G&L SB-1 Bass Graphite Metallic Frost

This USA SB-1 has the following standard features and upgrades:

• Graphite Metallic w/ Satin Frost Top Coat on Alder, 8.4 pounds
• Satin clear finish maple neck
• Rosewood fingerboard upgrade
• G&L #12 Modern Medium C neck, 9.5" radius, 1-5/8" nut width
• G&L tuners with lightweight aluminum split posts
• 3-ply black pickguard upgrade
• G&L MFD P-style split middle pickup
• Volume and tone controls
• Plek laser guided fret finishing
• Deluxe tolex hardshell case
• Made in Fullerton, CA

When it comes to the world of electric instruments, not many can live up to the legacy Leo Fender left behind. He was a pioneer who never let success halt his focus toward improvement. Representing a design that premiered in 1951, the G&L SB-1 is a shining example of his engineering integrity.

Equipped with G&L Medium "C" #12 neck, the 1-5/8" nut width is right in the middle of the original P and J basses, and the vintage 9.5" radius allows for comfortable navigation up and down the neck.

Besides the impeccable finish and fretwork, simplicity is the beauty of this beast. It features a single MFD split-coil humbucking pickup and one volume, one tone control. With their low coil resistance and broad magnetic field, MFD pickups are known for great clarity, broad frequency response, and a rich piano-like tone. They pack a lot of punch, and depending on your amp you can get clean smooth tones, or push the volume control all the way up for a little growl and graininess. This is not a guitar to play full up all the time: There is a lot to explore mixing and blending the volume and tone controls. We like it best with the tone rolled off just a tiny bit, which adds the right amount of fullness without losing clarity and edge. In regards to updated construction, G&L's patented Saddle Lock bridge assures great resonance and sustain throughout the body. The "lock" to the saddle lock is a small set screw on the side of the bridge. Tighten up the screw to lock the saddles together for better sustain. Topping it off are G&L's lightweight tuning keys with aluminum posts, and laser-guided Plek fret finishing on a 6-bolt neck.

The G&L SB-1 is simple in concept, but bursting with character and versatility. The Alder body is comfortable, resonates well and looks like a a sports car in the frosted Graphite finish. With top notch hardware and the dynamic MFD pickup, the SB-1 is pro-level gear that will allow you to cover a a lot of sonic territory with ease and minimum fuss.