i know, but i've gotta sell some stuff to raise that kinda cash and i only paid 675 for my L2k
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G&L LB-100 owners...
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I realize that the thread has been dormant for 3 months but I thought that I would respond anyway. I'm a sucker for candy apple red with a matching headstock and that's what I got when I bought my LB100. I already had 3 other P-basses, all Fenders........a CS 1958 reissue, one of CS '64 P-basses and a '74 P-bass with an "A" neck. The feel of a neck is extremely important to me and the LB100 came with a #12 neck (1 5/8ths at the nut and a 12" radius). The Fender CS P-basses are wonderful sounding and very well made, including being light in weight. Yet, I have always found myself a bit slowed down and less accurate in my finger positioning when playing the standard 1.75" P-bass neck.
The LB100 with the #12 neck is ideal for my hands. It just feels good and gives enough wood in the neck to sound very beefy. I tend to not label things as "the best" because instruments are too subjective to describe. In my case, the LB100 sounded good, but not great with the stock strings. I decided to use the LB100 for flatwounds and put a set of D'Addario Chromes on it. I don't remember ever having had as substantial a change in sound from strings as this created. I get all of the low end I could possibly want.....equal to my best bottom end from a CS P-Bass......and the highs were tamed by the flatwounds.
The LB100 is a pound or so heavier than any of my other P-Basses but I think that this might be why it sounds as deep as it does. The build of the bass is excellent and I couldn't find any dead notes. Again, the sound of the bass changed when I went with the Chromes but I'd have to say that the pickup is a bit stronger than the Fenders but has a similar voice. Considering that the CS P-basses I own cost about 3 times what the LB100 costs, and that I prefer the neck on the LB100, I'd say that this bass was an excellent purchase and could serve as my only P-Bass.
The LB100 with the #12 neck is ideal for my hands. It just feels good and gives enough wood in the neck to sound very beefy. I tend to not label things as "the best" because instruments are too subjective to describe. In my case, the LB100 sounded good, but not great with the stock strings. I decided to use the LB100 for flatwounds and put a set of D'Addario Chromes on it. I don't remember ever having had as substantial a change in sound from strings as this created. I get all of the low end I could possibly want.....equal to my best bottom end from a CS P-Bass......and the highs were tamed by the flatwounds.
The LB100 is a pound or so heavier than any of my other P-Basses but I think that this might be why it sounds as deep as it does. The build of the bass is excellent and I couldn't find any dead notes. Again, the sound of the bass changed when I went with the Chromes but I'd have to say that the pickup is a bit stronger than the Fenders but has a similar voice. Considering that the CS P-basses I own cost about 3 times what the LB100 costs, and that I prefer the neck on the LB100, I'd say that this bass was an excellent purchase and could serve as my only P-Bass.
Its funny you say that... what are the stock strings? I'm not that much of a fan either. I'm not playing the LB-100 much as I NEVER play four strings so I was thinking of putting it up for a trade. I should do a string change 1st. I do love playing it with the #8 neck & a pick. Its so even, aggressive & cutting... the most of any bass I have but still retains punch & isn't thin
Based only on looking at the strings that come stock, I believe that G&L uses D'Addario nickel-plated round wounds, which I usually have on my Fenders. For whatever reason, I just didn't care for them on the LB100. They sounded overly bright to me. Whether using fingerstyle or pick, those Chromes just seem to fit what I want from this bass.
Glad you mentioned that, i have a set of those kicking around & thats what I would have used, haha.
Years back I was in a power pop three piece. Used rounds exclusively with a pick at times. Sizzling.
I've had my 2014 LB-100 for a few months now, courtesy of the TB Classifieds. It is a beautifully made instrument with a well-proportioned #12 neck and rosewood fretboard. Plays itself, pretty much. Very lively and resonant. A pleasure to play for extended periods.
I'm rocking GHS Precision Flats. Compared with my Fenders, the G&L sounds a bit brighter. I strongly prefer old school thump, so I'm thinking of changing strings and possibly the capacitor. The voicing of the pickup is similar to Fender's CS60 with a strong fundamental and lots of sweet harmonics, but the 0.022 cap makes the tone too bright for me through most of the range of the tone control.
That little quibble aside, this bass is a keeper!
I'm rocking GHS Precision Flats. Compared with my Fenders, the G&L sounds a bit brighter. I strongly prefer old school thump, so I'm thinking of changing strings and possibly the capacitor. The voicing of the pickup is similar to Fender's CS60 with a strong fundamental and lots of sweet harmonics, but the 0.022 cap makes the tone too bright for me through most of the range of the tone control.
That little quibble aside, this bass is a keeper!
Once you go flat, you'll never go back! I play exclusively fingerstyle, though I have experimented with a pick. You'll get a percussive attack that should sound plenty aggressive on the LB-100. You mentioned Chromes earlier. They are on the brighter side for flats. Also, they have high tension that ought to work well with a heavy pick.
I had to Google it. Never tried 'em. I can vouch for Sadowsky, La Bella and GHS. Not a fan of Chromes due to the brightness--but that could be just the ticket for you. Let us know what you go with and how they compare to the stock strings on the LB-100!
Give the GHS flats time to settle in. They are a go-to flat for old school thump.
Did some quick research chromes vs ghs . will try the ghs for more old school vibe. Thanks!
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GHS is good stuff and cost-effective. I very slightly prefer Sadowsky and La Bella, but they're twice the price. Or compare TI, a bit floppy and 4 times the price!
