G&L JB Himalayan Blue 2022 Bass w/ Hardshell Case *Authorized Dealer*

The G&L JB is the evolutionary successor to the legacy of ground-breaking bass guitars developed by Leo Fender. The G&L Alnico V vintage jazz pickups provide the brilliant tone to stand out in the mix and the Jazz-inspired neck profile offers smooth playability for any artist. With classic appointments like block inlays and a matching headstock, this bass is an old-world treasure reinvented for the modern player.

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• Himalayan Blue finish on Alder, 10 pounds
  
• 3-ply Mint/Black/Mint pickguard
• Medium C neck, 12" radius, 1 1/2" nut width
• Satin Clear finish hard rock maple neck
• Rosewood fretboard
• Medium jumbo frets
• White Pearl Block Inlays
• G&L Ultra-Lite
• G&L JB Alnico 5 single-coil neck pickup
• G&L JB Alnico 5 single-coil bridge pickup
• Dual volume, single tone
• Deluxe Tolex G&G hardshell case
• Made in Fullerton, CA

The Jazz Bass was Leo Fender's follow up act to his original Precision Bass. The Precision Bass gave upright bass players a fighting chance with the increasing volume of western swing and emerging rock acts. The Jazz bass addressed a couple of issues: The first being tone, and an emphasis on a brighter and more focused treble response. The second idea was to make the neck more narrow and rounded in order to woo traditional jazz bass players away from their acoustic uprights. The end result is one of the most famous basses in the music world, played by artists in virtually every genre. Despite its success, Leo Fender started G&L with the notion that every one of his great designs was eligible for improvement, and that philosophy lives on.

One of those innovations is G&L's saddle lock bridge. The hefty machined bass has a "heel" that sits into the body for better sustain. The "saddle lock" is a set screw that clamps the four heavy machined string saddles for better coupling and fewer sympathetic vibrations. Not just a gimmick, it's something you can hear. And G&L's tuning keys with tapered lightweight aluminum string posts reduce headstock weight and minimize string slippage.

The neck on this JB is what they call their 'Medium C' profile. It has a 1.5" width at the nut and a 12" radius, which puts it solidly in the modern J-bass territory. It is a comfortable C shape that is easy to navigate, and the 12 inch radius works for just about any style of playing. G&L necks are a paragon of stability: They set up easily, and without any any dead spots.

The tone of the G&L Alnico V Vintage Jazz pickups is exactly what you would hope for. Both pickups together have the springy, bouncy qualities and silky high that is great for slap and funk players. The neck pickup by itself is warmer, but never muddy or lacking in clarity. And the bridge pickup adds brightness without being metallic or tinny. With the classic V-V-T arrangement you can make minute adjustments quickly to slot into any playing situation.

As the jazz bass was intended, the G&L JB is a perfect fit for the player who needs to stand out in any rhythm section. Whether you're playing jazz, funk, reggae or rock, the G&L JB can hold the groove.