G&L Club Part 7

[armyadarkness]

Here you go!! View attachment 3145931

And so? I can tell that you're not all in! Other than the noise, what's bugging you about it?

 

[Chrome Dome]

Just received the Asat,lined fretless a day early by FedEx! Was concerned when I saw it was shipped to me in molded G&L case? Fortunately it was all taped up with orange tape,on the latches,and edges of case. Surprised that the bottom of the case was not damaged where the bumpers are located. At least the orange did not leave that sticky residue,like the duct tape leaves. Fortunately it is in good shape considering. Cleaned the case up,and the bass as well. Going to change the battery,just to make sure I know that it has a fresh one. As I said before,I love the binding on the G&L's.

 

[Red Planet]

View attachment 3146742 View attachment 3146734 View attachment 3146735 Just received the Asat,lined fretless a day early by FedEx! Was concerned when I saw it was shipped to me in molded G&L case? Fortunately it was all taped up with orange tape,on the latches,and edges of case. Surprised that the bottom of the case was not damaged where the bumpers are located. At least the orange did not leave that sticky residue,like the duct tape leaves. Fortunately it is in good shape considering. Cleaned the case up,and the bass as well. Going to change the battery,just to make sure I know that it has a fresh one. As I said before,I love the binding on the G&L's.

Wow!

 

[Chrome Dome]

Of course. Back to whisper lines cut into the board- All the lined ones I've seen are inlaid with light maple but never say never with G&L. I second the comments on using your ears for intonation and check-playing a note along with an open string. BUT- On a lined board much of the proper intonation isn't on the line unless you have a lined Dingwall.

Just got the Asat L2000,and it has flatwound strings. I always have played roundwounds,don't really like the flatwound strings. Should I use roundwound,on the fretless neck? Lines look like light maple inlaid in the rosewood board.

 

[svtbass]

Just got the Asat L2000,and it has flatwound strings. I always have played roundwounds,don't really like the flatwound strings. Should I use roundwound,on the fretless neck? Lines look like light maple inlaid in the rosewood board.

This is a fretless conversion from fretted. You can see the bits of wood missing along the fretlines. I wouldn't be happy with the description from the original ad nor how it was shipped. Similar boat. Today I received a used Tune fretless from Guitar Center that also turned out to be a conversion. Lots of fingerboard damage where someone pulled the frets and didn't bother to fill the chips. It's going right back and glad I can easily get a refund.

You will definitely wear into the rosewood board using rounds. Pressurewounds and half-rounds are a decent compromise. Both sound good with the G&L humbuckers but we all search out our own tone. I'd rip the board with rounds while learning using the lines then before too long have a luthier pull the board and install a naked ebony one. I had considered buying this ASAT and immediately replacing the board even without knowing at that time that it was converted.

 

[Chrome Dome]

This is a fretless conversion from fretted. You can see the bits of wood missing along the fretlines. I wouldn't be happy with the description from the original ad nor how it was shipped. Similar boat. Today I received a used Tune fretless from Guitar Center that also turned out to be a conversion. Lots of fingerboard damage where someone pulled the frets and didn't bother to fill the chips. It's going right back and glad I can easily get a refund.

You will definitely wear into the rosewood board using rounds. Pressurewounds and half-rounds are a decent compromise. Both sound good with the G&L humbuckers but we all search out our own tone. I'd rip the board with rounds while learning using the lines then before too long have a luthier pull the board and install a naked ebony one. I had considered buying this ASAT and immediately replacing the board even without knowing at that time that it was converted.

Ok,Thanks,for the info,never noticed the missing bits of wood,until you mentioned? Only had one fretless before this one. Edges of the fret board look factory,or someone really did good smooth job? Might consider re fret the neck,if could find someone that would do a good job? Actually really like the bass!

 

[Chef]

Did they say what was causing the noise?

They replaced the preamp, so, I'm guessing there was some bad component in that.

 

[GroovyBaby]

I have a new G&L JB5 which I love, but has a dead spot. I've created a NBD thread and would love your opinion on what to do about this

dead spot. NBD: G&L, dead spot, what to do?

 

[svtbass]

Ok,Thanks,for the info,never noticed the missing bits of wood,until you mentioned? Only had one fretless before this one. Edges of the fret board look factory,or someone really did good smooth job? Might consider re fret the neck,if could find someone that would do a good job? Actually really like the bass!

I guarantee you G&L didn't do this. From the pic it looks like wood filler in the missing wood areas around the inlays. If you're happy that's all that matters and it's a looker especially with the binding. Price-wise you won't get hurt for what you have into it even if someday you decide to do a refret or new board. Leaving as/is, the condition of the fingerboard would likely be an issue upon future resale.

 

[Chrome Dome]

I guarantee you G&L didn't do this. From the pic it looks like wood filler in the missing wood areas around the inlays. If you're happy that's all that matters and it's a looker especially with the binding. Price-wise you won't get hurt for what you have into it even if someday you decide to do a refret or new board. Leaving as/is, the condition of the fingerboard would likely be an issue upon future resale.

Thank you,appreciate your information,will keep in mind about that, if I decide to sell?

