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SOLD 1983 Vintage Leo Fender G & L SB2 Jazz bass
£650


gary mac
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[center]1983 USA G & L SB2[/center]

[center]With Godin, shaped hard case.[/center]


[center]Black and maple.[/center]

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Vintage G&L SB-2 built in Fullerton California.[/center]

[center]Plenty of mojo but not wrecked, just nicely and properly roadworn. Signs of use and age, with crazing etc. There are plenty of photos down below, showing plenty of detail.[/center]

[center]Everything functioning as it should and I believe, all stock and original, having said that, I’m not sure if the straplocks are original but they are certainly not new and shiny.[/center]


[center]A lovely instrument to gig with and certainly not one that disappears in the mix, thanks to the pick ups which are the hugely powerful MFD units.[/center]

[center]Pole pieces on these pups can be adjusted individually.[/center]


[center]Nice and comfy on the shoulder, weighing in at just over 9lbs.[/center]

[center]Lovely silky smooth neck and the jumbo frets are still in great shape.[/center]


[center]The bridge on these basses is a very pleasingly substantial piece of kit and a breeze to set up and adjust.[/center]

[center]Neck has the micro tilt adjustment, (no need for shims).[/center]




[center]These are quite rare instruments, as they were never produced in huge numbers and they were only produced for a short time between the end of 1982 until 1984.They have since gained something of a reputation as players' basses and are sought-after by players and collectors alike.


An unusual feature with this bass is the G&L patented 'Bi-Cut' truss-rod insertion method. Info can be found at this link:[/center]
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[center]I’ve played a few gigs with this bass now and it has been a real pleasure. It is a lovely instrument to gig with and also a potentially sound investment. These old G&Ls seem of late, to be getting the recognition that they deserve. [/center]
[center]Not sure I really want to sell, so if one of my others sells first then this one will be withdrawn.[/center]



[center]I’m asking £650 collected from me (Hertfordshire).[/center]


[center]No trades thanks.[/center]

[center]I'm happy for BC'ers to visit in order to check it out. Also happy to answer any questions or supply further photos.[/center]

[center]If you want it couriered (mainland only) the charge will be £15.00 for overnight delivery. (Well packaged but uninsured).[/center]

[center]For an insured delivery I’m guessing at around £30.00.[/center]

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[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1422488543' post='2673450']
I love the mojo this bass has and not a belt sander in sight. GLWTS.
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+1

Very cool looking bass....it just looks like it'll sound great, which I'm sure it does... And a good price too for a 32 year old vintage Leo Fender bass!

GLWTS

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[quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1422787684' post='2676677']
+1

Very cool looking bass....it just looks like it'll sound great, which I'm sure it does... And a good price too for a 32 year old vintage Leo Fender bass!

GLWTS
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Thanks Silverfoxnik.

These old G&L's sound immense. :)

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Doug Keyser of Watchtower used one of these for recording one of the most technical examples of metal bass playing ever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4h5L2Ooy5w Great idea of the type of cutting but fat tone you can get when mixed right. I am really tempted myself if only I was not hankering for a Stingray!

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[quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1422953704' post='2678677']
Doug Keyser of Watchtower used one of these for recording one of the most examples of metal bass playing ever.

[url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4h5L2Ooy5w"]https://www.youtube....h?v=y4h5L2Ooy5w[/url]

Great idea of the type of cutting but fat tone you can get when mixed right. I am really tempted myself if only I was not hankering for a Stingray!
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I'm off for a listen to Mr Keyser, thanks for that.

Meanwhile, you are very welcome to come round for a no obligation test drive. :)

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[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1423265493' post='2683074']
Forgive my ignorance, but can you confirm whether the two knobs are for volume and tone? I only ask because I seem to recall more recent SB2s had just 2 volume controls.
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Yes on SB2's from that era you are quite right, volume and tone. :)

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[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1423265493' post='2683074']
Forgive my ignorance, but can you confirm whether the two knobs are for volume and tone? I only ask because I seem to recall more recent SB2s had just 2 volume controls.
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You're right, my SB2 has 2 volume pots and no tone. But that it also a PJ too. G&L must have gone through some strange changes in their model numbers.

GLWTS

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