Spingere Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'm selling my GWB1 because I've been lucky ebnough to get a GWB1005 and so the GWB1 is sitting around feeling unloved. It's the original Gary Willis signature model with an ebony fingerboard (with very minial wear from playing). The body is in excellent condition and the pickups and other electronics are faultless. These are hard to find instruments and have what Mr Willis described as a transparent sound. I've used mine to play soul, blues, rock, reggae, jazz and fusion. It even got used in a Shadows tribute show (don't ask). I would prefer to sell this to someone who can pick it up in person as I've had some bad experiences with the post. I live near Oxford but, within reason, would be happy to meet a buyer half way (NB really not if you live in China). The bass comes with its original hard case. If you want more detailed pictures I can sort those out via email. I'm looking for £900. All relevant questions are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larmer Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Some might say best fretless bang for the price. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spingere Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Thanks. The new GWB1005's cost over £3000 so I figure this is a fair price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magcom1977 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hi there. I was wondering if this bass is still for sale? Also, how does the GWB1 differ from the current 1005? I'm having trouble digging up any specs. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larmer Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 The original GWB's were mass produced in Japan. Newer ones are master built. GWB1005 has a black headstock, ramp attached with screws, off-set dots and ebonol fingerboard. GWB1 has Ebony fretboard and ramp attached with double sided tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spingere Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 That covers the main differences. The string spacings are the same, as is the basic body shape (the 1005 has a little more access to the top strings). It is a terrific bass (presuming you want to play 5 string fretless) and is more versatile than people think. I once had someone at a Denmark Street shop tell me you can't play fretless in a soul band. I did, for over ten years! The GWB has been used for all sorts of projects since I had it. I do have a few more pictures of the bass, this time without me in them but featuring the hard case. I'm having trouble uploading them at moment but will happily email them if anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magcom1977 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Thanks for the confirmation guys. So the ramp is non-adjustable, apart from on or off? Does it sit flush with the fingerboard and pickup? Springere, I'd be grateful if you could email me the pics please. I'll PM you my address. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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