G&L Tribute Fallout Short Scale - Surf Green Review

G & tribute Fallout bASS

WOW VERY SMOOTH NECK, THE side of the frets rounded, Great tone, really GOOD FEAL to the whole bass, & NO BATTERY!!!.

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A presence that is amazing.

PROS: Has a powerful presence that others do not: I've had a Sterling Music Man Stingray SS, Ibanez Mezzo, Ibanez SDR500, Fender SS, etc... None have that amazing presence and tone. CONS: Heavy, and some challenges with my Low E string. I've read that Low E string challenges are very common with SS Basses. I don't like making adjustments so it may not be an issue for those that… read more do. But because this Bass sounds so incredible it's not going anywhere!!

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Looks beautiful and sounds beautiful

I never played a G&L before this bass, and I understand why the company has such a cult following. This instrument cranks. I am not a professional bassist by any means, but this short scale certainly makes me feel that way. The pickup puts out a ton of volume and clarity, and the three-way selector switch offers very dynamic options. "OMG" mode will take the roof off of your house… read more if you turn the volume knob more than a click. It's also very in tune and pretty when desired. While it is visually stunning, it did have some slight finish cracks near the neck pocket. I've read this is common with guitars and basses with bolt-on necks, but it does seem to be a recurring theme in SW return/demo models and Fallout reviews online. There was also a little black grime around a bit of the fretboard and some extra nut glue that dripped onto the headstock. If you're someone who absolutely must have a pristine and mint quality instrument in every way, this might be a downside for you. Having tested some MIM J, P, and a couple Mustang basses, the G&L Fallout was the clear winner for me. I had a preference for short scales pretty early in my search. To me, both this and the Mustangs have a desirable evenness of sound, whereas the P, J, and other full scale basses are rattlier down low. Unlike the Mustangs, though, this bass's pickup selector allows for more tonal variety. The Mustangs seem to always sound the same to me no matter how the tone knob or selector switch is used. Add to that the fact that this bass will run you anywhere from $100-300 cheaper than a MIM Mustang, and you're off to the races. Buy one. You won't regret it.

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Such an awesome bass!

I was really surprised by the amazing deep bass this guitar puts out. It really has an amazing tone, and I really love the 3 way switch for the pickup! You won't be disappointed!! Love it

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