G&L Guitars Introduces MJ-5 Bass Guitar
G&L Guitars has introduced a 5-string version of their MJ-4 called the MJ-5 Bass Guitar. The new model retains all the features of the four-string model with re-engineered bi-coil Alnico V pickups.
Each pickup features two side-by-side coils configured in a series-humbucking mode to offer a range of single-coil tones without the classic hum. The pickups are matched to a custom 18-volt MJ-spec preamp with volume, pan, and 3-band EQ controls.
The MJ-5 is built with either an alder or swamp ash body, a hard rock maple neck, and either a rosewood or maple fingerboard. Hardware includes G&L Ultra-Lite tuners and a G&L Saddle Lock Bridge.
The G&L Guitars MJ-5 will be shipping soon with MSRP’s starting at $1,950.
G&L Guitars MJ-5 Bass Specs:
| Body: | Alder on Standard and all solid finishes, Swamp Ash on Premier Finishes |
| Neck: | Hard Rock Maple |
| Fingerboard: | Rosewood or Maple |
| Neck Profile: | G&L #10 |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12″ |
| Nut Width: | 1 3/4″ |
| Frets: | Medium Jumbo, Processed by PLEK |
| Pickups: | Two G&L Bi-coil Alnico pickups |
| Electronics: | G&L MJ-spec 18v preamp, volume, pan, +/-14dB 3-band boost/cut EQ with center detents |
| Tuners: | Custom G&L “Ultra-Lite” with aluminum tapered string posts |
| Bridge: | G&L Saddle Lock with chrome-plated brass saddles |
| Case: | Deluxe Hardshell Tolex Case |
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Please align the G string machine head first.
It bothers me as well.
It is aligned with the angle of the headstock edge, which is different in that spot. I think it looks better that way than if aligned with the other head.