neepheid Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 OHM, you're Pokemon-ing the crap out of G&L worldwide stocks right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 23 hours ago, Old Horse Murphy said: So I took delivery of a US Kiloton today in a gorgeous metallic Tangerine colour. It's built beautifully and the colour is even more striking in the flesh. Unfortunately though it was pretty unplayable as the open A string was buzzing something chronic and the action was really high (certainly for my liking). I contacted the retailer and it is due to be picked up tomorrow and hopefully given a decent set up (if it's nothing structural). To say it was a disappointment is an understatement. I'd actually cleared my collection down a bit to get hold of this. My other G&L's have been great straight out of the box, so I was very surprised that this one had "issues" but can't imagine the retailer had taken a look it it before it was sent out. There's no way they would have sent it playing like it is currently. I've found G&L's to be a cut above in terms of fit and finish in general, so I'm hoping they maintain their standards with newer instruments too. Fingers crossed that it gets it sorted. It was a bit beyond me and I really didn't want to do anything as it's under a distance Selling Regulations. Here's hoping I hear back soon and it's nothing too bad. Sparkly Organge. I can see the attraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 1 hour ago, neepheid said: OHM, you're Pokemon-ing the crap out of G&L worldwide stocks right now I thought I'd do it while I can afford it before energy and NI increases. I've sold a few bits too which (sort of) justifies it to me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 (edited) So having been let down by DPD picking tue bass up on Tuesday I decided to take a look at the Kiloton to see if I could work out what on earth was going on and whether it was a quick fix. Turns out it was a very poorly cut nut, which in a new bass that cost a lot is frankly unacceptable. Anyway, a bit of superglue/baking soda mix and all is well. The retailer was kind enough to pay for the cost of a new nut and all is well. It plays beautifully but I'm annoyed that a US G&L shouldn't be anything other than perfect. On that subject, compared to my recently purchased SB-1, there's a marked difference in feeling of overall quality and this one came with polishing powder marks on the fingerboard (soon resolved) and but the overall finish of the chrome definitely feels diminished. Not sure if it's just a one-off or whether G&L is experiencing production issues. All that said, it's still a fine bass but disappointing nonetheless. Edited February 17, 2022 by Old Horse Murphy 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 (edited) My Tribute M2500. First time for me owning an M series G&L with the 18v 3EQ circuit Edited April 7, 2022 by dub_junkie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Oh yes, really want the pink jazz and a white kiloton. Awesome basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Felt I should pop this pic here. We had a couple of hours in the sun this week. The dark caramel neck looks sublime in the daylight! @Ricky Rioli I can’t remember if you said but have you got another on the way? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) Bought during this past week from Embra of this parish, this JB-2 is a peach of a fretless. Edited April 7, 2022 by dub_junkie 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 On 17/02/2022 at 14:41, Old Horse Murphy said: Not sure if it's just a one-off or whether G&L is experiencing production issues. I hope not, I am waiting for the first new bass I have ever bought in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Owen said: I hope not, I am waiting for the first new bass I have ever bought in my life. It really wasn't as bad as I made out. I was just being precious. You'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folkesy Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 First steps into the G&L world and I am suitably impressed. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) just seen this in another thread L2000 E,,, Edited May 1, 2022 by funkgod 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Old style SB2 for sale in the UK. Good price too https://reverb.com/uk/item/54767175-g-l-sb-2-black-83-84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ped said: Old style SB2 for sale in the UK. Good price too https://reverb.com/uk/item/54767175-g-l-sb-2-black-83-84 Bloody hell, did someone get hungry during a gig and try to eat the neck? Haggling ammo? Additional - barftastic seller hyperbole - "I bet Leo himself breathed the thin nitro coating on to it." Did Leo die from huffing nitro? Edited May 9, 2022 by neepheid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, neepheid said: Bloody hell, did someone get hungry during a gig and try to eat the neck? Haggling ammo? Additional - barftastic seller hyperbole - "I bet Leo himself breathed the thin nitro coating on to it." Did Leo die from huffing nitro? I rarely bother even reading descriptions. Plus I'm sure it's not nitro anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 On 01/05/2022 at 21:55, funkgod said: just seen this in another thread L2000 E,,, I miss Muzz. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 2 hours ago, ped said: Old style SB2 for sale in the UK. Good price too https://reverb.com/uk/item/54767175-g-l-sb-2-black-83-84 That is nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 On 09/05/2022 at 20:02, ped said: Old style SB2 for sale in the UK. Good price too https://reverb.com/uk/item/54767175-g-l-sb-2-black-83-84 That`s not a SB 2, it`s an El Torro. Pretty rare on this side of the pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Just now, jezzaboy said: That`s not a SB 2, it`s an El Torro. Pretty rare on this side of the pond. Wait the now. The neck says SB 2 but the body is the above. Neck swap or am I talking rollocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 It’s an old shape SB2 before they went PJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 The SB1 was the same but with one pickup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 6 hours ago, jezzaboy said: That`s not a SB 2, it`s an El Torro. Pretty rare on this side of the pond. It's the first style SB-2, not an El Toro. The El Toro had mini humbucker MFDs (so many pole pieces!), not single coils, and it had L-2000 style controls. I used to own the above El Toro. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 On 09/05/2022 at 22:12, Owen said: I miss Muzz. yea, me too, as much as i like dougs playing and his dont give a fu@k attitude, his playing sometimes seems over the top with fx and some how detract at times to whats going on, but in terms of pushing bass boundaries doug no doubt is right up there, there is something allot cooler going on with muzz, very laid back and an altogether more gentle approach to things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 G&L Tribute LB-100 in white/maple/blocks - £299 at guitarguitar - https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/210305367331025--gl-tribute-lb-100-olympic-white-maple-fingerboard - 2 left People in the US are paying > $500 for these at the moment so I think this is a pretty good price. It's also cheaper than a Squier Classic Vibe in the same shop. Have at it if you fancy a P bass that's just a little bit better than a P bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, neepheid said: G&L Tribute LB-100 in white/maple/blocks - £299 at guitarguitar - https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/210305367331025--gl-tribute-lb-100-olympic-white-maple-fingerboard - 2 left People in the US are paying > $500 for these at the moment so I think this is a pretty good price. It's also cheaper than a Squier Classic Vibe in the same shop. Have at it if you fancy a P bass that's just a little bit better than a P bass Sadly the 1.75" nut width kills it for me......tempted by the shell JB2 though.....must stay strong! Edited May 27, 2022 by martthebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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