gary mac Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) [center]1986 G&L SB1[/center] [center]Sunburst, Tort & Maple.[/center] [center][b]Priced dropped to just £695[/b][/center] [center]Leo Fender’s brilliant 1980’s take on the Precision bass.[/center] [center]I’ve been gigging my other 80’s Sb1 now for the last five years. I got this one a while back to take to gigs as a backup. It’s a bit of extravagance though, when I have a homebuilt P bass that I can use for that purpose, so to release some funds, it’s up for sale.[/center] [center]These SB1’s are brilliant gigging instruments. The magnetic field design pick ups are so powerful, much hotter and more aggressive than any other passive bass that I’ve gigged. You certainly won’t get buried in the mix with this bass.[/center] [center]The volume and tone controls really have an effect on the output and tone, giving plenty of variation.[/center] [center]As can be seen in the photos, it can’t be described as museum quality, it’s an instrument that has been gigged and has picked up wear and tear over the years.[/center] [center]No structural damage though and everything works the way it should.[/center] [center]The neck is nicely worn, smooth and fast.[/center] [center]The jumbo frets are still very good.[/center] [center]Details:[/center] [center]Weight 9lb 3oz[/center] [center]Width at nut 42 mm.[/center] [center]Fretboard is maple with a radius of 7.5”[/center] [center]Neck dated October 86[/center] [center]Body dated November 86[/center] [center]Original MFD pick up.[/center] [center]Original tuners and the substantial G&L saddle lock bridge.[/center] [center]The old headstock shape with Leo Fender signature decal.[/center] [center]The lovely tort pick guard is not original, although it is from Chandlers the G&L USA supplier.[/center] [center]A previous owner had installed an incorrect flimsy input jack, it can be seen in one of the photos below. I have since replaced it with a Switchcraft unit.[/center] [center]I’m not sure whether the pots are original, but they are good quality and function perfectly.[/center] [center]Strap buttons are G&L but probably not the originals to this instrument.[/center] [center]No shims required as this bass has the very efficient micro tilt adjustment system.[/center] [center]Currently wearing round wound DR Highbeam strings.[/center] [center]Price is £[s]725.00[/s] now £695.00 collected from my place in Herts.[/center] [center]If collecting I can supply a Warwick Gig Bag.[/center] [center]Or for a little extra a G&L hard case.[/center] [center]I would prefer collection but willing to post.[/center] [center]Posting options:[/center] [center]I can supply a G&L case for an extra £40.[/center] [center]It is not actually an SB1 case but quite a good fit. Externally, the case is scruffy, with a couple of the chrome domed feet missing. Internally it is very good and offers a high level of protection.[/center] [center]The courier fee for overnight delivery will be an additional £15.99.[/center] [center]Insurance is extra, please advise if you want insured shipping and I will get a quote.[/center] [center]If you don’t want the additional expense of the hardcase, I can still post, although I will detach the neck, bubble wrap everything and send via courier overnight, in a sturdy cardboard box at a cost of £15.99.[/center] [center]Once again insurance will be extra, please advise and I will get a quote.[/center] [center]Pics below.[/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/qN1Ngx"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/vMH44V"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/wHSfUq"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/vMyNw5"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/wK5TVi"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/wHSF3f"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/wGgGyb"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/wGgUjf"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/wrZbu3"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/vMzTcA"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/wJBchc"][/url][/center] Edited October 11, 2015 by gary mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Blimey Gary, you really are selling some very special basses on here! I love my sb1, I can't recomend them enough and Gary's a great guy to deal with. GLWTS buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Lovely bass Gary , GLWTS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Now that's a lovely ol' *whole lot of P* GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Seeing as this thread is already at the top of the pile, I can thank you chaps without breaking the bumping rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 If this was a year older, I'd be finding a way...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Sunday morning bumping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 A price dropping bump. £695 for an excellent gigging instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 Bump for the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Still lovely and still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Wow! YOB and MOB bass! Wish I had the dough GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1439372052' post='2842171'] Wow! YOB and MOB bass! Wish I had the dough GLWTS [/quote] Cheers Alex, wish you had the dough too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Bumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1438859801' post='2838088'] A price dropping bump. £695 for an excellent gigging instrument. [/quote] They are an excellent gigging bass. MFD is very powerful, body is a 'slimmer' P bass. Neck pocket is super tight. tuning stability is just amazing. Early models with the 'smooth headstock' are not common and will not be made again. What is not to like. No connection at all with Gary Mac other than I have owned an 88 SB1 (same as his other than the metal scratchplate) for 25 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 [quote name='3below' timestamp='1439591063' post='2844315'] They are an excellent gigging bass. MFD is very powerful, body is a 'slimmer' P bass. Neck pocket is super tight. tuning stability is just amazing. Early models with the 'smooth headstock' are not common and will not be made again. What is not to like. No connection at all with Gary Mac other than I have owned an 88 SB1 (same as his other than the metal scratchplate) for 25 years. [/quote] concurred, thanks 3below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbass555 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 trades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 [quote name='markbass555' timestamp='1439734489' post='2845295'] trades? [/quote] Thanks but really looking to sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Bumping again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 and another bump. This will make a very impressive gigging bass for someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Saturday bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 End of the weekend bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Bumping again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I'm suprised this hasn't shifted yet Gary. Lovely bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1440628977' post='2852601'] I'm suprised this hasn't shifted yet Gary. Lovely bass. [/quote] Cheers Al. I thought it would get snapped up fairly quickly but no worries I get to enjoy it in the meantime. Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1440778232' post='2853841'] Cheers Al. I thought it would get snapped up fairly quickly but no worries [/quote] Is there a worse time than summer to sell? GLWTS, cracking basses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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