NBD - G&L Tribute LB100 (grape jelly sparkle)

[tubatodd]

I've had the pleasure of having Marty Bell refinish my 2018 G&L Tribute LB100 bass in "grape jelly sparkle." In addition to the paint job, I've had a custom white pearloid pickguard made by Chandler Music and purchased an EMG PHZ passive white pickup to match. The project turned out great!

Before:

EMG Geezer Pup has been transplanted into another LB100.

After:

Added copper shielding

Shot of the electronics. I zip tied the cables to keep it neat.

Took me a few attempts to get everything lined up. It all fits super snug!

Finished bass

 

[JRA]

looks great --- looks fun! i know it plays well. congratulations on your new-ish instrument!

 

[thisheregiraffe]

That turned out really nice!

 

[LeFunk Machine]

Love the sparkle and its purple, which is one of my favorite colors.

 

[jd56hawk]

Wow!
(Not for nothing, but any idea how much weight that paint added?)

 

[Bassaga]

Love it! I was so bummed when I went to Marty's website a while ago and saw that he's retiring. There goes a dream for me. But thanks to you, I get to see his purple sparkle under a white pearloid guard even if it's not mine, and it's pretty doggone sweet. Congratulations

 

[jd56hawk]

Love it! I was so bummed when I went to Marty's website a while ago and saw that he's retiring. There goes a dream for me. But thanks to you, I get to see his purple sparkle under a white pearloid guard even if it's not mine, and it's pretty doggone sweet. Congratulations

Didn't know that.
Glad I have my silver metal-flake L2000!

 

[EagleMoon]

Gorgeous color! Makes me want a sandwich!

 

[Outbush]

Wow!

 

[Music Man Dan]

Nice!! That is a gorgeous sparkle finish and the completed project looks fantastic! The G&L Tributes are an outstanding value; I've always thought that they'd make a solid platform for modifications/projects similar to what was done on this bass.

Did you replace all of the electronics (pots, wiring, 1/4" jack, etc.) or did you only replace the pickup?

 

[tubatodd]

Nice!! That is a gorgeous sparkle finish and the completed project looks fantastic! The G&L Tributes are an outstanding value; I've always thought that they'd make a solid platform for modifications/projects similar to what was done on this bass.

Did you replace all of the electronics (pots, wiring, 1/4" jack, etc.) or did you only replace the pickup?

Thanks! The 3rd picture shows the electronics. Those are from the EMG solderless kit. It was a super easy install.

 

[tubatodd]

Wow!
(Not for nothing, but any idea how much weight that paint added?)

No sorry.

 

[Killing Floor]

Yeah! That’s awesome!

 

[abarson]

Ready for Vegas!