FS only: '83 G&L SB-2

1Kay · #1 12-02-2010, 09:40 PM

Specifics:
http://picasaweb.google.com/tommykin...eat=directlink

- Black/Maple
- Serial # B013939 (which I believe puts it at late '83, maybe '84)
- Neck has had the gloss finish removed and an oil seal applied, it is absolute butta! (I do this to all of my players and I am completely spoiled with it. My Luthier has it down to a fine art!)
- Condition 9/10 in my opinion. The two areas with a ding/scratch (I think the scratch would disappear with the right dressing) are visible in the photos, but they are not through the wood and only noticeable if really looking.
- Neck is perfect and everything functions as normal.
- $700/shipped with non- original HSC

-K

**StrangerDanger** · #2 12-02-2010, 10:08 PM

Link no worky

1Kay · #3 12-02-2010, 10:16 PM

Thanks for the heads up, should be good to go...

Madcity Fats · #4 12-05-2010, 07:14 PM

Bump for the sleeper J bass of the century (last century, that is), in this owner's opinion. This is a good price for one in such nice condition.

krustwell · #5 12-05-2010, 07:46 PM

had to go check the closet to make sure mine was still there: it's the spitting image! great bass. even though the neck is the same size as the others of that era (L1000, SB1, etc), it seems to play "faster" somehow. dunno. but i love it!

g/l with the sale of this mid-rangy, killer J-with-a-P-type-neck.

1Kay · #6 12-07-2010, 02:32 PM

Thanks for the comments Krustwell Fats (my new band name, LOL!), this baby is in great condition as seen in the pics and you've got the sleeper part right. I happen to love that about G&L!!

seventhsunbass · #7 12-07-2010, 05:52 PM

The best bass from G&L! Recording or playing live, you cannot do better than this! Bump for my personal favorite! (below, far right)

As stated below, I have had mine since '89 and through all the basses since then, she is still # 1 in my stable!!!

RockBoxBass · #8 12-08-2010, 06:52 AM

dont do it...Ive had one since 85 and although having about 200 basses since then...I still have mine and still record with it. they are really awesome...you'll wish you hadnt..Im just sayin..

spufman · #9 12-08-2010, 07:34 AM

Agreed on the superlatives, I love mine as well. I'd guess it's the overall second favorite bass I've ever owned and has earned its spot as a lifer. It's the one that made me happily sell my '02 American Deluxe Jazz. Well, well worth the asking price!

Bean639 · #10 12-12-2010, 07:15 AM

I also own this bass and would NEVER sell it. IMO the best bass G&L ever made and hard to find too!

Good Luck!

driftersinc · #11 12-12-2010, 08:20 PM

Hi there,

May I know what's the body wood, is the neck straight and truss rod functional?

Thanks!

Madcity Fats · #12 12-15-2010, 11:56 AM

Body wood on these 1st gen models was almost universally maple. I've seen one or two mahogany anomalies, but maple was stock.

Can't believe this is still here. 12 to 18 months ago, this would have been lucky to last a day.

onionpuzzle · #13 12-16-2010, 12:00 AM

did not know early SB-2 did not have P/J setup like current ones

GaryLC · #14 12-16-2010, 05:26 AM

Yes, they were an entirely different beast than modern SB2's.

spufman · #15 12-16-2010, 10:25 AM

I have both JJ and PJ SB-2's. Both are great but I'll give the nod (and a bump) to the slab-bodied early JJ. Three great powerful tones off the blade switch, then a tone control on top of that. It's all you need.

cafe racer · #16 12-16-2010, 11:56 AM

The only reason I've listed my 84 L1K for sale is to purchase this bass. Nothing much moving regardless of price.

1Kay · #17 12-16-2010, 08:05 PM

I apologize for the delay in response fellas, but we were hit with a storm here in the Midwest and I was out of town so getting back had me delayed by over a day and then I wake up violently ill and couldn't even lift my arm...

Anyway, I'm back on my feet!

dritersinc, I am unsure of the body wood on these slab models and so will go with Fats on this one. (Thanks for the input Fats)
- Condition 9/10 in my opinion. The two areas with a ding/scratch (I think the scratch would disappear with the right dressing) are visible in the photos, but they are not through the wood and only noticeable if really looking.
- Neck is perfect and everything functions as normal.

cafe racer · #18 12-17-2010, 10:25 AM

check your pm

1Kay · #19 12-21-2010, 07:01 PM

PM's returned!

I'm headed to Fed Ex to ship an L1 tomorrow and can drop this easily for some lucky picker out there, pending where you are in the US it may even make it in time for you to act like a kid again on Christmas morning!

1Kay · #20 01-03-2011, 03:23 PM

New bump for the New Year!