G&L Fallout Bass

[Fil1ip]

Ok so I have seen some deals on the G&L Fallout Bass USA made with Gigbag.

Now the big question are they worth the original £1750 price tag. 

Does anyone have one and can recommend either way 

How do they compare in the short scale world

Phil 

[TheGreek]

I've owned a number of G&L Tributes - the build quality has been right up there. No idea how they compare to the MIA but they are good basses in their own right.

You do know that they make Fallout Tributes too??

https://www.andertons.co.uk/g-l-tribute-fallout-short-scale-bass-jet-black-tieflb-111r01r40?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwf39BRCCARIsALXWETwbLdLvnqGs2hg6VyYaHLWjRQ13zk2zwSAfZgoInkuR42Yztw4Gt_saAneREALw_wcB

Edited November 26, 2020 by TheGreek

[Fil1ip]

17 minutes ago, TheGreek said:

I've owned a number of G&L Tributes - the build quality has been tight up there. No idea how they compare to the MIA but they are in good basses their own right.

You do know that they make Fallout Tributes too??

https://www.andertons.co.uk/g-l-tribute-fallout-short-scale-bass-jet-black-tieflb-111r01r40?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwf39BRCCARIsALXWETwbLdLvnqGs2hg6VyYaHLWjRQ13zk2zwSAfZgoInkuR42Yztw4Gt_saAneREALw_wcB

Yes I have seen the tributes

Are they far eastern made!

I was just wondering about the £1750 price tag 'quality' 

[Jakester]

I haven't played a Fallout specifically, but I've owned both USA and Tribute G&Ls and specific 'custom' features such as finishes aside, I struggled to tell the difference between them. 

[Dan Dare]

I agree with Jakester. G&L Tributes are exceptionally good for the money. I'd say the comparison between them and US built models is similar to that between Mexican and US built Fenders.

[CameronJ]

The Tributes are well-made enough that the law of diminishing returns comes into play swiftly and steeply!

[Fil1ip]

Would you consider a usa at £999

[CameronJ]

1 hour ago, Fil1ip said:

Would you consider a usa at £999

Almost half price? Yeah probably, if I were actually in the market for a Fallout that is. Given that Fender are churning out great (albeit Mexican manufactured) short scale basses for under £1k, similar money for a USA G&L feels like a nice deal.

The usual price of £1750 is just too steep in my opinion.

[Pinball]

On 26/11/2020 at 21:46, CameronJ said:

Almost half price? Yeah probably, if I were actually in the market for a Fallout that is. Given that Fender are churning out great (albeit Mexican manufactured) short scale basses for under £1k, similar money for a USA G&L feels like a nice deal.

The usual price of £1750 is just too steep in my opinion.

An old post now but I just picked up a used USA fallout from here and it doesn't disappoint in any way.

I was cautious as I couldn't find very much about them so I wouldn't have paid the full price for it (or any other bass to be honest).

My ears tell me that it is a great guitar so if you have the disposable dosh check them out!