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Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Enhancement





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Join legions of discerning bassists and grab G&L’s pinnacle of J-style basses! With its ergonomic offset-waist body and wicked-fast, ultra-slim neck, it took the world by storm in 1960, becoming the instrument of choice for countless rock, funk, and fusion bassists who appreciate its smooth playability and characteristic punchy growl. This G&L JB incarnation features a resonant ash body, a bolt-on hard-rock maple neck, and a maple fingerboard carved to a comfortable 9.5-inch radius. This G&L bass is known for its precision and vintage sonics, bringing modern player-centric improvements to the forefront. Not to mention, a Leo Fender-designed Saddle Lock bridge plus Ultra-lite tuners anchor the strings for maximum string-to-body vibrational transfer. You’re also sure to notice the throwback sound of the stellar vintage alnico Jazz single-coil pickups ? that’s all thanks to the tireless analyzation of “holy grail” basses by G&L’s VP of Engineering Paul Gagon. These pickups are the real mojo! The timeless elegance and classic tones of the G&L JB bass are set to stun any crowd.





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A tone machine for all seasons





After many years of studying vintage pickup designs, G&L Vice President of Engineering Paul Gagon dove into the treasure trove of original schematics at Leo Fender’s private factory and arrived at the design for G&L’s alnico Jazz single-coil pickup. Back in the early ’60s, the specs for pickups coming down the assembly line actually varied quite a bit. So Gagon had to discover where the magic was in his search for the elusive Holy Grail tonal qualities coveted by bassists worldwide. We’re here to say that the result ? G&L’s outstanding alnico Jazz single-coil ? does not disappoint. On its own, the middle pickup is round, fat, deep, and punchy. The bridge pickup serves up definitive Jaco growl. And together, they deliver a funky, slightly scooped sound that’s ideal for slap-style playing. Tonally, it’s the best of all worlds.





Serial CLF2401093


Serial CLF2401093


Saddle Lock bridge increases resonance and sustain





Another G&L innovation has found its way into this JB: the G&L Saddle Lock bridge blows away the comparatively primitive bridge designs found on vintage basses by efficiently transferring string vibration to the instrument’s sleekly sculpted, offset-waist body. The Saddle Lock bridge reduces the lateral movement of the saddle pieces by tightening an Allen screw on the side of the bridge. Additionally, the Saddle Lock bridge has a solid protrusion on its backside that is sunk firmly into the instrument’s body wood. Together, these two features make it easier for string energy to travel into the body and translate into a rich, resonant, and sustaining sound.





A legacy of innovation and quality





Today, G&L USA instruments are built at the same Fender Avenue factory in Fullerton, California, that originally housed Fender production and manufactured early Music Man instruments. Leo’s private workshop remains the heart and soul of the factory and is regularly visited by music lovers from across the planet. Although not widely distributed, G&L instruments are held in high esteem among savvy musicians and collectors. The company’s relatively small-scale American production operation, employing a blend of computer-assisted CNC machine processes and handcrafting by expert luthiers, allows for a range of customization that is not possible with large production lines. Sweetwater is proud to offer such a fine line of distinguished musical instruments.





Serial CLF2401093


G&L JB Electric Bass Guitar Features:


Sleekly sculpted, offset-waist solid ash body


Bolt-on hard-rock maple neck with medium "C" profile


Supple maple fingerboard with Jescar medium-jumbo nickel silver frets


G&L Ultra-Lite tuners keep your tuned strings anchored during long groove sessions


G&L vintage alnico Jazz single-coil pickups dole out the classic tones in boatloads


Per-pickup volume controls and a master tone control


Leo Fender-designed G&L Saddle Lock bridge for maximum string-to-body vibrational transfer


Quality crafted in G&L’s Fullerton, Calif.-based factory