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NBD - G&L LB-100
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Thanks! As for the neck, I only notice it on the first 3 frets. And I actually appreciate the "extra room" on the first fret because my fingers always feel a bit cramped on the J neck. But the jury is still out as to which I prefer overall.
I also had a NBD with a Huggar Orange LB-100 this week! Gigg'ed once already........it is absolutely killer!
sweet bass man, i'm so happy with my LB100 that i'm down to 3 basses again, the LB100, the L2000, and the sb-2
Congratulations on a great looking bass. I went for the Empress body with a #8 neck.I got Shoreline Gold with a matching headstock and a Tort guard (was there ever a question?). Absolutely love the bass, my first G&L. Hmm, you're in Blacksburg, VA? Isn't that the location of a certain music store? I don't know if I could live that close to Mr Greg and his great deals, I certainly would have a few more G&Ls in the collection.
Yeah, I live about .5 miles from Rocket. I drive past every day.
They rock and it's great to be able to buy local. Shocking I don't have like 8 basses (I have bought 2 from them).
I'm pretty sure I'm the reason Greg hasn't finished the showroom there. He must know that if he does finish, he will never get me to leave.
btw - I saw your bass (or its twin) on the G&L page and loved it.
Congrats on that beautiful bass!! I love the color. The finishes on recent G&Ls seem to be a cut above. I just got my LB-100 (CAR) about a month ago, and since then, my Am Std Jazz and MTD have been collecting dust. I may feel different once the honeymoon is over, but for now, I can't put it down!! If I lived that close to Rocket, I would be in big trouble.
I don't typically prefer the look of matching headstock, but this LB-100 is beautiful, heel to headstock. Wow.
Beautiful bass. I too am a sucker for matching headstocks. Usually not a fan of tort though, but love the combination on this bass. Great purchase.
Here is a much better pic from Greg at Rocket!
Thanks!
Yeah, these usually seem to run around 9-9.2. Guess I got lucky (extra bass!)!
I don't love the stock strings but don't hate them either. I never like brand new strings so I'll wait a bit to see how they wear. What strings did you go for?
GHS precision flats & they are money... haven't moved back to nickels on this yet as I play 5s exclusively. It will probably be Slinkies as I'm familiar with them
Those GHS strings are called "Precision" flats for a reason. They are phenomenal on P-basses IMO.
I think G&L uses D'Addario strings. I'm not crazy about them and never stick with them, but they did record exceptionally well with my G&L JB.
Here is a much better pic from Greg at Rocket!
Seriously WET-DREAM image here, and speaking of flatwounds is the proper set of GHS Precision flats are they the set M3050 set that are used on LB-100 instruments.
I'm going to order a LB-100 very soon and I want to put GHS Precision flats on, now I'm just trying to decide between either black on alder, w/ tort guard, quartersawn #12 maple neck & fingerboard, or Graphite metallic w/3 ply black pickguard, quartersawn #12 maple neck & fingerboard or now that this pic of the Ruby metallic finish is tempting also.
Hard decision.
the images I've seen of the graphite metallic knock my socks off, but I can't recall anyone on TB actually posting a new acquisition with that finish.
it's so ultra machine modern and elegant -- but don't let my wanderings sway any decision you have to live with.
it's so ultra machine modern and elegant -- but don't let my wanderings sway any decision you have to live with.
