G&L LB-100 Vintage White Bass matching headstock w/ Hardshell Case *Authorized Dealer*

The G&L LB-100 is a nod to Leo Fender's other groundbreaking creation, the Precision Bass. Fender's most iconic bass configuration, the LB-100 respects the past but moves forward with thoughtful improvements and broad range of tones. With classic styling, a classic Lake Placid Blue finish and G&L build quality, the LB-100 gives traditionalists a true taste of the G&L experience.

This is a mint condition 2022 floor model in new condition with all paperwork, warranty and G&G hardshell case

This custom-ordered G&L LB-100 features:

• Vintage White on Alder, 8.8 pounds
• 3-ply Tortoise Shell pickguard
• #12 G&L Medium C neck, 9.5" radius, 1 5/8" nut width
• Satin Clear finish hard rock maple neck
• Indian Rosewood fretboard
• Medium jumbo frets
• White pearl face dots
• Matching painted headstock
• G&L Ultra-Lite tuners
• G&L LB-100 Alnico bridge pickup
• Volume, tone controls
• Deluxe Tolex G&G hardshell case
• Made in Fullerton, CA

Leo Fender's original precision bass was developed to help acoustic bass players compete the electric guitars, and the increasing volume levels of Western Swing Bands that were so popular in the 50's. The "precision" part of the name comes from having frets, which of course traditional acoustic double basses don't have. So the heritage of the LB-100 is obvious, but totally justified given Leo Fender's association with G&L. The body is fully contoured, and at under 9 pounds this bass balances nicely on the shoulder for long gigs or jam sessions.

Leo's refinements include tuners with aluminum posts help save a little weight and provide better balance. But weight is not spared on their saddle lock bridge. Solidly constructed and anchored into -- not just on -- the body, the saddle lock bridge also features a locking set screw on the side. The set screw is used to clamp the solid brass saddles together tight for increased coupling, sustain, and fewer sympathetic vibrations.

For a single pickup bass, the LB-100 is not a one-trick pony. 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. The tone is round, with a smooth moderate midrange that was well balanced, and a great blend of fullness and attack. Playing with a pick is bright and bouncy and reminds us or early Joe Jackson, and players who are more accustomed to using their fingers will still enjoy well defined note attack with a smooth, clear top end. The volume and tone controls are hand-wired full-sized pots, and provide plenty of usable range. So if woody and thumpy is your bag, you have do that too.

Conceptually, the LB-100 is about as basic as it gets. But the beauty -- and the tone -- is in the top notch materials, construction and finish. The result is a big authoritative voice with lots of presence, sustain, and just plain old mojo. 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 wide selection of  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.