G&L USA CLF Research L-1000 Bass Guitar in Blueburst
A recreation of one of the earliest G&L bass models, refined with some modern updates! Hardshell case included.
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SKU: L1000-CLF-BLB-MP
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Product Description
In the late '70s, Leo Fender was looking forward to launch his new 'G&L' brand that would feature his latest innovations — including the 'Magnetic Field Design' pickup and 'Saddle-Lock' bridge, which are now staple appointments on most G&L instruments. Leo originally developed these technologies at his CLF Research company, and production of the new G&L instruments took place in the CLF factory on Fender Avenue in Fullerton, California — where G&L production continues today!
The CLF Research L-1000 brings back the best of the iconic passive G&L bass from 1980, with classic details including the early CLF/G&L headstock and neck profile, beautifully-reproduced CLF knobs, and the distinctive curved chrome control plate. Now take all that goodness and pack it into the slimmer mid-'90s L Series body shape for added comfort and lower weight, combined with a modern dual-action truss rod and twin graphite stiffening rods. Add it all up, and you’ve got the best of the vintage CLF vibe, with the best of modern G&L elements!
Key Features
- Swamp Ash Body — Serves as a superbly-balanced tonal foundation for the versatile pickup selection.
- Slim "C" Maple Neck — Lean neck shape offers modern playability; complete with a time-honoured vintage gloss finish.
- Bolt-On Construction — Produces a snappy note response for an immediate playing experience.
- G&L MFD Humbucker — Emits a thick sound with plenty of punch! Utilising ceramic bar magnets, G&L's distinctive MFD design transfers the magnetic field to the top of the pickup; ensuring a warmer and more dynamic sound with a wider frequency response.
- 3-Position Mini Toggle Mode Switch — Allows you to choose between parallel, split and 'OMG' pickup modes; giving you a range of different timbres from just the single humbucker.
- G&L 'Saddle-Lock' Bridge — Features a small Allen screw on the side of the unit, which presses all of the string saddles together so that they resonate as though they were one single mass; resulting in increased sustain.
Reviews
"In a group context, playing at full bore, the G&L L-1000 supported the nine-piece band with a thick layer of low-end that articulated clean and punchy. I heard every note with greater nuance and clarity — and it reminded me that indeed, things have improved a bit since 1951. In the course of the two-week run, I used the L-1000 on 11 shows, two radio spots, and an appearance on the CBS This Morning: Saturday show. In each setting, the bass gave me what I needed, with the extra benefit of hearing myself more clearly." — Ed Friedland, Bass Magazine
Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: L-1000
- Body Wood: Swamp Ash
Neck
- Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple
- Neck Profile: Slim "C"
- Neck Finish: Vintage Gloss
- Neck Joint: Bolt-On
- Scale Length: 34"
- Fingerboard Wood: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo, Jescar 57110 (18% Nickel Silver)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Inlays: Dots
- Nut Width: 1.625"
Hardware
- Bridge: Leo Fender-Designed G&L Saddle-Lock with Chrome-Plated Brass Saddles
- Tuners: Custom G&L "Ultra-Lite" with Aluminium Tapered String Posts
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
Electronics
- Pickup: G&L MFD Humbucker
- Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass, 3-Position Mini Toggle for Parallel/Split/OMG Pickup Modes
Miscellaneous
- Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Tolex Hardshell (Included)