Interested in getting a custom L2K done

XR3MYX · #1 07-17-2008, 12:59 PM

Well.. I've been searching for a new bass. I want something original. Something with all the features I want. I've found some that fit mostly what I want but not everything. I really want an L2K, but they don't have the outrageous color I want. I saw the news page on thier site and saw Liam Wilson from D.E.P. with his custom ASAT. It's silver metal flake, and that's what gave me this idea. I went through G&L's site and hand picked every feature I wanted. Will G&L do a custom made L2K if I call in and pay?

Here's my plan:
G&L L2K
Green Metal Flake
#6 Neck
Maple Finger Board
Matching Headstock

**craigb** · #2 07-17-2008, 01:24 PM

They will make that, no problem as you picked from the "standard options" but you need to go through a dealer, not directly to G&L.

I ordered my last new G&L through Matt at www.guitarmannyc.com and I think there are other TB sponsers (www.rocketmusic.com, maybe others) that are G&L dealers as well.

Or you could go to your local G&L dealer - your call . . .

**Horny Toad** · #3 07-17-2008, 01:46 PM

+1 to Guitar Man. I just did a custom L2K through him earlier this year and it was nice and easy.

XR3MYX · #4 07-17-2008, 02:10 PM

I dont have any dealers near me. I'll have to see if I can find one somewhat close.

**Horny Toad** · #5 07-17-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by XR3MYX

I dont have any dealers near me. I'll have to see if I can find one somewhat close.

There's no need to do that. Call or email Matt at http://guitarmannyc.com/ and he'll walk you through the process. He's great to deal with.

cbass1 · #6 07-18-2008, 08:21 AM

nice combination, my only suggestion would be to go with a gun oil tint on the neck, makes a huge difference. I love the flakes, the blue is cool !! and I really do not like blue basses.

I am thinking about a ordering a new l2k, unless someone has a used one with these specs

L2K black, with matching headstock
standard #7 neck
gun oil tint on quartersawn maple neck
birdseye fingerboard

peterbright · #7 07-18-2008, 06:49 PM

Definately go with the gun oil tint

flash99 · #8 07-22-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cbass1

nice combination, my only suggestion would be to go with a gun oil tint on the neck, makes a huge difference. I love the flakes, the blue is cool !! and I really do not like blue basses.

I am thinking about a ordering a new l2k, unless someone has a used one with these specs

L2K black, with matching headstock
standard #7 neck
gun oil tint on quartersawn maple neck
birdseye fingerboard

Just an FYI - quartersawn maple necks are not an option. G&L tries to use quartersawn maple for bass necks and while a dealer can request it, it wouldn't be guaranteed.

cbass1 · #9 07-23-2008, 11:20 AM

that is interesting, I wonder why quartersawn necks are the luck of the draw in a hand made US bass. I would think with the closeness in quality and in sound between the tribs and the US made basses, that G&L would make this an option, It is one of the big differences between US made Laklands and the skylines, and it is indeed quite beautiful. Purely aesthetic I know as flatsawn is just as stable. For the money that a custom G&L costs, this should be an option.

Son of Sanford · #10 07-23-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cbass1

that is interesting, I wonder why quartersawn necks are the luck of the draw in a hand made US bass. I would think with the closeness in quality and in sound between the tribs and the US made basses, that G&L would make this an option, It is one of the big differences between US made Laklands and the skylines, and it is indeed quite beautiful. Purely aesthetic I know as flatsawn is just as stable. For the money that a custom G&L costs, this should be an option.

You are probably aware, but a US made G&L L-2000 will start around $1200, with custom options priced accordingly. I think you will find that, with the exception of the xx-01 basses, these prices line up with Lakland's Skyline series. For the quality/price, US G&L's are a steal with or without the quartersawn neck.

cbass1 · #11 07-23-2008, 12:47 PM

no doubt, I am not knocking G&L, they are all I use by choice and I have owned all their competitors. I am just saying that like birdseye fingerboards, quartersawn necks are what I like to see on a bass costing as much as $2K. My L2500 has every option there is, except a crazy top, My L2K has zero options except a premiere finish. one has a flatsawn neck and the other has quartersawn, They sound pretty much the same, wonderful