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G&L Club Part 7

#18,741
ShawnG said:
Sorry for asking what is probably a well-known answer, but what is the benefit of a quarter-sawn neck vs. a flat-sawn one? I assume there is some increase in stability? Anything else?
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SPG
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When I was reading up, I wished I had found this picture earlier than I did:

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I want the quartersawn firstly because I live in a neck-meddling climate, and secondly because I had this idea that the additional rigidity will return something to the tone that the slim 1.5" neck will be losing. It's probably a rubbish idea, but it makes me happy, so please don't shout any refutations at me, fanx ;)
 
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Ricky Rioli said:
When I was reading up, I wished I had found this picture earlier than I did:

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I want the quartersawn firstly because I live in a neck-meddling climate, and secondly because I had this idea that the additional rigidity will return something to the tone that the slim 1.5" neck will be losing. It's probably a rubbish idea, but it makes me happy, so please don't shout any refutations at me, fanx ;)
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I, too, leaned toward a quartersawn neck for durability. As I understand it, a regular neck MAY have the grain running vertically, but it's a crapshoot, whereas the quartersawn is controlled conditions. I never thought of the tone thing, depending on the specimen you may be right. Of course someone is going to spew negativity against this idea with authority as if they absolutely know it makes no difference. I see it as increasing your chances of getting a good bass.
 
#18,743
Ricky Rioli said:
I want the quartersawn firstly because I live in a neck-meddling climate, and secondly because I had this idea that the additional rigidity will return something to the tone that the slim 1.5" neck will be losing. It's probably a rubbish idea, but it makes me happy, so please don't shout any refutations at me, fanx ;)
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No refutation from me, because I love the quartersawn neck on my G&L JB, which has the 1.5" nut width. Though I'm not positive, I think it adds some focus to the tone that's lost with less rigid necks. It also vibrates slightly differently in the hand than flatsawn necks. I attribute this to the quartersawn cut because my M-2500's neck vibrates in exactly the same way, and I've never owned another bass with this feel. It's difficult to describe, but I like it!
 
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Ellery said:
I see it as increasing your chances of getting a good bass.
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This is the thing. One point of buying G&L was to be able to get exactly what I wanted: noisy pickup, slim neck, light body, shell pink. If I'm paying big money to get the bass that's just right for me, I'm going to want it to be as good quality as possible, and with as much longevity as possible. This also explains why I'm fairly chilled out about being mucked around by the factory's cute tendency of not bothering to reading the specs: compared to the length of time I intend to have it for, a few extra weeks wait is nothing. :cigar:
 
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Ricky Rioli said:
This is the thing. One point of buying G&L was to be able to get exactly what I wanted: noisy pickup, slim neck, light body, shell pink. If I'm paying big money to get the bass that's just right for me, I'm going to want it to be as good quality as possible, and with as much longevity as possible. This also explains why I'm fairly chilled out about being mucked around by the factory's cute tendency of not bothering to reading the specs: compared to the length of time I intend to have it for, a few extra weeks wait is nothing. :cigar:
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As someone who also had his maple fretboard quartersawn SB-1 with 1.5'' neck delayed to a spec misshap... I suspect that you would indeed end up keeping it for quite some time.
I've owned mine for ~2.5 years now, it is the only bass I own, and the only time I get an itch to purchase another 4 string is if I happen to be without it for a few days due to travel (hasn't been an issue for most of the past year, thankfully).
 
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#18,748
jcburn said:
Guys there has been some recent talk of MFD Jazz style pickups?
Anyone know of any updates - I'd love a set of MFD Js in my Fender USA J5 (assuming they will make both 4 and 5 string sets that comply with Fender J shapes?).
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I believe it was several posts back in this thread (may have been another thread too), but the first couple of sets are out. A member here recently had them installed. No confirmation of official release. Some are speculating more info at NAMM.

I would expect Fender J fitment since that is what the JB basses run. Though I could see minor pole piece misalignment (more visual than functional) due to string spacing differences and or pickup placement differences. Likely depends on the Fender not sure which use 60s and which use 70s string spacing since I am not much of a Fender guy. I think the 5 string spacing is a little different if I remember correctly. May not be on the 4 (again not as familiar with the Fender product).
 
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Cheers guys.
Is there any sort of social media outlet or G&L contact who might confirm if 5 string versions are being planned?
I'll be honest - a set of Dimarzio Model Js would be perfect but those guys refuse to do a 5 string set. I have asked them if they would even consider a customer set and they reply flatly with "no".
I'm really Jonesing for a 5 string Jazz ceramic adjustable pole piece MFD pickup.
 
