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For sale G&L SB-2T

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$1,300.00
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4
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I bought this SB-2T this past June and it’s still in excellent condition. The OHSC is still in the box it was shipped in. It’s been out of the box just long enough to take the bass out. I’ve been playing this bass at home, and just a few times at church. Like I said, it’s in near new condition. Weighs 8 lbs, 6 ounces.

While I absolutely love almost everything about it, what I’ve discovered is that I prefer straight ‘P’ basses. So…I’d like to find someone wanting to trade either an LB-100 (preferred), or, and SB-1. Here’s the kicker…it must have a 1.5” nut width.

I’m potentially interested in other equal quality ‘P’ basses with a jazz neck as well. I’m open to an even trade, or, trade + cash, depending on what you’ve got.

As far as cash value, I paid $1500 this past June, and I’d be willing to ship it for $1200. Paypal or VenMo.

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Mar 4, 2018
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I don't know if the necks are compatible with the LB-100/SB-1, but if so, I'd be open to a body trade as well.
 
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Oct 28, 2019
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what I’ve discovered is that I prefer straight ‘P’ basses

What in particular didn't you like? Tone? Controls? Neck feel? etc.

I've often wondered how an SB2 compares to a P sound-wise. I've read alot that the SB2 gives some tones that people really like, and read a little that it can (maybe) sound like a Precision (somewhat.) Never having even held one, well ...

If your turn-off was an inability to sound like Precision, I'd really like to hear more about that. Even via Private Message if you'd rather not be negative in an ad. Although, from what I've read, those that have heard the sounds an SB2 does give, love, love, love it!

Anything you could share would be appreciated. And, either way, GLWTS.
 
Mar 4, 2018
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Texas
What in particular didn't you like? Tone? Controls? Neck feel? etc.

I've often wondered how an SB2 compares to a P sound-wise. I've read alot that the SB2 gives some tones that people really like, and read a little that it can (maybe) sound like a Precision (somewhat.) Never having even held one, well ...

If your turn-off was an inability to sound like Precision, I'd really like to hear more about that. Even via Private Message if you'd rather not be negative in an ad. Although, from what I've read, those that have heard the sounds an SB2 does give, love, love, love it!

Anything you could share would be appreciated. And, either way, GLWTS.

Honestly, the sound is nothing short of amazing. Between both pickups, and having a tone knob, you can dial in just about anything you want. For me it's as simple as being a very, very simple dude. Passive electronics and one volume, one tone, is all I care to mess with. Sometimes I thinks it's ridiculous, but it's who I am. I wonder if I just kept it and forced myself to get use to it, would I eventually adopt this as the new normal. That may ultimately be what happens if I don't find what I'm looking for. Time will tell.
 
Oct 3, 2014
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Clueless, sanctimonious old bastard
Honestly, the sound is nothing short of amazing. Between both pickups, and having a tone knob, you can dial in just about anything you want. For me it's as simple as being a very, very simple dude. Passive electronics and one volume, one tone, is all I care to mess with. Sometimes I thinks it's ridiculous, but it's who I am. I wonder if I just kept it and forced myself to get use to it, would I eventually adopt this as the new normal. That may ultimately be what happens if I don't find what I'm looking for. Time will tell.
That is a beautiful and versatile instrument! If you end up `stuck`with it you won`t loose, either!
The local music store wanted to give me $690 for my minty LB-100 as part of a trade in. I scoffed and declined. G&L`s can be on par in quality with basses twice their price.
 
Nov 3, 2012
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NJ Bayou Country
I bought this SB-2T this past June and it’s still in excellent condition. The OHSC is still in the box it was shipped in. It’s been out of the box just long enough to take the bass out. I’ve been playing this bass at home, and just a few times at church. Like I said, it’s in near new condition. Weighs 8 lbs, 6 ounces.

While I absolutely love almost everything about it, what I’ve discovered is that I prefer straight ‘P’ basses. So…I’d like to find someone wanting to trade either an LB-100 (preferred), or, and SB-1. Here’s the kicker…it must have a 1.5” nut width.

I’m potentially interested in other equal quality ‘P’ basses with a jazz neck as well. I’m open to an even trade, or, trade + cash, depending on what you’ve got.

As far as cash value, I paid $1500 this past June, and I’d be willing to ship it for $1300. Paypal or VenMo.

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I couldve written your post for you. I tried two SB 2's and an SB1. If you like P, you won't like the SB1 either. The pup is not in the same place.
 
Mar 4, 2018
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BTW, I do collect LB100's and they nail the P sound. Oddly enough, SO DOES THE KILO! And it has your neck preference as well. My Kilo is the best P that I ever heard. Don't discount it as a consideration.

I've played one. Love the tone/sound out of it. Not sure I could get use to the pickup location being so far back. I tend to rest my thumb on a pickup as a way of 'indexing' my plucking hand.
 
Mar 4, 2018
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BTW, I do collect LB100's and they nail the P sound. Oddly enough, SO DOES THE KILO! And it has your neck preference as well. My Kilo is the best P that I ever heard. Don't discount it as a consideration.

Do you happen to know if the neck pocket on the Tribute LB-100 and the USA SB-2 are identical?
 
Jul 24, 2009
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Terrace, BC, Canada
I love P-basses, and I love my SB2. I don't know what you guys are talking about that you can't get P-tones from your SB2 basses. Change the pickups, and that's it! It doesn't matter (to me, at least) that the neck pickup is not in the exact same spot. I found that the G&L pickups were too hot for my taste, but after I replaced the MFDs with Lace Alumitones, I couldn't be happier with the SB2, although I should mention that I replaced the bridge volume pot with a stacked volume and master tone control for ultimate tonal flexibility. With the SB-2T, obviously you have a tone control already.
 

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