Help! Coming back to the G&L

[Johnny Morales]

So I started my bass buying binge with an L2000 which I LOVED but returned it because I wanted a 5 string and the neck was a bit too big. Then I moved on to a SR5 - but after 3 days with it I returned it because it doesn't sound nearly as good as the L2000. Now I've got a Bongo 5 on the way - but my guess is that won't do the trick either.

I'm thinking the L2500 is the way to go but I haven't seen any used ones around lately and don't want to spend all that money for a new one. Thinking about getting a Tribute L2500. Help me figure this one out before I blow another $30 in shipping fees returning yet another bass!

Its tough because I love the G&L's but there are no local dealers so I can't try the L2500 out.How does the Tribute L2500 compare? It looks like it has the same electronics - I would get the premium finish on it.

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Originally Posted by Johnny Morales

So I started my bass buying binge with an L2000 which I LOVED but returned it because I wanted a 5 string and the neck was a bit too big. Then I moved on to a SR5 - but after 3 days with it I returned it because it doesn't sound nearly as good as the L2000. Now I've got a Bongo 5 on the way - but my guess is that won't do the trick either.

I'm thinking the L2500 is the way to go but I haven't seen any used ones around lately and don't want to spend all that money for a new one. Thinking about getting a Tribute L2500. Help me figure this one out before I blow another $30 in shipping fees returning yet another bass!

Its tough because I love the G&L's but there are no local dealers so I can't try the L2500 out.How does the Tribute L2500 compare? It looks like it has the same electronics - I would get the premium finish on it.

Most people I've read that has tried both think they are very similar, with minor fit-n-finish differences. Sounds are almost identical, but necks may be different. The Bongo may surprise you, though. I've heard great reviews on them.

[spideyjg]

The Tribby will have smaller frets and lower quality tuners than the USA 2K you had. The sound will be similar since the 2500 is nothing more than a 5 string 2K.
The SR5 is not a true 5 string Stingray it more like a 5 string Sterling.

I told you Johnny if the MFD sound tripped your trigger nothing else is going to fill that niche. G&L and EBMM basses are quite unique and while both great, they are quite different.

The core sound of a Bongo doesn't cut it for me. I can EQ it 9 ways to Sunday but the fundamental tone isn't what I am looking for.

Jim

[FidgetStone]

There are several US made 2500s on eBay right now!

[Johnny Morales]

How does the L2500 neck compare to the L2000 neck?

[brisonic]

The dual humbucker bongo is a pretty nice bass, if I could've found one with a Piezo I may have bought it.