Price Check - 1989 G&L SB-1

ErikP.Bass · #1 10-31-2007, 09:59 PM

Found one of these for $495.00. Looks to be in excellent condition.....haven't seen it in person yet though.

What do you think? Is this price high, a deal, or is the price spot on.

ErikP.Bass · #2 10-31-2007, 10:01 PM

Here.

ErikP.Bass · #3 10-31-2007, 10:02 PM

Again.

spideyjg · #4 11-01-2007, 12:26 AM

I'd hit it hard for $495. Love the SB-1 for some stuff.

Jim

**Chef** · #5 11-01-2007, 06:15 AM

That used to be what they went for. G&L's have tranded up overall over the last two three years.
I'd call that low end of the scale for what appears to be a bass on the higher end of the scale, condition-wise.

I you like you "some mean P bass," you'll loooove that.

quickervicar · #6 11-01-2007, 06:31 AM

Grab it.

ErikP.Bass · #7 11-01-2007, 10:28 AM

For the input guys. This one's got a jazz neck too!

Does anyone know how to tell if it is the original?

spideyjg · #8 11-01-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ErikP.Bass

For the input guys. This one's got a jazz neck too!

Does anyone know how to tell if it is the original?

The SB-1 had a thinner 1 11/16 nut not quite a 1.5 and not a 1.75.

Love that width and wish they would bring it back.

Nobody makes aftermarket necks so 99% it is the original one.

Jim

ErikP.Bass · #9 11-01-2007, 06:21 PM

Thanks Jim. I'll report back once I get a chance to try it out and decide.........

Templar · #10 11-01-2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErikP.Bass

For the input guys. This one's got a jazz neck too!

Does anyone know how to tell if it is the original?

There's no reason for it not to be the original neck. If it's a true 1.5" jazz neck, it would likely be a custom ordered bass and the first one I've seen or heard of, tho I'm sure they exist.

Nice score.

**craigb** · #11 11-02-2007, 08:32 AM

I had an SB-1 that had a #6 neck in the past so they are out there albeit not as common as I'd like.

If you don't want it let me know, I'm a G&L jazz-neck junkie

ErikP.Bass · #12 11-04-2007, 08:26 AM

I decided to pass on this bass as I found a nice L2K. It is on craigslist.boston if anyone is interested. Thanks again for the input.

quickervicar · #13 11-05-2007, 09:27 AM

Neither one will let you down.

armybass · #14 11-17-2007, 10:04 AM

I love that G&L finish.

LuckyCondlins · #15 11-24-2008, 07:44 PM

wow i just checked on CL and BAM its there from SMITHFIELD RI

god d@mn that thing looks nice...

must fight GAS....

id LOVE a p-bass....

Spiritfield · #16 11-24-2008, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErikP.Bass

I decided to pass on this bass as I found a nice L2K. It is on craigslist.boston if anyone is interested. Thanks again for the input.

Interested

Contact info? or link?

spideyjg · #17 11-24-2008, 10:30 PM

http://providence.craigslist.org/msg/931183828.html

Niice!

Daktari · #18 11-24-2008, 11:11 PM

Don't you guys ever check the "hot deals" section of the talk bass forum?

G&L SB-1 1989 Chery Burst $495 CL RI

68Goldfish · #19 11-29-2008, 11:45 AM

Trying to get ahold of this guy. Don't know about a long distance craigslist deal. Supposing he answers my Email's and supposing he's interested in selling it to me and shipping it across the country do you guys have any advise on the best way to do a deal like this. I mean, what would be the best way to do the deal where we both could feel secure that niether one of us would get screwed.

krustwell · #20 12-06-2008, 05:10 PM

...after seeing it in my LGS last week (Harry's in Raleigh). it's an SB-1 with a 1988 serial number. i can't believe the shape it's in for a 20 year old bass.

there is only 1 tiny scratch on it. everything else looks perfect. and it came with a tolex case! all that for $450!

been playing around on it tonight and am excited about playing it all day tomorrow at church. it sounds really great and plays easy.

thanks for reading! i'm stoked!! go G&L!!!