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For sale G&L SB-2 Blue metallic/ Black swirl

Sold
$700.00
Strings
4
Status
This item has been sold and is no longer available!

Details

USA G&L SB-2, S/N B020xxx, Conservatively rated at 9.0, perfect condition

Original controls (volume-volume) have been modified to:
one concentric pot (master volume & master tone), and one pan pot. Control cavity has been shielded to eliminate all ground noise

Finish is remarkably intact, except for one (pea-sized) chip on the front corner between the bridge and pickguard, barely noticeable due to the black undercoat.
No bubbles, lifting or cracks.
Some negligible buckle rash on the back, minor swirling on the pickguard

Satin-finished maple neck, 1.5 inch nut width and 7.5 inch fretboard radius
Truss rod turns freely both ways, 3 bolt micro-tilt mount. Set with medium-low action, very little relief, virtually zero fret wear

Pickups are a classic pair of MFD (Magnetic Field Design™) split-coil and a single coil
Fender-designed Saddle-Lock™ bridge transfers string energy right into the body end-grain for an incredibly resonant instrument
This was built in Leo's historic G&L facility on Fender Avenue in Fullerton, California

A well-balanced 8.5 lbs. on a digital mail scale, although it feels much lighter with it's down-sized body and slim neck

$700 + insured shipping includes original G&L plastic HSC
PayPal OK, 48 states only, no trades or low-ball offers please

SOLD

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Comments

Jan 9, 2013
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218
Connecticut
I sold all my G&L basses, price and color makes a difference. G&L basses do not have a great resale value as I found out. Most people want a newer SB-2 with the 6-screw neck and the pleked frets. A lighter empress body is also desired. The Tribute series SB-2 is now a great value for the price too. Of course if you cannot sell it and are willing to go a lot lower I may be interested.
 

Matt R

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Jun 5, 2007
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Newbury Park, Ca.
I sold all my G&L basses, price and color makes a difference. G&L basses do not have a great resale value as I found out. Most people want a newer SB-2 with the 6-screw neck and the pleked frets. A lighter empress body is also desired. The Tribute series SB-2 is now a great value for the price too. Of course if you cannot sell it and are willing to go a lot lower I may be interested.
This is not true for everyone. Anyone who has been around long enough knows that G&L quality has always been excellent in every way. This is great bass for a very reasonable price.
 
Feb 7, 2005
2,110
1,890
Central CT
Seems like a real nice example at a good price to me. Timing, I guess. I personally prefer the earlier 3-bolt G&Ls.
 

Cuzzie

Supporting Member
Jan 1, 2016
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Dude it's a good bass

I'm just a 7 or 11/12 neck fan and cash low!

GLWTS
 

Iridescentone

gear whore formerly known as templar
Supporting Member
Jan 11, 2005
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In the 6 weeks since I first posted this, I've only had one PM of interest. Is it the price ? The color ?

Cool bass. Price seems good. The frontal pic looks like maybe the finish is lifting around the bridge area, as the Swirl finishes sometimes tend to do.

If that's not the case, maybe add that info to your description?

GLWTS
 
Cool bass. Price seems good. The frontal pic looks like maybe the finish is lifting around the bridge area, as the Swirl finishes sometimes tend to do.

If that's not the case, maybe add that info to your description?

GLWTS

Thanks, Templar. The finish is remarkably intact on the entire body, except for the one chip between the bridge and pickguard as described. No bubbles, no lifting. I'll add some close-up photos of different body angles.
 
Jul 14, 2005
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Pensacola, FL
I'm another 3-bolt G&L fan. I'm trying to negotiate a different deal, but if that one falls through this looks like something I might enjoy. How much smaller is the body than the L1s or L2s? Is it as small as the El Toro?
 

PotsdamBass8

Supporting Member
Jan 23, 2005
2,995
3,024
Long Island, NY
I think you need to bump regularly too. This has been up for sale since April? I bought an SB-2 in July of this year, and I don't remember seeing this one. I probably would have bought it if I had.
 

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