Product Description
Available now at Northeast Music Center!
The JB-2’s classic Alnico V pickups have tone reminiscent of the best examples from the early ‘60s, thanks to the work of Paul Gagon, G&L VP Engineering. Gagon found his inspiration reviewing original prints stored in Leo Fender’s private laboratory at G&L, but that was just the start. About 30 years ago, Gagon was an R&D; engineer at another company when he was tasked with finding out what was so special about the early bolt-on basses many players raved about. Gagon tirelessly analyzed many examples of what were considered holy grail basses, spending time out on the shop floor talking to builders still working in the pickup department since the ‘50s, all on a quest to discover where the real mojo was – and wasn’t. What he learned from the builders matched his own engineering analysis. You see, back in the day, the actual spec of pickups coming down that old production line varied considerably. That meant coming up with the right specs was more challenging than simply following the prints, and Gagon’s persistence paid off as the JB-2 serves up delicious, classic tone.
Specifications:
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BODY
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Body Wood - Ash Top over Poplar
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NECK
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Frets - 21 medium Jumbo Nickel
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Scale Length - 34"
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Neck Wood - Hard Rock maple
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Neck Shape - Medium C
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Fretboard Wood - Rosewood
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Inlays - Dots
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HARDWARE
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Tuners - Traditional Open Back
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Bridge - Leo Fender-designed G&L Saddle-Lock
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ELECTRONICS
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Neck Pickup - G&L Alnico single coil
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Bridge Pickup - G&L Alnico single coil
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Controls
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Neck Pickup Volume
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Bridge Pickup Volume
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Tone Control
