G&L JB-2 Bass - USA 2001

Here is a 2001 G&L JB-2 Electric Bass in 3-Tone Sunburst, a refined take on the classic offset bass design from the final company founded by Leo Fender. Established in the late 1970s following his time with Fender and Music Man, G&L represented Leo’s last chapter in instrument design, an opportunity to revisit and improve upon his earlier work with a focus on build quality, practical innovation, and enhanced electronics.

The JB-2 embodies that philosophy, taking the familiar Jazz Bass-style platform and elevating it with the benefit of Leo’s decades of experience. It retains the comfortable offset feel and intuitive playability players expect, while delivering a more refined and precise tonal response.

In the hands, the JB-2 feels instantly familiar, making it an easy transition for players accustomed to traditional designs. Tonally, it offers a clear and articulate voice with strong midrange presence and excellent note separation, allowing it to sit cleanly in a mix across a wide range of musical styles. It’s a versatile instrument that balances classic character with modern clarity.

This 2001 example is finished in 3-Tone Sunburst and presents well overall, with only light signs of use and everything functioning as it should. It remains a dependable and gig-ready instrument with the build quality expected from a USA-made G&L.

A well-executed evolution of a proven design, offering players the familiarity of a classic format with the added refinement of Leo Fender’s later innovations. Comes complete with its original hard shell case.

Specifications: 

Year: 2001
Country: USA (Fullerton, California)
Model: G&L offset solidbody bass
Finish: 3-color sunburst
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple neck
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale: Not specified
Pickups: G&L single-coil pickups
Bridge: G&L bridge
Case: Original hard shell case