G&L Club Part 6

[Glazenn]

Just picked this up on eBay and expected the screw on plate with the serial number. Since this is my first G&L, I wanted you guys to confirm this serial number and application. Is it right for this 2012 G&L?

The serial number and the manufacturing date (more presicely: the date the instrument passed the final check, knowing some stock items may be older), among other information, are printed on the 'Custom Build Specifications' form, that comes in the carrying case with every G&L guitar (hence all JB Basses) made in Fullerton. My M-2500 bass (sn # CLF0641XX) has the screw on plate, and the form is dated 3/7/2012.

In the Guitarsbyleo registry, for the 2011-2013 period, there is only one JB registered (with neck date : xx/xx/2011) and its serial number is CLF59934.
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[Outsider]

Finally got my hands on a G&L!

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Full NBD thread here: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/nbd-g-l-l-2000-tribute-1028915/

 

[dcarwin]

Just wanted to say I am absolutely satisfied and thrilled with the quartersawn option on my SB-1 neck. Coupled with the ebony board and the gloss finish, it just feels so solid. On this bass, unlike some of my others, it feels like the bass is "built around the neck" - where the neck is really the core and center of the bass, and the body is along for the ride.

 

[mpdd]

not that i would, but i do feel that i could use the 2011 sb-2 neck to club LA zombies, break up rocks, or play stick ball, it's just that solid

 

[velalv]

Does anyone get blocks and binding put on their g and l?

 

[dcarwin]

Does anyone get blocks and binding put on their g and l?

It's not an option from G&L, so you'd have to get that done afterwards on your own.

EDIT - neck binding is an option

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[GeorgeBerlin]

Just wanted to say I am absolutely satisfied and thrilled with the quartersawn option on my SB-1 neck. Coupled with the ebony board and the gloss finish, it just feels so solid. On this bass, unlike some of my others, it feels like the bass is "built around the neck" - where the neck is really the core and center of the bass, and the body is along for the ride.

This! (in my case for the L-1500 quartersawn / fat ebony FB). And the 6-bolt joint.

 

[BadJazz]

Here's a rare one: G&L L-5000 fretless.

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(not mine)

 

[Iridescentone]

....in my case for the L-1500 quartersawn / fat ebony FB). And the 6-bolt joint.

Ha, same here. I installed a ramp on it today, as an elongated thumb rest. Surprisingly great range of tones for a single pickup bass. It's a nice counterpart to my L-2000. Totally love it.

 

[Bassconbeatz]

I just picked this up on trade. Built in 2000. I'm totally digging it since it's my only 4 banger in my arsenal

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[cyco739z]

Very Nice!

 

[PhatRon]

Chromes on a L1K ? anyone ? too much of a good thing ?

 

[bdgotoh]

Chromes on a L1K ? anyone ? too much of a good thing ?

Nope, I had them on a super nice BABP Ltd L-1000 for a long time and they sounded and felt great.

 

[fourstringdrums]

Still waiting on my LB-100. I'm currently coming up on week 12. I placed a call to check up on the status and I was told there was a delay getting some of the bodies in the paint booth and that they promised an additional 3 weeks tops...that was 4 weeks ago. So hopefully it should be done any time now.

I keep eyeing their FB page daily to see if they take a shop shot of it but nothing yet. I'm hoping to see it because I don't see many LB-100's or my color (Emerald Green Metallic) let alone with the tort PG combo on their page so it should be a bit unique.

 

[Glazenn]

Still waiting on my LB-100. ... I'm hoping to see it because I don't see many LB-100's or my color (Emerald Green Metallic) let alone with the tort PG combo on their page so it should be a bit unique.

Meanwhile, have you tried a preview with your own specs on the G&L Guitar Builder ?

http://www.americanguitarboutique.net/LB100BassGuitarGen.html

 

[fourstringdrums]

Meanwhile, have you tried a preview with your own specs on the G&L Guitar Builder ?

http://www.americanguitarboutique.net/LB100BassGuitarGen.html

Yup. I used that to build it.

 

[Jay2U]

Loads of beautiful G&L basses here. I didn't know about this G&L Club. Now that I bought one recently, I should join the club.

Here it is in action

 

[fucanay]

....I was told there was a delay getting some of the bodies in the paint booth ...

Bummer. I'm at week 8 of an estimated 10-14. I hope that doesn't put it past Christmas.

I keep eyeing their FB page daily to see if they take a shop shot of it but nothing yet.

Same here. I love the pictures they post. That has to be one of the coolest things that any manufacturer does. It really shows off the custom nature of the instruments. I really want to see mine on there.

 

[jfh2424]

Does anyone get blocks and binding put on their g and l?

Blocks would look like this:

John

 

[dedpool1052]

That's what I thought for a long time too...
That is until I bought my L2500 off a TBer and it came with Dunlop DBN 2015 or perhaps DBN 2025 and I loved them. Cheap too. Not saying you'll like them better but just giving you one more thing to try!

And fer sure D'addario half-rounds are THE strings for a fretless L2500!
Tone to die for.

y'know, i did some digging through my string bin and found the last set of dunlops i bought and threw them onto my L1K. they're barely settled in and have plenty of zing, but they are standard gauge and i tend to prefer lights. but on this bass with the tilt feature i can get the action super low so it's more comfortable for me. they are a better fit for this bass than the d'addarios.