G&L Kiloton

[bigtone23]

The MFD humbucker is narrower than an MM pickup and is placed roughly 1/4" closer to the bridge compared to a Stingray/Sterling, so getting a P/MM type combo using the MFDs might be possible without fussing over pickup position to much. The SB-1 pickup is placed about 3/8" closer to the bridge. I think you might be able to fit a split-coil MFD in there if you move it forward into the standard P postition.

This is interesting that G&L push their pickups towards the bridge-I would have thought that after all that testing at Fender and MM that Leo would have kept the same pickup locations for G&L. Standard P split coil location is centered at about 28 1/2" from the nut, standard Stingray position is centered at about 30 1/2" to 30 5/8". Trying to put both pickups in their respective sweet spots on a bass has about a 1/4" overlap.

Dang now I'm wondering if I shouldn't get a cheap old used L1500 and then just mod it. That's awesome.

For sure! Adding a split coil in the Fender sweet spot would more or less butt up to the L1500 MFD. Pretty cool!

 

[bigtone23]

This pic has the split coil added to a L1500. Since the L1500 pickup position is 1/4" towards the bridge vs a Stingray, and the MFD is about 1/4" narrower than a Stingray pickup, it makes sense that there is about 3/8-1/2" in between the pickups. They look good together, and I'm sure they sound great.

 

[lukatch]

Instant classic.

 

[Sindhu Partomo]

Kilotone might be a better moniker. "A thousand tones with a classic feel". Takes it a step away from violence. I would love to try one.

Are u in marketing? They could use that. lol

 

[Antisyzygy]

This is interesting that G&L push their pickups towards the bridge-I would have thought that after all that testing at Fender and MM that Leo would have kept the same pickup locations for G&L. Standard P split coil location is centered at about 28 1/2" from the nut, standard Stingray position is centered at about 30 1/2" to 30 5/8". Trying to put both pickups in their respective sweet spots on a bass has about a 1/4" overlap.

For sure! Adding a split coil in the Fender sweet spot would more or less butt up to the L1500 MFD. Pretty cool!

Honestly I think they moved the pickup location for looks. There is an extra fret on most G&Ls. If they put the pickup in the regular spot it would look closer to the neck than a Precision bass has it, even though it wouldn't be.

It wouldn't surprise me if the original P pickup location is the way it is for the looks as well. It's centered on the body pretty well.

The LB100 has the same deal going on. I only found that out recently. They wind the pickup a bit hotter to compensate.

 

[jmlee]

The only drawback is its violence-stereotyped name.

Personally, I'm concerned about the blatant disregard for the use of international units of measurement. SI or nothing, says I: "Kilotonne"! (Kinda makes the "tone" pun thing work better too.)

 

[Handyman]

Personally, I'm concerned about the blatant disregard for the use of international units of measurement. SI or nothing, says I: "Kilotonne"! (Kinda makes the "tone" pun thing work better too.)

When sold outside of the US, the Kiloton will be named the "G&L 907.185kg".

 

[jmlee]

When sold outside of the US, the Kiloton will be named the "G&L 907.185kg".

Now *that* I want on my headstock!

 

[jmlee]

When sold outside of the US, the Kiloton will be named the "G&L 907.185kg".

Wait a minute! It's the "G&L 907,185 kg". Units, units, units...

 

[bigtone23]

Or the scientific:
The G&L 4.184 Terajoules Bass Guitar
The G&L 4.184×10^12 J Bass Guitar

 

[Glazenn]

I wonder if that same name and TNT-based marketing rationale will be much welcome when selling in the Far-East...
Kilotone is a much better version of the name IMHO.

Hartke had their dreadful Kilo amp a few years back. I think it and this new G&L bass would just make an outrageous pair.

 

[Bulky Bass]

For a $500 upgrade, G&L will add a switch that when pressed will have JJ from Good Time's voice scream "Dy-no-mite!" from your rig.

 

[jmlee]

What do you call 2000 mockingbirds?

Two Kilomockingbirds!

(Now a major motion picture.)

 

[awilkie84]

Man! I love the G&L Dimension...I mean Music Man...I mean Kiloton!

All jokes aside...I want one.

 

[jnewmark]

Anybody see a price yet ?

 

[dieselman]

Greg at Rocket Music said 1399. With options then more.

 

[calypsocoral302]

You guys do know that many of the roads you drive on would not have been possible to construct without TNT.

Even at the height of the Civil War, DuPont sold more gunpowder (also called "blasting powder") to the builders of much of the transportation infrastructure we now take for granted.

So, for those of you whining about the name, its time to call Peavey and demand that they rename the TNT and TKO combos that have been around since lord knows when. I'll wait.

 

[Iridescentone]

You guys do know that many of the roads you drive on would not have been possible to construct without TNT.

Even at the height of the Civil War, DuPont sold more gunpowder (also called "blasting powder") to the builders of much of the transportation infrastructure we now take for granted.

So, for those of you whining about the name, its time to call Peavey and demand that they rename the TNT and TKO combos that have been around since lord knows when. I'll wait.

Hey, come to think of it, I had both those old Peavey combos back in the day. I don't feel "safe" now....I think I may be suffering from PTSD after having had those evil, offensively named amps in my house with me! Can I sue Peavey for damages? Who's the best shyster law firm to call?

 

[jmlee]

Hey, come to think of it, I had both those old Peavey combos back in the day. I don't feel "safe" now....I think I may be suffering from PTSD after having had those evil, offensively named amps in my house with me! Can I sue Peavey for damages? Who's the best shyster law firm to call?

Shyster, Shyster, Shyster, and Smith. Ask for Mr. Shyster.

 

[jmlee]

In 1917, Halifax was levelled by a 3 kiloton blast as two munitions ships collided in the harbour. I need two more locals to order the new G&L, then just think of the damage we could do!