How many have tried the tribute series

[Jon_Cocktoastel]

just was wondering what the thoughts were about playablity and sound next to its USA built cousins, it looks like the elctronics are the same...

[fearceol]

Yes the electronics are the same. There is a similar type thread here on page 2 entitled " USA v Tribute L2000".

[sukhoi27]

I have one of the earlier Tribbys and as far as the sound goes it is very close to a USA given the type of body wood used. The pickups are the same but the electronics are cheaper versions. On mine the fretwork is terrible and the finish doesn't seem to hold up as well as the USA's. Tributes are a steal used, and I would imagine the fit and finish are improved on the newer models.

[Bassman62]

I had an early L2500 Tribute, the pots failed quite early and had to be replaced, I recently traded it in for a US L2500.

[francisl2500]

I have a trib L2500 and it's my main bass , The neck is good , the frets job nice and the electronic is also nice but the sound is absolutly awsome.
Francis

[Infernal Affair]

I messed around with a blueburst L2000 in the Guitar Center in Sherman Oaks. It was terrific. Definitely on par with the US models and didn't feel cheap at all. I would have bought it on the spot if I didn't already have a US L2000 that I'd never sell. There was a really good deal on it, too.

[whoneedstherapy]

I love my SB-2 tribby. No issue's at all, sounds great, plays great!

[TDR1138]

My only gripe with my Tribby SB-2 is that a lot of the screws seemed to pull out of the body pretty easily, specifically the strap button screws, pickguard screws around the jack. I superglued the strap button screws into place, and added larger diameter screws around the jack on the p/g. No problems since.

Oh, and to comment on above... fretwork was great (haven't had to bust out a file yet) and the finish has held up to a lot of abuse.

[Daniel Trolie]

I don't have any experience with the US Series...BUT I do own a G&L L-2000 Tribute(Indonesian).
And I'l say it surpasses many basses that costs WAY more that I've tried. The quality is really good and the tone is extremly versatile, all from Stingray to Jaco tone to P-bass in ONE bass.
That disturbingly good for a bass at the $400-500 range!

[OtterOnBass]

I tried them both at the store, and the USA sounded better than the Korean Tribute, but it was the black standard with basswood body. I bought a Korean Tribute with the swamp ash body, and it sounds just like I remember the American. I have no need or desire to get anything else.

[plugandplay]

I play a Trb-2500 and it has been great to me. I play it every week 2 times a week. I take care of my equipment. I bopught my Trib after the pot problem was fixeD. I have not had pot problems. I bought the kind that has a big G&L on the bridge and a small tribute on the headstock. Everyone who plays it loves it. I plan on going to a lighter set of strings and drop the strings down a little. I still like to slap and it is harder on a G&L. I have the Swamp Ash also. Korean made, I love it, no problem with mine at all. Very good quality. I choose the maple neck also. It is sweet.

[shatterd]

I have the swamp ash Indonesian Tribute, big G&L on bridge, blueburst, rosewood fretboard.

Love the bass. I have gas for amps and other gear, but very little gas for new basses. I am really satisfied with my Tribby. I don't know about the Korean ones, but the newer Indonesian 'ash' ones just seem to be incredibly well done.

If I gas for more basses, it'll be for a 5 or 6 string since I don't own one. I would defintely buy a Tribute L-2500.

Has anyone done any comparisons on the Koreans versus the Indonesians? Having had such good luck with my Indonesian version, I'd be afraid to buy anything else.

[Wwolof]

<i>Has anyone done any comparisons on the Koreans versus the Indonesians?</i>

I have both, and they're both good.

[Wwolof]

[small]Those brackets get me every time.[/small]

[fastfloyd]

I've got an L-2000 indo as my main ax. Best $500 bucks I ever spent! I haven't picked up my Ibanez since.