G&L, wassat?

Insanity^2 · #1 01-12-2008, 07:03 PM

Hey guys,
I'm a 'newb' to this forum, and only started to play bass a year ago. I am still using my first bass, a Stagg BC300, which is ok, but I'm craving something prettier

I had my eyes on a Rickenbacker, but didn't feel it would be versatile enough, so I finally gave in and felt I should follow the crowd and get myself a Fender, as a Stingray seemed a bit pricey.
Then I stumbled upon this 'G&L' thing...
I had never heard of it until 20 minutes ago

Anyway, I have checked out the website, and can't find any pricing, but saw someone mention $600 somewhere in this forum

Any chance of a summary about these basses, from the look of it they have insane tone control, but are they mega expensive? I looked through the list of artists that use it, and was impressed so they can't be all bad... DETAILS!

I'm off to bed now so I won't be able to thank you for all the helpful responses

so.. Thanks in advance!!

Edit: oh and, a recommendation on the 'best' model would be handy.

dcr · #2 01-12-2008, 07:22 PM

Can't go wrong with a L2000 or L2500 Tribute.

Same basic electronics as the US-made, but the bodies are MIK or Indonesia, IIRC.

Go for around $600 on MF.

dcr

mainsail · #3 01-12-2008, 09:09 PM

I agree with dcr. I have both the L2K and L2500, both MIa's. The Tribute model are about half the price. A real deal!
I'm sure either model, the four or five string, will suit your needs for a "very long" time.
Larry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Insanity^2

Hey guys,
I'm a 'newb' to this forum, and only started to play bass a year ago. I am still using my first bass, a Stagg BC300, which is ok, but I'm craving something prettier

I had my eyes on a Rickenbacker, but didn't feel it would be versatile enough, so I finally gave in and felt I should follow the crowd and get myself a Fender, as a Stingray seemed a bit pricey.
Then I stumbled upon this 'G&L' thing...
I had never heard of it until 20 minutes ago

Anyway, I have checked out the website, and can't find any pricing, but saw someone mention $600 somewhere in this forum

Any chance of a summary about these basses, from the look of it they have insane tone control, but are they mega expensive? I looked through the list of artists that use it, and was impressed so they can't be all bad... DETAILS!

I'm off to bed now so I won't be able to thank you for all the helpful responses

so.. Thanks in advance!!

Edit: oh and, a recommendation on the 'best' model would be handy.

**Freddels** · #4 01-12-2008, 09:18 PM

Here's Ed Friedland demonstrating the Tribute L2000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT4AP58jC5o

Insanity^2 · #5 01-13-2008, 05:36 AM

Cheers guys, I think I'll be going for a tribute 2500

Always wanted a 5-string

Does the difference in body and whatever else between the tribute and American, make a big difference?

pedroims · #6 01-13-2008, 06:52 AM

there is a thread in this forum: show your G&L searh for it, was open 12-26-2007 You can see them.

**Freddels** · #7 01-13-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Insanity^2

Cheers guys, I think I'll be going for a tribute 2500

Always wanted a 5-string

Does the difference in body and whatever else between the tribute and American, make a big difference?

If you get one of the clear finishes (burst) then the body will be Ash. If you get a solid color the body will be basswood.

Insanity^2 · #8 01-13-2008, 02:32 PM

Right, burst finishes are the Premier ones, right, more expensive then?
And, sorry to be asking so much, but I want to be sure of this

, any dealers in the UK :S the site only mentions one, and it's not exactly got an informative website... Maybe I could order from the US?

**Freddels** · #9 01-13-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Insanity^2

Right, burst finishes are the Premier ones, right, more expensive then?
And, sorry to be asking so much, but I want to be sure of this

, any dealers in the UK :S the site only mentions one, and it's not exactly got an informative website... Maybe I could order from the US?

I was referring to the Tribute line. Basically, if you can see the wood grain through the finish, they are using Ash. If it's a solid color then they use the less attractive basswood.

For the US made ones, there are burst finishes that are not premium finishes. Here's a link to the G&L site. Just click on "finishes":

http://www.glguitars.com/

If you click on "instruments" you can go to the lower right side of the page and click on the "Tribute" logo and get info about that line.

Kompressaur · #10 01-25-2008, 01:57 PM

Insanity,
I'm just 20 mins down the road from you.if you're passing feel free to pop in for a cuppa and have a blast on my USA Asat and SB-2 if it helps in your search
did you already score a G&L?
Komp

Insanity^2 · #11 01-25-2008, 03:47 PM

Tempting

Not sure about my parent's approval but I will seriously consider it

And no, I have failed to score the cash so far

saw a tribute in adtrader for £250, but I'm unsure of the value considering it's used.
Where about's are you then? PM me if you trust me

Kompressaur · #12 01-25-2008, 09:05 PM

no worries,bring your dad

. I'm in Killie (thats Kilmarnock for the blissfully ignorant)

I saw the nat/maple Tribby L2K in the ad trader.looks a steal to me and I was half tempted but I already got the same control layout on the Asat. its a JB-2 next on my radar

komp

Valerus · #13 01-25-2008, 09:15 PM

That L2000 sounds pretty sweet.