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I have a set in my US G&L JB.
They are OK but think I would go with Duncan SJ1 if I was looking for a more vintage tone.
They are OK but think I would go with Duncan SJ1 if I was looking for a more vintage tone.
That's very handsome. Something I'd be happy to have in the lineup. Enjoy!
That's a fine-looking specimen, there (No Such Thing As) Too Loud. Congrats!
Hey, that brings to mind a question about Kiloton pickup location: Did Leo put the pickup back there, or did someone at G&L dream this up after he left us?
I mean, when he invented the Precision, he put the pickup closer to the neck. (Likely, for a reason.) Then, he invented the Jazz, with a different pickup up there and another of those back by the bridge. (Again, for a reason.) Then, the L-1000 had a third kind of pickup up by the neck and now, the K-ton has that third kind of pickup all alone back by the bridge. Was that Leo's idea, or just something that the fine folks at G&L did post-Leo (maybe in response to user request)?
Anybody know if Leo was still around when the Kiloton got invented?
Hey, that brings to mind a question about Kiloton pickup location: Did Leo put the pickup back there, or did someone at G&L dream this up after he left us?
I mean, when he invented the Precision, he put the pickup closer to the neck. (Likely, for a reason.) Then, he invented the Jazz, with a different pickup up there and another of those back by the bridge. (Again, for a reason.) Then, the L-1000 had a third kind of pickup up by the neck and now, the K-ton has that third kind of pickup all alone back by the bridge. Was that Leo's idea, or just something that the fine folks at G&L did post-Leo (maybe in response to user request)?
Anybody know if Leo was still around when the Kiloton got invented?
It's really awesome so far. I mean. The pickup is a beast. I'm glad I read a little about it beforehand. It helps to back off the volume just a little. Wide open it's pretty unruly.
I think @woodyng2 has some thoughts on pickup placement. I don't know nothin bout these single pickup basses. I'm coming from RICs and JBs.
So far it's awesome.
I'm gonna change my handle to DefinitelyTooLoud
Kiloton was after Leo's death. But it's pretty close to the 1500 which I think was made when Leo was still around.
Don't forget, Leo did have a hand in the Stingray, and the Kiloton position is pretty close to that.
Actually, I think it's exactly where the L-1500 pickup was—and the bottom coil is pretty much where the bridge pickup is on a J-bass.
Wonderful! I'd really love to try one of these. I do like the kiloton's pickup placement because it's right where I normally pick/pluck. I think it would sound especially great fretless.
The Climax (1993) begat the L-1500 begat the Kiloton
G&L's Climax & LB-100 | Vintage Guitar® magazine
1993 is post-Leo but I have no idea if it was based on some of his design work or completely from BBE/the McClarens. That article also claims the Stingray has a 1-1/2" nut width which at least modern ones do not (maybe the originals did?) so I'm not sure how accurate it is.
Granted the Kton is all passive and to me a new evolution because although the Climax & L1500 had passive modes they had G&L tri-tone electronics. Not to mention the sweet slimmed down SB body and pickguard
It's a great sounding and playing bass.
Different than the G&L JB and the RIC fl for sure.
in a GAS-induced stupor, I ended up getting this bass recently, and another, and a few more, and I can't keep them all.
For Sale - G&L USA Kiloton 4-string. Natural gloss / Rosewood
For Sale - G&L USA Kiloton 4-string. Natural gloss / Rosewood
I got my SB-2 back after having a new pickguard, pots, and jack installed. Now it is back to its original circuit with two volume controls.
- Steve
- Steve
I was googling for something and this in the jumble of results insisted on catching my eye
It's on Reverb, in Japan
It's on Reverb, in Japan
Just want to say that while there are many G&L basses to choose from, and I've owned a few, I am so digging the L-2000 I picked up from a swell guy here on TB. I didn't think I would like it as much as I do but the playability (especially the 1.5" width, 7.5" radius) is so comfortable and the tonal variety so great I am surprised I went this long without one! It's a marvelous instrument that is familiar and unique at the same time. And it is different enough from the P, J and MM styles out there without looking odd. Loving it!
Nothing new to you fans...just sharing that if you haven't enjoyed an L2K yet, I think you're in for a treat!
Nothing new to you fans...just sharing that if you haven't enjoyed an L2K yet, I think you're in for a treat!
