G&L L2000 prospective owner

[totallybacan]

Hey all i'm new to this thread. a few questions. and i apologize beforehand if this is not allowed in this thread. but i would like an (unbiased) opinion on whether i should get the tribute or us. im only a high schooler working part time. i dont expect to spend more than 700 used for a us or 500 for tribute. also, i really like the blueburst, greenburst, and black colors. are all available for the tribute series or just the blue? and finally, my biggest fear of getting a tribute is quality. not that i think it will be cheap. but i don't want the neck to warp or have other problems that the us doesn't encounter. that's about it.

if anyone has any of these and is willing to sell pm me.

[Ken Baker]

You'd be happy with either one. $700 for a used USA L-2000 might be a bit low in expectations, as they usually go for more. OTOH, $500 should do you up with a nice Tribute. Tributes are high quality instruments and are very consistent in feel. I don't think there's any appreciable difference in failure rate comparing the USA and import L-2000 basses.

Ken...

[totallybacan]

thanks so much. just of to find somebody thats willing to sell one for $500 in blue or green. thats ALOT of filters in my search.

[Skarekrough]

The Tributes are fine instruments which millions of folks worldwide play everyday and enjoy.

...and with that said I found that they just weren't put together as well as the US counterparts. They just feel cheap in my hands compared to my L-1505, Wunkays and L-2000.

For the price difference between a US used and a new Tribute I would be MUCH more inclined to go with a used US model.

[jfh2424]

Used Tributes that are in good shape are an excellent starting point for a person who is in high school and is starting to explore.

Just make sure the one you get is in good shape. A used Trib in good shape is a better buy than a new one that is not well set up, in my opinion.

John