Vintage '80 G&L L1000

MVPBASS · #1 11-08-2010, 12:35 PM

Got this in a recent trade deal and I never intended to ever sell it but G.A.S. is a witch. This bass has changed hands here a few times from what I was told. All work was done by previous owners so I don't know much but i'll tell you all that I know about it.

It is an '80 G&L L1000 that was converted to an L2000 with the addition of the 2nd pickup.
Ken Smith preamp installed.
Refinished by Pat Wilkins to a nice trans black (great figured ash as you can see)
Custom black/white/black pickguard was made and installed( i also have the original white one)
Figured neck w/Hipshot Detuner installed (it didn't come with the original tuner)
Serial # is B001441, 1-5/8 at nut, 9 lbs.

The neck on this thing is amazing, and playability matches its beauty.

PRICE DROPPED
$800 shipped

MVPBASS · #2 11-08-2010, 12:37 PM

look at that grain

MVPBASS · #3 11-08-2010, 12:38 PM

and that figuring

MVPBASS · #4 11-08-2010, 12:41 PM

headstock and detuner

justinmc · #5 11-08-2010, 01:42 PM

Can you confirm whether it's finished or routed under the pickguard?

Thanks!

MVPBASS · #6 11-08-2010, 02:10 PM

It is finished, no routes whatsoever

Burlington · #7 11-08-2010, 02:51 PM

Beautiful!

roadrunner · #8 11-08-2010, 03:05 PM

weight?

MVPBASS · #9 11-10-2010, 07:05 PM

Thanks to Pat Wilkins, this is virtually a 1980 G&L in brand new condition.

justinmc · #10 11-15-2010, 11:15 AM

Can you please describe what the controls do?

MVPBASS · #11 11-15-2010, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinmc

Can you please describe what the controls do?

Volume (with push/pull active passive knob) blend, Bass/treble (concentric) and dual parallel and single coil switch.

JEDI BASS · #12 11-18-2010, 03:50 PM

PM sent

MVPBASS · #13 11-19-2010, 06:27 AM

I just searched the past ads 1980 G&L L1000 converted to an L2000 with Ken Smith pre and other extras back when this bass was blue) and read the reviews from all of the previous owners, singing the praises of how great this bass is. It is all TRUE! This is the best playing neck out of any G&L that I have ever owned or played and the sound is very MASSIVE and aggressive!

MVPBASS · #14 11-20-2010, 05:24 PM

I forgot to mention that I got the original white guard included in the deal so i'll throw it in as well.

trall94 · #15 11-26-2010, 04:24 AM

hi there,
i am interested in this one....what does refinished mean....is it just painted ......how about the frets..

....payment will be via paypal.....and shipment to washingtin D.C.

i am from germany......tell me whether you are ok with that

greets

Jan

MVPBASS · #16 11-30-2010, 12:53 PM

First year G&L bump

MVPBASS · #17 12-01-2010, 10:52 PM

$800 shipped

Bglosh · #18 12-02-2010, 06:36 AM

Is it closer to 9 lbs or 10 (comparing to original thread for this bass)??

MVPBASS · #19 12-02-2010, 07:02 AM

Barely over 9 on my scale (scales may vary)

MVPBASS · #20 12-03-2010, 03:19 PM