Embra Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 (edited) For sale: £1250, now £1100. No trades thanks. I ordered this from the US in 2015 and I’ve been the sole owner since. It’s a custom build G&L LB-100 in jet black with an empress body and a quarter-sawn maple neck. I’m selling it because my Sadowsky MV4-HPJ covers the same ground and more (although it is heavier). This is an extremely lightweight bass at 7.5 lbs. It’s in excellent condition - with only a few minor scuffs on the back (see photos). Specs: Body: Jet Back empress body Neck: Bolt-on quarter-sawn maple with matching finger board (G&L #12 Modern Medium C, 1 5/8 inch nut width and 7.5 inch radius). Satin Vintage Tint finish. Scale: 34” Pickup: G&L LB100 Alnico Frets: Medium Jumbo Tuning keys: Custom G&L Ultra-Lite Bridge: Leo Fender-designed G&L Saddle-Lock with chrome-plated brass saddles Electronics: Volume & Tone, passive. Case: Deluxe Tolex hardshell It’s been strung with the same flats since I bought it (Labella 760FL) and I’ll leave them on - a match made in heaven in my view but I’ll also put in the unused original D’Addarios in the case too. It comes with all the original case candy. Postage included: will be insured & delivered via UPS to mainland UK (please contact me if you live in remote rural areas like the Lake District, Highlands etc as they up-charge for those deliveries). It will be fully protected in double-wall cardboard packaging and bubble wrap. If you live close to Edinburgh you’re welcome to come round and try it. Edited August 11, 2019 by Embra 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubster Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 These Empress models are pretty rare and very expensive new but super light. I have an Empress L2k and it is equally light and a joy to play. This is a lovely looking bass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 That will be a cracker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 (edited) Ooh this would look good next to my black SB2.... GLWTS! Edited May 30, 2019 by HazBeen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) Wowzer I like this! The evil step brother of my white SB2 Edited June 1, 2019 by Pinball 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmchale2009 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 @drlargepants surprised you haven’t commented on this beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 On 11/06/2019 at 11:45, timmchale2009 said: @drlargepants surprised you haven’t commented on this beauty. I’m staying off here to help my bank balance 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 That’s bloody fantastic. A quality looking instrument right there. I’m going to check my lottery ticket... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Woof! That's lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 How can this be here still? GLWTS! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmckee Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Oh man, that’s lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embra Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 Withdrawn.... Decided to put the ebony fretless neck from my JB2 on the LB100 body; fits like a glove and plays like butter If anyone is looking for a G&L (six screw) quarter-sawn maple with matching finger board (G&L #12 Modern Medium C, 1 5/8 inch nut width and 7.5 inch radius) in Satin Vintage Tint finish, let me know. I'll do another sale post for the neck (and the sunburst JB2 body) soon anyway. Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmckee Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Is that a USA JB2? A JB2 with the 1 5/8” neck is an interesting proposition. Love the idea of a fretless LB100 too mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embra Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 It is, but the 1 5/8" neck seems to sit too high for it (but otherwise snug fit) - admittedly I haven't spent much time on it but it seemed to make sense to sell them separately (perhaps not?). I had to raise the bridge saddles slightly on the LB100 with the fretless neck (no truss rod adjustment yet) and it fits perfectly. Quick photo of the LB100+fretless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embra Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 But if you're interested, you're welcome to come around and look/play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embra Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 Photo of the JB2, LB100 and a JB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmckee Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 The LB100 looks great fretless. I saw a black Tony Franklin fretless last weekend and I had a similar GAS attack. 🙂 I’ve always been quite curious about the JB2. I have an L2000 with the 1 5/8 neck and it’s great to play (although the tone can be a bit too distinctive sometimes). Will keep and eye out for what you do regarding selling it (and the neck). I’ve no money of course. If I did, I’d be inclined to put your LB100 maple neck on my L2000 and the L2000’s rosewood/black headstock neck onto the JB2. I can dream..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embra Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 Just now, dmckee said: The LB100 looks great fretless. I saw a black Tony Franklin fretless last weekend and I had a similar GAS attack. 🙂 I’ve always been quite curious about the JB2. I have an L2000 with the 1 5/8 neck and it’s great to play (although the tone can be a bit too distinctive sometimes). Will keep and eye out for what you do regarding selling it (and the neck). I’ve no money of course. If I did, I’d be inclined to put your LB100 maple neck on my L2000 and the L2000’s rosewood/black headstock neck onto the JB2. I can dream..... Well I have what seems like a million dissertations to mark this month so I'm not sure when I'll get around to posting them (but I'm in no rush either); I'll let you know when I do though. I may chat to Chris MacIintyre and see what he recommends. Yea, those TF basses look amazing, I've been tempted many times.. Used to have an ASAT bass but never fully bonded with it; I think I prefer my G&Ls passive (but love active Sadowskys so go figure...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmckee Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Yeah, I'm sure Chris could sort it out easy enough. (That's one of Chris' own basses in my profile pic btw, if you didn't spot it). I guess though resale value of either will be less if they're sold with the neck of the other (if you know what I mean!). I tend to play the L2000 passive. I tried an ASAT once but found the body shape a bit odd (and a bit too much neck dive), but the L2000 body is great. (Oddly, I see my #12 neck has a 12" radius as opposed to your 7.5". I assumed the radius was fixed for each neck). How does the JB2 compare to your JB btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embra Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 Nice looking bass! Love the idea of getting a Scottish bass one of these days - either Chris or ACG. Too many basses right now (and a Serek on order...) Yea, Chris is great; he did some excellent work on the JB (added a P route in the neck pup position). I'll take a hit whatever I do but I think it's worth it - I guess the JB2 got 10% of my playing time, I suspect the LB100 fretless will get a lot more... ASAT's do dive but a suede strap helped and it wasn't much of an issue for me. I specifically ordered the LB100 with the 7 1/2 radius neck; I guess 9" or 12" is standard on G&Ls now? JB vs JB2 - not much in it really; the JB ways a tonne.... (way over 10lbs) but otherwise the pickups sound identical to me (and presumably they are wound the same). They both have 1.5" nuts, the JB is also 7.5" radius (not sure about the JB2 but it feels more like 12"). I'm actually thinking of giving the JB to MusicBroth; great bass but it just weighs too much for my dodgy back now (and I've modded the hell out of it so it's probably not worth much). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmckee Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 You’ve clearly got too many basses! 🙂. Nice to see all those G&Ls though. You don’t see the USA ones around much. You must have paid more than your fair share of import duty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embra Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 Oh yea.... although back then the exchange rate was more favourable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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