FACTOIDS & TRIVIA

Though the L-1000 was listed in the 1992 catalog, production for this model pretty much ended by mid-year. However, a few trickled out of the factory after regular production ceased. These basses are rather rare and the bass shown here is an extremely late example of an L-1000.

 
 Body: Solid; 2-piece ash

 Finish: Honey Burst, polyurethane

 Neck: 2-piece maple, bolt-on

 Fingerboard: Rosewood; pearloid dot markers

 Number of Frets: 21

 Pickguard: None

 Bridge: G&L Saddle-Lock, chrome

 Nut: Plastic

 Tuners: G&L/Schaller Ultra-Lite, 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: 10.2 lb