Considering L2000 on EBay

[eeby]

Some of you have probably noticed this auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1983-G-L-L-2000...oryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I was thinking of bidding because I would like an old L2000. It's not the super-old kind with the simpler headstock shape (that would be even better), but it's kind of vintage-ish. I really like the look of the natural finish on G&Ls. It looks as though a knob or two got replaced at some point.

I'm guessing it will probably sell for $600 to $700, somewhere in there, based on recent auctions.

 

[derick]

It's hard to be certain, but it looks like the knobs may be original but missing some of the black paint.

 

[metron]

If it is an 83 then it would be among the first with the new headstock shape. Could be a great bass. I would ask about the weight. The middle knob looks like its missing the chrome on top but at least its probably original. Those are impossible to find. Good luck!

 

[eeby]

Now this other one just came up.

Its a few years later. They did away with the control-holding plate and moved the jack to the side.

Anyone know of any other major difference, like with the electronics or something?

For looks I think the '83 (the older one) has the edge.