When Leo Fender launched the G&L SB-2 bass in 1982, he packed his
latest innovations in pickup and bridge design into a straightforward,
hard-working bass. If you prefer a less-is-more aesthetic but hunger for
something meatier, the SB-2 is just the ticket.
The SB-2
starts with a familiar shape, though subtle modifications to its
sculpting make it more sleek and balanced. Strap it on and it
immediately feels at home, yet somehow more comfortable than you
expected. The slim, C-shaped neck falls immediately to hand, checking in
with a modern 12″ radius and its 22 medium-jumbo nickel frets ready to
deliver silky playability.
Once the SB-2 has nestled into your
comfort zone, it’s time to experience how far Leo evolved the classic
duo of split-coil and single coil pickups. These Magnetic Field Design
interpretations were created by Leo to give you more gusto without
losing detail and finesse.
A simple dual-volume control setup
allows you to strike any balance between the two, even backing off both
volumes to dial in a more vintage flavor. What’s more, the SB-2 features
an innovative Leo Fender-designed Saddle-Lock bridge to transfer string
energy right into the body end-grain for an incredibly resonant
instrument.
The Tribute Series SB-2 brings the magic of Leo’s
own reinterpretation of the P/J configuration, all at a price attainable
for every working musician.
Case sold separately.
Features
- Mahogany body with bolt-on rock maple neck
- Rosewood fingerboard with 12" radius
- Magnetic Field Design single-coil pickups for authentic tones
- Leo Fender-designed G&L Saddle-Lock bridge, open-gear tuners
Specifications:
Neck
- Shape: C
- Wood: Rock maple
- Neck joint: Bolt-on
- Scale length: 34 in.
- Truss rod: Standard
- Finish: Satin
Pickups
- Active or passive pickups: Passive
- Pickup configuration: SS
- Middle: Magnetic Field Design
- Bridge: Magnetic Field Design
- Brand: G&L
- Series or parallel: Parallel
Fretboard
- Material: Rosewood
- Radius: 12 in.
- Fret size: Medium-jumbo
- Number of frets: 21
- Inlays: Dot
- Nut material: Synthetic bone
- Nut width: 1.5 in. (38.1 mm)
Body
- Cutaway: Double cutaway
- Construction: Solidbody
- Body Wood: Poplar
- Body finish: Gloss
- Orientation: Right handed
Controls
- Control layout: Dual volume
Hardware
- Bridge type: Fixed
- Bridge design: Leo Fender-designed G&L Saddle-Lock
- Tuning machines: Open-geared
- Color: Chrome
*Stock
Photo Shown. Finish may vary slightly from image. All basses are
inspected before shipping/pickup. We sell instruments, not boxes.