Need Original G&L SB-1 Bass Knobs

emohair · #1 07-08-2009, 04:12 PM

So, I'm trying to get my black 1989 SB-1 back to its original condition and I'm missing at this point the flat black pick guard and the original el-cheapo knobs.

I'm getting a pick guard for around 50 bucks (which I would love to not pay....if anyone has one they would sell for less).

If anyone has either the two knobs or the black pick guard let me know - either pm me or email me at dtonbass@gmail.com

Thanks so much, I'm in love with my bass....just not the zebra stripe pick guard that's on it (very 80's...in a bad way)

spideyjg · #2 07-08-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by emohair

....just not the zebra stripe pick guard that's on it (very 80's...in a bad way)

Ya got put a pic up of that.

emohair · #3 07-09-2009, 09:52 AM

I have pictures of it somewhere, I will try and find them for you

Madcity Fats · #4 07-09-2009, 04:03 PM

I did the same thing -- restored my '86 SB-1 to it's original cheapo look which involved replacing a pearloid guard and some butt ugly gold knobs. As you've already discovered, the guard was the easy part (got mine from Chandler).

By chance I found the knobs on eBay. They're tough to come by, but FYI they were also used on the early 80s SC and HG series guitars (as well as SB-2 and Lynx basses), which should help you broaden your search.

In addition to eBay, keep an eye on the marketplace page on the guitarsbyleo site. Never seen 'em there, but there are always random parts listed, so you never know. If you're registered there you could also post a "wanted" ad.

Good luck!

emohair · #5 07-09-2009, 04:31 PM

Thanks so much for the advice and yes...my pickguard is hideous. The knobs are like normal silver knobs but I dont like them as much as the originals on my friends SB-1. I will keep my eyes out on ebay, I just wish someone had a box full of these things laying around!!

I am getting that pick guard from Chandler, I will now be a little less sensitive about playing out with it

Hugh Jass · #6 07-09-2009, 07:19 PM

Oh man, zebra pickguard

You HAVE to post a picture of that

emohair · #7 07-10-2009, 08:15 AM

guys, I dropped the ball and forgot to snag pictures before I went off to work. Will try and get them out in cyberspace sometime soon...I know I have some somewhere online I will just have to figure out where they are hosted

emohair · #8 07-10-2009, 09:44 AM

Pic of the craziness

Madcity Fats · #9 07-10-2009, 11:08 AM

Oh, my. That thing just screams "hair metal" which is a term I don't typically associate with G&L (not a dis, mind you -- it takes all kinds).

What, they were out of leopard print?

Hugh Jass · #10 07-10-2009, 11:28 AM

How the times change........

That pickguard could be hard to remove due to all the hairspray coating the bass

Thanks for posting a pic!

emohair · #11 07-10-2009, 11:41 AM

HAHA, it is so laughable...I have had the bass for around 2 years now and never changed it. I literally just sent over the payment for the new pickguard...it really needs it. The guy I bought it from said he basically changed the pickguard right when he got it back in 89, the original no where to be found. So all I need are two knobs and this thing will be amazing, this is a really special bass to me...rock solid and really loud!

Hugh Jass · #12 07-10-2009, 12:03 PM

The output on those split coil MFD's is unbelievable, I have yet to play an SB-1 but the SB-2's have the same P pickup and the ones I have tried have more output than any active bass I have ever played. No Idea how a passive pickup can get so much output......

Gotta like that older headstock too, nicer than the eye gouger.

emohair · #13 07-10-2009, 01:27 PM

For real, it looks sharp and feels really nice. My friend has an 85 SB-1 and the neck on it is a little thinner, one of the more Jazz type necks. It kills as well, I dont know how sold I am on their other basses but this SB-1 is such a breath of fresh air compared to the standard Fender P-Bass.

lmfreeman9 · #14 07-10-2009, 03:10 PM

That's a pretty good price for the guard, I paid a little more. Jeanie's usually has them on ebay but they are usually priced a little higher than what I paid.

emohair · #15 07-10-2009, 03:36 PM

The total was 52 bucks, I'm going to attempt to sell the zebra guard to make back some of my money...we will see if anyone is interested hahah!

**Chef** · #16 07-11-2009, 08:42 AM

ampeg svt knobs are a close match...

emohair · #17 07-11-2009, 09:17 AM

thats a good point, maybe I will be on the lookout for something that would be similar.

emohair · #18 09-10-2009, 12:36 PM

another up, I got my pickguard and the bass now looks awesome! Still want these knobs tho

**Chef** · #19 09-10-2009, 01:03 PM

measure your shafts and get back to me.

(can the jokes)