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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" |
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* All profiles have a +/- 0.015" tolerance
* 5-string models have no neck profile options available
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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. |
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For players who prefer the slim frets of '50s and '60s Leo instruments
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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.
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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. |
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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
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Rosewood Fingerboard |
available with or without white inlayed ghostlines.
Set-up with half-round strings. |
Ebony Fingerboard |
available with or without white inlayed ghostlines. |

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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).
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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. |
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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. |

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Neck
binding is available in white only.
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Body
binding is available in white only, and can be ordered "single
bound" or "double bound".
Available on ASAT Bass only. |
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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.
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3-ply pickguards: White Pearloid, Black Pearloid, Tortoise Shell, Vintage Creme, Mint Green, Black, White, Mirror
1-ply pickguards: Black, White, Mirror
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