Bass Necks
Neck #
Name
Shape
Nut Width
Radius
1st Fret Depth
12th Fret Depth
5
G&L Vintage "C"
C
1 3/4"
7 1/2"
0.820"
0.940"
6
G&L Vintage Narrow "C"
C
1 1/2"
7 1/2"
0.820"
0.920"
7
G&L Modern "C"
C
1 3/4"
12"
0.820"
0.940"
8
G&L Modern Narrow "C"
C
1 1/2"
12"
0.820"
0.920"
10
G&L 5-string "C"
C
1 3/4"
12"
0.820"
0.940"
12
G&L Modern Medium "C"
C
1 5/8"
12"
0.820"
0.940"
* All profiles have a +/- 0.015" tolerance

* 5-string models have no neck profile options available



Medium Jumbo
The standard frets on all G&L basses. A great balance.
Stainless Steel Medium Jumbo
Stainless Steel version is extra durable for longetivity. A great choice for extensive touring or musicians with an aggressive playing style. Not available with 7 1/2" radius.
For players who prefer the slim frets of '50s and '60s Leo instruments



Quartersawn Hard Rock Maple
Quartersawn Maple is extremely strong and stable, making it the ideal choice for touring or any player who travels frequently with the instrument.
Flatsawn Hard Rock Maple
Standard on guitars and basses, Hard Rock Maple is strong and stable.
Rosewood Fingerboard
Less bright tone than Maple, Rosewood has a classic look and feel.
Ebony Fingerboard
About as bright as Maple, Ebony is dark, smooth and popular with players who like a "fast" feel.
Bird's Eye Maple Fingerboard
Bird's Eye Maple is beautiful way to dress up the front while still retaining the feel of a conventional Maple fingerboard



Rosewood Fingerboard
available with or without white inlayed ghostlines. Set-up with half-round strings.
Ebony Fingerboard
available with or without white inlayed ghostlines.



Has a hue of an aged finish. Can work well for both a vintage or modern look. Not recommended with Wood Binding on a Swamp Ash body (doesn't match well).
Vintage Tint Satin
Has a hue of an aged finish with the modern feel of a satin finish. Can work well for both a vintage or modern look. Not recommended with Wood Binding on a Swamp Ash body (doesn't match well).
Light Tint Gloss
More of a subtle hue than Vintage Gloss, adds character and warmth to the look. Versatile.
Light Tint Satin
More of a subtle hue than Vintage Gloss with the modern feel of a satin finish. Adds character and warmth to the look. Versatile.
Clear Gloss
A great choice for use with a Natural Gloss finish.
Clear Satin
Standard on most models, satin is smooth and easy playing.
A great way to add style, a headstock face that matches the body finish in burst, single-color transparent, or solid finish. Black also complements many body finishes.



Neck binding is available in white only.
Body binding is available in white only, and can be ordered "single bound" or "double bound".

Available on ASAT Bass only.
Clear band around body perimeter. Especially beautiful with Premium Flame or Quilt tops. Not available with Blackburst finish.



Premium Flamed Maple Top: available on all models.

Premium Quilted Maple Top: available on all models.




3-ply pickguards: White Pearloid, Black Pearloid, Tortoise Shell, Vintage Creme, Mint Green, Black, White, Mirror

1-ply pickguards: Black, White, Mirror