New G&L model at NAMM - MJ-4!

[Mogalen]

Nope, I don't like the sound of Jazz pickups.

 

[DrumsAndBass]

Looks cool, but I hate it when they don't inlay frets that should be inlayed in an inlayed bass! lol

I mean, the 21st fret is lacking a dot!

I've ordered 2 L-1505's from a dealer and each time I asked to make sure that they come with a dot on the 21st fret - trivial to some but a must for me especially after paying for an order.

 

[Iridescentone]

anyone played one?

Snagged one, will post impressions when it arrives.

 

[Chef]

cool.

 

[Iridescentone]

My new MJ-4 came a few days ago. Initial impressions are very good.

The 18v active-only 3-band elecs play clean, strong, and quiet. The new dual coil pickups deliver a good s/c sound, sans buzz of course.

Plays nicely right out of the box, tho I'll be cutting the nut slots a tad deeper. Frets are beautifully crowned and polished, thanks to Mr Plek.

This unit is Metallic Graphite with MHS. Number 8 quartersawn neck with quite a bit of flamed figuring. Also came with a G&G G&L tolex case.

 

[Chef]

That's nice!

Man, I wish they did an MJ-5 :^(

 

[Chef]

and: I still don't like the "serial number plate."

Tacky.

 

[Iridescentone]

That's nice!

Man, I wish they did an MJ-5 :^(

Thanks. I bet they'll do a five at some point. They seem to be expanding the whole product line.

 

[Iridescentone]

and: I still don't like the "serial number plate."

Tacky.

I've read other posts to that effect. I expected to be "meh" about the serial badge. Instead, I kinda like it. It's a solid quality-looking little detail.

No clue as to "why" they adopted the badges. As it prolly costs them more, there must be a reason?

BTW, the control cavity is wired pretty cleanly compared to the L-2000's infamous "bowl of spaghetti" affair.

 

[Chef]

They'd probably get me back in, if they did.
I'd at least give them a shot!

 

[Chef]

Serial plate. Screwed on. Looks like a last minute add on, to me.
Easily removed.
I-do-not-care-for-it

ymmv.

 

[Handyman]

That's nice!

Man, I wish they did an MJ-5 :^(

Same here. I'm not sure which would get me putting in an order for a new G&L faster: a MJ-5, or a SB-2.5.

 

[Chef]

Ah: they do that, they might get me back twice.

 

[Iridescentone]

I would def go for a SB-2500. I can almost hear the huge organic low notes right now!

Even an SB-2 tuned down to D standard is a complete monster.

 

[Chef]

While we're dreaming:
MJ-5...SB2500...normal string spacing!!!!!!

 

[Iridescentone]

While we're dreaming:
MJ-5...SB2500...normal string spacing!!!!!!

Yeah 19mm please!

 

[theduke1]

I for one never liked active bases and that is why both of my L2500s have the actives removed and the pickups wired for full coil tapping. But I'm a old school guy and it works for me. For vintage bass sounds I use my 1990 SB1. I also use LaBella black Nylon tape wound flats on all 5 of my basses and I might add that I have converted 4 other players to these strings. That being said I have never meet a G&L that I did not like USA or Tribby some just suite me better. I've been a G&L guy since 1985. Rock on Dudes!

 

[dedpool1052]

how about in the middle with 18mm and space-adjustable saddles?
i too would like a 5-string sb-2. with the option of a 4+1 headstock.

 

[Chef]

Aye!
I could live with 18, but the 2500 spacing has always bothered me.

Yeah 19mm please!

 

[JSpradBass]

My new MJ-4 came a few days ago. Initial impressions are very good.

The 18v active-only 3-band elecs play clean, strong, and quiet. The new dual coil pickups deliver a good s/c sound, sans buzz of course.

Plays nicely right out of the box, tho I'll be cutting the nut slots a tad deeper. Frets are beautifully crowned and polished, thanks to Mr Plek.

This unit is Metallic Graphite with MHS. Number 8 quartersawn neck with quite a bit of flamed figuring. Also came with a G&G G&L tolex case.

Super bass! If it came in a 5 I'd be all over it.