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G&L Tribute JB-2 Bass Guitar in Sonic Blue

A contemporary take on the J-type bass, improved with Leo Fender-designed features! Equipped with Alnico V pickups for "holy grail" '60s tone.

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SKU: TI-JB2-111R07R00

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-2! This rock-solid workhorse instrument from G&L's affordable Tribute Series is all about refinement — taking the iconic J-bass formula and refining it by blending "holy grail" Alnico single-coil tone with modern Leo Fender-designed innovations.

For starters, the JB-2 has a more contemporary "vibe" with its comfortable body shape inspired by G&L's L Series models. The slim Maple neck features a smooth satin finish, while the relatively flat 12" radius and medium-jumbo nickel frets deliver modern playability. What's more, the JB-2 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.
  • Medium "C" Maple Neck — Supportive neck shape offers superb playability for both contemporary 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-2
  • Body Wood: Poplar

Neck

  • Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple
  • Neck Profile: Medium "C"
  • Neck Finish: Clear Tint Satin
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-On
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12"
  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo, Nickel
  • Number of Frets: 21
  • Inlays: White Dots
  • Nut Width: 1.5"

Hardware

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

Electronics

  • Pickup: G&L Alnico V Single-Coils
  • Controls: Volume (x2), Master Tone
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Customer Reviews

4.8

5 reviews

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Trusted Customer16th Mar 2023

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Trusted Customer25th May 2021

Excellent for a beginner or experienced player. Great quality and sound.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 4Sound 5

Trusted Customer10th Apr 2021

This bass has all the great Jazz Bass tones. The back of the neck has the smoothest satin finish I've ever played, and the flat fretboard is very easy to play and allows for low action. The fretwork on mine was simply impeccable, no sharp ends, no nothing. Better than my MIM Strat. I will say it's quite a bit heavier than I expected. Between the basswood body and the smaller and thinner shape, I was expecting a fairly lightweight instrument (for bass standards), but this wasn't the case. Still happy I went with this over the regular JB, as I enjoy the extra playability and I'm sure that would have been even heavier.

Value 4Looks 4Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Iain Penswick16th Jul 2020

Huge tone and volume from the pickups. Passive but with subtle use of the volume and tone pots, which are great quality, many tones can be found. Gorgeous neck, very well shaped and balanced body. The saddle-lock bridge by Leo Fender is head and shoulders above the other hi-mass bridges on the market. Incredible sustain even with flatwound strings!

Value 5Looks 5Durability 4Sound 5

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