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Do you think for one minute Leo Fender stopped innovating after he left Fender? Think again. When G&L launched the SB-2 in 1982, Leo proved he wasn't done revolutionizing bass guitar design. This current incarnation pays tribute to that innovation while fixing what needed fixing.
That Medium C-shaped maple neck with maple fingerboard isn't just comfortable - it's engineered for bassists who actually play for hours, not just bedroom jams. The enhanced alder body sculpting makes it more sleek and balanced than the original 1982 model. This is what happens when you take a proven design and ask, "How can we make this work better?"
Here's where Leo's genius really shows: those Magnetic Field Design pickups aren't your typical P/J combination. The J-style single-coil bridge pickup and P-style split-coil middle pickup deliver massive power with the detail and finesse you need for authentic tone. Whether you're laying down Jamerson grooves, Jaco fills, McKagan rock riffs, or Flea slap-and-pop madness, these pickups handle it all. Dual volume controls put the mixing power in your hands.
The Saddle Lock bridge tells the real engineering story. By reducing lateral saddle movement with a simple Allen screw and anchoring solid protrusions into the body wood, string energy transfers directly into sustaining, resonant tone. It's functional innovation, not marketing gimmicks.
The lesson? When someone with Leo Fender's track record keeps working after "retirement," you pay attention. This bass proves that evolution beats revolution - take what works, improve what doesn't, and never stop asking better questions.
Number of Strings: 4
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Body Shape: SB-2
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss
Color: White
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: Medium C
Neck Joint: Bolt-on
Radius: 9.5"
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fingerboard Inlay: Black Dots
Number of Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo, Nickel Silver
Scale Length: 34"
Nut Width: 1.5"
Nut Material: Bone
Bridge/Tailpiece: Saddle Lock with Chrome-plated Brass Saddles
Tuners: Ultra-Lite, 12:1
Neck Pickup: G&L MFD Split Single-coil
Bridge Pickup: G&L MFD Single-coil
Controls: 2 x volume, 1 x tone
