NBM - G&L Sparkly Bass

[bdplaid]

This happened about month or so ago. I'm laid up with a broken kneecap and in a wheelchair, so taking pics of new basses isnt easy. Anyway, on with the show...

I ordered this G&L jazz bass from Fret Nation. I was originally thinking I would get my traditional black jazz bass. Then, I think the pain meds kicked in, generating the idea this was a great opportunity to get my long-wanted metal flake bass. Casting hesitation aside, I feebly said, "Please sir, I'd like silver metal flake." 2 months later here it was.

Body of empress, 7.5 lbs, 12" radius fretboard, metal flake that would make a '60s gasser envious. It's the best sounding jazz in my coven, quickly becoming my #1 bass.

Huge props to Jason at Fret Nation. He made it happen easily.

The eye candy:

It's awesome in every way.

That is all, folks!

 

[2saddleslab]

Congrats, OP! G&L does great sparkle finishes. You ain't gonna be missed on stage with that one!

Get well soon, hope you're dancing a jig in no time.

 

[bholder]

Sparkly!!

 

[Z-Bass]

Awesome! Congrats. That's a great looking finish. I'd love to see a pic of that under some stage lights. That finish probably radiates.

 

[Wood and Wire]

Superb!

Also, amazingly light weight, considering the alarming heft premium that metal sparkle incurs, over non-sparkle finishes.

 

[Groove Doctor]

That’s one sexy bass !!!

 

[Pdaddy1978]

Like you, I love me some metal flake. And silver would also be my choice!
But I've never had one. Some day, some day.
I'd start me a Buckeroos tribute band!

 

[CletusMarley]

Congrats! It's def sparkly!! Nice score!!

 

[SteveC]

I’ve debated a really sparkly bass for the cover band gigs. G&L does a great sparkle. Always have.

 

[Wesley R]

Way Cool!

 

[Stranger Danger]

Sparkly like a holiday!

 

[pbass2]

Awesome, congrats! Looks killer. That finish totally works for multiple genres--rock, country, pop--you-name-it. My JB-5 is my main player lately, G&L makes an excellent J-bass.

 

[Freekmagnet]

I’m going to give you 5 out of 5 stars for not chumping out on the sparkle job. That finish looks a million billion times better than plain old black.

Congrats!!

 

[Thunderthumbs73]

This happened about month or so ago. I'm laid up with a broken kneecap and in a wheelchair, so taking pics of new basses isnt easy. Anyway, on with the show...

I ordered this G&L jazz bass from Fret Nation. I was originally thinking I would get my traditional black jazz bass. Then, I think the pain meds kicked in, generating the idea this was a great opportunity to get my long-wanted metal flake bass. Casting hesitation aside, I feebly said, "Please sir, I'd like silver metal flake." 2 months later here it was.

Body of empress, 7.5 lbs, 12" radius fretboard, metal flake that would make a '60s gasser envious. It's the best sounding jazz in my coven, quickly becoming my #1 bass.

Huge props to Jason at Fret Nation. He made it happen easily.

The eye candy:

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It's awesome in every way.

That is all, folks!

I don't use the word a lot, but in this case... That's absolutely KILLER. (It would just need one more string for my needs...) Congrats.

 

[bassfran]

Congrats and welcome to the G&L Empress JB club- killer looks (matching headstock!) too. Love it especially during set 3 of the night.
Mine immediately moved to the #1 spot as well.

Heal up well and get it up onstage soon.

 

[Cleezmo]

That is awesome! I love my Spanish Copper Metallic JB, and that silver with the pearloid guard and (guessing) ebony board looks fantastic!

 

[thump54]

This happened about month or so ago. I'm laid up with a broken kneecap and in a wheelchair, so taking pics of new basses isnt easy. Anyway, on with the show...

I ordered this G&L jazz bass from Fret Nation. I was originally thinking I would get my traditional black jazz bass. Then, I think the pain meds kicked in, generating the idea this was a great opportunity to get my long-wanted metal flake bass. Casting hesitation aside, I feebly said, "Please sir, I'd like silver metal flake." 2 months later here it was.

Body of empress, 7.5 lbs, 12" radius fretboard, metal flake that would make a '60s gasser envious. It's the best sounding jazz in my coven, quickly becoming my #1 bass.

Huge props to Jason at Fret Nation. He made it happen easily.

The eye candy:

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It's awesome in every way.

That is all, folks!

That is pretty freakin' spectacular! Well done!

 

[MechaSparky]

Wow, you need a country band for that level of glitz!

 

[Pdaddy1978]

Doyle Hollys silver metal flake Pbass.
He also had a Jazz in silver flake, and one in gold!
The story goes that Fender made the Buckeroos custom flake guitars with crushed mirror.

 

[Bevan777]

Beautiful!