G&L Tribute JB Bass Guitar - 3-Tone Sunburst (JBTB3Sd1)

Description

The Classic J Bass — Evolved and Affordable
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G&L Tribute JB Bass Guitar - 3-Tone Sunburst
4-string Electric Bass with Swamp Ash Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - 3-Tone Sunburst
The Classic J Bass — Evolved and Affordable
The G&L Tribute JB honors one of the most classic and enduring bass guitar designs ever manufactured, while blazing new ground with a host of modern refinements. In 1960, Leo Fender’s eponymous company rocked the world with its second electric bass. Featuring an ergonomic offset-waist body and wicked-fast, ultra-slim neck, it took the world by storm, becoming the instrument of choice for countless rock, funk, and fusion bassists who appreciate its smooth playability and characteristic punchy growl. Today’s G&L Tribute JB captures all the magic of this historic Leo Fender invention while incorporating advanced features such as G&L’s excellent alnico single-coil pickups and Saddle-Lock bridge — all at an extremely affordable price. In fact, every component of the Tribute JB represents more than a half-century of innovation, all in the name of performance. From its flawless playability to its impeccable tone, the G&L Tribute JB is ready to rock.
A Tone Machine for all seasons
After many years of studying vintage pickup designs, G&L Vice President of Engineering Paul Gagon dove into the treasure trove of original schematics at Leo Fender’s private factory skunkworks and arrived at the design for G&L’s alnico single-coil pickup. Back in the early 60s, the specs for pickups coming down the assembly line actually varied quite a bit. So Gagon had to discover where the magic was in his search for the elusive holy-grail tonal qualities coveted by bassists worldwide. We’re here to say that the result — G&L’s outstanding alnico single-coil — does not disappoint. On its own, the middle pickup is round, fat, deep, and punchy. The bridge pup serves up definitive Jaco growl. And together, they deliver a funky, slightly scooped sound that’s ideal for slap-style playing. Tonally, its the best of all worlds.
Saddle-lock bridge increases resonance and sustain
Another G&L innovation has found its way into the Tribute JB — the G&L Saddle-Lock bridge — which blows away the comparatively primitive bridge designs found on vintage basses by efficiently transferring string vibration to the instrument’s sleekly sculpted, offset-waist body. The Saddle-Lock bridge reduces the lateral movement of the saddle pieces by tightening an Allen screw on the side of the bridge. Additionally, the Saddle-Lock bridge has a solid protrusion on its backside that is sunk firmly into the instrument’s body wood. Together, these two features make it easier for string energy to travel into the body and translate into a rich, resonant, and sustaining sound.
A legacy of innovation and quality
Today, G&L USA instruments are built at the same Fender Avenue factory in Fullerton that originally housed Fender production and manufactured early Music Man instruments. Leo’s private workshop remains the heart and soul of the factory and is regularly visited by music lovers from across the planet. Although not widely distributed, G&L instruments are held in high esteem among savvy musicians and collectors. The company’s relatively small-scale American production operation, employing a blend of computer-assisted CNC machine processes and handcrafting by expert luthiers, allows for a range of customization that is not possible with large production lines. Sweetwater is proud to offer such a fine line of distinguished musical instruments.
G&L Tribute JB Electric Bass Guitar Features:
Sleekly sculpted, offset-waist solid swamp ash body
Bolt-on hard-rock maple neck, Medium C profile
Maple fingerboard, medium-jumbo nickel frets
2 G&L alnico single-coil pickups
Per-pickup Volume controls; Master Tone control
Leo Fender-designed G&L Saddle-Lock bridge
Specification
Detail
Number of Strings
4
Left-/Right-handed
Right-handed
Body Shape
Tribute JB
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Body Finish
Gloss
Color
3-Tone Sunburst
Neck Material
Hard Rock Maple
Neck Shape
Medium C
Radius
9.5"
Fingerboard Material
Brazillian Cherry
Fingerboard Inlay
Black Blocks
Number of Frets
20
Scale Length
34"
Nut Width
1.5"
Nut Material
Bone
Bridge/Tailpiece
Leo Fender Designed G&L Saddle-Lock
Tuners
Traditional Open Back
Neck Pickup
G&L Alnico Single-coil
Bridge Pickup
G&L Alnico Single-coil
Controls
2 x volume, 1 x master tone
Strings
D'Addario, .046-.105
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