SB2 vs L2K

[rok51]

Originally Posted by Chef

If you buy used tributes, buying both is cheeeeeeep.

Even brand new, the Tribbys are quite the bargain IMHO. The first generation was great...the second generation surprised the stew out of me with attention to detail. Okay, I confess...I do like the new headstock decal...and the bridge imprint (and I never considered myself that sort, lol!).

Kim

[snappytom]

Have been monitoring this thread and agree with just about everything written.

I have a USA L-2000 (#8 neck), a USA SB-2, and one of the new Tribute SB-2's. They are all excellent basses and provide a great bang for the buck.
The l-2000 is the most comfortable bass I have ever had, but for what I am playing out now (rock cover band) the SB-2 is the weapon of choice. I prefer the USA SB-2 over the Tribute mainly because of the specific tone it has (Ash body and Ebony fretboard) and because of the way it feels.
But the neck on my L-2000 is the best. The USA SB-2 neck feels a bit beefier, but all measurements show the 2 to be dimensionally the same.
Both of my SB-2's have the tone pot mod. IMO, this somewhat tames the beast and opens up a wider range of tone. But the beast is still there and they can still produce the sweetest grind if desired.

The L-2000 stays for sure (famous last words), the USA SB-2 could be replaced by another if I ever happen to find one that feels and plays better.