G&L Guitars USA JB 4 String Jazz Bass Flame Top Honeyburst & Case 2016 #8162

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New old stock.  2016

G&L Guitars USA JB 4 String Jazz Bass Flame Top Honeyburst & Case 2016 #8162

9.96 lbs

We can't seem to locate the build sheet on this bass, but it is pretty straight forward on options. 

AAA Flame Maple Top.  

Pearl Pickguard

Premier Honeyburst Finish.

Players fond of the old adage if it ain't broke haven't played a JB. You see, the G&L JB is all about refinement, blending holy grail Alnico single-coil tone with modern improvements and superb craftsmanship.

The JB's classic Alnico V pickups have tone reminiscent of the best examples from the early 60s, thanks to the work of Paul Gagon, G&L VP Engineering. Gagon found his inspiration reviewing original prints stored in Leo Fender private laboratory at G&L, but that was just the start. About 30 years ago, Gagon was an R&D engineer at another company when he was tasked with finding out what was so special about the early bolt-on basses many players raved about. Gagon tirelessly analyzed many examples of what were considered holy grail basses, spending time out on the shop floor talking to builders still working in the pickup department since the 50s, all on a quest to discover where the real mojo was and wasn't. What he learned from the builders matched his own engineering analysis. You see, back in the day, the actual spec of pickups coming that down that old production line varied considerably. That meant coming up with the right specs was more challenging than simply following the prints, and Gagon's persistence paid off as the JB serves up delicious, classic tone.

This JB projects a time-honored yet subtly progressive vibe, embracing the past yet unafraid of moving forward. The slim, hard-rock maple neck features an easy-playing satin finish, while its comfortable 9 1/2" radius and Jescar 57110 medium-jumbo nickel-silver frets deliver silky playability. What's more, the JB features an innovative Leo Fender-designed Saddle-Lock bridge to transfer string energy right into the body end-grain for an incredibly resonant instrument. The moment you open the deluxe Tolex hardshell case, you'll be greeted with an instrument of timeless elegance and a delicious aroma that'll have your pulse racing

Standard Specifications unless otherwise noted by the build sheet:

• PICKUPS: Two G&L Alnico jazz pickups
• BODY WOOD: Alder on Standard and all solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier Finishes
• NECK WOOD: Hard Rock Maple with Rosewood or Maple fingerboard
• NECK PROFILE: G&L Modern C with 9 1/2" radius
• FRETS: Medium Jumbo, Jescar 57110 18% nickel silver
• TUNING KEYS: Custom G&L "Ultra-Lite" with aluminum tapered string posts
• BRIDGE: G&L Saddle Lock with chrome-plated brass saddles
• ELECTRONICS: Dual volume controls, one tone control
• CASE: deluxe Tolex hardshell

Why Choose G&L?

Founded in 1979 by Leo Fender and George Fullerton in Fullerton California, G&L Musical Instruments has been making creating some of the best sounding, affordable musical instruments in the industry. (Our founder, Leo Fender)

Created in the same legendary factory (on Fender Avenue) in which Leo Fender founded the company, G&L continues to make what Leo called The best instruments I have ever made. Innovations such as The Magnetic Field design pickups, Dual Fulcrum Vibrato Bridge and the unique electronics he invented are still among the best features of any instruments available.

Artists who play G&L

• Jerry Cantrell
• Tom Hamilton
• Tim McGraw
• Wanda Ortiz

The vast number of instrument models and options available separate this company from any currently manufacturing instruments today. With any option we offer, you can literally build the guitar of your dreams. Most custom shops will often make you wait a year or more and cost you thousands of dollars to build. G&L instruments take a fraction of this time for you to get the instrument you want while not breaking the bank. Benefits of buying a G&L USA Instrument

• MADE IN THE USA
• 50 MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM
• 27 STANDARD FINISHES (no additional charge)
• 23 PREMIUM FINISHES (additional charge)
• 3 NECK RADIUS OPTIONS/14 NECK PROFILE OPTIONS
• 6 FINGERBOARD MATERIAL OPTIONS
• 9 NECK FINISH OPTIONS
• 10 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
• ALL USA INSTRUMENTS COME WITH A DELUXE
• HARDSHELL CASE AT NO EXTRA CHARGE