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Any word on the JB from namm?

Has anyone played the new G&L Jazz Bass or know when they are coming out? Saw these in the 'namm thread' and got pretty excited!

I have been in the market for a Jazz bass lately but Fender prices have been heading north, I have never had a G&L but definately would like one and I just cant warm up to the looks of the JB-2 (Vanity, I know). I think that the JB would solve these problems for me as I like G&L quality but also love the looks of a traditional jazz.

Please correct me if I am wrong but I am assuming that the sound would be pretty close to a Fender jazz as those look like garden variety alnico pups as opposed to MFD's.

If they make white with tort and rosewood my wallet will be getting lighter guaranteed!

Anyone???? :help:
 
I called a large G&L dealer and they checked with G&L and made sure they were going ahead with it. They said go ahead and place an order on the JB now G&L will make it.
I with hold the dealers name but their price was $1275 with standard orders. I read that G&L for limited time was doing free gloss and or gun oil neck finishes on new orders right now!!