saying hey

skortch · #1 04-28-2007, 10:08 PM

So I just joined the board and thought I'd say hey and hello...

I ordered a US blueburst L-2500 with birdseye maple finger board last week from my local dealer. Sounds like it'll be 8 weeks before delivery. Can't wait, of course, but I guess that means more time for bikes and motorcycles and other things. Best hit those while I can cause I'm pretty sure I'll be playing the thing around the clock once it gets here. That wait also gives me time to decide on the perfect name for the new baby... maybe Thumper... or Janice...

I had played an L-2000 back in 1988, barely choosing a Stingray 5 over it for the extra low end. It's taken me a while, but I think I'm coming around full-circle now to the bass I should have had all along. I've always liked Leo's (and George's

) stuff, except for maybe Fenders. Kinda ironic, ain't it?

I'll post a pic when it gets here. Cool forum, for sure.

-Mark

Youngspanion · #2 04-29-2007, 07:01 AM

Welcome aboard Mark. You should definitly love your Blueburst L-2500. I do hope you receive your bass in the 8 week time period that you were given. Be patient if you have to wait longer. The G&L is definitly a unique instrument. I'm just having a ball playing with mine. My wife is staring to give me lip about the playing time I've been putting in. I just got my bass back from G&L after having the neck replaced. I love it. Have fun brother.

steve

**MAJOR METAL** · #3 04-29-2007, 01:19 PM

Study your control layout before the bass arrives , its alittle complex.

cb56 · #4 04-29-2007, 02:58 PM

Welcome aboard. I predict you'll love it. And do post some pics when you can.

skortch · #5 04-30-2007, 12:46 PM

Thanks for the responses! So is 8 weeks being a little optimistic - is the wait usually longer?

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Originally Posted by MAJOR METAL

Study your control layout before the bass arrives , its alittle complex.

Back in that twenty-year-old test, I can remember the sales guy doing some voodoo with the controls while I played, saying "Now here's a Jazz", "Now here's a P-bass", "Here's a Music Man" etc. I have no idea what he was doing but I was impressed nonetheless.

I tried one a week ago or so and was struck by the wide range of tones. In fact, I didn't like the first couple and was thinking this wasn't the bass for me. But then I kept tweaking... I get the overall gist of the controls. I love having that flexibility available, though it's all in the theoretical stage right now. I'm sure I'll get the hang of it.

-Mark

Youngspanion · #6 04-30-2007, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skortch

Thanks for the responses! So is 8 weeks being a little optimistic - is the wait usually longer?

-Mark

I ordered mine in February of '06 and got it in June of '06. About 5 months. Torture if you aren't prepared for it.

steve

mainsail · #7 04-30-2007, 11:48 PM

Welcome aboard and enjoy.
I ordered an L2K fretless around mid Feburary last year and it finally came the first part of September.
Ebony for the fingerboard and retooling were given for the prolonged delivery.

Larry

Quote:

Originally Posted by skortch

Thanks for the responses! So is 8 weeks being a little optimistic - is the wait usually longer?

Back in that twenty-year-old test, I can remember the sales guy doing some voodoo with the controls while I played, saying "Now here's a Jazz", "Now here's a P-bass", "Here's a Music Man" etc. I have no idea what he was doing but I was impressed nonetheless.

I tried one a week ago or so and was struck by the wide range of tones. In fact, I didn't like the first couple and was thinking this wasn't the bass for me. But then I kept tweaking... I get the overall gist of the controls. I love having that flexibility available, though it's all in the theoretical stage right now. I'm sure I'll get the hang of it.

-Mark

quickervicar · #8 05-02-2007, 12:37 PM

It is a long wait, but worth it. Just occupy yourself with something in the meantime. Knitting, for instance.

skortch · #9 05-02-2007, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by quickervicar

It is a long wait, but worth it. Just occupy yourself with something in the meantime. Knitting, for instance.

I'm not that desperate yet, but in 8 weeks, who knows? Maybe I'll have to buy an old L-1000 off evilbay to hold me over and keep me away from the dreaded purl stitch.

I did read some posts about people getting their bass in 5-8 weeks, but most are several months or more. The price we pay for supporting our local luthiers...

Youngspanion · #10 05-03-2007, 03:48 AM

Yeah, I've heard some guys getting it pretty quick too. I guess it just depends on the timing.

**derrellvis69** · #11 05-03-2007, 11:45 AM

Welcome,
Take a break and study the controls. I'm still trying to remember what control settings I like. I've started keeping a little notebook in my gigbag. My Bass Teacher hates my L2500, because it's so tweak-able and sounds different at every lesson. Here's a link to the controls on the L-2500 http://www.glguitars.com/schematics/...ls_diagram.pdf

skortch · #12 09-06-2007, 07:07 AM

Just wanted to follow up - my bass arrived last week, just over 4 months since the order and just as I was finishing up my first sweater...

Wow, it makes some very nice sounds!

I can see why some would want to go with flatwounds as the tone is almost too vibrant, depending on your tastes of course. String choice will make a big difference as will setting up the amp correctly.

**Chef** · #13 09-06-2007, 10:01 AM

pics!

of the sweater, of course.

skaelin · #14 09-06-2007, 10:59 AM

Just my two cents . . . Choose a name like the Native Americans used to choose theirs; wait until you get the bass (not that the Native Americans played bass, but you get the point), let it show it's true nature to you and then give it a rightful name . . .

Grasshopper

quickervicar · #15 09-06-2007, 12:22 PM

You may find either Thunderstick or Moosebottom to be appropriate

surfgarage · #16 09-06-2007, 01:06 PM

Hi, hope you thorughly enjoy your bass when it arrives. I ordered a SB-2 June 5th and 3 months later I'm still waiting. As the wait gets longer it's gotta be getting shorter I keep telling myself. I have a L-1000 and a SB-1 to bide my time in the meanwhile.

Eddie