly the same as You are able to order.