SOLD G&L USA SB-1 Lake Placid Blue/RW with 2 pickup choices (MFD and Lollar)

Discussion in 'For Sale: Bass Guitars' started by Holdsg, Jun 29, 2020.

  1. Holdsg

    Holdsg Father of Pugs Gold Supporting Member

    Sep 10, 2009
    Alta Loma, CA
    Price:
    875
    Strings:
    4
    Location:
    California
    Country:
    United States
    $875 shipped within CONUS, won't ship outside of there.
    No trades as I'm needing cash.

    Built circa 1995 based on serial number.
    As you'd expect to find on a 25 year old bass, there are a few love taps, here and there, including a few dings on the headstock and body. Normal pick guard swirling (that's what it's there for).

    This is a great sounding, great playing, good looking, well broken in, Precision-style bass.
    Alder body, rosewood fretboard
    #12 neck, 1 5/8" tweener nut width

    I made the following mods:
    Replaced the stock MFD pickup with the Lollar vintage P (that's the sound I needed at the time), both pickups are included in this deal, so you could return it easily to the stock MFD pickup (shown in pics) for a more modern precision sound.
    Dunlop Strap locks (original strap buttons included)
    Strung with Labella Flexible Flats
    The back of the neck was very sticky to me when I received it, and didn't come clean with Dunlop 65 and elbow grease.
    So I sanded down the back of the neck and applied a wax/oil treatment, similar to US EBMM and US Lakland basses. It feels as satiny smooth as a baby's bottom now.
    Weight of the bass is 8lbs 3.5 oz on my digital scale as shown in pics.
    Comes in a generic hard case (shown in pic)


    here are pics before the pickup swap. I will add pics with the Lollar pickup:
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    Last edited: Jan 20, 2021
  2. Whoa- great color, light weight and a Carlos-inspired finish on the neck worth booko bucks in itself. If I wasn't holding so much P I'd be all over this one. GLWTS.
     
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  3. Holdsg

    Holdsg Father of Pugs Gold Supporting Member

    Sep 10, 2009
    Alta Loma, CA
    yes, the Carl Pedigo treatment creates a very comfy neck

    and please @svtbass continue holding that P
     
  4. Holdsg

    Holdsg Father of Pugs Gold Supporting Member

    Sep 10, 2009
    Alta Loma, CA
    price adjustment
     
  5. Great looking gal. I just don't have the time to put into working the truck stop for the cash right now.

    GLWTS
     
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  6. Holdsg

    Holdsg Father of Pugs Gold Supporting Member

    Sep 10, 2009
    Alta Loma, CA
    TY
     
  7. NOLA Bass

    NOLA Bass Mr. Worst Case Scenario Man Gold Supporting Member

    Feb 3, 2005
    New Orleans LA
    Endorsing artist: Bergantino Audio Systems and GHS Strings
    If I had not ordered a Matador (the new 2 P model) after NAMM, I'd be on this one.

    Doing business with Gary is the way to go. Fantastic guy and what a bass for $750!!!
     
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  8. Holdsg

    Holdsg Father of Pugs Gold Supporting Member

    Sep 10, 2009
    Alta Loma, CA
    thanks Rob. Those matadors are worth the wait.
     
    Last edited: Jul 20, 2020
  9. selowitch

    selowitch Supporting Member

    Aug 6, 2005
    Rockville MD
    Fantastic bass. If I didn’t already have a bass that color I would probably go for it. GLWTS.
     
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  10. Holdsg

    Holdsg Father of Pugs Gold Supporting Member

    Sep 10, 2009
    Alta Loma, CA
    I am deciding to keep the bass, rather than give it away. Might just play it until the frets wear out.
     
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  11. selowitch

    selowitch Supporting Member

    Aug 6, 2005
    Rockville MD
    Wise decision. Enjoy it in good health!
     
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  12. bass08053

    bass08053 Supporting Member

    May 8, 2008
    New Jersey
    I don’t blame you. If it was a maple board, I was going to take it off your hands.
     
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  13. Holdsg

    Holdsg Father of Pugs Gold Supporting Member

    Sep 10, 2009
    Alta Loma, CA
    back on the market, and here are the pics with the Lollar pickup installed.
    Covid killed the band that I needed the vintage P sound for.

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  14. Holdsg

    Holdsg Father of Pugs Gold Supporting Member

    Sep 10, 2009
    Alta Loma, CA
    sold on Reverb
     
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