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 “economy” 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 from the 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, nitrocellulose lacquer

 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: 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