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Ibanez GWB35 (Black Flat)

Item ID: GWB35BKF

5-string Fretless Electric Bass with Basswood Body, 3-piece Maple Neck, Ebonol Fingerboard, Custom Wound Pickup, and Finger Rest/Ramp - Black Flat

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Weight: 8lbs 8oz
Ibanez GWB35 (Black Flat)

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A Fretless 5-string Fusion Bass

Go fretless with the Ibanez GWB35 Gary Willis signature model 5-string bass guitar. Gary Willis, a fusion icon, has designed an affordable bass with Ibanez that incorporates many of the features from his more expensive bass. The light basswood body, maple neck, and ebonol fretboard are comfortable enough for marathon jam sessions. The custom wound pickup and 2-band EQ let you sculpt your perfect tone in seconds. From funk to rock to fusion, the Ibanez GWB35 Gary Willis 5-string bass has you covered.

Ibanez GWB35 Gary Willis Signature Model 5-string Bass Guitar at a Glance:
  • Gary Willis inspired design and functionality
  • Puts signature Ibanez feel into an affordable package
  • Versatile electronics for any style of music

Gary Willis inspired design and functionality
The Ibanez GWB35 Gary Willis signature model bass brings all of Gary's personal tweaks and touches to an affordable bass. Gary's extended cutaway gives you complete access to the fretboard to ensure better intonation in the higher frets. Custom wound pickups offer the quick attack, superior dynamics, and highs that you want from a fretless bass. A custom finger rest/ramp helps you not dig into the strings too deep and gives you a more consistent attack.

Puts signature Ibanez feel into an affordable package
Finally, the feel of a high-end bass loaded into an awesomely reasonable priced package. The Ibanez GWB35 sports Ibanez's signature Gary Willis neck shape for an amazing playing feel. It's got a 3-piece maple neck, a comfortably contoured basswood body, and a fretless ebonol fingerboard for classic fretless bass sounds.

Versatile electronics for any style of music
Ibanez basses are used in every style of music from metal to rock to jazz fusion. The versatile pickups and active electronics let you shape your tone to best fit the gig. The Ibanez Gary Willis GWB35 features a custom humbucking pickup to deliver tons of deep bass tones that will cover any style of music you need. A simple active EQ lets you tweak the treble and bass to dial in your ideal sound. From the scooped mids for slapping and popping to massive low-end 5-string rumble the GWB35 can do it all.

Ibanez GWB35 Gary Willis Signature Model 5-string Bass Guitar Features:
  • 5-string fretless bass designed with Gary Willis
  • Extended cutaway for complete fretboard access
  • Custom tuning machines for a balanced bass
  • GWB Custom humbucker
  • Detachable finger ramp designed by Gary Willis

Grab the ultimate fusion fretless bass with the Ibanez GWB35!
Specification Detail
Body Type SR
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Number of Strings 5
Color Black Flat
Body Material Basswood
Scale Length 34"
Number of Frets Fretless
Fingerboard Material Ebonol
Fingerboard Inlay Dots
Neck Material 3-piece Maple
Neck Shape GWB Shape
Nut Width 1.77"
Bridge/Tailpiece B105
Tuners Sure Grip Tuners
Number of Pickups 1
Neck Pickup No Neck Pickup
Middle Pickup No Middle Pickup
Bridge Pickup SFR-GWB Custom Humbucker
Controls Volume, treble Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut
Case Included No Case Included
Manufacturer Part Number GWB35 BKF

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Mark Stein
I've been a Gary Willis fan for a long time, so I had to get my hands on the Ibanez GWB35 as soon as it arrived at Sweetwater. It is light and well-balanced, and comfortable whether sitting or standing. The coated Ebonol fretboard helps bring out the "singing tone" and M-Wah I expect, plus the neck has a comfortable low profile. Gary designed the finger ramp so that he can't dig into the strings. As a result, it doesn't get in my way and keeps the fleshy part of my finger in contact with the string. The EQ is simple and effective, and compliments the humbucker nicely. I also love the Sure Grip tuners. Bottom-line, this bass should not be considered a budget-priced instrument! This is one of the nicest fretless basses I've played, regardless of the price.
Andy Rice
Th GWB35 from Ibanez is an amazing bass for the price! The feel and sound is even throughout the whole instrument. It also plays as good or better than many basses that cost twice as much. It's extraordinarily well balanced - and looks really cool to boot! No matter their budget, no one looking for a fretless 5-string bass would be disapointed with this one!

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