G&L Reissues LB-100 Bass

GL LB 100 Bass in 3 Tone Sunburst

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 in Vintage White and Candy Apple Red

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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  1. I love G&L tone but not the feel of the neck :(

  2. I’ve been using G&L basses for almost 20 years. Love them! Would love to check this bass out.

  3. Great addition to the G&L line-up.

  4. I’d be keen for a Tribute version of this.

  5. will it by chance come in a 5 string eventually?

  6. It would be great if they reissued the L5000 with wider spacing.

  7. 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

  8. 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.