I called all the dealers in Michigan listed on the G&L website. None of them have G&L's in stock to try out..but they can order me one. I have not even had the chance to put one of these in my hands. I'm sure I will love one if I do..but I will not make a bass purchase untill I play one. JB2, L2k, L2000, ASAT...who knows which bass I would like best if any? Anyone know of a dealer in northern Ohio or Indiana that has some in stock I can go try out?

You will like the G&L L2000 with the number 6 or number 8 neck in blueburt the best, trust me.

No, he'll like the SB-2 in trans blue w/a #6 neck, satin finish w/rosewood board. Really . . .

But seriously RicPlaya, you are right to want to check them out first. While every G&L I've had (and there have been a lot) exhibited the same great build quality the different models definitely have different characteristics (and there is variance between individual instances inside the models as well - but not as much as between model types IMO). While I used to look askance at G&Ls without MFD pickups my experience with a JB-2 has cured me of that. Now I just look askance at any that don't have a #6 neck or are cherryburst (and that's just personal preference).

I'm sure i will find one i like. But which one...4 or 5 string? Jazz bass or regular....#6 or #8 neck? I need to goto a store and spend some time with all of them...

Anyone?? Where can I go not super far from Detroit?

I'm sure i will find one i like. But which one...4 or 5 string? Jazz bass or regular....#6 or #8 neck? I need to goto a store and spend some time with all of them...

Anyone?? Where can I go not super far from Detroit?

If you go 5 string, you will greatly simplify you neck options because there is only 1 neck available for 5 string, the number 10 that has a 1 3/4" nut and a 12" radius. There is no 5 string jazz bass option, either. There is only the L2500 and the L1505 (single pup version).

Here is a link to G&L's page:

http://www.glguitars.com/frameset.htm

Lot of info under "options"

RicPlaya,

PM sent.

Russ

There is a small dealer in Fort Wayne who has several G&L basses in stock. Fort Wayne Guitar Exchange.

260-471-0200 Ask for Travis. Tell him Brad Jones sent you.

Good guys.

Get an Asat, and you will be happy.

This sucks...I don't want to drive over three hours to play these basses:hmm:

I think Woodwind and Brasswind has them in Southbend.