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For sale FS/FT: 1982 G&L L1000

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Putting this up for as long as a couple of basses I'm looking at are still available. I really dig the Wunkay sound, but I rely on 5-strings for the majority of my gigs. If any trades, I would be interested in a Lull M5V, Skyline DJ5, Carvin Sb5000, Elrick New Jazz Standard NJS5. *All trade offers must be in the 8lb range.* I will be picky. :smug:

1982
Natural/rosewood
8.3 pounds -- This is the lightest GandL I have ever touched.
Neck condition: excellent, frets are great
Strung with Sadowsky blue Bright Nickels 45-105
Sounds incredible - quiet electronics with the famous L-1000 sound
Comes with OHSC (case in fair condition)
Finish: original - honest road wear is very light wear for age, has turned to a nice vintage yellow color, with lots of cracking in the finish

At one point there was a strap lock installed on the lower horn - leaving a small hole in that location. It has never bothered me and most of the time I forget it's there. It just adds to the story of this bass.

Asking $950 Shipping included - only to 48 con US.

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Apr 14, 2007
1,641
46
Wenatchee, WA
I think it's 1 5/8" at the nut, perhaps a #10. It has a nice C profile, not shallow and yet not so wide to be really chunky; might be the best 4-string neck I've ever played.
 
Apr 14, 2007
1,641
46
Wenatchee, WA
Opening this thread back up while I have my eye on something. If you have something in the trade list up top, feel free to run it by me.
 
Sep 12, 2003
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Thats some gorgeous grain! Are those large hex poles? Never seen large hex on anything but '80 L1000s.
 
Apr 14, 2007
1,641
46
Wenatchee, WA
Thanks, it's a nice piece. I like the finish checking, adds so much character to the bass as well. They are hex poles, don't know if they are large or small, it's been a while since I've had a modern G&L. All I know is it sounds great, just a little redundant with my PJ and I'd like a fiver with a more modern J-bass tone.
 
Apr 14, 2007
1,641
46
Wenatchee, WA
I'll ship international, but buyer pays every penny. Must be professionally packed and shipped via a trackable, insurable source (dhl, ups, fedex.)
 
Apr 14, 2007
1,641
46
Wenatchee, WA
Only looking for straight trades at this time. And, of course cash.

Revised trades would be MIJ/CIJ 60's or 70's RI Jazz basses and recent Fiesta Red RoadWorn's, plus cash. As always trades must be <9lbs.
 

Zootsuitbass

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Mar 13, 2011
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I think

1 11/16 = 1 3/4 = C neck

1 9/16 = 1 5/8 = B neck

1 7/16 = 1 1/2 = A neck

Lots of vintage fenders measure up this way.

Awesome bass... If that was a B or A neck I would have tried to buy it.
 
Apr 14, 2007
1,641
46
Wenatchee, WA
Actually, G&L only made 2 bass necks in the 80's. After some research I found this table:

Bass Necks
Neck # Name Shape Nut Width Radius 1st Fret Depth 12th Fret Depth
5 G&L Vintage "C" C 1 3/4" 7 1/2" 0.820" 0.940"
6 G&L Vintage Narrow "C" C 1 1/2" 7 1/2" 0.820" 0.920"

So this must be a #5.
 

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