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G&L Tribute JB Bass Guitar in 3-Tone Sunburst

A J-style bass refined with modern, Leo Fender-designed features! Equipped with Alnico V pickups for "holy grail" '60s tone.

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SKU: TI-JB-173R20M26

Product Description

Bassists who are fond of the old adage "if it ain’t broke, don't fix it" clearly haven’t played a G&L JB! This rock-solid workhorse instrument from G&L's affordable Tribute Series is all about refinement — taking the iconic J-bass formula and improving it by blending "holy grail" Alnico single-coil tone with modern Leo Fender-designed innovations.

This particular JB projects a time-honoured yet subtly progressive vibe, embracing the past yet unafraid of moving forward. The slim Maple neck features a smooth vintage-tint satin finish with old-school "block" fingerboard inlays, while the comfortable 9.5" radius and medium-jumbo nickel frets deliver contemporary playability. What's more, the JB boasts G&L 's acclaimed 'Saddle-Lock' bridge that transfers string energy right into the body for incredible resonance!

Key Features

  • Poplar Body — Often likened to Alder, Poplar is comparably balanced in sound with a slightly lighter feel. Comes adorned with a beautiful Ash top.
  • Medium "C" Maple Neck — Comfortable neck shape offers superb playability for both modern and traditional bassists; enhanced with a slippery satin finish and silky Rosewood fingerboard.
  • Bolt-On Construction — Produces a snappy note response for an immediate playing experience.
  • G&L Alnico V Pickups — Possess a tone reminiscent of the best "holy grail" examples from the early '60s; serving up delicious, classic sounds with great clarity and sustain.
  • Dual-Volume Control Setup — Allows you to strike any balance between the two pickups. Master tone control also lets you remove treble and bite from both single-coils for a more rounded "jazz" character.
  • Leo Fender-Designed G&L 'Saddle-Lock' Bridge — Features a small Allen screw on the side of the unit, which presses all of the string saddles together so that they resonate as though they were one single mass; resulting in increased sustain.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Shape: JB
  • Body Wood: Poplar
  • Top Wood: Ash

Neck

  • Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple
  • Neck Profile: Medium "C"
  • Neck Finish: Vintage Tint Satin
  • Neck Binding: Black
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-On
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Fingerboard Wood: Maple
  • Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo, Nickel
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Inlays: Black Block
  • Nut Width: 1.5"

Hardware

  • Bridge: Leo Fender-Designed G&L Saddle-Lock
  • Tuners: Traditional Open-Back
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
  • Hardware Finish: Chrome

Electronics

  • Pickup: G&L Alnico V Single-Coils
  • Controls: Volume (x2), Master Tone
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Written by Elliot Stent

Customer Reviews

5.0

2 reviews

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Dean Storey3rd May 2023

I'm giving this bass five stars because it now plays and sounds wonderful. I would have given it three stars because it arrived with terrible fret sprouting, which I've now sorted out. I would definitely buy another G and L bass or guitar as it's a lovely beast and I'm very happy with it. Great punchy sound from the pickups and it looks fantastic.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Harry Wilson29th Apr 2023

Nice bass that came with a decent set up, but as I am fussy I took it to my luthier and now it's brilliant.

Value 5Looks 4Durability 5Sound 4

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