G&L Fallout Bass Tribute Series

Ed Friedland - The Bass Whisperer demonstrates the new G&L Tribute series Fallout Bass.
Recorded with a Rode NT2a Mic, into a Centrance Mixerface, into an iPhone SE2.
#falloutbass #glguitars #shortscalebass
Test Gear:
GR Bass One 350 amp
GR Bass 2x8 cab
Rode NT2a mic
Centrance Mixerface
iPhone SE II

[@GL_Guitars]

Thanks again, Ed, and hello from our new channel! 🙏

[@keithjackson4990]

My Fallout Tribute arrived last week. I’ve barely have played my 5 stringers since it got there. I absolutely love it. It feels great and sounds great. Very happy I brought it. Thanks Ed Friedman for your review and personal thoughts…🎸

[@trevorblair5552]

Killer tones with smooth playing as usual! 🔥

[@kubacks]

Damn the tone on that thing is great! Thanks for sharing Ed.

[@garthfielding2197]

Great to have you back Ed. Miss your vids!✌

[@emilyg8960]

Sounds amazing. Thanks for showing the neck from the players point of view!

[@bluerhumba1753]

Man that headstock’s got a helluva big nose, I look like that from side profile. Seems like a decent little workhorse, lot to like about g&l. Thanks for the vids ✌🏼

[@ChrisDavis1975]

I love the Tribute models. So much bang for your buck. I believe the tuners on the Tribute models might be different from the USA ones. Not that the Tribute tuners are bad, just not the "ultra light” ones on the USA ones. I think the wiring is possibly another spot they cut a corner on with the Tributes. All that being said, I’ve never had any issues with the Tributes. They are definitely worth looking into!

[@stevedunch581]

Ya. Tribute are chrome plated and don’t have g&l stamp

[@MrSparks54]

I absolutely love my Tribute Fallout, got it in January. I played the US version but I prefer the slim C neck of the Tribute. This is my third G&L, I also just purchased the CFL L-2000 which is a superb instrument but I find myself picking up the Fallout more than any other bass. You are right about the US version neck feeling more like a Mustang, I have a 1970 Fullerton Mustang and a 2008 MIJ reissue. I love my short scale basses. Thanks for the demo!

[@keithpasculli7465]

I would totally play that bass; great tones all around.

[@LeStraTele]

I think you just made me buy a new bass

[@stevekeaton9165]

I appreciate the American version and the Fallout Tribute comparison comments. I have a nice Fender Mustang MIM, but would really like to try out this Tribute in Red. Thanks for an educational video.

[@jgd65]

Sounds Great Ed! Thanks for posting

[@sjlacey65]

Straight talking and to the point, brilliant - many thanks Ed

[@tmb1065]

Thanks for the review.....I am GASing very hard for this guy.

[@jonathanchevallier7046]

Nice review, thank you Ed ! ;-)

[@keithjackson4990]

Well my Fallout Tribute bass should be here in the morning thanks to you Mr. Friedman and prayerful by Christmas I’ll get that shiny new G&L LB-100 or the L-1000. Thank you so much for your G&L videos. You’re much appreciated…🎸🎸🎸 Can forget, love your playing too! Can’t wait to get to your walking lessons on SBL…

[@mdspman000]

Just got the same one a few weeks ago. Same color too. Feels great and sounds great straight out of the box. I like the neck, it has some heft to it rather than being ultra skinny. The only other short scale I can compare it too is the newer Fender Mustang PJ models. Didn't like the feel of the neck on that, but that's very subjective. For the price I thought it was very good value. Also I like demos that show a dark tone since that is the primary sound that I use a bass for. Metal players might feel different about that though. I keep meaning to put flats on mine but I'm having fun with the roundwounds for now.

[@bflo1000]

I'm a heavy rock player that likes a deep, dark tone.

[@eddaymusic]

Hi Ed, Thanks for posting your reviews of the USA and Tribute Fallout bass guitars. 👍 You sound great on both! I tried the Tribute, earlier today, and was so impressed that I bought one in black with a rosewood fingerboard. I will now take my time looking for a nice fretless bass.

[@robmartinez7517]

I will get one of these. Great review!

[@tigerscott2966]

I like that bass...great riffs too. Thanks.

[@williamgwillam3908]

Wow, sounds great.

[@karlvanbeckum9029]

OMG, indeed!

[@samatza]

Great sounding bass, thanks for sharing Ed.

[@MisterNobody-mq8ww]

Excellent video. I bought a Tribute when it arrived it had scratches over the entire back and sides. It should have never left the factory. But the playability and sound were excellent. I sent it back and now have the opportunity to go for either the American or the Tribute. Sounds like you are not feeling / hearing a lot of difference in the two, is the American version worth the high price? Please let me know, really need help deciding. Thanks!

