{"product_id":"ibanez-gwb1005-ntf-natural-flat-signature-gary-willis-172742","title":"GWB1005-NTF Natural Flat Signature Gary Willis","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Gary Willis Signature: a modern, handcrafted, and play-focused approach\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe GWB1005 follows the line of signature instruments designed to meet a precise playing vision: ergonomics, consistent attack, and fine dynamic control. Its design does not seek a \"showcase\" effect: it favors concrete choices and useful innovations, with manufacturing claimed to be handmade and special attention paid to details.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is this 5-string fretless bass for?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Ibanez is aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert\u003c\/strong\u003e bassists who want to explore the fretless 5-string: positioning, vibrato, slides, nuances, and intonation. It is particularly comfortable in \u003cstrong\u003ejazz\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efusion\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egroove\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eprogressive\u003c\/strong\u003e, and all music styles where right-hand\/left-hand articulation and precision make the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eswamp ash\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a naturally \"open\" register: breathing lows, clear low-mids, and an attack that remains clear even on the B string. On fretless, the \u003cstrong\u003eebony fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e promotes a crisp and precise response, ideal for bringing out the \"singing\" of notes and the playing grain without losing definition. The \u003cstrong\u003eBartolini GWB pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its curved shape, is designed for a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced response across the strings\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the \u003cstrong\u003e2-band active EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e allows quick adjustment of the low-end foundation and brightness in the highs. 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\/ 67 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:10;--wb-r:22;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness at 1st fret\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e0.75\u0026quot; \/ 19 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e.045\/.065\/.085\/.105\/.135\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:11;--wb-r:23;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness at 12th fret\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e0.83\u0026quot; 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