Explain me the L2000

[Thunder_Fingers]

Hi.

Im Very intrested in buying a G&L L2000, in fact im gonna do so after my money have returned from a failed Pedulla Rapture Purchase, Now...

Explain Me the possible sound i can get out of this bass..
I Have Heard its supposed to be able to sound dead on anything from a MM Stingray through Various Fenders to a Rickenbacker... I just Wonder, due to the Pickup Configuration, can it do a somewhat Justin Chancellor(Tool) sound and a Geddy Lee(Rush) Presto - Roll the Bones sound(Wal)?

[lug]

I can get a Rick type bite and cop a Stingray pretty well. I personally can't get too close to a regular P bass, but others seem to be able to. It's a fairly agressive bass so you may need to play with your EQ if you want more "old School" traditional tones. All in all, it's one of the most versatile basses out there.

[lpdeluxe]

I think GHS Brite Flats get you closer to the P. I own a P, but if I only have space for one bass, I take the L2K.

[PeppermanL2K]

Dead on? Nope. G&L's definitely have their own voice. Now, can they get a Rick, MM, P-bass, J-bass type of tone? With some EQ and switch twiddling, yeah. But, if you're looking for a (insert bass here) sound, get one of those. L-2000's, while, arguably the most versatile instruments out there, can get kinda close, it will never sound just like the other types.

I've been able to get a nice P-style on steroids tone on mine, but have never been able to get a MM tone. I can approximate a J-style tone, but, as I said, witha definite G&L voice... and that's a GOOD thing!

[Thunder_Fingers]

I have Decided i will get one of thoose, order one tomorrow or so.... all i have heard about them seem to fit me like a glow..

the reason i asked was becouse i wanted to know how versatile they where.

most important,
it can have a strong punchy tone, thight, but yet mantain some trebble? i have heard they cut like a knife in a band situation, and ill expect this to be true becouse so many reviews have said so.

[PeppermanL2K]

Punch? Oh, yes! Like 'in the nose!' It's great! Plus, if there's not enough treble for you, the pre-amp has an "Active w/ Treble Boost" setting that has more than enough treble for me. And, yes, a G&L will not be ignored in a live setting. They cut very well! Be sure to post pics when you get yours in!

[Thunder_Fingers]

Will do, god, im hyped, it sounds it can give me the tone i want since i started to care about tone

[spideyjg]

Ya know one day when I have time I'm gonna write a thesis on the 2K.

Agree with all Phil said.

Do not expect any sound you are used to. The MFD is a whole different animal that responds to everything and will shock you at how much output and fat ass bottom with absolutley no active EQ. I normally run mine passive. The greatest thing is you buy the bass that is all. No replacing pickups, bridges, nothing. You will not make it better just different.

It may take some EQ, pickup height and other tweaking to get the sound you hear in your head but for my money they are the most versatile bass out there. Aggressive, oh yeah MFD pickups are that. Check out the clip of The Iron Maidens playing Aces High and listen to Wanda cut with flatwounds on her SB-2. The SB-2 is totally passive and Wanda's is bone stock.

Aces High on youtube

Jim

[Thunder_Fingers]

Just ordered it! if music123 ships as fast as they have done before, i will have it by saturday or Monday

[aban]

It is without a doubt the best bass I have ever own.
I had a early 1982- 83 era L2000E but sold it for some stupid reason....
I'll tell you I sleep with this bass more than all my girl friends.


I luv it ...

Make sure we see pictures of your new honey

El Presidente

[francisl2500]

i played my new L2500 since only a couples of days with friends and that bass kick them ass as well as no
one bass did before the sound and possibilities are so interresting so my old p bass will crying alone in my lounge corner on the stand

[darkside 88]

Originally Posted by aban

It is without a doubt the best bass I have ever own.
I had a early 1982- 83 era L2000E but sold it for some stupid reason....
I'll tell you I sleep with this bass more than all my girl friends.


I luv it ...

Make sure we see pictures of your new honey

El Presidente

God, I love that natural binding.

[doormatt]

hey im gonna get one next tuesday, been workin ma ass off for it. I've tried it and asked about it in comparisson to other basses in the same price range, and everything points to the up side for the L-2000.
I can't wait!!!!

[quickervicar]

I'm new to the forum but not to G & Ls! Here's what I've found over the past 10 years with my ASAT:

P-bass: neck p/u, series, passive, treble down 1/3 (dead-on the old-school)

J-bass: both p/u, parallel, passive (close, but not perfect)

Rick: both p/u, parallel, active (again, close)

MM: both p/u, series, active, treble down a hair (I can't tell the difference)

G&L cut-through-concrete-walls: both p/u, series, active + treble boost, everything all the way up (a bit harsh solo but perfect growl/crunch in a band)

[billybigmouth]

Originally Posted by EddieTheKiller

Hi.

can it do a somewhat Justin Chancellor(Tool) sound?

Quite well, you'll see soon, just grab your pick. Congrats! I can't wait to see you screaming about how much you love it in a few days.

[Thunder_Fingers]

They havent shipped it yet...

[Thunder_Fingers]

Woho!!!!

The UPS guy is soon here!

[Thunder_Fingers]

sorry it took so long, but here it is!

[spideyjg]

Nice! How do you like the sounds?

Jim

[skiscem]

hey i have the same dilema you had few months ago, i want to get that "justin chancellor" sound and im really thinking to get the g&l....could you get the sound you wanted???

thanks i would really apreciatte your help..