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The Kiloton Packs Explosive Punch





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Sweetwater bass players agree: the G&L Kiloton lives up to its name. This low-end generator of explosive power doles out the goods courtesy of its compact and comfortable ash body combined with a G&L Magnetic Field Design humbucker. Thanks to the Kiloton’s included 3-way mini-toggle, you can switch between single-coil and humbucker tones at a moment’s notice, crafting the perfect sound for any studio or live setting. This bass also plays incredibly smooth, given its medium “C”-shaped maple neck and maple fingerboard. Dig into your most demanding groove, and you’ll find that the G&L Kiloton keeps up ? that’s the Ultra-lite tuners, bone nut, and Saddle Lock bridge doing their respective jobs. So sit down, plug in, and prepare for eruptive sonics like you’ve never experienced before!





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The responsive feel you look for in a bass





A bass guitar’s feel is arguably just as crucial to bassists as its tone, and the G&L Kiloton is a non-compromise if there ever was one. The contoured, compact SB-2 style body is quite maneuverable, giving you as much room as necessary to bring out your best performance every time. The medium “C” neck pairs nicely with a 9.5-inch-radius maple fingerboard for a slim and incredibly responsive surface that turns 21 medium-jumbo frets into a high-speed plane for the funkiest riffs you can muster. Take the Kiloton for a spin, and you’ll see what we mean!





High-quality hardware keeps the show on the road





Though the humbucking pickup may steal the show, the premium hardware of the Kiloton ensures that playability remains flawless. To start, the G&L Saddle Lock bridge offers a sturdy foundation that actively transfers string energy into the body, creating a resonance that contributes to the Kiloton’s tremendous growl. The chrome shine of the tailpiece highlights the unique finish of this model, giving the bass a classic appearance. As your hand explores the fretboard, you’ll come to a bone nut that enhances the vibrational transfer of strings to neck to body, making for overall sonic domination. Lastly, the Kiloton sports Ultra-lite tuning machine at a 12:1 ratio for quick, easy tuning and expert intonation.





Coil toggle and MFD humbucker provide endless tones





The Kiloton is aptly named, delivering impressive power from its single roaring MFD humbucking bridge pickup. Strategically positioned in Leo Fender’s preferred sweet spot, this MFD pickup runs without the assistance of a preamp, delivering pure, raw power with every slap and pluck. And when it comes to tone shaping that perfect bass thump, the Kiloton’s 3-position coil toggle gives you free reign. With the option of series, split, and parallel coil configurations, you can use the Kiloton for just about any genre. The devoted volume and tone controls then further shape your tone to fit the bill of any gig or recording project.





G&L Kiloton Features:


Compact and comfortable ash body


Medium “C”-shaped maple neck for serious maneuverability


Maple fingerboard with 9.5-inch radius and 21 medium-jumbo nickel-silver frets


Single MFD humbucking bridge pickup offers incredible power


3-position coil toggle lets you choose between different humbucker and single-coil tones


G&L Saddle Lock bridge actively transfers string energy into the body


Bone nut and Ultra-lite tuners contribute to excellent intonation