G&L Tribute JB-2 Jazz Electric Bass

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Add versatility to your bass lines with this sleek instrument! The G&L Tribute JB-2 Jazz Bass combines classic jazz tones with a modern twist.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Hard Rock Maple Neck Bright tone, full sustain and strength
Medium Jumbo Frets Makes bending strings easier
Poplar body Lightweight hardwood known for bouncy tone
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel

Players fond of the old adage "if it ain't broke..." haven't played a JB-2. You see, the G&L JB-2 is all about refinement, blending "holy grail" Alnico single-coil tone with modern Leo Fender improvements.

The JB-2'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's 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 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-2 serves up delicious, classic tone.

While the pickups are the origin of the tone, the JB-2 will surprise you with a clarity and sustain unmatched by old basses with their rudimentary bridge design. You see, the JB-2 features an innovative G&L read more Saddle-Lock(TM) bridge to transfer string energy right into the body end-grain for an incredibly resonant instrument. If you're ready to let go of the past but still love that classic Alnico tone, get your hands on a JB*2 and experience a brilliant mash-up of old-school and new-school Leo. Once you play a G&L Tribute Series, you'll never look back.

Features:

- Poplar Body
- Poplar and Swamp Ash Top
- G&L Alnico Single Coil Pickup Set
- Hard-Rock Maple Neck
- Rosewood Fingerboard
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- Construction: Bolt-On
- Scale: 34"
- Pickups: 2x G&L Alnico Single Coil Pickups
- Body Wood: Poplar
- Top: Poplar & Swamp Ash Top
- Neck Wood: Hard-Rock Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck Width at Nut: 1.5"
- Neck Radius: 12"
- Neck Profile: Medium C
- Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo, Nickel
- Tuning Keys: Traditional Open-Back
- Bridge: Leo Fender-Designed G&L Saddle-Lock
- Electronics: One Volume Control For Each Pickup, Master Tone
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
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Shipping Weight: 14 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 49 x 18 x 4 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): TI-JB2-111R07R00

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 714-897-6766

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