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I had the same experience. My LB-100 is the same color with a tortoiseshell pickguard. Easy to play, sounds great both live and in studio, and looks fabulous. Pretty tough combination to beat. Is my go to axe for any situation.

When I went on Talkbass for the first time in a long time, I realized that since I was on last time, I sold four basses, Lakland Long Scale HB, Gretsch Semi Hollow, Gibson Double Cut and a Yamaha 535, leaving only P and P/Js. The G&L LB-100 is a true P type with a wide neck and one double cut...

G&L LB-100 Fender Tony Franklin P/J These are the two I play the most. The two that would be the most expensive. The two I think sound the best. Record the best. Play on stage the best. No brainier. If the question was what two instruments II would walk out, two mandolins that would be...

I have two Yamaha BBs, 434 and 435 and Lakeland Skyline long scale HB, all made in Indonesia. All three are beautifully finished and set up. Having looked at an American made HB, I loved the look of the more premium wood grain, but the workmanship seemed not better. I am very picky with...

My issue with lines is not the lines, but that I tend to become dependent on them. This becomes a problem, for me, on stage when the situation maybe that I will not be able to look at those helpful lines. Then, I am screwed. Even with frets, I try to spend some practice time trying to play...

When I first got the Tony Franklin fretless, I put flats on it like is on my G&L LB100. Once I get comfortable playing the fretless, I did a number A/B tests between the TF and the LB100. To my surprise, I found the TF to have better overall tone, rounder and fatter. Both are awesome, but the...

Hey guys, how does a BB434 or 435 sound with flats? Any issues?

Since the only fretless I have played is my Tony Franklin, I have never had the support of lines. The side dots are aligned with where the lines would be and give me reference points. As such, not having lines has forced me to become more focused on my ears rather than my eyes for reference...

Radius would make sense to me. I had not thought about that. The earlier Ps probably had flat fretboards.

That would make sense for the pup under the E and A string, but not for the pup under the D and G string that also slopes down toward the body and slopes more under the G string that is smaller. Maybe I am just misunderstanding your reply DigitalMan, if so I apologize.

My Yamaha 434, 435 and Fender Tony Franklin P has P pups that slant downward away from the center of the instruments. On my G&L LB-100, the P pup is level. Is there a reason or a change in sound as a result of the slant (not due to internal issues)? I assume there is a functional reason, but...

I have an G&L lb-100 that I love and is my primary ax. I am curious on how the L&B sounds in comparison to Fenders early sixties Ps or the American Made Ps of today. I did play one American P at a box store, but there was so much noise that I could not hear what the Fender sounded like...

I have both a BB 434 and 435. A few times I have been tempted by the Japanese made BBP34. Yet, I can see very little difference in look and feel (I have played one at a dealer, unplugged). I am curious as to the differences other than the price. I love my 434 and 5 and play them frequently...

I have started taking a Scott Bass Lession course called Fretboard Mastery". I came in feeling pretty good about my up the neck ability. Very soon I realized that outside C. G. D, F, my knowledge, outside of common grass and country notes, I was lost. Ask me to to hit a BB above the 9th fret...

Personally, when time is not a factor, I find consigning with a reputable dealer works for me. The dealer has the headaches and receives 15%. I start with a little negotiating cushion. The dealer will often call me with a offer. If legitiment, I usually offer to split the difference. I f a...