L2000 Pickup Problem

[MetalcoreBP]

I have a mid-90s L2000 that I bought while I was still a teenager. I've noticed that when I lower the action I have to use the bridge pickup only because the other pickup makes a terrible popping/twangy noise when I play on the E string. Has anyone else had this issue? Any ideas on how to fix it?

[bdgotoh]

Are the strings hitting the polepieces? Have you tried dropping the neck pickup farther into the body? It could also be the supporting springs as well, older G&Ls sometimes have a ringing noise. If you pull the pickup and stuff soft foam inside both springs that'll go away.

[MetalcoreBP]

Yeah. The string hits pole piece. I'll try lowering the pickup. I also have the ringing noise that I've heard is common with L2000s. Thanks for the help.

[PotsdamBass8]

I've also heard that a strip of electrical tape or probably even clear flexible tabe can help. I'm about to try that on one of my basses as I occasionally have the same problem if I really dig in.

[bassgod0dmw]

If the string hits the pole piece, try lowering the pickup or raising the action...or both.

[Wallace320]

but the problem is, sometimes, typical with L2000

I mean: many bolton necks just tend to raise neckheight at the heel, problem, as the OP's somewhat "forced" to play at the bridge, being that G&L revered bridge's factory set to keep strings out of bridge pickup reach, so then it should be only up to neck pickup

I think it's enough to just lower neck pickup a bit, accordin' to OP's playin' style

Other than that any extra zing should be G&L trademark roarin electronic

Cheers,
Wallace

[Chef]

Lowering the pickup, or, other setup adjustments, are the way to fix the string hitting pole pieces.
Not tape.
You can download a good basic G&L setup guide from the G&L guitar FAQ section:
http://www.glguitars.com/faq/index2.asp

look for this part:
Q. I lost the the User's Manual which came with my G&L made in the 1980s to early 1990s. Where can I get a copy?
A. Original printed versions are no longer availble, but you can download a PDF version.

Please note that models since the late 1980s, particularly 4-bolt guitars and 6-bolt basses, do not come with owner's manuals. The manual for earlier models covers how to adjust the micro-tilt neck feature no longer used on 4-bolt and 6-bolt models. Other aspects of the manual, such as pickup height adjustment, generally apply to newer models.



the "spring ping" is easily cured, as noted above.

[MetalcoreBP]

Thanks for the info Chef. On a side note does anyone know where to get replacement parts for a mid-90s L2000. G&L said they don't carry any replacement parts for basses that old. I really need the plastic electronics cover (have no idea how it went missing) and the spring and screw for the bridge (G&L said I had to buy a whole new bridge).

[Chef]

Man.
That's a crappy level of support; did you speak to a human at G&L about those?

try the bassesbyleo.com forums.