Jump to content
Why become a member? ×

NBD - G&L SB-1 (1991)

ped

By ped,
in Bass Guitars

 Share

Recommended Posts

Jaybeevee Proficient

Jaybeevee

Posted
Posted
  On 05/04/2019 at 12:39, LukeFRC said:

Did not know that. It’s a great bass (similar finish wear too). 

You taking yours to the midlands bass bash? Tempted to go and would be interesting to compare

Expand  

What is the Midland bass bash?? I live abroad these days, but are from the Midlands. Bass bash and Sunday dinner with me mum sounds like a plan..

ped Grand Master

ped

Posted
  • Author
Posted
  On 05/04/2019 at 15:30, jbu09 said:

What is the Midland bass bash?? I live abroad these days, but are from the Midlands. Bass bash and Sunday dinner with me mum sounds like a plan..

Expand  

Here you go!

 

Paul S Grand Master

Paul S

Posted
Posted

What a fabulous looking bass.  That neck is totally amazing  

Out of curiosity how much do they weigh, please?

Paul S Grand Master

Paul S

Posted
Posted

Thank you :)   Pretty reasonable, if it is an issue.  I was hoping you'd say 5kg and cure the GAS at a stroke 😁

  • Like 1
ped Grand Master

ped

Posted
  • Author
Posted
  On 06/04/2019 at 01:11, gareth said:

Here are my knobs

 

 

image.jpeg

Expand  

Thanks, can you measure the diameter for me? I think they taper slightly towards the top so measure across the widest part if you please 😛

LukeFRC Grand Master

LukeFRC

Posted
Posted
  On 06/04/2019 at 01:11, gareth said:

Here are my knobs

 

 

image.jpeg

Expand  

Gareth - you have a constantly surprising selection of amazing looking basses. Honestly everyone has their own taste and people like what they like but I'm amazed that you've never once shown a photo of something that I haven't gone "crikey that's nice, I'ld like that".

@ped - initially found your post on Talkbass and was interested in your search for flats. Tempted to stick flats on the L1000 which will be the first time I've tried flats. Pricey thing to try lots of things though. TI flats seem to be well regarded. 

  • Like 1
ped Grand Master

ped

Posted
  • Author
Posted
  On 06/04/2019 at 08:11, Paul S said:

Thank you :)   Pretty reasonable, if it is an issue.  I was hoping you'd say 5kg and cure the GAS at a stroke 😁

Expand  

Sorry that’s 38kg 😂

  • Haha 1
ped Grand Master

ped

Posted
  • Author
Posted
  On 06/04/2019 at 08:36, LukeFRC said:

Gareth - you have a constantly surprising selection of amazing looking basses. Honestly everyone has their own taste and people like what they like but I'm amazed that you've never once shown a photo of something that I haven't gone "crikey that's nice, I'ld like that".

@ped - initially found your post on Talkbass and was interested in your search for flats. Tempted to stick flats on the L1000 which will be the first time I've tried flats. Pricey thing to try lots of things though. TI flats seem to be well regarded. 

Expand  

I'm enjoying the Cobalts - although I wanted low tension,  I think what makes the biggest difference to me is actually the gauge of the string, and I didn't know you could get flats in 0.040 so they feel great to me. They make my fingers smell cobalty too which is a sort of bonus, makes me feel like T1000

  • Haha 1
gareth Veteran

gareth

Posted
Posted
  On 06/04/2019 at 08:23, ped said:

Thanks, can you measure the diameter for me? I think they taper slightly towards the top so measure across the widest part if you please 😛

Expand  

Hello Ped

Using a dressmakers tape measure the circumference at the widest point (being the bottom of the tapered knob) it measures 7 cm.

Hope this helps you

Gareth

  • Thanks 1
gareth Veteran

gareth

Posted
Posted
  On 06/04/2019 at 08:36, LukeFRC said:

Gareth - you have a constantly surprising selection of amazing looking basses. Honestly everyone has their own taste and people like what they like but I'm amazed that you've never once shown a photo of something that I haven't gone "crikey that's nice, I'ld like that".

@ped - initially found your post on Talkbass and was interested in your search for flats. Tempted to stick flats on the L1000 which will be the first time I've tried flats. Pricey thing to try lots of things though. TI flats seem to be well regarded. 

Expand  

Thanks Luke.

I just like Leo things and tend to prefer older models.

So Fender, Musicman (including early EB) and G&L.

 

LukeFRC Grand Master

LukeFRC

Posted
Posted
  On 06/04/2019 at 11:55, gareth said:

Thanks Luke.

I just like Leo things and tend to prefer older models.

So Fender, Musicman (including early EB) and G&L.

 

Expand  

There’s a fella near me who has the most amazing preEB stingray in root beer colour. I’ve not played a more ‘alive’ bass - he wants more for it than I can justify but if I won the lottery that I don’t enter.... that and an El toro 

  • Thanks 1
ped Grand Master

ped

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Here she is with her sister. It just occurred to me that I'm basically Freddie Washington now (he plays a Smith and P bass). Need a new passport soon anyway so it'll basically be easier.

 

HFYpNjWhRIeu%mSnjmSRmw_thumb_225e.jpg

  • Like 3
ped Grand Master

ped

Posted
  • Author
Posted
  On 09/04/2019 at 12:56, jbu09 said:

Any consensus on older Vs newer SB-1s..? similar tone, feel etc??

Expand  

Don't know to be honest - there doesn't seem to be any consensus but it appears neck profiles changed as have the hardware components - I think the earlier models with the crackle finished anodised parts look the best personally... there's a thread on TB about the changes during which years but its's not very clear. I think the main differences are things like no longer tilt neck, plastic pick guard, different headstock, rosewood fingerboards... not an expert but we all know Leo liked to change things now and then. There certainly doesn't;t seem to be a 'pre CBS' equivalent cut off point or anything like that, though.

ped Grand Master

ped

Posted
  • Author
Posted
  On 06/04/2019 at 11:52, gareth said:

Hello Ped

Using a dressmakers tape measure the circumference at the widest point (being the bottom of the tapered knob) it measures 7 cm.

Hope this helps you

Gareth

Expand  

Yes thanks Gareth I'll measure my knob this evening 

ezbass Grand Master

ezbass

Posted
Posted

My inner Finbar Saunders is sniggering uncontrollably right now. I need to grow up (nah, not going to happen). 😂

ped Grand Master

ped

Posted
  • Author
Posted
  On 03/04/2019 at 21:46, CameronJ said:

@ped I feel a little sound demo is in order!

Expand  

As promised - please find enclosed a little tune especially for you Cameron! Hah

Should probably add that I was making this up as I went along and that it's got loads of mistakes etc but once I get going I keep adding layers, I just can't help myself

Bass is full vol, tone at 75%

Second track is bass with pick and auto wah

Third is bass at full tone with Muff Fuzz and shitloads of bayzzz

 

  • Like 3
  • Thanks 2

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...