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Sonic blue?Whatever it is, I love it!
Stunning, 'grats.
Speaking of...
Does anyone know what color this 2004 JB-2 is? It's close to Daphne Blue.
Sonic blue, light vintage tint neck
My question is why do people buy Fenders when they could get something of equal or better quality but totally unique to them (custom order) for around the same price? (And ultimately still be a Fender, if not on the headstock.)
Thanks for replying. Yeah I wondered about Himalayan as a possible, but I haven't kept up with the G&L finish offerings over the years. No clue when that finish was introduced.
The bass is from 2004. G&L has made a few changes in the last ten years. I know there used to be a Baby Blue finish, but I've never seen one, so dunno exactly what it's supposed to look like.
Good question. Plenty ways to concoct a unique custom G&L.
I've always wondered why G&L dealers don't order them with more upgrades, and in some of the less common finishes. (actually I do know why)
Hi RedHotFuzz,
I suppose Fender has very strong staying power in the market. I used to play the game of chasing after the Pbass in the most original state etc. I realized that the game was too rich for me. I still have my '74 P which is not even close to stock because I modded it before I even knew about G&L. I'm very new to G&L (2008). When I bought my L-2000 I immediately and respectfully put that P back in its case where it just sits, sits and sits. I'll keep it forever.
I much prefer Leo's later basses for G&L. I've even modded my 2 L-1505's to the extent that they completely dwarf the sound of my '74 P which I uncased very recently for a comparison. I leave well enough alone with all Fenders now. Now, on my newer L-1505 on the small metal plate that bares the serial number G&L proudly includes "The birthplace of bolt-on" - you know because G&L's are still made at the original Fender factory. Long live G&L.
I'm hoping to join the club if/when G&L produces a short scale model. Coming from guitar I'm all for the "fun" and "comfort" people claim short scales offer. Come on, who doesn't want to have fun while being comfortable?
Well, playing bass and guitar of many scale lengths, I'll say that the whole idea that a short scale is "more comfortable" is misleading at best. My short scale is ANYTHING but comfortable to play. But it sounds killer for very specific things. My 35" basses with full 3/4" spacing at the bridge are far more comfortable to play, and thus a lot more fun. My 41.5" upright is also very comfortable to play - I can and do play it on 3+ hour gigs all the time.
In my opinion as a 25+ year player, who started on a 30.5" short scale, the scale length should be the absolute last consideration for any instrument. It's about as important as the color in the grand scheme of things.
Mingusbass...I had NO idea you were getting a G&L JB!! That is awesome!! Welcome to the G&L bandwagon! Beautiful bass btw...can't wait to see it!
Just found this and thought I'd share.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPoSHmD9XxavvvhqIVFkVCYRe4fltdJsf
They have the LB-100, JB, SB-2, L-2000, M-2000, pretty much all of them (no SB-1)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPoSHmD9XxavvvhqIVFkVCYRe4fltdJsf
They have the LB-100, JB, SB-2, L-2000, M-2000, pretty much all of them (no SB-1)
Yeah, I decided I wanted a killer 4-string Jazz Bass. I feel like I've got the P-Bass, Active 6 string, and 35" 5-String thing covered, but I've always loved a good Jazz bass. I'm getting a JB with exactly what I want, without spending custom shop prices.
Interesting points. I think yours is the first comment I've seen that said a short scale was not comfortable. Never having owned a bass before, I've been reading lots of forum feedback on short scale instruments. Many commenters are motivated to move to short scale due to hand/wrist injuries or pain due to aging or other medical conditions. Having once suffered a pretty good bout of carpal tunnel syndrome myself (not fun at all) I'm all for something that's more ergonomic and physio-friendly. It seems logical that less arm extension/elevation and less full finger extension (or beyond) would be a better long-term practice.
I guess I'll have to find out myself. My first bass, due to arrive today or tomorrow, will be a short scale Gretsch Junior Jet. Perhaps once I get into the groove of it (and decide I really like bass) I'll experiment with a medium and full-scale bass.
