FS: G&L SB-2

**craigb** · #1 10-06-2010, 07:47 AM

Hey Y'all,

This is a very nice SB-2 that I picked up here a while back and now is on the block because I have my eye on another bass that is currently listed here (the same old story).

The SB-2 has G&L MFD P-J pickups. The P pickup is amazingly powerful - massive output and to understand the sound start with a "traditional" P sound, add more lows, more highs, more clarity and more growl. It's a very aggressive and powerful P sound. In fact it overwhelms the J style pickup which is used more to add texture than anything else. Both pickups on full is a great slap sound (although I admit I am not much of a slapper).

One nice feature of this bass is the ebony fretboard - an option that G&L had discontinued (I think ebony is still not available on fretted basses but I'm not sure). It's a reasonable 9.0 lbs and the 1.5" nut width neck has the satin finish that I absolutely love. Molded case and COA included.

The controls have been modified to my favorite setup - stacked master volume/J-pickup volume in the front, tone in the back. That gives you an overall volume control, a control to adjust the level of the J pickup relative to the P and a tone.

The only flaw I can find on the bass is a hint of fret sprout (if you run your fingers down the edge of the fingerboard you can feel the frets) - not enough that I've done anything about it as I can't feel it when playing.

I'm asking what I paid for it and not counting the cost of the stacked control mod

$750 shipped in the contiguous 48, paypal OK

The only trades I'd consider are:
G&L SB-1 (1.5" nut width, satin neck, 8.5lbs or less)
~~G&L L-1000 (1.5" nut width, satin neck, 8.5lbs or less)~~
G&L L-2000 (1.5" nut width, 8.5lbs or less, satin neck)
G&L Trib JB2 (8.5lbs or less) plus cash

**craigb** · #2 10-06-2010, 07:56 AM

Thread where I bought the bass: FS: G&L US SB-2

I bought it from the original owner and there are more pics in there.

**Chef** · #3 10-06-2010, 08:14 AM

craig is awesome, and that's a really fair price...

fearceol · #4 10-06-2010, 09:25 AM

Free bump for great seller !!

Still have the SB 2 I bought from you a while back Craig. Great bass, and one I wont be parting with .

OneMoreRobot · #5 10-07-2010, 09:49 AM

These are solid alder bodies, correct? No basswood?

**craigb** · #6 10-07-2010, 10:05 AM

Yep, this is a US SB-2 so the only body wood choices were ash & alder in it's timeframe and given the black finish this one should be alder.

GaryLC · #7 10-07-2010, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fearceol

Free bump for great seller !!

Still have the SB 2 I bought from you a while back Craig. Great bass, and one I won't be parting with .

And a bump from me! I bought my very first G&L from Craig, it's a honey L2000....and I won't be parting with that either! (Famous last words)
I've bought three or four basses from Craig, always a terrific transaction, he's the man!