FS/FT: 1982 G&L L1000

[kai_ski]

Putting this up for as long as a couple of basses I'm looking at are still available. I really dig the Wunkay sound, but I rely on 5-strings for the majority of my gigs. If any trades, I would be interested in a Lull M5V, Skyline DJ5, Carvin Sb5000, Elrick New Jazz Standard NJS5. *All trade offers must be in the 8lb range.* I will be picky.

1982
Natural/rosewood
8.3 pounds -- This is the lightest GandL I have ever touched.
Neck condition: excellent, frets are great
Strung with Sadowsky blue Bright Nickels 45-105
Sounds incredible - quiet electronics with the famous L-1000 sound
Comes with OHSC (case in fair condition)
Finish: original - honest road wear is very light wear for age, has turned to a nice vintage yellow color, with lots of cracking in the finish

At one point there was a strap lock installed on the lower horn - leaving a small hole in that location. It has never bothered me and most of the time I forget it's there. It just adds to the story of this bass.

Asking $950 Shipping included - only to 48 con US.

[whirledpeas]

Nice wunkay! And LIGHT too!!

[Siri]

What is the width at the nut? Neck profile or neck #? Thanks, Dan

[kai_ski]

I think it's 1 5/8" at the nut, perhaps a #10. It has a nice C profile, not shallow and yet not so wide to be really chunky; might be the best 4-string neck I've ever played.

[Siri]

PM sent

[DaveDeVille]

free bump for a beautiful L1000 !!

[kai_ski]

Opening this thread back up while I have my eye on something. If you have something in the trade list up top, feel free to run it by me.

[metron]

Thats some gorgeous grain! Are those large hex poles? Never seen large hex on anything but '80 L1000s.

[kai_ski]

Thanks, it's a nice piece. I like the finish checking, adds so much character to the bass as well. They are hex poles, don't know if they are large or small, it's been a while since I've had a modern G&L. All I know is it sounds great, just a little redundant with my PJ and I'd like a fiver with a more modern J-bass tone.

[Leo thechampion]

Is it still only US shipping?

[kai_ski]

I'll ship international, but buyer pays every penny. Must be professionally packed and shipped via a trackable, insurable source (dhl, ups, fedex.)

[adam ravitz]

pm'd

[lmfreeman9]

bump for the latest evolution of the PBAss-30 years and it remains unsurpassed.

[kai_ski]

Only looking for straight trades at this time. And, of course cash.

Revised trades would be MIJ/CIJ 60's or 70's RI Jazz basses and recent Fiesta Red RoadWorn's, plus cash. As always trades must be <9lbs.

[JEDI BASS]

Can you measure the nut width? I don't do 1.75", and 1.65" is my max :-)

[krustwell]

Neck is 1 11/16. That fact is well documented.

[JEDI BASS]

Originally Posted by kai_ski

I think it's 1 5/8" at the nut.

I was asking the owner of the actual bass, since "I think" implies room for error. And, 1/16" matters.

[krustwell]

Gotcha. I'll let him tell you.

[kai_ski]

Originally Posted by JEDI BASS

Can you measure the nut width? I don't do 1.75", and 1.65" is my max :-)

Using my tape measure, it's just under 1 11/16". That puts is 3 hundredths/inch over your max.

[Zootsuitbass]

I think

1 11/16 = 1 3/4 = C neck

1 9/16 = 1 5/8 = B neck

1 7/16 = 1 1/2 = A neck

Lots of vintage fenders measure up this way.

Awesome bass... If that was a B or A neck I would have tried to buy it.