 

[Rattfink]

I'm looking for some help for our crack team of G&L masters. After some encouragement from a jazz instructor I've been working with over the past year I'm going to invest in my first jazz bass. G&L is my first choice, and there's a reputable local dealer (drumcityguitarland). I'm hoping someone can give me a rundown on the Trib JB, JB2, and MJ4 (they do not have a JB2 in stock). I think the JB and JB2 have the same pickups, so I assume the tone is similar. I think the MJ is active, I'm not sure what that would do to the tone, and it looks like it has a P style neck. The neck on the JB2 sounds like it's similar to the neck on my SB2. So that might make for an easy transition. I know the old adage that I should go and play them. I'm just trying to set some expectations. Lastly, other then the MIM Fender Jazz, is there anything else to compare too? Clearly I'm at a lower price point, lets's say $700 and under (I do see a very nice used Warwick Pro Corvette standard right at $700).

 

[R&B]

I'm looking for some help for our crack team of G&L masters. After some encouragement from a jazz instructor I've been working with over the past year I'm going to invest in my first jazz bass. G&L is my first choice, and there's a reputable local dealer (drumcityguitarland). I'm hoping someone can give me a rundown on the Trib JB, JB2, and MJ4 (they do not have a JB2 in stock). I think the JB and JB2 have the same pickups, so I assume the tone is similar. I think the MJ is active, I'm not sure what that would do to the tone, and it looks like it has a P style neck. The neck on the JB2 sounds like it's similar to the neck on my SB2. So that might make for an easy transition. I know the old adage that I should go and play them. I'm just trying to set some expectations. Lastly, other then the MIM Fender Jazz, is there anything else to compare too? Clearly I'm at a lower price point, lets's say $700 and under (I do see a very nice used Warwick Pro Corvette standard right at $700).

For $700, you could find a very nice used MIJ F****r Jazz (trying to respect G&L sensibilities here). Or with luck, a used USA G&L JB. Basses depreciate even faster than cars! I never buy brand new instruments. JMHO folks, YMMV.

 

[Luigir]

I'm looking for some help for our crack team of G&L masters. After some encouragement from a jazz instructor I've been working with over the past year I'm going to invest in my first jazz bass. G&L is my first choice, and there's a reputable local dealer (drumcityguitarland). I'm hoping someone can give me a rundown on the Trib JB, JB2, and MJ4 (they do not have a JB2 in stock). I think the JB and JB2 have the same pickups, so I assume the tone is similar. I think the MJ is active, I'm not sure what that would do to the tone, and it looks like it has a P style neck. The neck on the JB2 sounds like it's similar to the neck on my SB2. So that might make for an easy transition. I know the old adage that I should go and play them. I'm just trying to set some expectations. Lastly, other then the MIM Fender Jazz, is there anything else to compare too? Clearly I'm at a lower price point, lets's say $700 and under (I do see a very nice used Warwick Pro Corvette standard right at $700).

I'd personally look for the used market too. You could buy a second hand L2000 tribute for 400$ and be happy. Tribute Series L-2000 Bass with Maple Fretboard

I've bought mine for 350€ and I don't really feel needing something more. It's a fully functional bass and the only reason for switching it would be a matter of taste but nothing else. I don't really find any excuse to buy something different. Surely, as a bass gear geek, I'd like to buy at least 10 instruments but I don't really need them.

 

[TomB]

Note the JB-2 has a smaller (P-like) body vs. the JB. Yes, the JB2 stock neck is the same as the SB2 - not sure about the JB.

 

[Kriegs]

Has anyone ever used/ have any experience with one of these?

 

[armyadarkness]

Has anyone ever used/ have any experience with one of these?
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Yes. It's fun, but now buried in the boutique sea. Not a bad buy though

 

[SJLee]

So I've been looking over the differences with the SB-1 and LB-100. The LB-100 keeping more in line with the traditional P bass with it's LB-100 Alnico V pickup, and the SB-1 with it's slimmer body profile and MFD single coil pickup. Aside from the difference in body shape and pickups, are these really that much different from each other? Are the pickups much different? Why did Leo make two basses that seem to be relatively similar or am I missing something?

 

[TDR1138]

So I've been looking over the differences with the SB-1 and LB-100. The LB-100 keeping more in line with the traditional P bass with it's LB-100 Alnico V pickup, and the SB-1 with it's slimmer body profile and MFD single coil pickup. Aside from the difference in body shape and pickups, are these really that much different from each other? Are the pickups much different? Why did Leo make two basses that seem to be relatively similar or am I missing something?

Leo made the SB-1. The LB-100 was made after he had passed, starting in 1992. It was originally branded as the Legacy Bass, to compliment the Legacy guitar and pay homage to Leo's legacy...

Newer LB-100s also have a pickup in the traditional P spot. The SB-1 and the older LB-100s have the pickup a little closer to the bridge. Maybe 1/2"-3/4". I don't have the exact measurement.

 

[SJLee]

Leo made the SB-1. The LB-100 was made after he had passed, starting in 1992. It was originally branded as the Legacy Bass, to compliment the Legacy guitar and pay homage to Leo's legacy...

Newer LB-100s also have a pickup in the traditional P spot. The SB-1 and the older LB-100s have the pickup a little closer to the bridge. Maybe 1/2"-3/4". I don't have the exact measurement.

Thanks for the response. How would you compare the sound between the two?

 

[TDR1138]

Thanks for the response. How would you compare the sound between the two?

SB is fuller, more lows and highs, much louder. More articulate, IMO.
LB is more in the traditional P low-mid hump.

Some people say you can get to the classic P tone rolling off the volune on the SB. I'd say it's in the neighborhood, but still a fuller tone overall.