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G&L SB-2 tone mod Sunburst Frost quarter sawn Maple Neck

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 the “tone mod” option and a smooth smudge-free satin frost over it's Sunburst 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:

  • Sunburst Satin finish on Alder, 8.8 pounds
  • Quarter-sawn maple neck, satin vintage tint finish
  • 12" radius, 34" scale, 1.5" nut width
  • Maple fingerboard with abalone-style dots
  • 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 chunky brass saddle lock bridge
  • 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 traditional Sunburst is a winner, but lately we've been taken with 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. So  what about that quarter-sawn neck? Quarter sawn means that the wood is cut with a specific grain orientation, in this case the grain is perpendicular to the fretboard. This results in a stiffer "beam" that is less resistant to flexing, and is felt to provide a better attack and fewer dead spots than a flat sawn neck. For longevity, consistency and tone, a quarter sawn neck is a worthwhile option.

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 over 25 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.