Fri Feb 05, 2021 2:17 pm
Sat Feb 06, 2021 1:38 am
neutralomen wrote:Hey everyone. I've been thinking about sharing my thoughts with the community for some time now. After owning several G&Ls(with intentions to own many more), alongside some of the new offerings from Fender USA and EBMM and other premium manufacturers, I think G&L is a little behind the times when it comes to satin neck finishes.
The American Professional II Fenders, and the newer EBMM stuff in particular are doing something with their satin necks that make them feel like SILK. It's extremely luxurious. I really notice them to be some of the smoothest feeling satin necks I've ever felt. I have a 2019 L-2500 option order, and don't get me wrong. I love the bass. ...After a shim due to the saddle lock being too tall(which I have to do with pretty much all saddle locks, but that's another topic), it's one of my best playing instruments. However, I can't help but notice the satin neck finish is noticeably rougher than my American Pro II, Fender Japan, and EBMM instruments. It's by no means bad. It is perfectly comfortable to play, but it's rougher to the point where I don't feel the silky luxury component of the other brands.
Does anyone else have this experience? Has anyone else been able to compare made in fullerton satin necks with other premium offerings from other brands?
Thoughts?
Sat Feb 06, 2021 8:15 am
Its_Him_Again wrote:Eh...
They feel fine to me. They just look ugly and cheap from the front. Wish they would spray the peghead faces in gloss, even on satin necks.
Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:21 pm
neutralomen wrote:Hey everyone. I've been thinking about sharing my thoughts with the community for some time now. After owning several G&Ls(with intentions to own many more), alongside some of the new offerings from Fender USA and EBMM and other premium manufacturers, I think G&L is a little behind the times when it comes to satin neck finishes.
The American Professional II Fenders, and the newer EBMM stuff in particular are doing something with their satin necks that make them feel like SILK. It's extremely luxurious. I really notice them to be some of the smoothest feeling satin necks I've ever felt. I have a 2019 L-2500 option order, and don't get me wrong. I love the bass. ...After a shim due to the saddle lock being too tall(which I have to do with pretty much all saddle locks, but that's another topic), it's one of my best playing instruments. However, I can't help but notice the satin neck finish is noticeably rougher than my American Pro II, Fender Japan, and EBMM instruments. It's by no means bad. It is perfectly comfortable to play, but it's rougher to the point where I don't feel the silky luxury component of the other brands.
Does anyone else have this experience? Has anyone else been able to compare made in fullerton satin necks with other premium offerings from other brands?
Thoughts?