Bass Recommendations please!!

[Nihblokk]

I do, as I used to own one....and recommend you don't unless you want to change both pickups to make it a viable instrument in comparison to the rest. This isn't surprising given the low cost of the bass (this is one of Schecter's lowest priced options). The "MM pickup" doesn't sound like one, it's more a double JJ and very nasally when soloed and weak in terms of output. I was hoping it had a bit of that MM vibe to it (I have a MM Ray btw to compare it to), and not even close, it's a double JJ bridge pu like that on the Ibanez TMB300. I love how the bass feels though, got a great neck, light weight etc, in all other areas, it's a very good option. I love Schecter basses mind you and do think some of them would be good to recommend, I just wouldn't suggest the Stealth unless you plan to upgrade the pickups and maybe the electronics.

Out of that list, I would recommend the Spector, but probably should consider a L2000 given the choice of music. Neck is wide if that's a consideration, but the bass is extremely versatile and has probably the most powerful pickups (the MFDs) on an off-the shelf bass I've yet run into, on top of that, G&L overwound the pickups by 15-20%, so it's got a heck of a bite to it.

Hey man thanks for all this information, when you suggested the L2000 sis you mean the tribute version? Because that's the only one I can find in Mexico City, it is a used one, but I can get it for 500 bucks.

 

[Maxdusty]

Hey man thanks for all this information, when you suggested the L2000 sis you mean the tribute version? Because that's the only one I can find in Mexico City, it is a used one, but I can get it for 500 bucks.

no problem. Yes, the Tribute version. The Tribute version has the exact same pickups and electronics as the more expensive US version, so it's going to sound exactly the same. That's what makes these Tribute versions such a good deal, you're getting their best pickups and electronics on it.
What you pay for in the more expensive US version is the ability to customize what wood, neck width, finish you want, the Tribute versions which are produced in Indonesia, you don't get a choice in finish etc. However, they both sound exactly the same.

 

[Nihblokk]

no problem. Yes, the Tribute version. The Tribute version has the exact same pickups and electronics as the more expensive US version, so it's going to sound exactly the same. That's what makes these Tribute versions such a good deal, you're getting their best pickups and electronics on it.

Thanks man. I'm torn between the L2000 for 500 or the Schecter Stiletto Session 5 (5 strings and dual emg humbuckers) for 800. I know either one of those would be a good choice but, just for the sake of argument what would you choose?

 

[Maxdusty]

Thanks man. I'm torn between the L2000 for 500 or the Schecter Stiletto Session 5 (5 strings and dual emg humbuckers) for 800. I know either one of those would be a good choice but, just for the sake of argument what would you choose?

I used to own a Schecter Elite with EMG-HZ pickups among the Schecter basses I used to own, I really do like Schecter basses however, the L2000 is really something else in it's versatility. So without hesitation, I'd pick that one if everything works on it and it's in good condition. There are so many options you can select.
This video might give you an idea .... he goes through all the different sound options, needless to say, the video is 10 minutes long.

 

[Nihblokk]

I used to own a Schecter Elite with EMG-HZ pickups among the Schecter basses I used to own, I really do like Schecter basses however, the L2000 is really something else in it's versatility. So without hesitation, I'd pick that one if everything works on it and it's in good condition. There are so many options you can select.
This video might give you an idea .... he goes through all the different sound options, needless to say, the video is 10 minutes long.

Awesome, I'll check it out. Hopefully it will help me make a decision.

 

[Maxdusty]

Awesome, I'll check it out. Hopefully it will help me make a decision.

Being a used bass, it goes without saying to check everything on it, neck, truss rod, electronics etc. but if everything works on it, it's really an awesome bass. The neck is wider than the Ibanez basses or Schecter, but if that's not a problem for you, it's a great option. I sold mine because I'm starting to get more into medium or short scale basses these days due to shoulder issues.
Anyway, here's the control scheme for the L2000 should you want to know what all those knobs and switches do.

 

[Nihblokk]

Being a used bass, it goes without saying to check everything on it, neck, truss rod, electronics etc. but if everything works on it, it's really an awesome bass. The neck is wider than the Ibanez basses or Schecter, but if that's not a problem for you, it's a great option. I sold mine because I'm starting to get more into medium or short scale basses these days due to shoulder issues.
Anyway, here's the control scheme for the L2000 should you want to know what all those knobs and switches do.
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Holy crap! Now I get the hype! Certainly looks interesting but as a first bass maybe it will take some time to get used to all of those controls. And yes, ideally I would check the bass before buying but the seller is in another state. Fortunately, the purchase would be made through an online platform so should something be wrong with the bass, I can just return it, no questions asked.

 

[Maxdusty]

Holy crap! Now I get the hype! Certainly looks interesting but as a first bass maybe it will take some time to get used to all of those controls. And yes, ideally I would check the bass before buying but the seller is in another state. Fortunately, the purchase would be made through an online platform so should something be wrong with the bass, I can just return it, no questions asked.

Tbh, I didn't understand the hype myself, kept hearing about it but could never find a G&L bass at a local store to try. I've been playing for over 30 years, never even tried a G&L before and it kind of blew my mind. G&L was Leo Fender's last company before he passed away, so he incorporated things that he learned with his Fender and Musicman Stingray basses into these MFD pickups. There are indeed a lot of options but in my case, I found the settings that sounded really good to me and stuck with it at first then started to explore the other other tonal options available, better to have a lot of options available than being limited in choices.