FACTOIDS & TRIVIA

The SB-2 was G&L's entry level bass along with its single pickup sibling, the SB-1. This model was introduced in late 1982 and was produced through 1984. As a budget model, the early SB-2 had a smaller, non-contoured slab body and no-frills electronics. Despite its “budget” status, the SB-2 remains a versatile instrument and a credit to Leo Fender's design genius. The bass shown here is an example of a the first style SB-2 during its last year of production. After 1984, its maple fingerboard was replaced by rosewood and it was renamed the Lynx Bass. First style SB-2s are considered rare because they were only made for two years in relatively small numbers.

Body: Solid; 3-piece maple

Finish: Red, polyester

Neck: 2-piece maple, bolt-on

Fingerboard: Maple; black pearloid dot markers

Number of Frets: 21

Pickguard: None

Bridge: G&L Locktight, black crinkle powder coat

Nut: Plastic

Tuners: G&L/Schaller, open, chrome

Pickups: Two, G&L Magnetic Field Design single coil with adjustable pole pieces

Controls: Master volume, master tone, 3-way pickup selector

Scale Length: 34 inches

Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16 inches

Body Width at Lower Bout: 12 inches

Body Depth: 1 5/8 inches

Weight: 9.8 lb.