One Thousand = 1K = One/K = WunKay
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Enjoy the wunkay! I have an '82 that is my favorite bass I've ever owned. Don't think of it as a P-bass replacement. It's really it's own beast, but it sits nicely in the mix if you want it to.
Pretty sure that began back on the Dudepit site, right after people there started calling the L-2000 a "tookay".
Kinda recall a member named Duke (the owl farm) coining the term "wunkay" for the L1K.
Memory is a little fuzzy though, so....
There currently a black wunkay with an ebony fret board listed in the classified here!! Hit up that search bar!
I've owned a few 2k's over the years, and prefer the vintage models (they show their age pretty evidently, which to me is a plus. You really know you're playing a vintage instrument).
They are subjected to the same stresses as any other bass, however I would pay particular attention to the angle of the neck as early 3bolt G&L's are prone to developing
"ski jump" syndrome (especially when the strings are left under tension for long periods of time). Aside from that I would make sure the electronics are all working properly
as these are pretty early designs for active control basses. That's what I would pay close attention to as a buyer...G.C. does have a good return policy (30 days on used merch)
which I've had to use 2x when buying a bass from them (no hassles, though on 1 I was responsible for the shipping fee, but was credited the rest).
As someone else mentioned previously some GooGone will get rid of the glue from that sticker. BTW I have an '88 L2K that's your basses twin (with 2 pickups though, of course).
G&L L series are great sounding versatile basses, though they are typically on the heavy side...enjoy!
They are subjected to the same stresses as any other bass, however I would pay particular attention to the angle of the neck as early 3bolt G&L's are prone to developing
"ski jump" syndrome (especially when the strings are left under tension for long periods of time). Aside from that I would make sure the electronics are all working properly
as these are pretty early designs for active control basses. That's what I would pay close attention to as a buyer...G.C. does have a good return policy (30 days on used merch)
which I've had to use 2x when buying a bass from them (no hassles, though on 1 I was responsible for the shipping fee, but was credited the rest).
As someone else mentioned previously some GooGone will get rid of the glue from that sticker. BTW I have an '88 L2K that's your basses twin (with 2 pickups though, of course).
G&L L series are great sounding versatile basses, though they are typically on the heavy side...enjoy!
When you say angle of the neck, and reference the three bolt design are you talking about looking for an angle where the neck attaches to the body, or looking for a bow in the neck itself?
The wunkay is all passive, but old pots often need replacing and jacks wear out.
I used to lurk at the dudepit and guitarsbyleo when both were pretty happening (anyone remember the lunch reports?), and seem to remember the wun/too - kay appearing there.
A bow to the neck... I've heard about it many times before, in fact my current L2K had it (1st 1 I've experienced) but I was able to repair it myself. My truss rod was maxed out as well,
so I loosened the truss about 5 full turns, clamped the neck down, then placed a clamp on the center of the neck (frets down) and applied force with the middle clamp.
I had to do this 3x so far and it's a lot better but still not quite perfect. I consulted my local G&L dealer (Murphy's music in Huntington NY) and they advised the only way to make the
fix permanent is under heat, so I'm going to try it again but with a hair dryer on it this time.
so I loosened the truss about 5 full turns, clamped the neck down, then placed a clamp on the center of the neck (frets down) and applied force with the middle clamp.
I had to do this 3x so far and it's a lot better but still not quite perfect. I consulted my local G&L dealer (Murphy's music in Huntington NY) and they advised the only way to make the
fix permanent is under heat, so I'm going to try it again but with a hair dryer on it this time.
Thanks for the info, I thought the only difference was the # of pickups...I didn't know 1K's were passive controls. Thank you!
Thank you for the head's up. I just picked up a black El Toro, the Wunkay search is temporarily put on a back burner.
NY Music and Repair in Bohemia..... ask for Tony. They used to be located next to Murphy's
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Well, based on previous TalkBass comments, it seems that you are ignoring us, and really don't know anything about bass guitars.
Seriously, I love my local GC, and the guys who work there are top notch. What do you think when you see the general GC dislike that pops up on TalkBass from time to time?
Oh...and congrats OP. That's a cool lookin' bass with some nice mojo.
I know there are lame GCs out there but I know my store is good and we have great staff. I know my stuff as well when it comes to gear
