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G&L Basses
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Chef
In Memoriam
@ Chef....well done mate, it aint hard to suss out and boy the tones are all there in spades on the L2K, it can out tone nearly any rock bass out there.
This thread has revived my G&L gas. Thanks a lot Chef and Spidey.
Me want ASAT bass! Roarrr~
I'll drink to that ROON, just went on the Bay and saw nothing, it's hard being lefty sometimes............
yes..but you are given the bass for the first time in a noisy, dark rehearsal space. You have never even seen the axe before...everybody else is tuning up, setting up and making noise. You have like a minute to make sense of things before you are off
...and I did not think that was the way things worked, the pup switching was easy to figure out...other niggles: (you can tell I have been researching)
1. Why no tone control on the SB2, I am jonesing for a P/J, but no tone control. no buy.
2. If I would buy a L2000, I would really want a 1.5 inch neck, not the 1.75.
Do they do such things in their custom program?
Um, trying doing a little research on the G&L web site.
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]Um, trying doing a little research on the G&L web site.
Been there, doesn't answer my all my questions......like will a 1.5 neck even fit on a L2000, no mention of tone control options
okay, two other niggles:
1. Their website sucks for figuring out what options you can get.
2. Of the NY dealers mentioned, especially the ones in the city, I have only ever actually seen a G&L Bass at Guitarmann on the LES.
The heading on the right side of the chart reads "bass necks". The L-2000 is a bass. Those are your options for bass necks. There are two necks with a 1.5" nut width - the #6 and #8.
Here's the link for bass tone controls right from their web site:
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I've never had an issue finding stuff on their web site. As for dealers, I can't comment. I've never seen a G&L bass in a store.
my friend, my experience with OTHER instrument companies makes me cautious, for very rarely can different width necks be readily swapped, if G&L can do it great, but they should specifically say so, because thats not the norm for the industry. Stating something like "they have the same width at the 22nd fret" or something like that would be advisable.
Tonight for example, I am going to put a C neck on a fender jazz, using just a saw and a drill...
Tonight for example, I am going to put a C neck on a fender jazz, using just a saw and a drill...
my friend, my experience with OTHER instrument companies makes me cautious, for very rarely can different width necks be readily swapped, if G&L can do it great, but they should specifically say so, because thats not the norm for the industry.
Tonight for example, I am going to put an A neck on a fender jazz, using just a saw and a drill...
Oh, OK. Swapping. I thought we were talking about neck options. You'd probably need to send your bass back to G&L if you wanted a different neck, but that's just a guess.
no not swapping, will a 1.5 inch neck fit on a L2000, if custom ordered...surely someone here has done a custom order...I have vague, very vague synapses telling me they have seen such comments before...
Chef
In Memoriam
I've swapped necks on G&L's before.
They seem to be same width at the body, differing widths at the nut, and differing radii...
They seem to be same width at the body, differing widths at the nut, and differing radii...
Chef
In Memoriam
puurrrfect, thank you.....but how did you know that, for the website sez 1.75....I love the possibility of a 7.5 inch radius, and 1.5 inch neck, that may make a L2000 perfect for me right now...
My G&L trib is honestly the best bass I have ever played. I think mine is a USA version labeled wrong
+1... I wasn't even looking for a four when I got my L2000... When I played it I had to have it. Very awesome bass for the 600 or so I paid for it.... And it came with a bag.
If only they made a lefty tribute 5.
1.75 is the default for an L2000. You can order 4 different necks (2 j, 2 p sized). look under options on the webpage. A 1.5, 7.5 radius neck is available.
No, the website says there are 5 different necks, like I said in my earlier post. Did you look at the link I posted?
I used to have a 2001 L-2000 with a 1.5" neck w/ 7.5" radius... it was an extremely nice neck. I like the 7.5" radius.
For some reason I don't think you're hearing everyone on the neck thing....G&L builds - as two of five neck options - 1.5" wide necks (jazz width) necks with two radii for neck profiles (7.5" radius - #6 and 12" radius - #8). These are not "custom options" - they are normal options. I bought my brand new G&L L2000 (almost 3 years ago) completely stock with the #8 neck and no upcharge for that "feature".
No swapping, no "special ordering", just paying attention to the specs of the instruments for sale. Buffalo Bros. and Bass Northwest always seem to have a decent selection (or can get what you want) of G&L instruments available for purchase.
