G&L Reissues LB-100 Bass
G&L has reintroduced the LB-100, a bass they describe as a “subtle evolution of the p-style platform.” Originally released two decades ago, the bass features a streamlined alder body for improved comfort and balance.
The new LB-100 retains the tone of its predecessor thanks to an accurate recreation of its Alnico V pickup, which is wound in house, as well as the company’s Saddle Lock bridge. Its medium jumbo frets are processed by PLEK. Other features include a hard rock maple neck, a rosewood or maple fingerboard, and custom G&L “Ultra-Lite” tuners with aluminum tapered string posts.
The G&L Guitars LB-100 is made in Fullerton, California and ships with a deluxe hardshell tolex case. It’s available now with a street price around $1,400. For more info, check out the G&L Guitars website.
G&L LB-100 Bass Specs:
| Pickup: | G&L Alnico V Split-Coil Humbucking |
| 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 #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: | Volume, Tone |
| Case: | Deluxe Hardshell Tolex Case |
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I love G&L tone but not the feel of the neck :(
I’ve been using G&L basses for almost 20 years. Love them! Would love to check this bass out.
Great addition to the G&L line-up.
I’d be keen for a Tribute version of this.
will it by chance come in a 5 string eventually?
It would be great if they reissued the L5000 with wider spacing.
My LB100 was recently stolen. I’m unable to save for new one as I care for my 90 yr old mum post stroke. How can I obtain an LB100? A completion or something? I’m lost without music
I love my L-2500 a little bit more each time I pick it up, there’s nothing it won’t do…but I want one of these anyway.