If I'd have to stick to G&L, this would be my ideal bass! Exactly this model, same color, same body wood, 5 strings. Maybe I'd go for a rosewood board instead, that's just my preference, and it would match the color just as well. Amazing versatility out of just one pickup, so perfect blend of flexibility and simplicity. It's a bit sad that you have to go for a US model to get the Kiloton as a 5-string, the Tribute series is only available with 4 strings.
I’ve got a Spector RST with a Paulownia body and the wood is surprisingly hard with a tight grain. I’ve had no dings or dents over 2 years of hard gigs and rehearsals.
Great review and sound quality! I really like that it is lightweight and passive. Beautiful playing too!
Thanks. Yes they sound really really good and are so comfortable especially because of the weight
Absolutely gorgeous
indeed
Double love and minus war. Yes indeed!
Mega Love :-)
I've been rocking a 1982 G&L L2000E since I purchased it new in 82 , but it weighs almost 14 lbs !
Nice1
Yeah you should treat yourself with a Built to Order with Empress wood
I remember you planning this when I saw you in Aarhus - wow, sounds great!
Yes Sir :-)
If I'd have to stick to G&L, this would be my ideal bass! Exactly this model, same color, same body wood, 5 strings. Maybe I'd go for a rosewood board instead, that's just my preference, and it would match the color just as well. Amazing versatility out of just one pickup, so perfect blend of flexibility and simplicity. It's a bit sad that you have to go for a US model to get the Kiloton as a 5-string, the Tribute series is only available with 4 strings.
Well maybe its worth the extra money to from tribute to US model :-)
Soooo sweet ❤
Indeed
I have heard that empress wood (also called Paulownia) is very soft and dings and dents easily. Has this been your experience?
I’ve got a Spector RST with a Paulownia body and the wood is surprisingly hard with a tight grain. I’ve had no dings or dents over 2 years of hard gigs and rehearsals.
I've tried some basses from other brands that was soft indeed but with the coating on these basses from G&L I don't think it's going to be problem