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

I’ve had the sea foam green version of this Bass for a few months. It’s amazing play, tone and feel. The tone is really a monster unlike any I’ve played. I usually record with a pick so I’m still searching for a great low E string (the others are already great, but I want a better E). Suggestions?

[@BassWhispererTV]

Rounds or Flats? I just put some LaBella 760FS-S on mine and I LOVE them. Perfect for pick style!

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

@@BassWhispererTV What would suggest, round or flat? Regular or made for short scale? I’m 100% studio, tune 1/2 step down and then drop D sometimes.

[@TK_100]

How is the balance on this thing? I’ve got a star fire and played a few other short scale basses and I always like the feel and playability of them sitting down but the neck dive when standing is just awful. Haven’t had my hands on one of these or a mustang bass though.

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

@@TK_100 Well it’s a bit heavier neck than the Sterling SS,. I only play in the studio so it’s a mix of sitting and standing. If I were needing a Bass for live, I’d pick a Music Man Sterling short scale for less on my back.

[@paddydaddyo]

Pretty sure that’s not rosewood on the Tribute series necks, I think it’s roasted jotoba ... a tree also known as “stinktoe.” To paraphrase the old poem, “Friedland supposes his stinktoe is roses ...”

[@karlvanbeckum9029]

Man, I've been thinking about this bass, or the Acinonyx, both with flatwounds, and I can't decide!! Though the price differents helps a little.

[@karlvanbeckum9029]

*difference*

[@jonathankidd7921]

What did you end up going with? The acinonyx is on sale at the moment for $799 which makes it a hard decision. Both look so killer.

[@karlvanbeckum9029]

@@jonathankidd7921 I haven't pulled the trigger yet, but I'm leaning heavily toward the Acinonyx, mainly because it's such a unique bass.

[@jreid641]

Good video Ed. I'm thinking about buying one. If you like it, that's good enough for me. Thanks.

[@BassWhispererTV]

I love it! It's a killer.

[@falica77]

Where are these made? I have what I think is a prototype L1000 from back in the day. You should see the routing job on it. Nitro finish with crazy checking.

[@BassWhispererTV]

Indonesia I believe.

[@jdjk7]

I never liked the G&L basses a whole lot, which is odd because I've always liked their guitars. But I'm very interested in this guy as well as the Kiloton.

[@portlavacaboy]

Nice sounding bass - what is your amp of choice, Ed?

[@BassWhispererTV]

I have a few favorites. Lately I've been using the GRBass One 800 amp with either a 210 or 208 GR Cab. I also use a Genzler Magellan 800 head sometimes for upright. For loud stuff I have a Greenboy F112 and a Carvin 2000 DCM/BBE Bass Max amp/preamp setup.

[@peekaboo4390]

I love my M2000 tribute excellent bass. Tributes are simply just as good as MIA's.

[@kongandbasses8732]

The L 1000, especially the vintage ones, do quite a bit more as the P thing. I love the three way switch with the positions bass, more of that bass and "man are you insane". Does this Fallout the same in "OMG - mode"?

[@BassWhispererTV]

The pickup configuration is the same as the L1K, but it only has a single passive tone.

[@kentosuzuking]

Great reviewing as always! May I ask a question regarding Flex pre? Is there any reason not using Clarus series 4 plus but Flex pre and shuttle head? Flex shares same preamp with Clarus 4 plus but with power amp. Do you prefer shuttle power amp?

[@BassWhispererTV]

For that particular review, they wanted me to show the Flex, it was new. I didn’t have a Clarus at home to try it with.

[@kentosuzuking]

@@BassWhispererTV Thank you so much!

[@jack83aq]

Wow, great tone! Being that this is a short scale, how much does it differ from a Wunkay?

[@BassWhispererTV]

The tone controls are different. The Fallout is one passive tone knob, the 1K has dedicated bass and treble. The scale length changes the overall response too... the shorty is a little creamier.

[@jack83aq]

@@BassWhispererTV Right 😉 Shouldn't be too far tone wise though, is it?

[@dizzt19]

I don't know why but I like how it sounds during the intro. Most of the time the sound the bases shown here is too "muddy" for me... except for slap, slap is my kryptonite. x)

[@BassWhispererTV]

Well, I personally love dark and thumpy. If I can’t get that out of a bass... forget it. But this bass does both very well.

[@stevedunch581]

Curious… why not just play a l1000? What is the big benefit for the short scale?

