L-2000 Neck/Nut Question.

drumbook · #1 03-20-2007, 04:08 PM

Can someone tell me why G&L built the L-2000 with such a wide nut profile, deep neck and relatively flat radius?

roger winkler · #2 03-20-2007, 07:43 PM

I don't know, but I sure wish they would have put a jazz 1-1/2 at the nut, neck on my L-2000 Tribute. I'm used to a jazz neck and it's very uncomfortable when I'm playing. Somebody needs to complain to G&L about offering more neck options on their basses. IN MY MOST HUMBLE OPINION!!!!!!!! DAMMIT.

quickervicar · #3 03-21-2007, 05:43 AM

drumbook,

They did it to appeal to traditional P-bass players. I didn't like the neck on my L2k. Then I started gigging with it & I do like it now. I still prefer my ASAT and especially my thinner SB-2, but the L2k has a very nice neck. You can always option the L2k with the thinner neck.

drumbook · #4 03-21-2007, 08:33 AM

Yes, it is kinda different at 1 3/4... My other basses in the past including my Tobias back up have been 1 1/2. The L2K takes some getting used to. If it wasn't for the great tone and awesome looks, I probably would have opted for the ASAT. Still may in the end. I can see the relationship to the P-Bass in the neck. It's all technique though.......

spideyjg · #5 03-21-2007, 10:06 AM

Stock a 2K has a 1 3/4 but can be ordered with a 1 1/2. Many folks prefer that and actually in the old days they were 1 5/8.

Many of us want them to offer the 1 5/8 again.

Tribby 2Ks are always 1 3/4.

Jim

roger winkler · #6 03-21-2007, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by spideyjg

Stock a 2K has a 1 3/4 but can be ordered with a 1 1/2. Many folks prefer that and actually in the old days they were 1 5/8.

Many of us want them to offer the 1 5/8 again.

Tribby 2Ks are always 1 3/4.

Jim

I don't suppose G&L offers a 1 1/2 neck to fit the tribby, do they? I sure would like a smaller width neck.

spideyjg · #7 03-21-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by roger winkler

I don't suppose G&L offers a 1 1/2 neck to fit the tribby, do they? I sure would like a smaller width neck.

The fewer options I guess make the Tribby's cheaper to produce so they can be bought as such a bang for buck. The tribby SB-2 and JB-2 have the skinny necks.

If you love the sound then you get a USA all pimped out. Dang pushers!

Jim

coop · #8 03-21-2007, 09:23 PM

<edit>Stupid rant that served no good purpose deleted. Sorry Roger. Beer and internet should not be mixed.

roger winkler · #9 03-22-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by coop

If they start offering all the different neck options on Tributes, then they would of course need to offer all of the different finishes, and different models, and gun oil tint, no face dots, and ebony boards, and left handed, and matching headstocks, and of course these would all need to be available for less than $500, and ready to ship in less than 1 week!

Yes, "somebody" needs to complain about this!

Like a wise man once told me - "Wish in one hand, and then poop in the other.See which one fills up first."

I put a tooth under my pillow and made a wish a long time ago and I didn't get poop, or anthing else for that matter.

I still want the skinny neck though.

Infernal Affair · #10 03-24-2007, 10:01 AM

My USA has a #6 neck, and while I like the smaller nut, the radius feels really round. I think the flatter #8 neck would serve me better, but beggars can't be choosers.

1 5/8" is a great width for a neck. I believe my Rick is about that, and the neck is a little flatter. Plays really well. I'd go for a 1 5/8" if possible.