Leo Fender and George Fullerton shaped the sound of modern music with their groundbreaking P- and J-style basses. And in 1982, they did it again with G&L’s streamlined SB-2 and its (what would later be known as) Magnetic Field Design (MFD) pickups. Today’s Tribute SB-2 both honors and modernizes this fan favorite with upgraded hardware and decadent player comforts. The 34-inch-scale medium “C” bolt maple neck now sports a 12-inch radiused fretboard for reduced risk of fretting out, along with a satin backing for unhindered access to all your favorite fret positions. The sleek body is now crafted from poplar and features a stripped-down PJ MFD pickup complement for instant access to some of rock and soul’s most coveted sounds. Increasing tone and performance are G&L’s Saddle-Lock bridge for an increased transfer of vibrational energy between strings and woods, and a set of precise open-gear tuners with large-format clover tuning keys for greater tuning stability. Searching for an alternative to today’s usual PJ suspects? You’ll definitely want to check out the G&L Tribute SB-2 from.
Ergonomic poplar body
Leo Fender’s basses feature some of the most celebrated body designs in all of bassdom. Some would say G&L’s Tribute SB-2 even ups the ante, with a familiar shape and yet a more form-fitting contour that even traditional players are sure to love. It’s crafted from poplar to supply the punch and definition to support all manners of modern music, whether you find yourself in the rhythm section or center stage.
Satiny maple neck
A bass lives and dies by its neck. We’re pleased to report that the G&L Tribute SB-2’s hard rock maple neck more than holds its own against known classics and contemporaries. Its beautifully carved medium “C” supplies a substantial feel in the hand without getting in the way of a performance. Medium-jumbo frets minimize fret-hand strain. And a satin backing keeps your hand from sticking, ensuring fast and confident playability.
PJ Magnetic Field Design pickups
Whether it’s a Jamerson groove or Jaco fill you’re laying down, whether it’s a driving McKagan rock riff or a frenetic Flea slap-and-pop, the ultra-versatile PJ pickups in the G&L Tribute SB-2 have you covered. These California-crafted pickups feature powerful ceramic bar magnets and adjustable polepieces to give you rich output even coverage from string to string, position to position. A simple dual-volume layout that forgoes the familiar tone knob allows you to dial in the sound you’re after without fuss.
Saddle-Lock Bridge
The Tribute SB-2’s Saddle-Lock bridge reduces lateral movement of the saddle pieces by tightening an Allen screw on the side of the bridge. Additionally, the Saddle-Lock bridge has a solid protrusion on its backside that is sunk firmly into the instrument’s body wood. Together, these two features make it easier for string energy to travel into the body and translate into a rich, resonant, and sustaining sound.
G&L Tribute SB-2 Bass Guitar Features:
- A reimagining of the classic SB-2 4-string electric bass
- Straight from the minds of Leo Fender and George Fullerton
- California-built PJ pickups have you covered for virtually every style of music
- Magnetic Field Design pickups feature strong ceramic magnet and adjustable polepieces for even coverage between strings
- Satin-backed hard rock maple neck (medium “C” profile) prevents sticking
- 12-inch fingerboard radius reduces the risk of fretting out
- 21 medium-jumbo frets minimize fret-hand strain
- Saddle-Lock bridge enhances resonance and sustain
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