I just discovered G&L can someone please assist me in my purchase

enemybass · #1 12-10-2008, 07:52 AM

Hi Guys I have deciede I want a G&L
Most likley a tribute
Im a bit new to the characteristics of each model can someone fill me in so I can decide what would suit me best

I play mostly fingerstyle heavy loud stoner Rock/Groove/metal through a VTbass and ashdown rig
And would like to have a big powerfull sound with lots of high end bite and cutting but not honking mids . Do I want an L2000 , L1000 or an SB2
I like the look of all of them so thats not an issue

waynobass · #2 12-10-2008, 08:09 AM

L2000.

enemybass · #3 12-10-2008, 08:21 AM

Thanks This really helps as I can't find one in the UK to try out
Anyone Else?
whats the general opinion of the Tribute vs Usa
Is it worth the extra
I dont care about finish but is there any noticeable sound differences?

jimmy rocket · #4 12-10-2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by enemybass

Thanks This really helps as I can't find one in the UK to try out
Anyone Else?
whats the general opinion of the Tribute vs Usa
Is it worth the extra
I dont care about finish but is there any noticeable sound differences?

L2k for sure. I have played both USA's and Tibutes and I own a Tribby. There is a difference, but to me there was not enough of a difference to warrant the price tag. The indonesian made tributes are the bee's knees.

you won't regret it.

enemybass · #5 12-10-2008, 08:48 AM

cool thanks how do I spot an Indonesian one then ?

JohnnyPustular · #6 12-10-2008, 09:10 AM

There's a stamp on the back of the headstock that tells you where it was made. My Tribby has a swamp ash body and maple fretboard and roars like a mighty beast. The main modification people talk about on this forum is toning down the power.

jimmy rocket · #7 12-10-2008, 09:16 AM

Mine's an L2500, but generally the logos on the headstocks of the indo tribbys look like this:

The older ones have "Tribute" written in large black letters.

It will say "made in indonesia" on the back of the headstock.

And while I'm posting pics, check out the grain on this bad boy.

SteveC · #8 12-10-2008, 09:51 AM

L2000. I've had a couple of them and they are nice basses.

mike_v_s · #9 12-10-2008, 12:07 PM

The L-1000 isn't offered in the Tribute line. While it was technically discontinued in 1992(?) in the US line, they did a special run over the summer that began shipping a month or so ago.

Mike

TDR1138 · #10 12-10-2008, 12:35 PM

Don't rule out a used US model. Not sure how England is, but in the good ol' U. S. of A. you can pick up used US G&Ls for not a whole lot more than a new Tribute, especially given the current economy.

A few things to consider: 1) the neck profile, especially if you're looking at a Tribute. The SB2 is similar to a Fender Jazz (1.5" nut), where as the L2000 is wider (1.75" nut). You do have options on the US models, by the way, but not on the Tributes. 2) do you want active/passive (L2000) or completely passive (SB2)?

From what it sounds like you're looking for, I'd lean toward a L2000 as well. I think the SB2 is a great bass, but it is definitely more mid-range based (though you can get a sharp high-end bite with the bridge pickup dialed in), whereas the L2000 has a wider tonal pallet. I think the SB2 lends it self well to playing with a pick, whereas I find the L2000 lends itself more to fingerstyle. Just my opinion, though.

Aw, screw it, get both.

jimmy rocket · #11 12-10-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TDR1138

Aw, screw it, get both.

LOL, the official talkbass answer!

enemybass · #12 12-10-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TDR1138

D1) the neck profile, especially if you're looking at a Tribute. The SB2 is similar to a Fender Jazz (1.5" nut), where as the L2000 is wider (1.75" nut).

Aw, screw it, get both.

Im not overly bothered about neck I do like having a nice fast jazz neck but dont have any problems with p-bass neck
I just end to learn to live with it

screw it get both I Like your thinking Shame my wife wont

shatterd · #13 12-10-2008, 05:32 PM

I think Americanmusical.com stocks only the Indonesian Tributes. I bought mine from there and it was Indonesian. I was quite impressed! The L2000 is definitely the one for modern/progressive rock. If you buy from American Musical...your specs will be Swamp ash, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, USA electronics, G&L on the bridge(instead of the Tribute logo), and made in Indonesia.

carlos840 · #14 12-10-2008, 06:27 PM

I would personally recommend the SB2!
I was always a jazz bass guy, own a 08 and a 66 and i got an SB2 on an impulse buy, its now my most played bass, it feels almost like a jazz to play but just has the biggest angriest sound ever!
Its just a beast of raw power waiting to be unleashed!
Its not the most versatile but it sounds good in most situations, if your like me and dont like having a million switches and knobs on a best it is the best you can find, volume/volume and no fooling around...

Just wanted to add that i never play with a pick, that i play everything, from jazz to funk and rock that i dont believe in eq's, and that i always manage to make this bass sound good!
You dont need lots of gadgets to get good sound out of it....

oldrookie · #15 12-10-2008, 08:27 PM

AmericanMusical is running a really good special right now. Trib L2500 for $469.00 in Blueburst. Not sure of shipping cost internationally, but that it is a killer price.

enemybass · #16 12-11-2008, 02:21 AM

I emailed American Musical so ill await there reply to see how much shipping is
everyone I spoke to now is saying L2000 but theres still something drawing me back to the SB2

was originally going to upgrade the pickups on my schecter but I have heard so many great things about G&L's that im now looking at new basses ''Oh Dear the Powers of G.A.S''

oldrookie · #17 12-11-2008, 02:39 AM

Notice the special is on the L2500, the L2000 is $699. Not the best price I've seen on the 2000.

walkTheBass · #18 12-11-2008, 03:43 AM

I live in Scotland. I bought two used American L2000s from the US (a fretted and a fretless). Bear in mind that you will have to pay duty, VAT and a post office "handling fee" on top of what the bass plus shipping actually sets you back. It will be around 23% in total. Having said that, I got both my L2000s for a total price that was less than the UK retail price of their Tribute counterparts. The exchange rate was a lot better then though.

enemybass · #19 12-11-2008, 07:24 AM

Got a reply and they wont ship to the UK
Now I now why everyone and there aunty plays a fender or an ibanez there easy to get hold of
Cant find a L2000 for a decent price

vates · #20 12-11-2008, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by enemybass

Got a reply and they wont ship to the UK
Now I now why everyone and there aunty plays a fender or an ibanez there easy to get hold of
Cant find a L2000 for a decent price

Don't give up, man! I was lucky to get my original G&Ls from USA. And I'm in Ukraine. There must be much more (much,much more. believe me) ways to get G&L available in Britain. Good luck!