L2000: Alder vs Swamp Ash?

[Nightvision]

Hello guys,
I'm very found of G&L L2000, and I know my next and, I hope, definitely main bass will be a L2000.
So, the finish I really want is Black with maple neck (Black 'n maple bass are simply beautiful...)

But, Black finish is only available with an Alder body (for US models, Basswood for Tribute)...
I know, and plays many times, the most popular model with Swamp Ash body and I am wondering if there is a big tonal difference between the 2?

I'm sure you will be able to help me

(Sorry for my english )

Thanks a lot
Will

[Ken Baker]

Hi, Will!

Your English is perfectly fine.

The standard body wood for the USA L-2000 is alder, and is available only with the standard colors. However, you can special order your L-2000 with an ash body in solid black if that's what you want. You aren't limited to the premier finishes if you get ash.

Of course, you have no choice with the Tributes.

If your local dealers aren't clear on this, please have them contact their G&L rep. Alternately, you can contact Buffalo Bros. in Carlsbad, California, USA. They do ship internationally.

Ken...

[mcm]

Bass Northwest has a black one with a maple neck used for sale. Decent price also.

[Nightvision]

Thanks a lot Ken!
I will check items for sale at Buffalo Bros.

Do you think there is a great tonal difference between an Alder L2000 and Swamp Ash?
I found a great deal for an Alder L2000 but I cannot test... And have no ideas about the sound...

[Nightvision]

Thx mcm, it's the bass I look
But no idea about the sound of an Alder L2000... need more time to think about it... but it's impossible to find one where I live, there are only Tributes basses

[Ken Baker]

Originally Posted by Nightvision

Thanks a lot Ken!
I will check items for sale at Buffalo Bros.

Do you think there is a great tonal difference between an Alder L2000 and Swamp Ash?
I found a great deal for an Alder L2000 but I cannot test... And have no ideas about the sound...

Ash will generally sound a little bit snappier than alder. Mixed with a maple neck you'll have a very lively bass indeed.

Ken...

[spideyjg]

Originally Posted by Ken Baker

Ash will generally sound a little bit snappier than alder. Mixed with a maple neck you'll have a very lively bass indeed.

Ken...

Mmmmm......ash and maple...

[Nightvision]

Anyone has try an Alder L2000?
Mixed with a maple neck, I think it will be good.

But, This bass at BassNw... I have an impression that she's there since many years and no one for buy it...
Do you recommand that store?

[mrjim123]

Check out this link for a discussion on how the body's wood affects tone: http://www.warmoth.com/bass/options/..._bodywoods.cfm