G&L Club Part 7

[OllyW]

Andertons in the UK have got a bunch of these on clearance. They were listed at £100 off last week and I was wondering whether to take the plunge but my mind was made up when the knocked off another £20 at the weekend.
First impressions are very positive, the set up is good straight out the box and it sounds great through my little Roland Cube practice amp. Have to say it seems like a lot of bass for the money.

 

[TDR1138]

You no like?
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I don't care for matched headstocks at all. Especially with bursts.

 

[TomB]

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Andertons in the UK have got a bunch of these on clearance. They were listed at £100 off last week and I was wondering whether to take the plunge but my mind was made up when the knocked off another £20 at the weekend.
First impressions are very positive, the set up is good straight out the box and it sounds great through my little Roland Cube practice amp. Have to say it seems like a lot of bass for the money.

Does that have a 1.5" (38 mm) nut width?

 

[OllyW]

Does that have a 1.5" (38 mm) nut width?

Yes, though it feels a touch chunkier than my Jazz basses.

 

[Ricky Rioli]

I don't care for matched headstocks at all

Let's just have a quick rummage through the archives.....

This was done for a TB member, it says, so hold your tongue please

 

[Jfp]

I love matched headstocks with a rosewood board. With maple, not so much. Can't point to any logical reason that would be the case.

 

[TDR1138]

Let's just have a quick rummage through the archives.....
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This was done for a TB member, it says, so hold your tongue please

Not my thing, but you do you, boo!

In all seriousness, I don't judge, so if you or anyone else likes them, that's great. I'm also adverse to tort and lake placid blue, but I realize those can be pretty polarizing opinions too. But hey, that's why they make basses in tons of colors and options, so we can all get what we want.

 

[woodyng2]

You no like?
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Yes,yes,yes!
Maybe it's just because I've been a Rickenbacker player for so long, but I think all instruments
should have matching headstocks. Every Fender type instrument I see with a matching headstock
just looks so much better to me.

 

[woodyng2]

Had one in my hands 7 years ago that was great!

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Wow! That's exactly what I'm talking about!!!

 

[woodyng2]

My only GL with matching headstock color…..

 

[dave64o]

I only have one G&L, but it does have a lovely matching headstock

EDIT: I've since replaced the knobs with chrome to better match the rest of the hardware.

 

[Jfp]

My only GL with matching headstock color…..
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While we're posting matching headstock pics. . .

 

[dave64o]

A G&L metal flake finish practically DEMANDS a matching headstock!

 

[ahbass2500]

Matching headstocks? Count me in. Though I am not a huge fan of match on a burst. To me, matching on a burst should just make the headstock the darkest color of the burst instead of doing the full burst again.

 

[Ricky Rioli]

My Dark-Redburst flame maple TRBX had a matching headstock and that was definitely not one of the reasons why I sold it!

 

[chuck65]

 

[dave64o]

Matching headstocks? Count me in. Though I am not a huge fan of match on a burst. To me, matching on a burst should just make the headstock the darkest color of the burst instead of doing the full burst again.

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Both are nice looking basses, but love the look of that JB!

 

[g-dude]

I don't care for matched headstocks at all. Especially with bursts.

I'm not going to say I want a "dislike" button, but I do think I'd appreciate a "I respectfully disagree with your taste in the matter, and hopefully you do not find my words too strong. Good day to you, sir."

 

[Funkster]

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Love this G&L...

 

[Jim C]

I know what you are trying to say, it has incredible output. Very true! Rivals my Active Bass
I find the tone with the stock strings to clear, articulate and piano like. Love this bass

We all hear it differently.
I find the tone not very clear at all as compared to my 72' P or 2018 Sandberg.
More raspy and troubled.
Agree the output is very hot!