12 weeks? Another example that gives me hope that my LB-100 won’t take 6/7 months…. Here’s hoping… 1 month in and I already can’t wait haha!
congrats man!
congrats man!
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NBD-G&L Goodness
- Thread starter Grizelda100
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Beautiful! I was on the fence about ordering an LB-100 but this post convinced me! It’s going to be pretty similar (white block inlays, matching headstock), but it’s going to be shell pink with maple fretboard
Nice bass. I really like my Kiloton so hoping you enjoy yours.
Great color scheme through out your quiver.
Great color scheme through out your quiver.
Outstanding! In fact, all 3 are outstanding. That Ruby red finish is amazing, though. And, this is the second NBD post I've seen with a G&L bass. Might need to take a closer look.
One awesome bass! I still would love to own one to complement my Fender Jazz and Sterling by MusicMan Stingray. Siblings in a way.
I’ve owned my L2k since 1983 with zero issues, ever. Among the best production basses ever made, Leo got it right! The level of customization available now is amazing, I would have gotten a bound and blocked ebony board neck if it had been available back then for sure. The neck profile on mine is a nice flat “D” profile.
Damn, that does look sharp.
Are you (like me) one of them folks that doesn't like the feel of maple necks? If so, I'd love to hear your take on the feel of rosewood vs. ebony.
Hard to say. I've never played a maple fingerboard that I liked, but I keep trying.
It's the hole in my collection. Most of the ones I've played have too heavy of a finish on them. I like a bass that feels like wood rather than plastic. I'm really looking for that maple board bass that changes my mind.
My #1 bass is a 94 MIM Fender J with a rosewood board. I love rosewood, but you just can't get the same thing now.
I love all my ebony boards (I have 3) and I'm keen to witness how they age. My oldest is only 5 years old so, while I love it now, I'm quite certain I'll love it more in 20 years. There was a post on here from Taylor Guitars "The State of Ebony" - Guitar Wood - Bob Taylor Video - YouTube a while ago that educated me on environmentally sustainable ebony vs. environmentally detrimental ebony. Made me love the ribbons of milky white color in my ebony even more. It feels and sounds like what I would think maple should sound and feel like, without the plasticky varnish feel.
Love old rosewood. Loving ebony so far. Can't find a maple I like. Pau ferro can jump in a volcano.
It's the hole in my collection. Most of the ones I've played have too heavy of a finish on them. I like a bass that feels like wood rather than plastic. I'm really looking for that maple board bass that changes my mind.
My #1 bass is a 94 MIM Fender J with a rosewood board. I love rosewood, but you just can't get the same thing now.
I love all my ebony boards (I have 3) and I'm keen to witness how they age. My oldest is only 5 years old so, while I love it now, I'm quite certain I'll love it more in 20 years. There was a post on here from Taylor Guitars "The State of Ebony" - Guitar Wood - Bob Taylor Video - YouTube a while ago that educated me on environmentally sustainable ebony vs. environmentally detrimental ebony. Made me love the ribbons of milky white color in my ebony even more. It feels and sounds like what I would think maple should sound and feel like, without the plasticky varnish feel.
Love old rosewood. Loving ebony so far. Can't find a maple I like. Pau ferro can jump in a volcano.
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For what it's worth, the finish on my G&L maple fretboard is super thin/light. Very different than my Fender or Sire. No idea if they are all like that. But you already know what you like and it looks great to boot.
