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The L-1000 was the first bass model designed by Leo Fender at G&L in 1980 and it remained in the G&L lineup until mid-1992. The L-1000 resembles a Fender Precision Bass except for the G&L’s large humbucking pickup. The electronics, which allow for single coil and humbucking modes, make the L-1000 a bit more versatile than the old Fender bass. While an excellent bass guitar, the L-1000 was not as popular as the more versatile L-2000 and was, therefore, made in smaller numbers after the introduction of the L-2000. The earliest L-1000s (1980) have large allen head pole pieces.  These were changed to slot head pole pieces in 1981-82 and then to small allen head pole pieces by 1983.

 
Body: Solid; 2-piece ash

Finish: Natural,  nitrocellulose lacquer

Neck: 1-piece maple, bolt-on

Fingerboard: Maple; black plastic dot markers

Number of Frets: 21

Pickguard: None

Bridge: G&L Locktight, chrome

Nut: Plastic

Tuners: Schaller, open, chrome

Pickups: One, G&L Magnetic Field Design humbucking with adjustable pole pieces

Controls: Master volume; bass and treble controls; 3-way selector for humbucking, single coil, and single coil with bass boost modes

Scale Length: 34 inches

Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16 inches

Body Width at Lower Bout: 13 inches

Body Depth: 1 5/8 inches

Weight:  n/a