Custom G&L's: How Much? and How Long?

[RwG]

I talked with my G&L dealer today, back in February I ordered a L2000 with a birdseye board. Well, like their website says it won't be available until sometime in the fall, they do have a few pieces in but it's not very figured and barely looks birdseye - so - rather than wait out any longer I just changed my order to a regular maple board. Oh well, I get the birdseye next time (and there will be a next time!!). Now I should have mine in sometime in late April/early May.

[MAJOR METAL]

Originally Posted by RwG

I talked with my G&L dealer today, back in February I ordered a L2000 with a birdseye board. Well, like their website says it won't be available until sometime in the fall, they do have a few pieces in but it's not very figured and barely looks birdseye - so - rather than wait out any longer I just changed my order to a regular maple board. Oh well, I get the birdseye next time (and there will be a next time!!). Now I should have mine in sometime in late April/early May.

I was going to get a Birdseye fingerboard but I didint want the indeffinte wait.

[Commreman]

Flash99, qucik question - will G & L build a lighter weight bass if you specify it? I love the feel of their stuff, but I don't want to lug around 10 lbs for four sets. I'm specifically speaking about the L2500 series. Thanks!

[flash99]

You can request lightweight wood but it isn't guaranteed. However, it is rare for G&L to release something that is especially heavy these days. L2500's are generally on the lighter side because of the Tilia/Ash combo. While you probably won't get a 8lb bass, you won't get a 10lb bass.

[43% burnt]

I was all ready to throw down some $ on that redburst...until the "Check Engine" light came on in my car. Needless to say, a new bass is not in the cards for me now. In fact one will be hitting the classifieds soon.

Should've impulsively jumped on it 2 weeks ago. Oh well.

[no4mk1]

First of all... It's been a few months since I have hung out at Talkbass, and I had no idea that a G&L forum was started. WHOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!

Anyway, back to topic.

Two weeks ago, I ordered a L2.5K from BassNW. It will have a flame maple top with natural wood binding and a sunburst finish. The neck will be G.O.T. with matching sunburst headstock and a blank ebony fretless board.

I have been dreaming of this specific bass for over 4 years and I finally had the scratch. The anticipation will be agony, but the knowledge that the bass will be a reality is a bit of a salve.

I'm hoping it only takes the 4 months that G&L quoted Evan at BassNW, but I'm under no illusions.

Cheers,
Chris