G&L USA Kiloton 5 String Build to Order Bass Blueburst

G&L USA Kiloton 5 String Build to Order Bass Blueburst

This B stock USA Custom Build Kiloton 5 delivers the substantial, balanced feel that defines G&L's modern bass design—a 9 lb instrument with a comfortably contoured body and responsive neck that sits naturally in hand. 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 is a significant value on a factory-built G&L instrument with full specification control.

Construction & Playability

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. On stage or in the studio, this neck profile cuts fatigue and locks in feel across extended sets.

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 cut through a live mix. 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. Passive electronics mean zero noise, maximum reliability, and the organic response that gigging musicians demand.

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
• Weight: 9 lbs

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. Built for players who demand stage reliability and tonal honesty.