[@finypri]

Thanks for this review, the only real one I could find on this instrument. Stuck between one of these and a MIM P-Bass. Which one would you prefer in terms of playability and hardware quality?

[@BassWhispererTV]

Well, one is 30" scale the other is 34" scale, so playability is not really a level comparison. The Fallout is a great bass, but if you don't want a short scale... don't get it. Even though it's not an even comparison - I think the G&L is a bit higher in terms of hardware etc.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

I am looking to purchase a Short scale Bass. Narrowed-it-down to 3. G&L Fallout. Music Man Sterling-Stingray or Fender Mustang PJ ??? Any input is appreciated.

[@BassWhispererTV]

Fallout!!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

@@BassWhispererTV Thanks. I actually purchased a Stingray SS in white. I love it. The fit, finish, sound & playability exceeded my expectations. I'm also a fan of Lower-output pickups. Appreciate the input. oNe LovE from NYC

[@purrpocalypse]

Is yours heavy? Mine weighs almost 10lbs.

[@adamphillips6747]

I just got mine and the fretwork is atrocious. Every other fret is high and when it came out of the box the neck was slightly convexed so you couldn't even play it. Even with just about zero tension on the truss rod it goes to straight with no relief which is not what I want. I am hoping this one slipped through the cracks. I really want to like it because the tones are good.

[@markharc7615]

Got mine and it has no issues at all.

[@BassWhispererTV]

If you bought it new through a dealer, I'm sure you can have it dealt with. It's rare to see one with problems, if it's not right, I'm sure they'll help.

[@gregblanc405]

I am struggling to find a case for mine! Anyone have any suggestions for hard case or gig bag? I don’t want to spend more than $200 on a case, but I do want quality protection. The Epiphone Embassy Pro case has been recommended, but they are not in stock anywhere.

[@BassWhispererTV]

G&L does make a hard shell for it, one of the classic G&G/Fender style cases. They also make a gig bag... not super protective, but it fits. Unfortunately, it's a little longer than the Mustang, so it doesn't fit perfect in those cases.

[@StevePNathan]

OMG mode rattled my Supra's snare wires from 20 feet

[@BrianPremo]

Man I'm loving this bass. It's taking all my self control to not buy one.

[@kevrod8979]

Does it come with Flatwound strings?

[@BassWhispererTV]

No, but get some LaBella short scales, they’ll be the last set of strings you buy for that bass!

[@kevrod8979]

@@BassWhispererTV Thanks. Never tried Labellas. Earnie Ball man myself.

[@bflo1000]

Even "Single Coil Mode" sounds round like a P-Bass. OMG with 0 tone sounds almost vintage EBO-ish!

[@BassWhispererTV]

It's an earth mover!

[@bflo1000]

What differences (if any) are there between this and the US model? If none, then who in their right mind would pay twice as much for the US one?

[@BassWhispererTV]

As I said, the neck on the US is more sculpted, and the grade of materials may be lower... but yeah, its close enough!

[@bflo1000]

@@BassWhispererTV Thanks. IOW, the 2 are closer than MIA Fender and MIM Fender, right? Also, is the USA neck on the GNL also wider and or beefier / chunkier, or just more U-shaped vs flat?

[@handidrummed]

I'm torn between this and the Ocinonyx

[@BassWhispererTV]

I know.... I couldn’t choose....

[@trailblazeratv6306]

They have the same pickup and hardware as USA 🇺🇸 ?

[@BassWhispererTV]

Yes.

[@mars5581]

Is this a good bass for beginners or the fender pj Mustang?

[@BassWhispererTV]

Sure! It's a great instrument for any level.

[@drwinkle101]

Are the pickup poles height-adjustable?

[@BassWhispererTV]

Yes.

[@petecymbalak7916]

How does this compare to a Fender Mustang?

[@BassWhispererTV]

Other than them both being 30" scale bolt ons in the Fender style... Not much. The Mustang pickup IMO is lacking something...output, tone... It's okay, but not great. The MFD humbucker in the Fallout is killer. I have many G&Ls with this exact pickup and it has way more output, and tonal variation than the 'Stang.

[@skybluemarshall]

Interesting that you never said the word shortscale, except that you said, it feels like Mustang. Usually during a review of a shortscale bass, the video author will mention that fact at least a half a dozen times. But, maybe I missed that part.

[@BassWhispererTV]

Hmm... Well then let me say it now. It's a short scale!

[@thumbthump]

2 questions: Are there basses in Heaven? Are there basses in Hell?

[@luigi.zanini]

2:19

[@alanshewitt]

And that looks like a quartersawn neck, to boot.

[@BassWhispererTV]

If it is, it’s an accident. Not a standard feature.