NBD - G&L JB-2 Tribute

[redstriper]

I've been intrigued by these basses since first hearing about them and now I've got one, thanks to a trade with Andy (andydye on here).
It's a lovely thing, very solid, yet lightweight - sings like a good Jazz with the comfort of a Precision body.
Powerful single coil pick ups go from bright to deep and there is no hum like on some lesser instruments.
Build quality is much better than my Squier CV or Mex Fender Jazz and it feels closer to a US Fender.

It was a pleasure to meet Andy - here's a pic to prove it:

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[andydye]

Glad you're lovin it matey! I enjoyed meeting you and the opportunity for a natter too!

[LukeFRC]

I'm trying to work out who's who!

[redstriper]

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1370885796' post='2106919']
I'm trying to work out who's who!
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The clue's in the name

[redstriper]

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1370884569' post='2106884']
Glad you're lovin it matey! I enjoyed meeting you and the opportunity for a natter too!
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Glad you like the Blazer too Andy.

I ended up leaving the roundwounds on the G&L, they sound so funky

[andydye]

I'm the shorter one who looks a bit like a tree...

[LukeFRC]

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1370885849' post='2106921']
The clue's in the name
[/quote] wow that's clever!

[andydye]

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1370885964' post='2106928']
I ended up leaving the roundwounds on the G&L, they sound so funky
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Haha, I try to let each bass decide what strings best suit it

[redstriper]

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1370886008' post='2106931']
wow that's clever!
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Completely unintentional though

[Schnozzalee]

G&L and Yamaha are my favourite brands at the moment - welcome to the club!!

[krispn]

I was gonna put in an offer only to see you had nabed it. Great looking bass and I'd imagine the tone and build quality are solid!

[Gust0o]

Very nice, a good acquisition methinks - you never hear a bad word about G&L, they have a superb reputation.

[dave_bass5]

A G&L has been on my to try list for years, unfortunately i feel the necks on the more popular L2500's etc will be a bit too wide as i dont really get on with P necks.
This bass looks fantastic though.
My very first bass was a Blazer. I dont remember much about it other than it looked great and played well (for a first bass i guess)

Good luck to both of you with your new basses. Ill keep an eye out for the Jazz in the Classifieds ;-)

[redstriper]

Thanks Dave.
I don't get on with Precision necks either, this one is Fender Jazz like, but with no dead spots.
The whole thing feels very solid with an even tone across the strings and the Precision body is light and comfortable, giving the best of both designs imo.
But I now have 8 basses and it's too many, so this will probably have to go along with a few others.
Keep watching the classifieds.......

Edited June 11, 2013 by redstriper

[jumbo]

I have a JB-2 and its definitely my fave bass. They sound great, play beautifully, are very light weight and look great! What more would you want? :-)

[MisterFingers]

That looks like a tiny body - on the bass I mean.

[White Cloud]

[quote name='jumbo' timestamp='1370970422' post='2108125']
I have a JB-2 and its definitely my fave bass. They sound great, play beautifully, are very light weight and look great! What more would you want? :-)
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That is a beautiful bass. Really love G&L L2000's and JB2's. Enjoy!