G&L Fallout Bass

[Adee]

Just picked up a launch Miami Blue Fallout, anyone know what la Bella strings they ship with?
They feel in between flat and round!

 

[edfriedland]

I just finished my first run with the Mavericks using my new custom shop Fallout bass, and it exceeded all my expectations! I asked for a light one, so they made it out of Pine. I was intrigued, never heard of Pine for bass, but apparently Leo tried it. It was too soft and dented easily… but with a poly finish, it’s not a concern. It sounds great and weighs 7.25lbs. End of subject! I also had them give me the L1K-style EQ - this pickup really needs separate controls IMO, there is soooo much information coming through, I find I run the lows around halfway and that’s PLENTY! Anyway… with LaBella 760FMs on it… this is my new happy place! I love playing this bass! #glguitars #falloutbass

 

[Stranger Danger]

Just picked up a launch Miami Blue Fallout, anyone know what la Bella strings they ship with?
They feel in between flat and round!

A limited run of super polished rounds. Not likely to return unfortunately

 

[Rogulus]

View attachment 4356033 I just finished my first run with the Mavericks using my new custom shop Fallout bass, and it exceeded all my expectations! I asked for a light one, so they made it out of Pine. I was intrigued, never heard of Pine for bass, but apparently Leo tried it. It was too soft and dented easily… but with a poly finish, it’s not a concern. It sounds great and weighs 7.25lbs. End of subject! I also had them give me the L1K-style EQ - this pickup really needs separate controls IMO, there is soooo much information coming through, I find I run the lows around halfway and that’s PLENTY! Anyway… with LaBella 760FMs on it… this is my new happy place! I love playing this bass! #glguitars #falloutbass

Damn Ed, tasty! Signature Bass Whisperer Fallout when?

 

[Adee]

Well I'm about to use my Miami Blue Fallout for the first time tomorrow at a festival in 18 months ... I'll report back with how it goes ... watch this space !

 

[eliascalles]

Is anyone having issues getting a strong, clean tone with this bass at band levels? It seems like no matter what I do I keep getting a bit of a distorted sound especially when using the OMG mode, which is by far my favorite. Any suggestions?

Pickup is hot. Over 85% and it’ll distort the input of my comp. I just keep mine dialed back a bit and it’s fine.

 

[Adee]

Well the first festival in 18 months went well, decent crowd, the Fallout was superb, felt great, punchy and great tone. Really happy with it … I don’t look happy but I actually am !!

 

[MattZilla]

View attachment 4356033 I just finished my first run with the Mavericks using my new custom shop Fallout bass, and it exceeded all my expectations! I asked for a light one, so they made it out of Pine. I was intrigued, never heard of Pine for bass, but apparently Leo tried it. It was too soft and dented easily… but with a poly finish, it’s not a concern. It sounds great and weighs 7.25lbs. End of subject! I also had them give me the L1K-style EQ - this pickup really needs separate controls IMO, there is soooo much information coming through, I find I run the lows around halfway and that’s PLENTY! Anyway… with LaBella 760FMs on it… this is my new happy place! I love playing this bass! #glguitars #falloutbass

Just checked out the Mavs on YT, I love it!

I see a mic on your cab- is there any amount of DI to FOH or are they exclusively using your speaker sound for that thicc Latin bass sound?

 

[edfriedland]

Just checked out the Mavs on YT, I love it!

I see a mic on your cab- is there any amount of DI to FOH or are they exclusively using your speaker sound for that thicc Latin bass sound?

Yeah, always mic the cab! I don’t know the ratio of the mix they use for FOH, but in my ears it’s 80-90% mic.

 

[edfriedland]

Pickup is hot. Over 85% and it’ll distort the input of my comp. I just keep mine dialed back a bit and it’s fine.

This is why I prefer the two-band EQ, I don’t want to roll back the volume, but I run my bass control about 40% up, treble maybe 10% - the amp takes it from there.

 

[Adee]

This is why I prefer the two-band EQ, I don’t want to roll back the volume, but I run my bass control about 40% up, treble maybe 10% - the amp takes it from there.

Sounds great, unfortunately we don't have that option ... that aside, I'm loving my Fallout, I was lucky to get a Miami blue stripe in a good trade so I'm very happy. Cool bass alongside my JMJ Mustang and EBMM Short Scale Stingray ... The whole family of shorties !!

 

[UrsaMinor]

I have one of the tribute Kilotons right now and I am debating hard on one of the Pink Fallouts to run through my Geznler/Super Bassman/Darkglass pedal rig. I bet it would sound great.

 

[Kev1955]

Newest Bass Tribute Fallout short scale. did a little work.. Pickguard, strings, thumbrest

 

[edfriedland]

Had Molly Ringwald AND Mr. Belair out on a show recently. Molly has been living with my boss, Raul Malo and he played bass with our opening act the other night. Of course, I had my new Belair Green one with me, so family photo time!

 

[Michael Vee]

Ed, you love your Fallouts!
What strings are you using on each? I'm betting they are different sets.

 

[Hot Rats]

Black on black with rosewood. My 2nd favorite combo. Thanks to Kev1955, it came to be.

 

[MrUsefulAlien]

Can someone confirm what scale length the strings on these are?
Medium or short?
Also, has anyone tried TI flats on their Fallout? Sweetwater messed up my order of Labella flats (now out of stock, they sent the wrong length) and will ship a set of TI Jazz ones in their stead, if I want. Should I go for it or wait for the labella to be back in stock?

 

[nmiller]

Can someone confirm what scale length the strings on these are?
Medium or short?

I use GHS short scale strings on mine, which have a 32.75" winding.

 

[shoulderpet]

Is the body on these contoured? I have a Mustang bass which I love but if I play it sitting down I have to wear a wristband otherwise the slab body digs into my arm

 

[nmiller]

Is the body on these contoured? I have a Mustang bass which I love but if I play it sitting down I have to wear a wristband otherwise the slab body digs into my arm

They have a similar arm contour and belly cut to a P-bass.