As an artist who holds strong opinions about gear, he found deep kinship with the bass builders of Ibanez. Through the years, the release of each of his signature basses is a notable event among the bass gear press. Now, the GWB205E 5-string is introduced with similar fanfare. The signature model features his secret weapon—the Willis ramp.

The ramp prevents the right hand from digging in too hard, resulting in a lighter touch for lightning fast playing and better tone. The GWB205E features an Ash body, GWB 3-piece Maple neck with ebony Fingerboard.

Three strap buttons—one on the front horn and two located in different positions behind the bridge—allow the player to ergonomically fine tune the bass according to hand positioning.

An endless array of tones can be accomplished via a pair of Bartolini® GWB pickups along with onboard Bartolini® NTBT 2-band equalization with an EQ bypass switch. Beyond its obvious playability, the Natural Flat finish contrasted with black hardware makes for a visual impression of mystery and power. Gig Bag included.

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Features

• GWB design 3 piece Maple neck with Satin finish - Bolt-on neck joint
• Ebony fretboard with frets
• Ash body with Off-set white dot inlay on the Fretboard

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Specifications

• Neck type: GWB 3pc Maple neck
• Top/back/body: Ash body
• Fretboard: Ebony fretboard/Off-set white dot inlay
• Fret: Fretless
• Bridge: Std. bridge
• String space: 16.5mm
• Bridge pickup: Bartolini® GWB bridge pickup (Passive)
• Equaliser: Bartolini® NTBT 2-band EQ
• Factory tuning: 1G,2D,3A,4E,5B
• Strings: D'Addario® EXP165-5
• String gauge: .045/.065/.085/.105/.135
• Nut: Plastic
• Hardware color: Black
• Scale: 864mm/34"
  
  • a: Width 45mm at NUT
  • b: Width 68mm at 24F
  • c: Thickness 19mm at 1F
  • d: Thickness 21mm at 12F
• Radius: 305mmR