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Very reluctant sale here of this lovely high end Ibanez GWB1005 Gary Willis Signature fretless bass. This is a brilliant instrument; ridiculously light for a 5 string (around 3.5kg), beautifully made, ergonomic, comfortable and effortless to play. I’m only selling because it's not getting played as often as it deserves (and I really need to raise some funds for a new car). As you probably know, this is a precision-crafted, high-performance fretless 5-string bass built to Gary Willis' exact specifications. Handmade by master luthiers at Sugi Guitars in Japan, only a limited number are produced each year. Each bass is personally hand-signed by Gary Willis on the electronics cover. There are some nice touches on this bass. I wasn’t sure I would get on with the finger ramp (which is detachable) but I really like what it did for my R hand technique. The tuners are another Gary Willis innovation, as was the bespoke Bartolini pickup which mimics the fingerboard radius. Lovely lined ebony fingerboard too. The action goes very low indeed. This is easily the nicest bass I’ve played / owned. However, I’m generally more of a P bass player, so this doesn’t come out of the case anywhere near as often as it should. The GWB1005 usually retails at between £3.5 – 4K, and there’s a waiting list. The bass is in excellent condition. Being picky, there are just a few very light string indentations to the neck, but nothing affecting playability or sound. She's currently wearing a set of TI flats, but I will include the set of rounds it came with (D'Addario EXL165-5), which deliver more MWAH. Comes with a generic Gator hard case. I’m only listing this for a couple of weeks on Basschat, at what I hope is a reasonable price for such a lovely bass. If it doesn’t sell, it will then be heading to the BG or BB. The bass is located in East Leicestershire. Potential buyers are welcome / encouraged to come over and try it out. I am not keen to post this bass, but if that is a deal breaker, I'm open to discussion. Also happy to consider a meet up. As noted above, I’m having a few transport issues at the moment, but could manage a 20 - 30 mile radius of Leicester. The pictures below were taken in a friend’s photography studio. I’ve included an additional photo I took today with my Basschat name and the date. No trades on this one I’m afraid and the price is more or less firm. More information on the GWB1005 The bass features a lightweight, two-piece swamp ash body with a natural finish, it has a 3-piece maple neck, with an ebony fretboard. A specially designed Bartolini bridge pickup, exclusive to this model, ensures a transparent and highly responsive sound. The NTBT active 2-band EQ allows precise tone shaping, with a push/pull volume knob for active/passive switching. Innovative Playability: A key feature is the Gary Willis-designed detachable finger ramp, providing enhanced right-hand control for consistent articulation and fluid playability. The low action and 16.5mm bridge string spacing contribute to its comfortable and ergonomic design. Exceptional Sound: The GWB1005 delivers a natural, "woody" tone with a deep and articulate low B string. Its tonal versatility makes it suitable for a range of genres, particularly jazz, fusion, and modern groove-oriented styles. Premium Hardware: Equipped with Gotoh tuners featuring custom Sure Grip buttons, the bass allows for precise tuning adjustments. The 34" scale length and 45mm nut width ensure balanced tension and comfortable fretting. Built to Gary Willis' exact specifications, the Ibanez GWB1005 is a refined instrument offering superior craftsmanship and attention to detail. With its handcrafted build, custom electronics, and ergonomic features, it is an excellent choice for professional bassists seeking a premium fretless experience. neck type GWB3pc Maple neck top/back/body Swamp Ash body fretboard Ebony fingerboard Off-set white dot inlay fret Fretless bridge Std. bridge string space 16.5mm bridge pickup Bartolini® GWB bridge pickupPassive equaliser Bartolini® NTBT 2-band EQ w/Eq bypass switch (push/pull) factory tuning 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B hardware color Black NECK DIMENSIONS Scale : 864mm/34" a : Width 45mm at NUT b : Width 67mm at 24F c : Thickness 19mm at 1F d : Thickness 21mm at 12F Radius : 305mmR See it on the Ibanez Web Site…. https://www.ibanez.com/na/products/detail/gwb1005_33_04.html

Now Sold *** Up for sale, these lightly used Aquila Gold Springs Vintage D & G Double Bass strings. £100 (includes free postage within the UK). These were on my bass for just 4 months and only had very light use in that time. I loved the tone and feel of these strings, but missed my Spiros and started more bowing, so these are now surplus to requirements. Plenty of life left in them and sold here in very good condition. More Info Aquila's Gold Springs strings are a modern recreation of the legendary Kaplan 'Golden Spirals' used by many famous 50s/60s players (i.e. Scott LaFaro and later by Charlie Haden). These are the "Vintage" variety (nylon wrapped gut ). Italian string maker Mimmo Peruffo, under his Aquila brand, used post-war gut strings of the Kaplan Red-o-ray and Golden Spiral brands, which have now disappeared from the market, as a model. Peruffo obtained strings still in existence, measured and analysed them, and then rebuilt them. Like the historical models, the Aquila replicas that Peruffo offers under the name “Gold Springs” (Vintage) consist of a gut core with nylon wrapping. These strings are exclusively suitable for pizzicato, offering a rich, deep tone with a crisp attack. Well known for capturing the iconic sound of the 50s and 60s jazz scene. Sold as a pair - I would rather not split. As you probably know, these retail at around £100 per string and can be tricky to source. Chance here to try them out at half price!

Now sold thanks for your interest I'm having a bit of a clear out - so offering this collection of Telecaster parts if anyone is interested. The loom was removed from a Fender Player tele. the clipped wires are still in situ. These are CTS 250k pots and a three way switch. The neck and bridge pickups are from a different guitar and are unbranded. Sold here as a job lot - £25 posted within the UK

Up for sale, a 5 string set of TI flats Price Drop! I bought these for a 5 string which I have now decided to sell. As such, they are surplus to requirements. The strings are brand new and have remained in the packaging since I bought them. NOW JUST £59 INCLUDING UK POSTAGE

THIS HAS NOW SOLD - THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST The time has come to sell on this P Bass body which I bought from Booboo guitars last year for around £80. This is an unfinished Alder body which is listed as B stock because it has a couple of knots in the finish. The body will need fine sanding and I was just going to fill and a sand the knots prior to painting. I just never got round to tackling this project so I'm offering it up here for anyone that wants a great basis for a build. The body weighs approximately 2.3kg on my basic bathroom scales. It has the pickup and control cavity routing done already, but will need a channel between the two drilling. The neck pocket measures 62.5cms across. Available to pickup from East Leicestershire or Leicester. Also happy to post at buyers expense.

That is a lovely bass 😍