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I have a tribute JB2 Tribute and a MIM P.
I think the quality is the same.
I also believe that there is no audible difference in sound quality between these pots, wiring, capacitors, and jacks vs. the better "quality" CTS or Bourns.
To me the difference is how they feel and how long they hold up.
The idea of improving the sound with cloth covered wiring or a different brand but same value of pots and caps is imagined IMO/IME.
Fallout Bass - I've always thought that the short scale Mustang's (I had an original) just don't sound the same with the shorter scale length although I haven't compared them in years.
Here's to hoping the Fallout delivers quality tone and comes in at 8.5 lbs. or less.
I've found very few lightweight G&L's unless they were made from empress.
I have never owned either brand (yes I am that oddball bassist who has played for over 20 years and never owned a Fender/Squier product; really have not played them much either maybe a couple hours total on an MIJ Lyte). I expect that they are of similar quality. You can see photos of Tribute pots versus US at the G&L page. Electronics - G&L Online Store
Tribute pots/switches felt/worked fine in my ASAT Special. Decided to swap since I was in there installing a 4 way switch anyway and electronic parts are fairly cheap.
It's me again Margaret,
I've had the attached image set as my desktop image for a while now, and while I don't really need another instrument it's really talking to me. I'm asking for just a little help dissecting exactly what to order. I think it's probably vintage white with an ebony board. I have 3 monitors and they all look just a little different, so I can't quite tell if the pickguard is white or off-white or mint or Promenade from Valspar or whatever. I do like the wood grain on the head stock, but I can't tell if it's just that piece of maple or if it's quartersawn. Anyway, would you fine folks take a quick look and let me know what you think? Thanks for the indulgence.
I've had the attached image set as my desktop image for a while now, and while I don't really need another instrument it's really talking to me. I'm asking for just a little help dissecting exactly what to order. I think it's probably vintage white with an ebony board. I have 3 monitors and they all look just a little different, so I can't quite tell if the pickguard is white or off-white or mint or Promenade from Valspar or whatever. I do like the wood grain on the head stock, but I can't tell if it's just that piece of maple or if it's quartersawn. Anyway, would you fine folks take a quick look and let me know what you think? Thanks for the indulgence.
Body color looks right on my iPhone for vintage white (it is a hard color to photo/show on a screen). Cannot tell on fingerboard but ebony would look good. No idea on the guard. I highly recommend a matching headstock with vintage white.
Well, that did absolutely NOTHING to reduce any GAS I might be developing.
Besides really liking my L, and it being so dang pretty
(View attachment 3883172), one of the things that stopped me from trading it to check out an M2500 was that I suspected the M might sound too similar to my Stingray 5HH. The differences between the Stingray and the L2500 made the L more appealing to me and that's the direction I went.
As I mentioned in a previous post, my L is an incredible rock bass and, if I played a higher percentage of harder rock, then I suspect it would be my clear #1. But, even with the flats I put on it, I still think of it as a rock bass and sometimes wonder if an M might be more versatile sounding.
Don't know if I ever will end up with a Bongo or an M2500, but that was good info to keep in the back of my head. Thanks!
I think for rock or metal the Bongo is the clear winner. But I play mostly soul/r&b/funk/jazz stuff, and the M is a better fit for that IMO
Your L looks great as usual!
Correct same pups the harness and pre differ component wise.
Looks to me to be Vintage White, Ebony board, and Vintage Tint on the neck/headstock. Can't tell if it's Qtr sawn or not. On the guard, I think it's Mint. The G&L white guard is pretty stark white, and the G&L parchment is still very light, more like an off white.
Hi everybody! Is it okay for me to start hanging here? New to bass. I own a 2016 LB-100 that I am proud to have. It is Ash, natural, satin finish, maple neck and lightweight. I'm excited to find this particular thread here at talkbass. Hope to learn and see much here, and to also enjoy insights from musicians who have G&L basses.
Welcome to Talkbass! You certainly started off on the right foot, G & L makes fantastic instruments.
Prepare to drink from a fire hose... ;->
Yep, the TalkBass rule applies here as well -- no pic, no bass.
Post a pic, sit back, and be REALLY welcomed to the G&L thread...
Welcome.
Hey guys, my JB-100 is without a pickguard for a while. I just sent the original black one out to be duplicated in brown tortoise shell. Could be couple weeks plus to my understanding.
Above, your point is well taken and thx for the welcome!
Above, your point is well taken and thx for the welcome!
Oh, no! Now you got the tort guys breathing down your neck as well! Hoo-boy, are you gonna get welcomed...
folks, making room for my Tribute Fallout (on order)
For Sale - G&L USA SB-1 Lake Placid Blue/RW (modern Precision)
For Sale - G&L USA SB-1 Lake Placid Blue/RW (modern Precision)
Nice bass.
Good man on fixing up that neck too. That's my favorite neck finish. I've done the same to all my necks. It feels great and it's easily refreshed if needed.
