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G&L LB-100 Bass Fullerton Red on Okoume

Leo Fender invented the modern electric bass, and the G&L LB-100 reaches back to that groundbreaking design. But G&L innovations and modern hardware make this bass as fresh as today. This LB comes with an Okoume body, which is a lightweight Mahogany alternative that makes this bass easy on your back with a clean, warm tone.

This custom USA LB-100 features the following optional features: Okoume body, tortoiseshell pickguard, satin tint neck, 1-1/2" width 12" radius neck

  • Fullerton Red finish on Okoume, 8.6 pounds
  • Satin light tint maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Medium jumbo frets
  • 'Medium C' neck profile, 12" radius, 1-1/2" width at the nut
  • G&L tuners with lightweight aluminum split posts
  • 3-ply Tortoise Shell pickguard
  • G&L Alnico V P-style split middle pickup, noise cancelling
  • Volume and tone controls
  • Plek laser guided fret finishing
  • Deluxe tolex hardshell case
  • Made in Fullerton, CA

Conceptually, this bass does not depart from Leo Fender's seminal bass design, but the beauty is in the execution. This LB-100 has a nicely contoured Okoume body with a striking Fullerton Red finish (think Fiesta Red). Paired with the tortoiseshell pickguard it's a nice combination of eye-catching color and vintage aesthetic. This LB-100 comes with a JB-inspired 1-1/2" wide neck with a modern 12" radius for smooth navigation.

So what is Okoume? It's an African hardwood that is fairly lightweight, has a grain similar to mahogany, and is popular as a laminate for decorative woods and structural products. When used on acoustic guitars, it is said to have tonal properties similar to maple. On a solid body however it behaves a bit more like Mahogany. It's warmer than Swamp Ash, but cleaner and more distinct than Alder, especially in the lower registers. It has the detail to the notes almost like Empress, but softer edges. We approve.

Tested through our gigging rig -- BBE Bmax preamp, Carvin DCM1000L power amp and Carvin 4x10 Bass Cab -- we dug the detail and note separation but never felt that it sounded too bright or stringy. The G&L-made Alnico 5 pickup has a nice wide response, and even with its central mounting location provided an ample amount of high end content. Okoume may not be the ultimate combination for slap players, but the smooth response and clean tone makes it adaptable to many styles from rock and pop to jazz. The simple tone and volume control setup is very effective, allowing the player to EQ the bass on the bright side, and use the tone controls to tailor it to suite a particular groove.

Elsewhere, typical G&L design details are evident: Plek'd neck, Aluminum tuning pegs to reduce headstock weight and improve balance, neatly wired controls with full-sized pots, and G&L's substantial and fully adjustable saddle lock bridge.

The LB-100 is not fancy or complex, but is neatly executed and solidly built with top-notch hardware and materials. The result is a big, natural sounding instrument that can slot into almost any playing situation or style of music. When you get the fundamentals right, you don't need a lot of bells and whistles.

We are an authorized G&L Premier dealer located in Bellingham, Massachusetts, and this is a new guitar with all tags, tools,paperwork and certificates. We have over 40 G&L???s in stock at all times,and please feel free to browse our other listings, or contact us for information on a custom order.