Ibanez Gary Willis 25th Anniversary Electric Bass (with Gig Bag)
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Devoted fans of the legendary bassist Gary Willis will swoon over this signature bass, sporting specs like a 3-piece maple neck, Bartolini pickups, and more!
What's special about this item?
Feature: | What it does: |
---|---|
3-piece maple neck | Improved strength and stability; clear tone |
Ash body | Strong, snappy responsive tone |
Ebony fretboard | Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood |
Gotoh tuners | Solid and dependable tuning stability |
Overview
There are few artists in the electric bass community that are as influential and command as much respect as Gary Willis. His career as a recording artist, musician and master educator and spans over four decades. Along the way, Gary forged a deep relationship with Ibanez, becoming an extremely valued member of their artist roster.
Together, they have pioneered many advancements to the design and function of the electric bass that have been proven timeless, influential, and inspiring to the entire community. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the historic release of Gary's first Ibanez Signature model, Gary and Ibanez are proud to announce the GWB25TH.
"Designed to Inspire", all Ibanez Premium series are manufactured with select tone woods, high-profile electronics, hardware and dedicated skills of craftsmanship and care in details for your musical journey. The richness of sound, stunning appearance and unrivalled playability of the Ibanez Premium series will open the gate of your reservoir of inspiration.
- 3pc Maple neck with KTS TITANIUM rods
The 3pc neck is constructed with KTS TITANIUM reinforcement rods, increasing its tuning stability and adding extra sustain
- Ebony fretboard
Ebony produces tight lows and mid range with a strong attack in the high end and features a quick response and rich sustain.
- Ash body
The Ash body delivers a pleasant brightness and rich sustain.
- Bartolini GWB pickup
Curved Bartolini pickups provide separate coils for precise… read more string balance.
- Bartolini NTBT 2-band EQ
The Bartolini NTBT 2-band EQ offers fully independent Bass and Treble controls for clear and strong sound with less noise.
- Gotoh machine heads
Gotoh machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.
- Std. bridge
The Std. bridge is durable with a lightweight and simple design.
- EQ bypass switch (push/pull)
The EQ bypass switch (push/pull) switches between EQ bypass (Pull) or EQ on (Push). When the EQ is activated, Bass Boost/Cut and Treble Boost/Cut controls are available.
- Gig bag included
It comes with Ibanez gig bag which is designed specifically to fit and protect this instrument.
- GWB Finger Ramp
The detachable finger ramp, designed by Gary Willis, encourages players to not "dig in too deep" and allows a more consistent attack with quick recovery time.
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Together, they have pioneered many advancements to the design and function of the electric bass that have been proven timeless, influential, and inspiring to the entire community. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the historic release of Gary's first Ibanez Signature model, Gary and Ibanez are proud to announce the GWB25TH.
"Designed to Inspire", all Ibanez Premium series are manufactured with select tone woods, high-profile electronics, hardware and dedicated skills of craftsmanship and care in details for your musical journey. The richness of sound, stunning appearance and unrivalled playability of the Ibanez Premium series will open the gate of your reservoir of inspiration.
Features:
- 3pc Maple neck with KTS TITANIUM rods
The 3pc neck is constructed with KTS TITANIUM reinforcement rods, increasing its tuning stability and adding extra sustain
- Ebony fretboard
Ebony produces tight lows and mid range with a strong attack in the high end and features a quick response and rich sustain.
- Ash body
The Ash body delivers a pleasant brightness and rich sustain.
- Bartolini GWB pickup
Curved Bartolini pickups provide separate coils for precise… read more string balance.
- Bartolini NTBT 2-band EQ
The Bartolini NTBT 2-band EQ offers fully independent Bass and Treble controls for clear and strong sound with less noise.
- Gotoh machine heads
Gotoh machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.
- Std. bridge
The Std. bridge is durable with a lightweight and simple design.
- EQ bypass switch (push/pull)
The EQ bypass switch (push/pull) switches between EQ bypass (Pull) or EQ on (Push). When the EQ is activated, Bass Boost/Cut and Treble Boost/Cut controls are available.
- Gig bag included
It comes with Ibanez gig bag which is designed specifically to fit and protect this instrument.
- GWB Finger Ramp
The detachable finger ramp, designed by Gary Willis, encourages players to not "dig in too deep" and allows a more consistent attack with quick recovery time.
Specs
- Neck: 3pc Maple neck with KTS TITANIUM rods
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Body: Ash
- Pickups: Bartolini GWB
- Electronics: Bartolini NTBT 2-band EQ
- Machine Heads: Gotoh
- Bridge: Std. bridge
- Switch: EQ bypass switch (push/pull)
- Bag: Gig bag
- Extras: GWB Finger Ramp
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Body: Ash
- Pickups: Bartolini GWB
- Electronics: Bartolini NTBT 2-band EQ
- Machine Heads: Gotoh
- Bridge: Std. bridge
- Switch: EQ bypass switch (push/pull)
- Bag: Gig bag
- Extras: GWB Finger Ramp
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Silver Wave Burst
- Shipping Weight: 15 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 50 x 18 x 5 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): GWB25THSWF
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-669-8262
Web: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/support/
Phone: 800-669-8262
Web: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/support/
Silver Wave Burst
$1,699.99
- 12 x$141.67
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