Ya know, that's not a bad idea.....I do need another passive bass. I just may check in with Kelling Sound and have him make me a harness.
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Pearl P/G generally dont get it for me either- But that combination looks nice! I've also seen a few Pearl White paint finishes with the ivoroid white P/G that look really good.
Mucho quiltyness...nice one! You don't see many tops like that on G&L's. IICR, when that bass was built G&L offered 3 levels of figured maple tops, ranging in price from $250-$500 as an upgrade. Yours looks like a top-tier option to me. The binding always looks great. Agree that it looks like Cherryburst. Grats!
Thanks,noticed one just like this on G&L website family that it was an endorser model? Don't know unless you knew the serial number of the bass he is playing in the photo?
Can't tell you what to do, but the SB-2 seems like it covers a much different tonal range than an L1000. Never heard an L1500 so I can't comment on that.
All depends what you like. Many seem to want to tone down the SB-2. For me, I've switched to DR high beams for an insane growl (I also have a tone pot so I can dial it out).
BTW, agree with others on price (1200-1400) and it's a great looking bass.
It's up to you but...I would not want to be without a good SB-2. It's just too cool, original and useful.
I find this interesting. Two Tribute JB2's as seconds at the G&L store. One weighs 9.9 lbs, the other 8.3 lbs. Apparently they can not source wood at the same density at this price point.
Clearance Instruments - G&L Online Store
Clearance Instruments - G&L Online Store
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Corrected, although the same weight discrepancy holds true for the entire product line with Empress being the exception.In case people didn't realise
I bought one of those jb2 Tribs a few months ago. $300, 8.2 lbs.
One of the best purchases I ever made.
One of the best purchases I ever made.
Really Love that color. Hard to tell from the photos, but I believe it's a metallic.
Edit-duh,it's listed as one.
I am looking, but prefer a rosewood fretboard.
just added in stock... lightweight too
G&L Fullerton Deluxe Kiloton Bass Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard - Tangerine
wowsers!!!!
not sure how serious you are, but everytime I call Sweetwater and ask for a deal, I can sometimes get $50-$100 off. Especially if you pay upfront and not use a payment plan.
I've got 9 basses now, spending $1700 for another isn't really something I need to do.
But, dayuuuuummmm!!!
But, dayuuuuummmm!!!
I'm waiting on my SB-1 in the same colors. G&L is having the same supply issues as everyone else. It's going to be great when it gets here!
Joe
That Kilo is sah-weet! And I don't even like tort.
The Fullerton Deluxe models, though, don't seem like all that much of a bargain to me. I mean, optioned out, they're not much different than the option order basses and you only get a gig bag. I was pricing out SB-1s a and SB-2s lately and, other than the build wait time, just didn't see too much value upside with the FD models. Back when they had a Fullerton Standard that was around $1k with a bag and the Deluxes were about $1200 with a case, it made more sense. But $1700 with a bag… nah.
The Fullerton Deluxe models, though, don't seem like all that much of a bargain to me. I mean, optioned out, they're not much different than the option order basses and you only get a gig bag. I was pricing out SB-1s a and SB-2s lately and, other than the build wait time, just didn't see too much value upside with the FD models. Back when they had a Fullerton Standard that was around $1k with a bag and the Deluxes were about $1200 with a case, it made more sense. But $1700 with a bag… nah.
One big advantage of that particular bass is that it is less than 8lbs…for me, that's super cool.
In 2006, I had ordered a semi-hollow ASAT bass that came with a defective neck. Then for a total of 3 defective necks and 1 whole new bass, I gave up on G&L. The two things I really loved about G&L are their beautiful finishes, really wonderful colors! And the MFD Bass Humbucker. Still weary of G&L necks, I had G&L pickups put into this hollowbody running through an onboard Sadowsky preamp, look out! 
That looks great! Who did the work?In 2006, I had ordered a semi-hollow ASAT bass that came with a defective neck. Then for a total of 3 defective necks and 1 whole new bass, I gave up on G&L. The two things I really loved about G&L are their beautiful finishes, really wonderful colors! And the MFD Bass Humbucker. Still weary of G&L necks, I had G&L pickups put into this hollowbody running through an onboard Sadowsky preamp, look out!
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