bigthumb Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 10 hours ago, la bam said: Now listed for anyone interested. I'd be very interested but you couldn't be selling it at a worse time for me! I've had a few G&L's, US and Tributes but NEVER a Precision type. I don't quite understand the 'problem' with the tuners. Never had any trouble with them over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbanbass Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I’m seriously torn between a Sunburst JB-2 and the Sunburst LB100! I’ve always been a p bass guy especially recording and live but on the last recording I used a Fender USA jazz (Borrowed from a friend) through a Darkglass B7k and Ampeg PF700 into a 8x10 cab which sounded incredible however I struggle with the jazz body shape. Currently I’m bassless and torn, any help or recommendations would be great as I want a G&L tribute as my next bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 My pair of Tribute JB-2s are pictured earlier in this thread. I like this model because it is a Jazz bass with more of a P body shape about it. Personally I think it’s a simple, clean, not overly fussy, yet quite elegant looking bass and would say the sunburst/maple combo probably looks the best combo out of the three options available for the JB-2 As far as LB100 vs JB-2 goes, that would depend on whether you want a P type bass or a Jazz bass that doesn’t have an offset body and pickguard. Also a sunburst JB-2 is a bit cheaper than an LB100 if that is important to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 How were the Tributes set-up out the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 I used to have a Tribute L2K. Super solid bass. Great value for money and the set-up was good. I only sold it as the neck was a bit too wide for my taste. I think G&L basses, and especially the Tribute series, are a bit unsung heroes in the bass world. I can see that G&L is a bit more into marketing recently, they have changed their product portfolio and their basses are also more widely distributed here in the UK. Hope it will work for them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Set up out of the box were very good. Nice and low too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 On 27/03/2020 at 21:00, la bam said: Now listed for anyone interested. Where is this listed I can't see it Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Hi, its sold I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 34 minutes ago, la bam said: Hi, its sold I'm afraid. Bugger lol Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 On 27/03/2020 at 14:49, la bam said: Well, in a twist, I'm going to sell mine. I've left the tribute band I used this in, and have other basses, so it's simply surplus to my needs, as much as I'd like to keep it. I'd also had a special hard case specifically made for it. I'll post the ad in the for sale section. Was that a G&L Tribute band? I'll get my coat... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Any ideas why G&L stopped making the Fullerton JB-2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 On 24/04/2020 at 00:27, ClassicVibes said: Any ideas why G&L stopped making the Fullerton JB-2? Haven’t read anything but would think that sales of the Fullerton made JB-2 started to fall away when the offset JB bass started shipping. Same Alnico pickups(?)VVT controls, default neck carve and nut width etc in a more traditional guise. The active version of the JB-2, the MJ-4 with the M series preamp was discontinued some time ago too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliveT Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 On 24/03/2020 at 12:46, jezzaboy said: I got one of the natural ones a few weeks ago. Really nice and a steal at £400. I was a bit worried that the neck would be like the L2000 tribute which I find too chunky but the neck on these is like a standard P bass. It has a 3 piece body but it looks fine from the front, not to obvious. It is a bit of a lump though, must be about 9.5 - 10 lb`s. Hi, I'l looking at the LB100 Tribute too in natural. I'm also concerned the neck may be chunky as I have a 50's P bass too but you say it's about the same ? How are you enjoying the LB100 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshorepunk Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 The SB-2 has my attention would have to do a tone control mod on it Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson_51_ Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I’d say play it first and see if you need the tone control. I thought I would when I bought mine but found I didn’t need it. Changing the volume of the pickups can get a pretty good approximation of a tone rolled off. then again if it doesn’t work how you want it’s simple enough to change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodge Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I read somewhere that Leo intended the bridge pickup on an SB-2 to function as the tone control, rather than being used as a stand-alone pickup in its own right. I have an old, mid-90s US SB-2 and the bridge pickup is significantly lower in output than the neck pickup. I can well believe that it's purely there to add some bite to the P-style pickup. Either way, I've never missed a tone control on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/g--l/guitars/?Ordering=3&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=&utm_source=guitarguitar+Main+Newsletter&utm_campaign=d540b09953-EMAIL_GLTRIBUTE_2020_05_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bb8007ee21-d540b09953-459591449 Great deals at GG today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 That Sonic Blue SB2 is a looker for not much money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshorepunk Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, Geddys nose said: That Sonic Blue SB2 is a looker for not much money. If I hadn’t just bought two basses ..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Has anyone had grounding or shielding issues with their Tributes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 If you have any issues, covering the backside of the scratchplate with aluminium foil should solve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I’ve not And I’ve had a few, Just got a M2000 recently and it’s silent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 I think on mine the scratchplate was partly shielded, so covering the rest sorted the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 2 hours ago, la bam said: If you have any issues, covering the backside of the scratchplate with aluminium foil should solve it. 2 hours ago, Geddys nose said: I’ve not And I’ve had a few, Just got a M2000 recently and it’s silent. Good to hear. I was looking at picking up a JB-2 which obviously doesn't have a pickguard on it. Some flats installed would make it a thump machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 1 hour ago, ClassicVibes said: Good to hear. I was looking at picking up a JB-2 which obviously doesn't have a pickguard on it. Some flats installed would make it a thump machine. £329 Delivered https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/g--l/guitars/bass/?Ordering=3&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=&utm_source=guitarguitar+Main+Newsletter&utm_campaign=d540b09953-EMAIL_GLTRIBUTE_2020_05_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bb8007ee21-d540b09953-459600573 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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