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You are not alone nor at the bottom...
Well at least you're in good company! G&Ls best customers had to send their basses back for order screw ups, at least two friends were for "missing" the quarter sawn option.
Yep, based on the current state of business there, you're in the same boat as the rest of us.
But on the bright side, there's also been lots of instances where the customer got a quartersawn neck from G&L without ordering or paying for one.
But on the bright side, there's also been lots of instances where the customer got a quartersawn neck from G&L without ordering or paying for one.
Like winning the lottery... in most cases, like being struck by lightning.
Lol... Yes I know at least two of them, as well! It's interesting to note that I've never heard of G&L offering to compensate anyone for the gratuitous delays or mistakes... You'd think that they'd give away a Q-sawn with every purchase!But on the bright side, there's also been lots of instances where the customer got a quartersawn neck from G&L without ordering or paying for one.
How do you like your new G&L?
I love it! It's perfect... Hey... this candy bar has a Golden Ticket in it! It says I can bring one family member to the chocolate factory, and possibly win a lifetime supply of chocolate, too!
Nice. Good for you.
And I was one of the lucky ones who got the wrong body
In my case the shop knocked 10% off the order. It shouldn't have come out of their cut, since they did everything in their power to make it right. But I wasn't going to turn it down.
With hindsight, it would have perhaps been more straightforward to sell the mis-specced but extremely light SB-1 to one of the TBers messaging me asking if they could buy it instead, and just placed a fresh order into the machine. I keep wondering if my bass has accidentally disappeared into one of their dusty lofts, and will reappear in a YouTube video in 30 years time, an elderly Dave and Steve marvelling over this strangely immaculate instrument.
Took the plunge. I have a Jet Black Frost Kiloton 5 with an ebony board on order from everyone’s friends at Bass Central. Expected in about a month, so I figured I’d apply for membership in this exclusive club now 
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It's not always Spanish Copper Metallic on the other side of candy aisle.
Kilo's are the best!Took the plunge. I have a Jet Black Frost Kiloton 5 with an ebony board on order from everyone’s friends at Bass Central. Expected in about a month, so I figured I’d apply for membership in this exclusive club now
Dang, it's gloomy in here! I ordered a highly optioned Kilo 5 on December 4th and it was in my hands on February 17th exactly how I spec'd it, right down to the CLF knobs. I feel for you guys, I really do. I just wanted to provide an example that they are getting at least some orders right!
Not all doom and gloom. I have also had a perfect order experience with G&L. My SB-2 was A+ out of the box and remains my #1 three years later.
My ill-fated order was early in the Custom Shop days, and it was a lefty with wacky options.
My ill-fated order was early in the Custom Shop days, and it was a lefty with wacky options.
A+ ???
That bass is backwards
First time I ordered for G&L was 1984 EL Toro,and got it right away. So to not have to wait,I just look until I find one I like and want,and let the other person who ordered do the waiting,and get the one I want in less than a week. Thought I would chime in on the waiting. Found this nice 2004 L2000 blue burst with maple binding quarter sawn flame maple neck,nice ebony fret board.
Not all doom and gloom but is that by chance? Could the dealer you choose matter?
I don't think so. My dealer is great. And I've seen these issues across a range of reputable dealers who do a lot of business with G&L. G&L just has a weird blind spot for QC right now.
That said, it increases the importance of going through a good dealer. You want someone who will hammer G&L until they get it right (which they eventually will) while minimizing the effort on your end.
