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59 minutes ago, neepheid said:
My Tribute LB-100 arrived yesterday. Too many whiskies to give it a proper go yet, but I did pop it on the bathroom scales as promised @bigthumb
3.9kg = 8lb 10oz
Bathroom scales mind, so probably not the most accurate measure, but that's what I have for you.
That'll do nicely 🙂
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2 hours ago, Clint said:
I tried this Bass out before Christmas and was totally blown away by it. I still don't know how I managed to walk out the shop without it!
I have a G&L Custom Shop JB so I know how good these basses are and the high quality they are built to. The neck on this bass was so smooth and easy to play and the thump from that pick up was beautiful. I played some Jamerson bass lines and it really fell into place.
I'm a fan of the MFD Pick ups (also tried an SB1) but the stock pick up on this really delivered. Had it been a different colour I think I would of snapped it up.
G&L are like a mini custom shop with hand built high quality basses being turned out under £2k. If it had Fender on the headstock you'd be looking at closer to double the price. I just don't understand how they aren't a lot better known in the UK.
What was the weights like of the two? I think I'd be hard pushed to pick between them as the SB-1 also looks very tempting. Sadly there's no shops around here that stock them so trying them out is near impossible. My Fullerton JB was excellent, first class build quality and finish but just too damn heavy unfortunately.
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Not a great fan of 'Road Worn' but I do like that one.
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1 minute ago, neepheid said:
See above, multiquote fail!
Nice one Matt. looking forward to your review.
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Just now, neepheid said:
Yup, it's the Tribute. I'll do a crappy bathroom scales weigh-in for your info
Thanks mate. And where was it from?
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35 minutes ago, Dazed said:
Surprised to read about bodies being made
from Pine, quite a soft wood - half the hardness of alder or ash. Interested to see how they wear etc
As much as I love the look of the bass, the type of wood is a bit of an unknown to me. I have now seen some cheaper basses with pine body woods but not anything yet of £1k plus basses. It really dose put me off buying one if I'm honest.
Also @neepheid is your incoming bass the LB-100 Tribute?
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41 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said:
Wow, this looks tempting. G&L make awesome basses. Prices are great too for basses made in California and especially in comparison to other companies still manufacturing in California (yes, EBMM, I am looking at you ; -)
I think it looks stunning but the body wood? I'm just wondering what it would be like? I can't imagine pine being too heavy, its a pity they don't give a weight to it.
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They have a stunning (well I think so) US Fullerton Deluxe at Guitarguitar and the body is made from Western Sugar Pine? Not exactly sure what that would be like.
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7 hours ago, lowlandtrees said:
I’m interested in this. I’m in Stirling. Is that a shipping transaction?
I would be able to ship this bass although not until the new year now.
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42 minutes ago, MarkusWarwick said:
Lovely bass, does it have the premium softcase?
Unfortunately not.
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Now £500 collected. Can still deliver/meet within 100 miles for fuel cost. Postage via UPS £30
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Recently acquired in a trade is this rather fancy Ibanez SR1400 in Mojito Lime Green.
Moving on as I really do need to knock a lump off the credit card so not interested in trades, sorry to say.
No expert on these by any means as I'm more of a passive Pbass guy but it's obviously very modern sounding with a comprehensive EQ and quality pickups and hardware.
Very good condition with only two small chips on the headstock. Lightweight weighing in at 7Lbs 8 Oz (3.4 Kg)
I've pinched the photos from the previous owner but will take more if required. Bass comes with a padded gig bag.
£500 Collected (firm). Can meet/deliver for fuel cost (distance pending) or shipping (uk only) via UPS £30
Specifications here:
Neck type Atlas-4 5pc Wenge/Bubinga neck w/KTS TITANIUM rods
BodyFigured Maple top/Mahogany body
FretboardRosewood fretboard w/Avalone Oval dot inlay
FretMedium frets w/Premium fret edge treatment
BridgeMono-rail V bridge
NutGraph Tech BLACK TUSQ XL nut
Neck pickup Nordstrand™ "Big Single" neck pickup
Bridge pickup Nordstrand™ "Big Single" bridge pickup
EqualiserIbanez Custom Electronics 3-band eqw/Eq bypass switch & 3-way Mid frequency switch
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I loved it there back in the day, it was like being on line with a bunch of your mates. Met many of the guys in person too at various bashes, gear dealings or even a night on the pop. Happy memories 🥲
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That really is very, very nice.
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I loved my Genz Benz 6x10, massive power and sounded excellent but god knows how I lifted it into the back of my car all those years ago. No way could I do it now! And there the problem lies. We're all getting older and there's so many quality, smaller and lighter cabs out there that do the job so it becomes a no brainer.
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Ohhh, I like that. Great price too for an excellent bass.
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7 minutes ago, Pestie said:
Pm’d
Replied and on hold.
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Lightly used set of LaBella Flatwounds 45-104. Cut for Precision bass. Price inc. P&P
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Used set of LaBellas taken off my US Precision (strung through body). I'm pretty sure these are 49-109 as they seem heavier than 45-105. I put these on about 10 months ago new and only really had home use.
Price includes uk postage.
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I think the neck profiles will be a fair bit different. The early 60's I've played are nothing like the newer stuff. But as for the tone, well I've never had the chance to A\B test to compare. Wouldn't mind the opportunity to though!
As for the bass in question, the E string seems very close to the edge of the fingerboard. Looking at my US '95 theres a lot more space to play with.
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He could go whack 'em with his shovel, unless he's forgotten it.
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IMO It looks stunning with that white scratchplate.
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Just wonderful! 😍
I saw this on BD's website but could only dream. Good for you and enjoy!
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1 hour ago, BvA said:
Dear sir,
Do you sell this bass with a hardshell case and original pickup and electronics?
b.r.,
Bart
The Netherlands
The bass comes with the gig bag as in the picture. The Aguilar pickup and Tone Pump are factory fitted as far as I’m aware.
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Alan bought my Ibanez bass. Absolute pleasure to deal with! Great communications throughout.
Top guy!
Cheers