Jump to content
Why become a member? ×
  • advertisement_alt
  • advertisement_alt
  • advertisement_alt

Ibanez GWB1005


nilorius
 Share

Recommended Posts

I bought it new in 2007. Actually it is luthier made bass - Sugi guitars in Japan, but it is Ibanez Gary Willis signature model with an original Gary's signature on the backside on electronics cover. The body is made from 2 piece swamp ash. Neck - 3 piece maple, fingerboard - ebonol. A few years later ebonol was changed to ebony. Very light 5 string fretless bass. Feels so comfortable to me. Sounds ideal. Pickup - custom made by Bartolini bridge soapbar (you can't order or buy at Bartolini). Electronics - push/pull - active/passive volume control and bass/treble control. 9 volt battery. 2 octave lined fingerboard. Tuners - Gotoh. When i bought it, i undertood that this bass gives me all the sound i was looking for before. Very universal sound, exept hard rock and metal. Also from pickup to bridge is installed detachable ramp with gives You easier playing when changing Your hand position. Very low string height. Perfect 5 string fretless. Worth the money.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, MacDaddy said:

 

There have been threads about fretless basses in rock/metal, what is it about the sound of this one that makes you think it's not suitable?

It can't attack very hard on low frequincies and is built to play very light, no super agressive sound can it take, which i suppose is needed in hard rock and metal.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...