G&L SB-2 Sunburst 2025 Frost Electric Bass w/G&L Gig Bag

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 with two powerful Magnetic Field Design (MFD) pickups, and a hefty saddle lock bridge. We’ve also outfitted this SB-2 with a  smudge-free satin frost Sunburst finish and 1.5" nut width Jazz Bass style neck. In our humble opinion it has everything one could want from a high performance bass.

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

• Sunburst Satin finish on Alder, 8.8 pounds
• Natural satin finish hard rock maple neck
• Optional 1.5" nut "8NK" neck profile
• 9.5" radius, 34" scale
  
• Indian Rosewood fretboard
  
• 2 G&L MFD pickups, P and J bass style
• Tortoiseshell pickguard option
• Twin volume controls and a tone control
• Lightweight aluminum tuning pegs
• G&L chunky brass saddle lock bridge
• G&L non-compression truss rod
• G&L padded gig bag

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. When it comes to aesthetic, traditional Sunburst is a winner, but we are big fans of G&L's satin frost top coat option. It adds a matte finish on top that looks "vintage" without being worn, and resists smudges and fingerprints. 

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. And while G&L rarely makes mention of it, their bass necks feature graphite reinforcement rods for greater stability.

And as with all G&L bass guitars you get 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 a 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.