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G&L Club Part 7

#18,804
Holdsg said:
howdy folks.
spent some quality time with my Tribute Fallout this morning.
Fixed some things that I'd been putting off, figuring I'd probably keep it not sell it.
Filed down and polished the fret ends (often neglected on an import), sanded the neck down and built back Casey's gunstock oil finish.
Feels like a keeper now, and so I took down my listing.
Had enough time to record a little demo/play thru of a classic song from Elvin Bishop.
hope you enjoy it
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Nice. I do like that tone. Warm and deep but still clear. Which brings up something I've been thinking about.

I just picked an SBMM Stingray short scale and have fallen in love the shole short scale thing. It does the Stingray sound we all know (it's passive though) but it can't do the warmth of the Fallout.

It almost feels like a Fallout and short scale Stingray would cover a lot of ground tonally.

Really thinking about a Fallout.

Also, I'm really surprised how much I like a short scale too. I hope G&L might see there way to a few more models if the Fallout does well.
 
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#18,805
5StringPocket said:
Glad I found this discussion. My G&L has 3 tuners with open string buzz which can be stopped by lightly pinching the clover leaf... annoying. I’m hoping super glue will fix it.
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The shafts seem to be a little soft so anytime you accidentally tap the clover sideways it opens the slot that holds the clover. I think the vise grip idea works but can leave some serious marks. The super glue works but can also be sloppy. The best I've found is to remove the tuner and put the stem on a hard surface. Then peen the rivet that holds the clover with a center punch. Do this on both sides of the stem and it holds tight and is hardly noticeable.
 
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Alivefor5 said:
The shafts seem to be a little soft so anytime you accidentally tap the clover sideways it opens the slot that holds the clover. I think the vise grip idea works but can leave some serious marks. The super glue works but can also be sloppy. The best I've found is to remove the tuner and put the stem on a hard surface. Then peen the rivet that holds the clover with a center punch. Do this on both sides of the stem and it holds tight and is hardly noticeable.
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An even better answer
 
#18,808
Chrome Dome said:
Thanks,craigb,been reading some older post and G&L Custom had the ghost lines,as an option. Appreciate you chiming in makes me feel a lot better,it is an awesome bass. Not sure but I think it has the K Mod also?
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If it has the K Mod then the middle switch will have three positions instead of two.
 
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MF has the turquoise mist Tribute JBs on heavy discount again today. Maybe seconds? Not affiliated, just thought folks here might like to know.

I mentioned the 2nds thing because someone has posted a turquoise mist JB with a 2 on the headstock or maybe in the neck pocket recently.
 
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Protagonist said:
MF has the turquoise mist Tribute JBs on heavy discount again today. Maybe seconds? Not affiliated, just thought folks here might like to know.

I mentioned the 2nds thing because someone has posted a turquoise mist JB with a 2 on the headstock or maybe in the neck pocket recently.
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OK, saw the thread here G&L Tribute JB, 0 off, MF's "Stupid Deal Of The Day" where it's mentioned that there is a batch of these made with the wrong number of frets and intonation problems. Some have since received properly made examples though. Guess that factory second worry wasn't unfounded.
 
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Protagonist said:
OK, saw the thread here G&L Tribute JB, 0 off, MF's "Stupid Deal Of The Day" where it's mentioned that there is a batch of these made with the wrong number of frets and intonation problems. Some have since received properly made examples though. Guess that factory second worry wasn't unfounded.
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I went and played a few new Fenders yesterday. Wasn’t that impressed. Saw this deal this AM, bought it! $299 really lives up to billing!
 
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Decided to keep my LB100,after receiving good report on my health issues I was experiencing,No Cancer! Praise God,from whom all blessings flow! I have two of my favorite basses,and plan on holding on to them. Thankful for the G&L Club,lot of knowledge,and good information here.
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Chrome Dome said:
Decided to keep my LB100,after receiving good report on my health issues I was experiencing,No Cancer! Praise God,from whom all blessings flow! I have two of my favorite basses,and plan on holding on to them. Thankful for the G&L Club,lot of knowledge,and good information here.View attachment 4136889 View attachment 4136890
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Congrats on the positive health report!
 
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Chrome Dome said:
Decided to keep my LB100,after receiving good report on my health issues I was experiencing,No Cancer! Praise God,from whom all blessings flow! I have two of my favorite basses,and plan on holding on to them. Thankful for the G&L Club,lot of knowledge,and good information here.View attachment 4136889 View attachment 4136890
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Excellent news! Congratulations on your good health and two beautiful basses, especially that blue fretless L-2000!
 
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