G&L Unveils 2012 Special Collection with Three Limited Edition Basses

by Kevin Johnson Friday, June 15th, 2012

G&L has announced their 2012 Special Collection, which includes three new limited edition basses. The lineup takes some of the company’s existing models and gives them a new “Nearly Naked” (NENA) finish in a Honey Ale color. G&L’s NENA is a super thin finish that uses a proprietary finishing technique for a naturally balanced appearance while staying durable.

G&L JB HoneyAle 1000

The basses in the series are the JB, the M-2000, and the M-2500, all of which are built with two-piece swamp ash bodies, maple necks, and rosewood fingerboards. The JB also has a NOS Baltic Amber pickguard for protection as well as aesthetic appeal.

G&L M2000 HoneyAle 1000

The G&L 2012 Special Collection will be shipping this month. For more info, check out the G&L website.

G&L M2500 HoneyAle 1000

G&L 2012 Special Collection JB Specs:

Pickups: 2 G&L Alnico V single-coil pickups specced by Paul Gagon
Body Wood: 2-piece Swamp Ash
Body Finish: Nearly Naked (NENA) Honey Ale
Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple with Rosewood fingerboard
Neck Finish: Clear Satin
Neck Profile: G&L #8 with 12? radius
Frets: Medium Jumbo; processed by PLEK
Tuning Keys: Custom G&L Ultra-Lite with aluminum tapered string posts
Bridge: G&L Saddle Lock with chrome-plated brass saddles
Controls: volume, volume, tone
Case: Deluxe Hardshell Tolex Case w/Fitted Interior
MSRP: $1,850

G&L 2012 Special Collection M-2000 Specs:

Strings: 4
Pickups: 2 G&L MFD humbucking pickups
Body Wood: 2-piece Swamp Ash
Body Finish: Nearly Naked (NENA) Honey Ale
Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple with Rosewood fingerboard
Neck Finish: Clear Satin
Neck Profile: G&L #12 with 12? radius and 1 5/8? nut-width
Frets: Medium Jumbo; processed by PLEK
Tuning Keys: Custom G&L Ultra-Lite with aluminum tapered string posts
Bridge: G&L Saddle Lock with chrome-plated brass saddles
Electronics: G&L M-spec 18v preamp, volume, pan, 3-band boost/cut EQ with center detents
Case: Deluxe Hardshell Tolex Case w/Fitted Interior
MSRP: $1,900

G&L 2012 Special Collection M-2500 Specs:

Strings: 5
Pickups: 2 G&L MFD humbucking pickups
Body Wood: 2-piece Swamp Ash
Body Finish: Nearly Naked (NENA) Honey Ale
Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple with Rosewood fingerboard
Neck Finish: Clear Satin
Neck Profile: G&L #10 with 12? radius
Frets: Medium Jumbo; processed by PLEK
Tuning Keys: Custom G&L Ultra-Lite with aluminum tapered string posts
Bridge: G&L Saddle Lock with chrome-plated brass saddles
Electronics: G&L M-spec 18v preamp, volume, pan, 3-band boost/cut EQ with center detents
Case: Deluxe Hardshell Tolex Case w/Fitted Interior
MSRP: $2,050

In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.