Question

allbasses · #1 06-20-2006, 10:16 PM

Not to generalize.. or over/under assume anything .. but is Tribute G&L like the Squier of Fender?

Sorry if I'm wrong.

Anyways, I'm looking into the Tribute L2500. I deffiently want five strings and I still need to play one. But, my bro told me they had a round sound and were real even throughout the ranges, plus the pick up dials and switchs.

Any other thoughts?

Oh, by the way, I'm also looking into P basses, as I was told they have a round sound, and I played a Yamaha 5string I liked a lot.

lug · #2 06-20-2006, 10:24 PM

Definately not like a squire. More like a cross between MIM and a CIJ.

allbasses · #3 06-20-2006, 10:39 PM

sorry, not new to bass,, but to bass lingo. I know MIM has to do with fenders? What is MIM and CIJ?

lug · #4 06-21-2006, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by allbasses

sorry, not new to bass,, but to bass lingo. I know MIM has to do with fenders? What is MIM and CIJ?

MIM = Made In Mexico
CIJ = Crafted In Japan

MIM's are "standard" fenders, CIJ's are things like artist models like the Geddy Lee bass, the Marcus Miller bass, etc.

The G&L Tributes use the same pickups/prepamp, same bridge design, and some of the same wood selections as US G&Ls. The necks are not the same type of construction (US are BiCut necks instead of regular style) and the bigest complaint you usually here is about scratcy pots on the tributes. I suggest getting a Premium Tribute due to the fact that they are Ash boied and have cooler finishes.

allbasses · #5 06-21-2006, 02:49 AM

Awesome. Will do.

Thanks,
brendan

lpdeluxe · #6 06-21-2006, 05:37 AM

The more I play my L2K, the less I am interested in my other basses. For $560 new + case, it has to be the bargain of the decade. That's for the Premium, with natural ash finish and maple fb. What a fox!

Now maybe I'll get an L2.5K in the same finish...for the price, everybody ought to be able to get 2 or 3.

allbasses · #7 06-21-2006, 10:57 AM

my bro feels the same way, he dropped 800$ on his fender 4 string jazz ..... he say he wish he would have got the tribute instead.

So, I just need to play one, see if I like the sound and feel enogh to get it.

Thanks

lpdeluxe · #8 06-21-2006, 01:22 PM

The feel of the neck is different. Fenders (other than vintage/reissues) have a 9.5" fingerboard radius, which is a fairly high crown. VIntage and reissues are 7.5" which is more like a g**tar. The Trib has a 12" radius, rather flat, and the nut is 1.75". If you are used to a 1.5" nut, it may seem a bit wider.

On the other hand, I trade off between my Fender '51 P RI and my Tribute all night long without having problems. I prefer the Trib, since it has a satin finish (vs gloss on the Fender) which feels a lot faster.

There is no comparison in the sound. The P reissue sounds like a vintage P, no question about it (that's why I carry it around). But for everything else, the L2K does the job.

spideyjg · #9 06-21-2006, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lpdeluxe

The more I play my L2K, the less I am interested in my other basses.

+1 but it is any MFD equipped bass. Somedays it is the El Toro others the L1K, and so on, and so on....

Leo made the best damn bass pickup with that design.

Jim

allbasses · #10 06-21-2006, 07:20 PM

lpdeluxe · #11 06-22-2006, 07:05 AM

Major Freakin' Doobie.

Or, maybe, Magnetic Field Design.
http://www.glguitars.com/frameset.htm

allbasses · #12 06-22-2006, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by lpdeluxe

Major Freakin' Doobie.

That was my original guess.

From my knowledge of general music, some of the words they used about tone makes them sound good.

So, I'm guessing MFD can be a plus if you like it a lot.

allbasses · #13 06-22-2006, 11:18 AM

Another question.

String through bridge? Or body? Is either better or worse? Problems with either one? Sound difference/preference?

Do different wood types on the body make for different sounds? What're differences between basswood and swamp ash?

What about on the fret boards? Hard maple with rosewood compared to Maple? Sound? Their feel? I know I prefer really soft and smooth. Nothing sticky.

thanks

lpdeluxe · #14 06-22-2006, 12:50 PM

I greatly prefer maple fbs, and as I noted above, the finish on the L2K is excellent: not sticky at all.

As far as the relative tone of different woods, the bass has to be seen as a whole, ensemble instrument. A lot of people love to endlessly debate the issues of fb material etc ad infinitum, but to me, to obsess over something that contributes so little to the sound is spinning your wheels. I like the feel of maple, and I get the sound I want. I personally think it's like the upholstery on your car: I hate vinyl, like cloth, but the color doesn't make it go faster or get better mileage. Try it before you buy, or buy it with a solid return policy.

And I still don't really know what "Magnetic Field Design" means, but they sound good, which is all I want. It's not like I'm going to change out the pickups magnets....

aban · #15 06-22-2006, 12:52 PM

I just got my new (used to me ) L 2500 and she is a beaute..... I played her last night and she is sweet. I have a question,I got the bass and it is strung..... 3 strings through the body and 2 through the bridge ..... what would be the point to that? And which stringing method do most of you guys use? And why? BTW great forum. I use to own a L 2000 very early model and sold it ( I'm gonna rot in hell ... I know this.)

When I had that bass (Years ago).. I had had some problem with it and called G&L and who should pickup the phone, but Leo himself...no secretary Well we chatted for a min ........ to cool, man that guy was friggin crankin out guitars and had the time to talk to me .......Greatest friggin Guitar maker ever.

See ya

Rasaban