G&L L1500 updated

birminghambass · #1 05-31-2008, 10:59 PM

Love my L1500, the action and feel (like most G&Ls) are second to none. I never dug the preamp so I recently ordered a new L2000 stock pre, had it installed, and WOW what a difference! The two circuit boards look similar, but the new one says v1.1 in fine print. The stock on/off pre was too bright and harsh when on, and not enough highs when off. The new pre has the off/on/on with treble boost switch. The bass sounds tighter in the lows, the treble boost is much more musical, and the circuit has much less noise. Mine is a late nineties model so I'm not sure if the new ones have the same preamp issues mine did. Great mod, I recommend it to all L1500 owners out there.

Nedmundo · #2 06-01-2008, 10:14 AM

I just bought a resistor to reduce the treble boost in active mode on my L-1500, but I've thought about taking your approach and just installing an L-2000 pre. It's a great idea. Where did you order it from?

birminghambass · #3 06-01-2008, 10:45 AM

A local G&L dealer did the work for me. Preamp and install cost me $125. Well worth it IMO.

Nedmundo · #4 06-01-2008, 04:34 PM

Cool. Thanks for the info. I bet it's worth it. I'll try the resistor mod first, and if that doesn't satisfy, I'll go for the L-2000 pre.

joyboy52 · #5 06-17-2008, 08:58 PM

Sounds like a great idea. Can any G&L dealer get the pre? Thanks for the tip.

**Chef** · #6 06-18-2008, 07:35 AM

Hey; ain't that bass f/s?
Joyboy, you could save yourself some trouble, and just buy that one...cheap too...

joyboy52 · #7 06-18-2008, 09:24 AM

yeah, Chef, but as always, I was a dollar short and a day late. Already bought a Butterscotch that I love-just need to tame the treble beast. Thanks