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I just bought a G&L JB Tribute Series. The lake placid blue with bindings and block inlays. I just couldn't resist it. It's so pretty!
It's relatively (very) cheap, but man, it's sooo good! I'm super impressed with it. Almost all reviews online are positive, but it's still nice to buy something that lives up to the 'hype'.
The saddle-lock bridge is really good, the paint is beautiful, and the neck feels great. The neck is narrow, but a little (very little) fatter than my fender jazz basses. I really like that, it feels very natural and easy to play.
It's a little heavy, but nothing out of the extraordinary. The only slightly negative (and it's a very minor) thing, is that the neck and headstock have a yellowish tint, that is not as pleasing as some of my other basses. I prefer natural wood or vintage tint, this is kinda in between. But hey, after a couple of years that'll be fine.

Here's a video I made, if you want to hear it.

 
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Rastodbjerg said:
The lake placid blue with bindings and block inlays. I just couldn't resist it. It's so pretty!
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Awesome. Great playing.
All you need now is a tort pickguard and it will be perfect...
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(Sorry for the Fender content. I was never able to find a JB with the right options at a price to equal this bass)
 
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Rastodbjerg said:
I just bought a G&L JB Tribute Series. The lake placid blue with bindings and block inlays. I just couldn't resist it. It's so pretty!
It's relatively (very) cheap, but man, it's sooo good! I'm super impressed with it. Almost all reviews online are positive, but it's still nice to buy something that lives up to the 'hype'.
The saddle-lock bridge is really good, the paint is beautiful, and the neck feels great. The neck is narrow, but a little (very little) fatter than my fender jazz basses. I really like that, it feels very natural and easy to play.
It's a little heavy, but nothing out of the extraordinary. The only slightly negative (and it's a very minor) thing, is that the neck and headstock have a yellowish tint, that is not as pleasing as some of my other basses. I prefer natural wood or vintage tint, this is kinda in between. But hey, after a couple of years that'll be fine.

Here's a video I made, if you want to hear it.

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Solid playing!! Congratulations on the new bass :)
 
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Rastodbjerg said:
I just bought a G&L JB Tribute Series. The lake placid blue with bindings and block inlays. I just couldn't resist it. It's so pretty!
It's relatively (very) cheap, but man, it's sooo good! I'm super impressed with it. Almost all reviews online are positive, but it's still nice to buy something that lives up to the 'hype'.
The saddle-lock bridge is really good, the paint is beautiful, and the neck feels great. The neck is narrow, but a little (very little) fatter than my fender jazz basses. I really like that, it feels very natural and easy to play.
It's a little heavy, but nothing out of the extraordinary. The only slightly negative (and it's a very minor) thing, is that the neck and headstock have a yellowish tint, that is not as pleasing as some of my other basses. I prefer natural wood or vintage tint, this is kinda in between. But hey, after a couple of years that'll be fine.

Here's a video I made, if you want to hear it.

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Great playing! But danggit!!... I think you just twisted the arm of my GAS for one of these... been wanting another J bass since having to sell my D lakin JO.. And this sounds amazing!
Can I ask what strings you're using?
 
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Rastodbjerg said:
I just bought a G&L JB Tribute Series. The lake placid blue with bindings and block inlays. I just couldn't resist it. It's so pretty!
It's relatively (very) cheap, but man, it's sooo good! I'm super impressed with it. Almost all reviews online are positive, but it's still nice to buy something that lives up to the 'hype'.
The saddle-lock bridge is really good, the paint is beautiful, and the neck feels great. The neck is narrow, but a little (very little) fatter than my fender jazz basses. I really like that, it feels very natural and easy to play.
It's a little heavy, but nothing out of the extraordinary. The only slightly negative (and it's a very minor) thing, is that the neck and headstock have a yellowish tint, that is not as pleasing as some of my other basses. I prefer natural wood or vintage tint, this is kinda in between. But hey, after a couple of years that'll be fine.

Here's a video I made, if you want to hear it.

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Would also like to hear what DI/DAW software/plug ins/pedals etc you are using? Sounds great
 
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MascisMan said:
Would also like to hear what DI/DAW software/plug ins/pedals etc you are using? Sounds great
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I recorded directly into my presonus 1810usb. Using Reaper, everything else is recorded the same way, mic was an at2020 for the percussion. Guitars (a burns marquee) di, using the Voxengo Boogex amp sim.

The bass plugins: a couple of eqs (a pultec clone from black rooster audio) and reaQ. H-comp and Rcomp for compression.

The strings were the ones from the factory. Somebody else here probably knows what brand they are?
 
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