New (to me) Tribute L2500

p0k · #1 02-05-2008, 08:34 AM

So i just picked this up on ebay because i have been longing for another G&L since getting rid of both my ASAT and SB2 in favor of 5-strings. anyway, here it is. a Tribute L2500 in Gun Metal Blue. Any idea what year they stopped offering that finish?

I should get it friday...hope its a good one.

BillySid · #2 02-07-2008, 08:11 AM

Ah, that's where that bass went. I was wanting to get it myself, but didn't get the funds together in time! I have one 5 tribute and want another one! Totally made my jazz sound weak compared to the G&L. Love'em!

p0k · #3 02-07-2008, 10:21 AM

yeah, i'm pretty excited to get it! i'm a little nervous about the fret work and stuff but hopefully it'll be fine...plus i know it will sound good

BillySid · #4 02-07-2008, 12:34 PM

My current Tribute is the blueburst type finish with a maple neck. No fret or neck issues at all on it. They are very well put together. G&L did it right with this series.

p0k · #5 02-07-2008, 12:42 PM

do you string through the body or bridge?

BillySid · #6 02-07-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by p0k

do you string through the body or bridge?

Through the bridge. Never been a big fan of through the body for some reason. Just a personal preference.

saristi · #7 02-12-2008, 10:32 AM

Hey guys, In want to ask you something: "Is there any diference in SOUND between the G&L and the G&L Tribute??? Thanks

Trevorus · #8 02-12-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BillySid

My current Tribute is the blueburst type finish with a maple neck. No fret or neck issues at all on it. They are very well put together. G&L did it right with this series.

That's the exact bass I had, and I miss it severely right now...

4Mal · #9 02-12-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by saristi

Hey guys, In want to ask you something: "Is there any diference in SOUND between the G&L and the G&L Tribute??? Thanks

Not much if any at all. The only real difference in the electronics is that the USA features a socket mounted chip (op amp) and the Trib's is hard mounted. This is not a big deal to me as I really prefer the passive L2000/L2500 tones. You can get Ash bodies or Alder bodies in either the MIA or Trib basses depending on the finish you select. That is going to have a more pronounced difference I think ...

**Chef** · #10 02-12-2008, 03:32 PM

Shoot, I've never seen that finish in a Tribute; dat's bad-a**.

4Mal · #11 02-12-2008, 03:41 PM

that is nice isn't it ?

p0k · #12 02-12-2008, 09:11 PM

it looks even better in person...and everything is top-notch as far as fretwork and hardware goes (better than the USA ASAT i used to own). the treble pot is a little noisy, but nothing too bad. i'm definitely impressed with the quality of tributes...i wish i knew what year this was from

**Chef** · #13 02-12-2008, 09:22 PM

quote:
"Any idea what year they stopped offering that finish?"

Heck no, I don't even know they offered it, ever.
Color me green, cause I'm jealous. That's flippin' hawt.

Wwolof · #14 02-12-2008, 10:22 PM

*another round of the paws*

Kompressaur · #15 02-15-2008, 01:59 PM

me too,I never knew this finish existed till now.its understated and classy

+1 on the tribby fretwork. they're excellent in this respect. the only thing I wish they'd do is resolve/blend the volute behind the nut a little neater

p0k · #16 02-15-2008, 03:15 PM

could it be a re-finish? is there a list of all the past finished G&L offered anywhere?

xr6fan · #17 02-16-2008, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 4Mal

Not much if any at all. The only real difference in the electronics is that the USA features a socket mounted chip (op amp) and the Trib's is hard mounted. This is not a big deal to me as I really prefer the passive L2000/L2500 tones. You can get Ash bodies or Alder bodies in either the MIA or Trib basses depending on the finish you select. That is going to have a more pronounced difference I think ...

I had a play of both of these, a Bongo and an anniversary edition (20th or 30th) of either a silhouette or a Bongo (nearly $5000 AUD). I couldn't hear much difference between the G&Ls but did notice an odd electric buzz (earth?) in the US made L-2500. Both of the Musicman's had fast necks with low actions and were very easy to play. But not enough for me to give up either of my L5Ks.

Cheers,

Jamie

snappytom · #18 02-16-2008, 08:13 AM

Nice ..... I was watching this one. Good to hear that it met your expectations in terms of fretwork, etc..
I pulled a used MIK Tribute L-2500 off the wall at GC yesterday and was very impressed with the fretwork, neck/neck pocket and overall condition.
It made the trip home. It has the more common Cherryburst over Ash finish and is currently being cleaned up and re-strung, pics to follow someday soon.
The color you got is killer.

snappytom · #19 02-17-2008, 06:27 PM

New (to me) L-2500.

As noted above, picked this one off the wall at GC on Friday. MIK L-2500 in good shape. A few small dings in the headstock and the bottom strap pin moved to a new hole (guess the previous owner did not know the toothpick trick).
Cleaned up and new strings, it looks and plays well. I have never felt comfortable on a Fiver, but after playing this all day I am feeling real good about it.
Light for a Five, it weighs about the same as my SB-2. Balances well and has great tone. Pre-amp is a bit noisy but not constant, depends on what is on around it.
Great value for the $$.

p0k · #20 02-17-2008, 08:58 PM

looks great!