BassApprentice Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) As if your choices around £1000 for a P or J bass isn't hard enough - G&L have decided to wade in Finishes are a bit limited but that red P looks nice.... https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2019/02/14/gl-introduces-the-fullerton-deluxe-bass-series/ Edited February 15, 2019 by BassApprentice 2 Quote
Chopthebass Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 I have just ordered a USA MJ-5. Gotta wait 14 weeks now! Great basses IMO Quote
AndyTravis Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 I keep looking at this post from G&L and thinking I want one of their JB’s like this... 2 Quote
scalpy Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 Andertons seem to be doing a good job of raising the G&L profile over this side of the pond. Loving my LB100 at the moment with chromes, the Fullerton looks much more attractive than a similar spec fender in my view. 1 Quote
bigsmokebass Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 4 hours ago, Chopthebass said: I have just ordered a USA MJ-5. Gotta wait 14 weeks now! Great basses IMO Jesus dude! That's some dedication. Kudos to you mahn, got more patience than I have 😂 Pics when you get it 👍🏻 Quote
Cuzzie Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) Very well made basses - their MFD pick ups make life difficult, but the LB is spared that Edited February 16, 2019 by Cuzzie 1 Quote
BassApprentice Posted February 16, 2019 Author Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Cuzzie said: their MFD pick ups make life difficult Interesting, think the MFD are just too hot? I really like my L2000 but yeah you do have to be delicate sometimes. Quote
Cuzzie Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 Oh massively hot! Lets take quality of build aside as they are very, very well made basses IMHO, Leo got it all wrong with the pick ups. He was compensating for hearing loss, and high end hearing loss. So he rotated the magnet to make them more powerful and also not Treble harsh, especially the L1500 bass in its Preamp. If you are a guy/gal who is bass to amp, no other frills, it’s a good geetar for you, moulding that sound esp with preamps with any heft is very tricky and always seemed like a constant battle. For anyone looking to get one really check the neck profile offerings. They have some wonderful diemnsions to choose from, but their stock PJ #12 choice is almost their worst to me. It tries to be between the 2 styles and satisfies no master. But , still - great basses Quote
LukeFRC Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Cuzzie said: Oh massively hot! Lets take quality of build aside as they are very, very well made basses IMHO, Leo got it all wrong with the pick ups. He was compensating for hearing loss, and high end hearing loss. So he rotated the magnet to make them more powerful and also not Treble harsh, especially the L1500 bass in its Preamp. If you are a guy/gal who is bass to amp, no other frills, it’s a good geetar for you, moulding that sound esp with preamps with any heft is very tricky and always seemed like a constant battle. For anyone looking to get one really check the neck profile offerings. They have some wonderful diemnsions to choose from, but their stock PJ #12 choice is almost their worst to me. It tries to be between the 2 styles and satisfies no master. But , still - great basses Though with the passive two band preamp in the L1000 I think the pup works well, and using the three controls you get enough control. I’ve tried a L2000 and agree with what you’re saying 1 Quote
Cuzzie Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 Agreed with yourself too. The L1500 needed the resistor on the pre amp changed and an extra cap added to the tone pot and then that became useable and a dub machine for very low end bass. If I remember correctly they have slightly odd sized pick ups as well (The MFD’s) making modding even more difficult. With an L2k you can fit a 3 point DPDT switch and require so you can really select front and back coils of each pick up for more versatility. I may have the blueprint for this somewhere, if anyone is interested then message me Quote
Chopthebass Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 Interestingly my MJ-5 on order is coming with Aguilar HC pickups as they said its noisy with their new 18v preamp. I think its odd that they market the bass with a certain spec only to tell me they don't work well! I had the choice to cancel, but I know the Aggy pickups are great, so should be fine. Quote
ped Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 I really like the MFD P pickup. Turning down the volume gives a wide range of sounds from vintage P through to a deep and full clank. I’d rather have it on tap than not. I’ve never tried the J or soap bars though. Currently looking for a good SB1 and have a couple of leads.. really like those with the textured black pick guard. Quote
Graham Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 I too really like the MFD pickups, both the Humbuckers on the L2000/L2500 and PJ on the SB2 I've owned. Quote
dub_junkie Posted February 22, 2019 Posted February 22, 2019 Andertons have quoted me around £1300 for a new 2019 Fullerton Standard bass (LB100 or JB2) http://glguitars.com/product-category/fullerton-standard-basses/ Quote
Musicman20 Posted February 22, 2019 Posted February 22, 2019 I'd love a G&L bass....when they are more readily available I'll try one. It seems the Andertons/PMT/GG buying consortium are ordering more stuff. Quote
AndyTravis Posted February 22, 2019 Posted February 22, 2019 I wanted to try the JB Fullerton at PMT in Salford the other day (was actually hoping they’d have a Yamaha BB P34. But it was a busy Saturday morning with all the kids playing muse (I don’t miss working in a guitar shop!) so I just bought some strings and went on my way. i wouldn’t mind a look at the tribute jb in LPB with blocks, looks cool. Quote
scalpy Posted February 22, 2019 Posted February 22, 2019 14 minutes ago, Musicman20 said: I'd love a G&L bass....when they are more readily available I'll try one. It seems the Andertons/PMT/GG buying consortium are ordering more stuff. Part of me is delighted they’re bringing the brand to more recognition and part of me, the more selfish side, is going to miss the exclusivity. Quote
Graham Posted February 22, 2019 Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) It's great that they offer some level if customisation when you order USA models - choice from a range of neck profiles and a wide number of finish options; but I'd love it if they offered a choice of scale length. If I could buy a 35" Kiloton five string then my credit card would be weeping Edited February 22, 2019 by Graham Quote
Jono Bolton Posted February 22, 2019 Posted February 22, 2019 The LB100 is seriously tidy, although I'd like some more choices for finish, rather than just sunburst or red. 1 Quote
dub_junkie Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 The LB100 fullerton standards are in vintage White and emerald blue Quote
gary mac Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 On 20/02/2019 at 19:21, ped said: I really like the MFD P pickup. Turning down the volume gives a wide range of sounds from vintage P through to a deep and full clank. I’d rather have it on tap than not. I Spot on Ped. I gigged my old SB1 tonight and that's exactly what I did, backed off the volume just a bit to give a good vintage P bass sound, then volume and tone full on when clank was required. Enjoyed it so much, that it will be getting another outing tomorrow night and is now officially out of retirement Quote
Graham Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 6 hours ago, dub_junkie said: The LB100 fullerton standards are in vintage White and emerald blue Ooft, that SB1 is a bit tasty Quote
Graham Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 3 hours ago, gary mac said: @Graham Like my one but newer Love that 😎 1 Quote
Jono Bolton Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 15 hours ago, dub_junkie said: The LB100 fullerton standards are in vintage White and emerald blue Emerald blue is very nice. Quote
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