since no one else is saying anything... (NAMM)

unclejane · #2 01-19-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by chunkstyle

Er, a photoshop job, right?

LS

chunkstyle · #3 01-19-2009, 09:06 AM

nope.

chunkstyle · #4 01-19-2009, 09:09 AM

and a tribute:

Infernal Affair · #5 01-19-2009, 09:43 AM

JB..... *explodes* I wonder how close they made it to a Jazz.

What kind of wood is that Tribute?

Kyon` · #6 01-19-2009, 09:50 AM

Damn you G&L, looks like I'll be sleeping in the streets these next few months.

chunkstyle · #7 01-19-2009, 09:58 AM

and a relic, i mean "rustic" option...

nothing really amazing and new. but then again, G&L could make nothing but L-2000s and not many of us would complain...

bongomania · #8 01-19-2009, 10:08 AM

Typical of G&L to rip off a Leo Fender design...

**Chef** · #9 01-19-2009, 10:08 AM

While I like the JB2 well enough, why in the world would you "move to copying a Fender" instead of some clearly G&L direction.

Boo!
There are plenty enough Jazz clones out there already.

I'll keep my current JB2:

They would have done better to go back to "old school G&L Jazz" than dredge up old Fender designs> Either of these former G&L takes on Jazz have more innovative pickup and electronics packages.

BKing · #10 01-19-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Chef

Boo!
There are plenty enough Jazz clones out there already.

I'll keep my current JB2

Amen!

**Chef** · #11 01-19-2009, 10:25 AM

Seriously:
Bring back the El Toro as their "new jazz!"

Here's two ways to improve the old Toro:
add passive tone to tame the "over the top" active treble a bit...
change the series mode such that you can still select which pikcup you want.

A lightly tweaked 5 string Toro with a revised, moder neck profile (NOT the archaic L2500 2x4 neck profile!!!) would be a huge winner.

coop · #12 01-19-2009, 10:26 AM

While I'm not getting real excited over what I've seen and heard from G&L "new" stuff at NAMM, I'm encouraged that they are at least trying something different.

bongomania · #13 01-19-2009, 10:28 AM

Different from what?

coop · #14 01-19-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bongomania

Different from what?

..from last year

El Tookay · #15 01-19-2009, 10:30 AM

In one respect, I understand what G&L is doing, trying to broaden its market share/ awareness by offering a 'traditional' Jazz Bass design. it definitely has my attention- and that Sonic Blue/ maple combination has the GAS-o-meter pegged!

But I'm with Chef on the idea that a new offering should be closer to Leo's later designs, definitely in the El Toro range. Having had a Toro, their appeal is one of the greatest-kept secrets in bass-dom. At the very least, bring back the Toro/ Interceptor mini- MFD's on the JB-2. Take a look at all the guys modding their Skyline 55-01's with Nordstrand Big Singles,or duals, and you get the picture.

How 'bout this? The JB-1/ JB-2 with the mini MFD's, and El Toro pre-amp with full neck options?

Kyon` · #16 01-19-2009, 10:51 AM

I want to see a reissue of the interceptor personally actually XD

palmann · #17 01-19-2009, 11:16 AM

Me not.

Gruesse, Pablo

mike_v_s · #18 01-19-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by El Tookay

In one respect, I understand what G&L is doing, trying to broaden its market share/ awareness by offering a 'traditional' Jazz Bass design. it definitely has my attention- and that Sonic Blue/ maple combination has the GAS-o-meter pegged!

But I'm with Chef on the idea that a new offering should be closer to Leo's later designs, definitely in the El Toro range. Having had a Toro, their appeal is one of the greatest-kept secrets in bass-dom. At the very least, bring back the Toro/ Interceptor mini- MFD's on the JB-2. Take a look at all the guys modding their Skyline 55-01's with Nordstrand Big Singles,or duals, and you get the picture.

How 'bout this? The JB-1/ JB-2 with the mini MFD's, and El Toro pre-amp with full neck options?

I'm of the opinion that in order for G&L to be able to do the things that will likely not sell as well, like the Bull or Lynx, they need to gain market share with a design that will. Hence, the JB.

Mike

unclejane · #19 01-19-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_v_s

I'm of the opinion that in order for G&L to be able to do the things that will likely not sell as well, like the Bull or Lynx, they need to gain market share with a design that will. Hence, the JB.

Mike

Well now that it looks like this is for real..... I'm in agreement. A new design, even if it's a kind of rehearsal of Leo's original jazz design,

, is probably going to be a good idea sales-wise.

A well-made jazz bass is a good thing anyway......

Now I want them to make a 6 string, like, er.. the L2600 or something?

LS

Nedmundo · #20 01-19-2009, 01:04 PM

I understand the disappointment at such a conventional Jazz clone from G&L, and the desire for something like an El Toro with more G&L character. It reminds me of the reaction among the Saab faithful when the 9000 went from the traditional Saab hatchback design to a regular three box sedan. But the 9000's sales improved dramatically, and I bet G&L will sell quite a few of these JB's.

It's probably great for G&L dealers who might not carry Fender or Lakland, and who thus haven't been able to offer a solid mid-priced J-bass. The SB-2 can cover P-bass ground because it has the look, but the JB-2 doesn't look like a J-bass, and unfortunately that matters for sales.

Plus, it's cool to have a traditional J-bass with G&L's #8 neck, plek treatment, bridge, options, and incredible finishes. Nothing wrong with that. I hope they offer block inlays and a five string.