G&L Unveils 40th-Anniversary SB-1 Bass
G&L is continuing its 40th-anniversary celebrations by introducing a limited edition version of their SB-1 bass. Originally launched in 1982, the company describes the SB-1 as “the magic of Leo [Fender’s] own reinterpretation of a classic design.”
The 40th Anniversary edition features Leo’s MFD split-coil pickup fitted in an okoume body. Its clear ruby red finish is accented with a white pearloid pickguard, and the maple neck can be topped with either maple or Caribbean rosewood fingerboards.
While a video for the 40th-anniversary bass is not available, you can hear the sounds of the SB-1 in this clip featuring Steve Araujo of The Bass Hang:
The G&L Guitars 40th Anniversary SB-1 will be available soon with a price point of $1,799.
G&L Guitars 40th Anniversary SB-1 Bass Features:
| Scale: | 34″ |
| Construction: | Bolt-on |
| Body: | Okoume |
| Neck: | Hard-Rock Maple |
| Neck Profile: | G&L 1 5/8″ Medium C |
| Fingerboard: | Maple or Caribbean Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 9.5″ |
| Frets: | Medium Jumbo, Jescar 57110 18% nickel silver |
| Pickups: | Leo Fender-Designed G&L MFD Split-Coil |
| Electronics: | Passive |
| Controls: | Volume, Tone |
| Tuners: | Custom G&L “Ultra-Lite” with aluminum tapered string posts |
| Bridge: | Leo Fender-designed G&L Saddle-Lock with chrome-plated brass saddles |
| Case: | Deluxe Tolex hardshell |
| Finish: | Ruby Red |
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