solo4652 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) Hi, I was so impressed with this Tribute, that I went out and bought another one. Then, I got my Stingray to sound as I wanted, so I don't need two G&L Tributes. This one is now for sale. Serial number = 04023534. Made in Korea, 2004-2005 You all know about these basses, but in case you don't - here's the spec: 2 G&L USA humbuckers Swampash body (I think...) Hard rock-maple neck with rosewood fretboard G&L-designed Saddle Lock bridge Tri-Tone active/passive electronics 3-way mini-toggle pickup selector, preamp control, series/parallel control Treble boost/cut knob Bass boost/cut knob, Volume knob When I bought it 6 months ago, the pots were pretty crackly - not uncommon on these basses. So, I had all 3 knobs replaced with CTS pots by Ged Green, Instrument Technician in Manchester, at a cost of £35. Now, there is absolutely no hiss or crackle whatsoever. Pictures: [attachment=32111:008.JPG] [attachment=32112:009.JPG] [attachment=32113:010.JPG] [attachment=32114:011.JPG] I've only used the bass for bedroom practising - I've never gigged it. Consequently, it's in excellent condition with only a very few, faint marks on the back, and 1 or 2 almost unnoticeable marks on the neck that you can only just see, and only if somebody points them out to you. You can't feel these at all when playing. Comes with a new, but mediocre gigbag. I'm in Stockport and anybody who's interested in the bass is welcome to come round and have a go on it any time. I will post - I have a sturdy cardboard box for this and loads of bubblewrap. Revised price: £350 including delivery to your door. Steve Edited September 25, 2009 by solo4652 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 [quote name='MB1' post='588890' date='Sep 3 2009, 05:44 PM']MB1. Got any other colours? ...Mancunian Bump![/quote] Hi Martin, Well, actually I do have another Tribute in the lighter body colour and maple fingerboard. But, that's the one I'm keeping! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderHorse Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Balls. can't afford it. Have a bump, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 [quote name='WonderHorse' post='589134' date='Sep 3 2009, 09:30 PM']Balls. can't afford it. Have a bump, though[/quote] Thanks for the bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) hi just thought i'd say this is indeed a swamp ash body, all the trans finish L-2000 tribbys are ash bodied and the solid finish ones are basswood IIRC Edited September 3, 2009 by budget bassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 [quote name='budget bassist' post='589173' date='Sep 3 2009, 10:14 PM']hi just thought i'd say this is indeed a swamp ash body, all the trans finish L-2000 tribbys are ash bodied and the solid finish ones are basswood IIRC[/quote] Aha! I thought so, but I wasn't completely certain. Thanks for the clarification. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 Crash, BUMP, wallop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 yeah, lovely bass it is too. Listened to some recordings of my old one the other day, makes me wonder why i ever let it go!!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 Aaah - nostalgia can be powerful and pervasive. Eats away at you unless you do something about it. Hold on a minute - buy my bass and you're sorted! Might be some flexibility in the price... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 BUMP. With revised price of £350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 haha, i can't afford it, my money is reserved for other things i'm afraid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 [quote name='WonderHorse' post='589134' date='Sep 3 2009, 09:30 PM']Balls. can't afford it. Have a bump, though[/quote] Price dropped to £350! 3 basses in one. Bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumbles87 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Hey mate where abouts in stockport are you based? Also don't suppose your interested in any trades? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 [quote name='Mumbles87' post='592157' date='Sep 7 2009, 03:23 PM']Hey mate where abouts in stockport are you based? Also don't suppose your interested in any trades? Cheers[/quote] Hi, I live in Marple. At the moment, I'm not really interested in trades because I'm trying my best to reduce the number of my basses and in so doing generate some much-needed cash for household bills! PM me if you want to come round - I'm at home most of the day - and I'll send you my contact details. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 I've now responded to all the PM's I've had. Bass is still here - 3 basses in 1 for £350 ono. Complete bargain! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 MB1. ....Mancunian Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 aaaarg I think I want it, but do i need it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 [quote name='cocco' post='594469' date='Sep 10 2009, 03:25 AM']aaaarg I think I want it, but do i need it?[/quote] Come round a try it, then you'll be able to decide... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Friday BUMP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Still here folks. For this sort of money, you'll be very hard-pressed to find anything that matches this for richness and variability of tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Revised price: £350 including delivery to your door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpie Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 hi, are you still selling this bass? thanks michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I really want one of these,i think they are better than stingrays,bump for you mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) [quote name='warpie' post='604066' date='Sep 20 2009, 10:33 PM']hi, are you still selling this bass? thanks michael[/quote] Hi, Yes, it's still for sale. It's just been played by a well-known BC'er this afternoon (name withheld for security reasons) who brought his Stingray round for an A/B exercise and a chat. "Oh blimey, he said, I actually prefer the G&L to my Stingray..." Steve Edited September 21, 2009 by solo4652 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 [quote name='YouMa' post='604189' date='Sep 21 2009, 02:53 AM']I really want one of these,i think they are better than stingrays,bump for you mate.[/quote] Thanks for the bump - it's still here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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