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I wanted a G&L Matador for a long time and finally got one a bit over a year ago. What a truly amazing bass. But I'm trying to narrow down my collection to 5 basses or fewer. The Matador is like a P-Bass on steroids - the extra bridge P pickup is kind of like if you had a P./J but better. No thin-sounding bridge pickup here. Either pickup is fat and punchy on its own but you also have the added flexibility of a series/parallel switch, in addition to the standard volume/volume/tone controls. Note: The switch is series-parallel for the neck pickup only.
I had a custom "Moonstone" pickguard made by Chandler/Pickguard Heaven and also added cream covers to the stock pickups. I have the original black pickguard and black pickup covers if you want them.
The body is ash and the satin blond finish (G&L calls it "blond frost" is really special, as is the flamed and quartersawn roasted maple neck. Medium jumbo stainless steel frets. These are high-quality upgrades that G&L only offers through its Custom Shop. G&L Custom Shop basses are generally $3500 and up brand new so take advantage of getting a rare used one while you can. Even the case is beautiful and unique.
Absolutely amazing condition with a couple small notes:
-Some very minor finish wear around some of the neck bolts. I mean really really insignificant.
-The storage pocket on the case is coming loose - I show this where I am pointing in one of the pictures. You just need a hammer to hammer it back into place. It may need to be reinforced but I just push it back into place.
-Schaller strap ends have been installed
This has been professionally set up with D'Addario roundwounds (at least I think they are D'Addarios.) I've used it as many gigs as I can in the last 1.5 years and it kills in a mix, can cut through anything. The stock G&L LB100 pickups are the best of all worlds. They aren't crazy hot like the SB-1 pickups but they are definitely a bit louder than your average P pickup - best of all worlds, honestly.
Weight is about 8.63 lbs.
I'd like $2149 + actual UPS Ground shipping (via PirateShip) (lower 48) or best fair offer. Case pictured is included. Mono Strap with Schaller straplocks also included. Subtract $50 if you don't want the strap.
Cash is always king but trades are always an option. My needs are fairly specific these days since I'm trying to decrease, not increase my number of basses. The following, in no particular order, would interest me:
-Amp heads such as Aguilar, Mesa, Genz Benz, Genzler, Ashdown, etc. 500 watts or higher preferred. Plus cash to me.
-Lower-priced 4-string fretless bass plus cash to me. No sunburst and no Jazz necks. Must have lines.
-Maybe a G&L El Toro, as long as the neck is 100% stable, plus cash to me
I had a custom "Moonstone" pickguard made by Chandler/Pickguard Heaven and also added cream covers to the stock pickups. I have the original black pickguard and black pickup covers if you want them.
The body is ash and the satin blond finish (G&L calls it "blond frost" is really special, as is the flamed and quartersawn roasted maple neck. Medium jumbo stainless steel frets. These are high-quality upgrades that G&L only offers through its Custom Shop. G&L Custom Shop basses are generally $3500 and up brand new so take advantage of getting a rare used one while you can. Even the case is beautiful and unique.
Absolutely amazing condition with a couple small notes:
-Some very minor finish wear around some of the neck bolts. I mean really really insignificant.
-The storage pocket on the case is coming loose - I show this where I am pointing in one of the pictures. You just need a hammer to hammer it back into place. It may need to be reinforced but I just push it back into place.
-Schaller strap ends have been installed
This has been professionally set up with D'Addario roundwounds (at least I think they are D'Addarios.) I've used it as many gigs as I can in the last 1.5 years and it kills in a mix, can cut through anything. The stock G&L LB100 pickups are the best of all worlds. They aren't crazy hot like the SB-1 pickups but they are definitely a bit louder than your average P pickup - best of all worlds, honestly.
Weight is about 8.63 lbs.
I'd like $2149 + actual UPS Ground shipping (via PirateShip) (lower 48) or best fair offer. Case pictured is included. Mono Strap with Schaller straplocks also included. Subtract $50 if you don't want the strap.
Cash is always king but trades are always an option. My needs are fairly specific these days since I'm trying to decrease, not increase my number of basses. The following, in no particular order, would interest me:
-Amp heads such as Aguilar, Mesa, Genz Benz, Genzler, Ashdown, etc. 500 watts or higher preferred. Plus cash to me.
-Lower-priced 4-string fretless bass plus cash to me. No sunburst and no Jazz necks. Must have lines.
-Maybe a G&L El Toro, as long as the neck is 100% stable, plus cash to me
