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Originally Posted by lmfreeman9  What about L-2000s? Aren't there some inconsistencies? I have an '81 L2000E with slots serial #B002xxx. I also have an '82? L1000 with hex and a serial # about 650 numbers lower. |
You know, it's funny because this conversation usually comes up only in reference to the 1K. But yeah, I would assume the time line for the switch from slot to small hex on the 2K is the same since the pickups are identical.
Bear in mind that the 2K wasn't introduced until 1981 (although I'm sure there are some prototypes out there dated earlier), so I don't know that you'd find any large hex varieties. GG Jaguar would know better than I (the earliest 2K displayed on his excellent site appears to be a slot pole).
If you do find a large hex 2K, I'd say it's a rare bird. Not sure that would affect its value, but it would certainly qualify as a curiosity.
As for the inconsistencies you point out, serial numbers are not an accurate reflection of age on G&L guitars and basses because they were stamped at the time the bridges (on early models) and neck plates (starting in 1983) were forged, rather than when the guitar was assembled. My understanding is these parts were just grabbed out of the box with little regard to sequence. The only way to know the date for sure is to remove the neck (carefully!) and check the date stamps on the back of the neck and in the body joint. Your 1K could actually be of the '80 large hex variety, or it's possible it was made later than the 2K but just happens to have a lower serial number.
