G&L USA Kiloton 5 String Build to Order Bass Blueburst
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- SKU
- USA-KILOTON-5-BB
- Color
- Blue
. Description
Sound & Tone
The single MFD L-series humbucker runs passive, giving a direct, punchy voice with pronounced midrange and deep, authoritative lows that cut through a dense mix without preamp coloration. The series/split/parallel toggle shifts it from tight, snappier single-coil clarity to thick full-humbucker grind, while the pine body, maple neck and fingerboard and bone nut lend a bright, clear attack with solid sustain. It suits rock, metal, punk and funk players who want an aggressive fingerstyle or pick tone with extended low-B range, and the 34-fret-friendly K5 C neck and 1 7/8" nut keep five-string lines articulate.
G&L USA Kiloton 5 String Build to Order Bass Blueburst
This B stock USA Custom Build Kiloton 5 delivers the substantial, balanced response that defines G&L's modern bass design—a with a comfortably contoured body and responsive neck engineered for tracking and session work. The Blueburst finish shows light scratches on the back, visible in close-up photos, but the overall condition is excellent. Arriving with its deluxe gig bag, this represents significant value on a factory-built G&L instrument with full specification control for custom tracking applications.
Neck & Playing Feel
The neck features G&L's Modern 5-String K5 C profile with a 1 7/8" nut width, 9.5" radius, and progressive depth (.810" at the first fret, .910" at the 12th), engineered for efficient fingering and smooth position shifts across the fingerboard. Hard-rock maple neck with matching fingerboard and black pearl face dots ensures structural stability and visual clarity, while the bone nut supports natural vibration and sustain in the recording chain.
Tone & Electronics
The single G&L Magnetic Field Design (MFD) L-series humbucker operates without a preamp, delivering the direct, articulate midrange and powerful lows that sit decisively in dense mixes. A series/split/parallel mini toggle combined with dedicated volume and tone controls provides substantial tonal flexibility—from tight, focused single-coil response to full humbucker aggression—all within a straightforward control layout ideal for capturing multiple bass textures across sessions.
Key Features
- Body: Pine with Blueburst finish
- Neck: Hard-rock Maple with matching fingerboard, Satin Vintage Tint finish
- G&L Modern 5-String K5 C profile — 1 7/8" nut width, 9.5" radius, progressive taper
- Frets: Medium Jumbo, Jescar 57110 18% nickel silver
- Bridge: Leo Fender-designed Saddle-Lock™ with 6-bolt neck attachment
- Single G&L MFD L-series humbucker pickup
- Series/Split/Parallel mini toggle switch with volume and tone controls
- Tuning Keys: Custom G&L Ultra-Lite with aluminum tapered string posts
- Knobs: Knurled Dome-top Chrome
- Pickguard: 3-ply Black/White/Black
- Nut: Bone
This USA Custom Build represents G&L's uncompromising approach to bass design, combining precision hardware, passive electronics, and a neck profile refined through decades of American manufacturing—essential tools for professional recording sessions.
More Information
| Dexterity | Right handed |
|---|---|
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Modern Bass |
|---|---|
| Fretboard | Maple |
| Bridge | Hardtail |
| Strings | 5 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | United States |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean, and how does it affect this bass?
B-Stock means this Kiloton is fully functional with minor cosmetic imperfections—in this case, light scratches visible on the back of the body when examined closely. The playability, electronics, hardware, and sound are unaffected, making it a significant value for a factory-built G&L USA instrument.
Is this bass suitable for slap, fingerstyle, and pick playing?
Yes. The modern C-profile neck with progressive taper (0.810" at the first fret, 0.910" at the 12th) and 1 7/8" nut width support efficient fingering and smooth position shifts. The MFD humbucker and series/split/parallel switching adapt to slap, fingerstyle, and pick techniques across funk, rock, and progressive contexts.
How does the passive MFD humbucker compare to active or preamp-equipped basses?
The single G&L MFD L-series humbucker operates without a preamp, delivering direct, uncolored tone with articulate midrange and powerful lows. The series/split/parallel mini toggle gives you substantial tonal flexibility—from tight, focused single-coil response to full humbucker aggression—without the noise floor or battery dependency of active systems.
What neck dimensions should I expect?
The G&L Modern 5-String K5 C profile features a 1 7/8" nut width, 9.5" radius, and progressive depth that tapers from 0.810" at the first fret to 0.910" at the 12th. The hard-rock maple neck with matching fingerboard and satin vintage tint finish provides structural stability and natural sustain.
What comes in the box with this bass?
The Kiloton arrives with a deluxe gig bag for protection and transport. The bass includes all hardware, bone nut, custom G&L Ultra-Lite tuning keys, and medium jumbo Jescar 57110 frets—everything needed to play out of the box.
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