For sale FS: G&L Tribute L2500, killer mods!!!

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Here we have a killer G&L Tribute L2500, complete with my 'totem' mods. I call them my 'totem mods' because after playing an L2500 with them, you'll have to check your totem to make sure you're not in some fantasy dreamland (Inception reference!) :)

Anyway, back to reality, the mods are these:
1) Each pickup has it's own series/parallel/single switch. So, each pickup can be independently switched to single coil mode, along with the standard series and parallel modes. This is better than the normal switching mod because this way both pickups don't have to be on the same setting. For example, my favorite setting is neck single coil, and bridge series. You have infinite switching possibilities.

2) This L2500 has wider string spacing than normal. By spacing out the saddles, I was able to get 18mm spacing. This is completely reversible if you like the narrower spacing better.


This is a Korean made Tribute, ash body, which I bought new in 2005. It's in super shape with no major nicks or dings or anything. Just normal wear that you'll see from a 5 year old bass that's been played. No visible fretwear. No buckle rash. One of the tuners has some chrome flaking off, but it's on the post and not visible when it's strung up. If you need a featherweight, this is probably not for you. It's close to 10 pounds. I don't have to convince you how phenomenal this bass sounds. A stock L2500 is one of the best sounding basses ever, add to that the single coil mod and you have something special. She's wearing a new set of Curt Mangan nickels. Original (super nice) G&L gigbag included.

Price is $450, split FedEx shipping from SC. No trades, please.

If you want an immediate response, please email me a [email protected]

There are a few more pictures at
http://www.chuckamuck.com/ebay/2500/
(the ones with single numbers are the ones you see here)

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mmbongo

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If you were nearby I'd say bring it by :)

The switches themselves are like $30 a pair, definitely worth it. It really opens up lots of tones.
 

Chef

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what's she weigh?
 
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I gotta ask, how'd you manage that first mod?? I am looking at buying one of these (But live in the UK) and its a mod that really interests me and would defenetly be something i would like to try on it.
 

mmbongo

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I gotta ask, how'd you manage that first mod?? I am looking at buying one of these (But live in the UK) and its a mod that really interests me and would defenetly be something i would like to try on it.

If you know your way around guitar wiring (and don't mind drilling holes in your bass!) you can do it. It involves adding one on/on/on switch, and replacing the existing on/on switch with another on/on/on switch. From there it's just following the wiring diagram. There's really not a LOT to the mod, as the only wiring you are modifying is the pickup switching. But it's easy for me to say that, because I've been doing these mods for 15 years :)
 

theschnitt

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How did you change the string spacing at the bridge? I don't see any spacers between the saddles, but that's all I can think of. . .
 

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