G&L Club Part 7

[SJLee]

I wonder what the odds are of seeing a 5 string JB?

 

[BassinCT]

I'm hoping for the additions of a five-string version of the MJ-4. I like their take on the J-flavored instruments- particularly with the saddle-lock bridge, slightly flatter radius, the ability to have an alternate neck width... did I miss anything?

If nothing new is announced at NAMM next week, I will soon order an MJ-4 and install a de-tuner.

 

[SJLee]

I would throw in the option to order how you like them, neck radius, neck width, custom wood tops, custom colors. The only thing missing for me is that 5th string.

 

[cv115505]

If I already did this I apologize, BUT I'm in

 

[Glazenn]

If I already did this I apologize, BUT I'm in

That BelAir Green is killer.

 

[Bass Dao]

The L2500 was my first bass:


Got it on eBay 4-1/2 yrs. ago. I played guitar for 20 years before I realized that I was really bass player at heart.

Haven't looked back since.

Number please?

Cheers!

 

[BassinCT]

Do any of you own a G&L with a pau ferro fingerboard? If so, did you request it specifically?

The only instruments I've seen with that fb wood are the limited run of the "Savannah Collection". Pau ferro is one of those woods that I prefer for fb's and I wish it was a standard option.

 

[oldrookie]

Bought a of Ken Smith Burners set to put on my Trib L2500. Want to do string-thru-body to avoid issues with the bridge pulling up.

Had D'Addario XL's on it before and no problem. Clipped the G-string and started to string the Burners G-string on. Can't fit the string end (the brass ring) into the string ferrules.

Bought the strings locally, so can return them, but how are you supposed to know which strings will fit into the thru-body ferrules without having to buy-n-try?

 

[dedpool1052]

never heard of that before. can you put the strings side-by-side and take a pic? is the ball-end on the KSBs larger than the XLs?

 

[oldrookie]

never heard of that before. can you put the strings side-by-side and take a pic? is the ball-end on the KSBs larger than the XLs?

I've never had this problem before either. Hard to see the difference- cell phone pictures.

The D'Addario string seats perfectly. The Smith Burner sits down in the ferrule about half way down the ball and the rest of the ball sits above the body of the bass.

In context.

 

[rust_preacher]

I've never had this problem before either. Hard to see the difference- cell phone pictures.


The D'Addario string seats perfectly. The Smith Burner sits down in the ferrule about half way down the ball and the rest of the ball sits above the body of the bass.

I would take a file and rasp the corners of the balls so they fit. But, that's just me.

 

[delta7fred]

Or you could do the bridge mod http://www.bassesbyleo.com/l2500_bridge_mod.html so you can string through the bridge.

 

[etoncrow]

I would take a file and rasp the corners of the balls so they fit. But, that's just me.

Wow, that sounds really painful...

 

[oldrookie]

Ordered the parts for the bridge mod. Just have to play something else until they get here.

Just never heard of barrels that wouldn't fit the ferrules. Still not sure I won't return the strings and go back to D'Addario strings.

 

[PluckyThump]

You'd think Smith would know about their ball ends being too large to fit in a string-through.

 

[rust_preacher]

Wow, that sounds really painful...

All this calls for common sense. Of course, if you enjoy Theon's ordeals in Game Of Thrones, why not go for it.

 

[MAJOR METAL]

I wonder what the odds are of seeing a 5 string JB?

That would be cool with a 4+1 headstock.

 

[Outsider]

Has anyone ever added ferrules to a L-2000 Tribute to make it string-thru-body?

 

[SJLee]

That would be cool with a 4+1 headstock.

It would be great IMO, if they retooled the look of the 5 string head and keep it more traditional looking.

 

[Glazenn]

It would be great IMO, if they retooled the look of the 5 string head and keep it more traditional looking.

Keep it as 3 + 2, hiding the ugly little spine.