G&L Club Part 7

[gidbass]

well, i dropped my L2K tribby off today for fret level and crown. it could take a couple of weeks, but I'm in no rush.

Once i get it it back, I'm going to gut the electronics, not the MFD's mind you, and install my spector clone preamp by @BaZZZZZ.

I'm going to change the switches to do north/humbucker/south for each, then the last switch to be preamp bypass.

I'll report back once I actually start it all...

So, I picked it up today and it plays almost effortlessly. Fret level and crown and some nut filing and it honestly plays like a much more expensive bass. It now plays as well as my spector euro lx and my ric. Not cheap (but reasonable), but well worth the cost (to me anyways). I really like this bass. For me, it is the perfect blend of traditional and modern.

I'm stoked to do the electronics change, but have family in town for the holiday so it may need to wait until next weekend.

I hope everyone is having a happy and safe memorial day weekend!

 

[4stringsjack]

The seller posted pics of the dates. Neck is Dec 18, body is Dec 8. By the Registry looks like they made a handful of fretless basses in December '80. Let me know if you want to sell the neck, I've got an El Toro body.

What color is your El Toro body?

 

[svtbass]

What color is your El Toro body?

Uncolored. Though it is kind of yellowy. Currently has the SB2 neck that is wearing the other L1K fretless neck.

 

[TomB]

The seller posted pics of the dates. Neck is Dec 18, body is Dec 8. By the Registry looks like they made a handful of fretless basses in December '80. Let me know if you want to sell the neck, I've got an El Toro body.

Cool! I'll check, but I remember Dec 22nd. I'll think about your request. ...maybe.

 

[Mammoth_Bass]

Totally just impulse purchased this beauty from Reverb... debating on letting my SB1 go since I am P heavy right now. Tough decision...

 

[dave64o]

 

[jmlee]

Totally just impulse purchased this beauty from Reverb... debating on letting my SB1 go since I am P heavy right now. Tough decision...View attachment 3427647

Beautiful. Anybody know how one can get white pickup covers and whether they're swappable?

 

[jd56hawk]

Totally just impulse purchased this beauty from Reverb... debating on letting my SB1 go since I am P heavy right now. Tough decision...View attachment 3427647

The white pickups really take it over the top!

 

[jmlee]

The white pickups really take it over the top!

Yeah, they're a knock-out echoing the white binding. Mm-mm!

 

[ahbass2500]

Beautiful. Anybody know how one can get white pickup covers and whether they're swappable?

Pickups with the white covers are on the G&L store, but out of stock. Pickup covers only are available for guitar pickups on their website as well. Point being... best bet is to contact G&L and see if they can help you out.

 

[jmlee]

Pickups with the white covers are on the G&L store, but out of stock. Pickup covers only are available for guitar pickups on their website as well. Point being... best bet is to contact G&L and see if they can help you out.

Yeah, was looking at that. G&L says the MFDs are wax-potted into their covers and there's a distinct possibility of damage trying to get the cover off—even with heat to soften the wax.

 

[Mammoth_Bass]

Yeah, was looking at that. G&L says the MFDs are wax-potted into their covers and there's a distinct possibility of damage trying to get the cover off—even with heat to soften the wax.

Maybe see if you can find someone to trade??

 

[jfh2424]

Hello all!

Has anyone here ever replaced the decal on their G&L bass? I am wondering how easy/difficult this is to do. Did you take it to a professional or do it yourself?

Thanks!

John

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Speaking of fretless and performing the OMG Miracle for ones bandmates. New addition here at the Sonoran Desert Crematory. December 1980 L1K fretless. Very little playwear, a stellar-carved neck, 8 1/2 lbs. & the OHSC looks like new. She was already on the G&L Registry as the oldest fretless listed. This ones switch goes to OMFG.

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[Bulky Bass]

Have you guys seen this up on Reverb now?
G&L Guitars USA JB 4 String Jazz Bass Fretless JB Sonic Blue & Case #3237 Used

 

[jmlee]

Have you guys seen this up on Reverb now?
G&L Guitars USA JB 4 String Jazz Bass Fretless JB Sonic Blue & Case #3237 Used

Very pretty other than the lined fretless neck. The white knobs with the white pickup covers are nice.

 

[Bulky Bass]

Very pretty other than the lined fretless neck. The white knobs with the white pickup covers are nice.

Yeah if that neck was unlined I would consider picking it up as I need a fretless, but lined fretless necks bug me for some reason.

 

[JIO]

Totally just impulse purchased this beauty from Reverb... debating on letting my SB1 go since I am P heavy right now. Tough decision...View attachment 3427647

can't beat that blue

 

[Mammoth_Bass]

can't beat that blue

A quick run home in lunch to bring the L2K inside. Happy so far. Set up is good and it's in excellent shape. Not sure the strap matches well enough

 

[JIO]

A quick run home in lunch to bring the L2K inside. Happy so far. Set up is good and it's in excellent shape. Not sure the strap matches well enough View attachment 3431847

Easy - switch the straps! (I have a Couch strap also!)