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SOLD Vintage G&L bass

Discussion in 'For Sale: Bass Guitars' started by neo 7, Jan 26, 2018.

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  1. Jan 26, 2018 #1
    neo 7

    neo 7 The bass player doesn't get a sandwich

    Aug 22, 2011
    Erie, PA
    Price:
    $575
    Strings:
    4
    Location:
    Pennsylvania
    I got this bass here in the classifieds last fall. I like the wide and flat necks like on the G&L Wunkays and 50's Fenders, and I'm pretty partial to seafoam green. So when I saw this for sale at a good price I just had to have it. Its a nice player, not heavy, and balances perfectly. But it's too single coil-ily for me and I'm pretty confirmed to medium scales so I'm gonna let this one go.

    The original thread describes the bass pretty good and has better pics than I can take.
    ://www.talkbass.com/threads/vintage-g-l-bass.1305880/

    I added $25 to the price to help me cover shipping. I'll send it in the same crappy Fender gig bag I got it in. I will entertain trade offers: short scale or medium scale basses, drum gear, maybe a bass head. Whatcha got? Worse I'll do is say no.

    Here's my pics
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    With the flash 0126181155.jpg

    Without the flash
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    Headstock
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    Checking on the back

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    Last edited: Jan 26, 2018
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  2. Jan 26, 2018 #2
    boombloom

    boombloom

    Aug 17, 2004
    Wadhams! NY (Adirondacks)
    Man--I kicked myself for not grabbing it the last time. No way for a sound clip? Can't find a good one on line.
     
  3. Jan 26, 2018 #3
    neo 7

    neo 7 The bass player doesn't get a sandwich

    Aug 22, 2011
    Erie, PA
    I don't own the equipment to make a sound clip. Sorry.

    Best I can describe is that it sounds more like a single coil P than jazz pup in the neck position. It does have quite a bit more throaty mid-growl to it, but lacks the oomph of a split coil P.
     
  4. Jan 26, 2018 #4
    spufman

    spufman Supporting Member

    Feb 7, 2005
    Central CT
    Those old stripped down G&Ls are wonderful. My similar SB-2 is one I'd grab if ever evacuating, for sure.
     
  5. Jan 26, 2018 #5
    boombloom

    boombloom

    Aug 17, 2004
    Wadhams! NY (Adirondacks)
    IMing you right now....
     
  6. Jan 26, 2018 #6
    lax4bags

    lax4bags Supporting Member

    May 15, 2012
    Alabama
    Is this refinished or original on the body? Truss rod work well? Dead spots?
     
  7. Jan 27, 2018 #7
    neo 7

    neo 7 The bass player doesn't get a sandwich

    Aug 22, 2011
    Erie, PA
    Deal pending
     
  8. Jan 28, 2018 #8
    boombloom

    boombloom

    Aug 17, 2004
    Wadhams! NY (Adirondacks)
    I think this is "Belair Green".
     
  9. Jan 28, 2018 #9
    punchdrunk

    punchdrunk Inactive

    Jun 22, 2013
    I’ll take it if the deal falls through.
     
  10. Jan 29, 2018 #10
    boombloom

    boombloom

    Aug 17, 2004
    Wadhams! NY (Adirondacks)
    I mailed out the check Saturday morning. If I don't bond with the bass I can find your post right here and we will figure out some way for it to become yours!
     
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  11. Jan 29, 2018 #11
    punchdrunk

    punchdrunk Inactive

    Jun 22, 2013
    By all means!
     
  12. Jan 29, 2018 #12
    boombloom

    boombloom

    Aug 17, 2004
    Wadhams! NY (Adirondacks)
    If anyone wants me I'll be standing out by the mailbox just in case....
     
  13. Jan 30, 2018 #13
    neo 7

    neo 7 The bass player doesn't get a sandwich

    Aug 22, 2011
    Erie, PA
    Kinda feel like I'm holding the bass hostage and waiting for ransom money.
     
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  14. Feb 1, 2018 #14
    punchdrunk

    punchdrunk Inactive

    Jun 22, 2013
    Seems to be taking a mighty long time indeed..
     
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  15. Feb 1, 2018 #15
    mpdd

    mpdd neoconceptualist

    Mar 24, 2010
    LA
    ugh, i sold my red lynx in the spring when the college closed

    whoever gets this will be really happy
     
  16. Feb 3, 2018 #16
    boombloom

    boombloom

    Aug 17, 2004
    Wadhams! NY (Adirondacks)
    I mailed the check on Saturday morning and for some reason it didn't arrive in Erie until yesterday. Uncle Kay has now confirmed he has my check and the SB-1 is in transit to its new home. There is an open slot in the rack awaiting the arrival of my very first G&L. Punchdrunk--I will not forget you.
     
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  17. Feb 3, 2018 #17
    punchdrunk

    punchdrunk Inactive

    Jun 22, 2013
    Right on BoomBloom, give it a whirl, if it’s not your thing, give me a shout. Those early l1k necks are real beast, so start stretching that left hand stat! Haha.
     
  18. Feb 3, 2018 #18
    boombloom

    boombloom

    Aug 17, 2004
    Wadhams! NY (Adirondacks)

    Well, now I'm curious. My primary instrument is upright, so a large neck is fine. And I play Wishbasses. They are like baseball bats. And I am equally comfortable with my '73 Jazz. We will see.
     
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  19. Feb 5, 2018 #19
    boombloom

    boombloom

    Aug 17, 2004
    Wadhams! NY (Adirondacks)
    Supposed to arrive today. I'll be out at the mailbox if anyone needs anything.
     
  20. Feb 8, 2018 #20
    boombloom

    boombloom

    Aug 17, 2004
    Wadhams! NY (Adirondacks)
    Love it. Keeping it. Can't keep my hands off it. Thanks to Uncle K--a patient and trusting person who sure can wrap a bass for mailing.
     
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