z G&L SB-2 Cherryburst w/ Satin Frost and Tone Mod

Few bass guitars combine simplicity, flexibility and wide-ranging tones as well as the G&L SB-2. The classic P-Bass shape is updated and upgraded with two powerful Magnetic Field Design (MFD) pickups, a hefty saddle lock bridge and a PLEK® finished neck all standard. We’ve also upgraded this SB-2 with the “tone mod” option and a smooth satin frost over the Cherryburst finish. In our humble opinion it has everything one could want from a high performance bass.

This USA G&L SB-2 features the following:

• Cherryburst on Alder, 8.8 pounds
• G&L Medium C neck, 9.5" radius, 34" scale
• 1.5" width at the nut
• Maple fingerboard with a Vintage Satin Tint
• 2 G&L MFD pickups, P and J bass style
• Tortoiseshell pickguard
• Twin volume controls and a tone control
• Lightweight aluminum tuning pegs
• G&L hefty saddle lock bridge
• Plek® laser guided fret finishing
• G&L non-compression truss rod
• Tolex hardshell case

The SB-2 takes the best of both the P and J bass worlds and employs both a split middle pickup, and a multi-pole J-style MFD bridge pickup. The MFD bass pickups have what all MFD pickups are known for: Great clarity, a broad frequency range and plenty of output. The MFD’s invite exploration, and there is a broad spectrum of usable tones from mellow vintage, to bright funky slap, or rumbling growl. While the SB-2 comes standard with two volume controls, we added the “tone mod” global tone control, effectively creating a JB-style V-V-T arrangement. This provides an easy high-end adjustment without altering with pickup balance. When it comes to aesthetic, you can't go wrong with Cherryburst but lately we've been crazy about G&L's satin frost top coat option. It adds a silky smooth top layer on any finish for a flawless look that feels just as good.   

The G&L Medium C neck with its JB-influenced 1.5" nut width is comfortable to play, and for guitar players who also play bass it's an easy transition and hands down our favorite. Like all G&L bass guitars, you also get a PLEK-finished neck, hand-wired full sized pots, lightweight aluminum peg tuning keys, and G&L's hefty machined bridge with saddle lock feature. The saddle lock set screw clamps the saddles together for better sustain and fewer sympathetic vibrations.

The G&L SB-2 is deceptively simple, but extremely flexible. While traditional in looks, the MFD pickups give the SB-2 a modern edge that can be snappy and driving, or dialed back for clean springy tones that are great for jazz or fusion. If you need a professional quality instrument to cover the bases (basses) that won't bust your wallet check out the SB-2.

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.