Ibanez GWB205-TQF

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Ibanez GWB205-TQF

Ibanez

GWB205-TQF

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Product Info

Article Number: 484743
Brand: Ibanez
Model: GWB205-TQF
Price: $1,758.90

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Gary Willis's signature fretless is a serious instrument for players who want a modern, articulate tone. The Bartolini pickups and comfortable neck profile make it a joy to play, while the ash body provides a warm, woody foundation. This bass is ideal for fusion, progressive rock, and any genre demanding precision and expressive fretless work.

Product Description

  • Ibanez GWB205-TQF
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Fretless
  • Gary Willis (Tribal Tech) Signature Model
  • Body: Ash
  • Bolted neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • White offset dot fretboard inlays
  • Neck profile: GWB
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
  • Plastic nut
  • Pickup: 1 Bartolini GWB Humbucker
  • Bartolini NTBT electronics
  • 1 Volume control
  • 1 Bass/Treble control with push/pull function for EQ bypass
  • Ibanez standard bridge
  • Gotoh machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • Ex-factory stringing: .045" - .135
  • Colour: Tequila Sunrise Flat
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Ash body delivers a resonant, articulate tone with excellent sustain
  • • Bartolini pickups provide a focused, modern sound with exceptional clarity
  • • GWB neck profile is exceptionally comfortable for fast, technical playing
  • • Ebony fretboard offers a smooth, responsive feel for fretless expression
CONS
  • • The bolt-on neck construction can slightly limit the overall sustain compared to a neck-through design
  • • Fretless basses require a significant investment in learning and intonation adjustment
  • • Tequila Sunrise Flat finish, while striking, may be prone to fingerprints and handling marks

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Key Features

Body Material Ash
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups 1 Bartolini GWB Humbucker
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets Fretless
Strings .045in - .135
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated - varies with finish and hardware)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Bartolini NTBT system offers a focused, high-output sound, but the push/pull EQ bypass allows for a more vintage-style tone, broadening its versatility.
The GWB profile is generally considered a comfortable, medium-thin shape; it's accommodating for most hand sizes, though some with very large hands might prefer a slightly thicker neck.
Fretless bass playing requires significant ear training and a commitment to intonation; it's best suited for intermediate to advanced players.

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