Ibanez GWB205 Gary Willis Signature 5-String Fretless Bass – Tequila Sunrise Flat
A Premium, Expressive Fretless Designed with Fusion Legend Gary Willis
Created in partnership with genre-defining bassist Gary Willis, the Ibanez GWB205 is crafted for players who demand finesse, clarity and ultra-smooth fretless articulation. Willis’ unmistakable phrasing and advanced techniques influenced every aspect of this signature model – from the sleek minimalist body to its powerful, noise-free electronics. Finished in a striking Tequila Sunrise Flat, this Premium-series instrument offers world-class playability and tone for the discerning modern bassist.
Fast Maple Neck with Titanium Reinforcement
The 3-piece Maple neck comes equipped with KTS™ TITANIUM rods, dramatically increasing structural stability and sustain. Combined with the smooth, responsive Ebony fretboard, this fretless neck delivers a precise attack, tight lows and rich upper-mid detail. It’s designed to offer clear note definition and a fast feel ideal for expressive glissandos, chordal passages and complex fusion lines.
Lightweight Ash Body with Clear, Resonant Tone
The Ash body provides balanced brightness, tight low end and plenty of sustain – characteristics that sit perfectly with fretless performance. Whether you’re playing delicate melodic solos or deep foundational grooves, the GWB205 presents a focused, articulate voice that works beautifully in a mix.
Bartolini GWB Pickup & NTBT 2-Band EQ
Gary Willis’ signature tone is supported by a specially curved Bartolini GWB pickup, designed for uniform string-to-string balance. Paired with the Bartolini NTBT 2-band EQ, this setup offers clear high-end detail, strong lows and minimal noise. Independent Bass and Treble controls allow precise shaping, while the push/pull EQ bypass enables an instant switch to a pure passive voice for a more organic, traditional fretless sound.
Signature Hardware & Ergonomic Features
A sturdy Std. bridge keeps the instrument stable and resonant, while Gotoh machine heads ensure precise, secure tuning. The included detachable GWB finger ramp, developed by Gary Willis, promotes a consistent attack across the strings and prevents excessive digging – supporting advanced, efficient technique.
A Premium-series gig bag is included for safe and stylish transport.
Key Features
- Signature model of fusion icon Gary Willis
- 3-piece Maple neck with KTS™ TITANIUM rods for exceptional stability
- Ebony fretless fingerboard for tight lows, responsive mids and rich sustain
- Lightweight Ash body for bright, resonant tone
- Bartolini GWB curved pickup with even, balanced response
- Bartolini NTBT 2-band EQ with low-noise performance
- Push/pull EQ bypass for instant passive operation
- Detachable GWB finger ramp for consistent attack and improved technique
- Gotoh machine heads for reliable tuning
- Elegant Tequila Sunrise Flat finish
- Includes Ibanez Premium gig bag
Who This Bass Is For
- Fretless specialists seeking a responsive, expressive professional instrument
- Jazz, fusion, funk and modern players inspired by Gary Willis’ tone and technique
- Session bassists requiring clarity, warmth and noise-free operation
- Players wanting a minimalist, ergonomic design focused on performance
- Bassists looking for a Premium-series instrument with boutique-level feel