Just going to chime in here and say that G&L basses are the bomb. I own 9 instruments now (yes, I have a problem), and my 2 G&L's have NOTHING to apologize for right beside the Valenti, the Skjold, the Zachary, the Rob Allen, etc., etc. They are top quality, handmade in the USA instruments at a price point that puts the boutique parts instruments to (relative) shame. The finishes are insane...and incredibly durable (see thread in the G&L forum). I mean come on - where else can you buy handcrafted (to this standard) instruments (made domestically) for these prices? Yes, resale values are down - oh well, I don't plan on reselling my G&L's
I agree with many who've posted above in that I think over the years we will see both the information base and pricing structure for G&L basses rise...they are that good.
For those that think the G&L tone is bland or non-distinct...I'm not trying to start a flame war, but you either need to have your hearing checked, the amp you were plugged into is defective, or for some reason something had happened to that particular bass's pickups or preamp.
The L2000 has what is probably one of THE most distinct tones around (due to the MFD pickups). Yes, it is versatile, but it is also uniquely G&L. The output of these pickups is HUGE - it is impossible to be swallowed up in a mix or otherwise playing on G&L MFD's. Having said that, I always play with them in passive and parallel...it's the sound that works for me the best. If you want to move furniture - turn all the knobs clockwise - toggle the preamp to active with treble boost; toggle the coil routing to series, toggle the pickup selector to both (straight up), and freakin' run for cover!
The JB-2 is simply the classiest, yet most revealing, "jazz" bass I've ever played. I'm a bit of a purist here, so I love the alnico (stock) pickups. Mine weighs 7.5 pounds, and simply rocks the house. The tone is so organic, clear, burpy (when you want it that way), and precise. You better have your technique down pat on the JB-2...it WILL let you know when your fretting or plucking is sloppy or inconsistent. The fact that the body is not an offset waist design is fantastic, and the bass just sits so comfortably on the body. To be honest, I actually prefer playing it to my L2000 - for some reason it's just more "me", but that's a personal thing.
I can't say enough about these instruments....I bought the L2000 brand new for $1199...I consider that a huge bargain for what that instrument "is" compared to what it would have cost to purchase a USA-made Lakland, master-built Fender, Lull, or Sadowsky...and (dons flame suit) I don't think the G&L has anything to apologize for in the company of those instruments at all.
I completely lucked out and bought Mr. Circle's minty JB-2 for just under $700 - and it is completely tricked out with binding, gun oil tint neck finishing, maple fingerboard with no position markers, and even some birdseye in the neck. That's a friggin' steal for an instrument of this quality...and I've seen several JB-2's for that price right here on TB over the past 9 months.
Enough rambling....resale values are low - granted; however, they are "all that and a bag of chips"!
Jay
No swapping, no "special ordering", just paying attention to the specs of the instruments for sale. Buffalo Bros. and Bass Northwest always seem to have a decent selection (or can get what you want) of G&L instruments available for purchase.
Just going to chime in here and say that G&L basses are the bomb. I own 9 instruments now (yes, I have a problem), and my 2 G&L's have NOTHING to apologize for right beside the Valenti, the Skjold, the Zachary, the Rob Allen, etc., etc. They are top quality, handmade in the USA instruments at a price point that puts the boutique parts instruments to (relative) shame. The finishes are insane...and incredibly durable (see thread in the G&L forum). I mean come on - where else can you buy handcrafted (to this standard) instruments (made domestically) for these prices? Yes, resale values are down - oh well, I don't plan on reselling my G&L's
I agree with many who've posted above in that I think over the years we will see both the information base and pricing structure for G&L basses rise...they are that good.
For those that think the G&L tone is bland or non-distinct...I'm not trying to start a flame war, but you either need to have your hearing checked, the amp you were plugged into is defective, or for some reason something had happened to that particular bass's pickups or preamp.
The L2000 has what is probably one of THE most distinct tones around (due to the MFD pickups). Yes, it is versatile, but it is also uniquely G&L. The output of these pickups is HUGE - it is impossible to be swallowed up in a mix or otherwise playing on G&L MFD's. Having said that, I always play with them in passive and parallel...it's the sound that works for me the best. If you want to move furniture - turn all the knobs clockwise - toggle the preamp to active with treble boost; toggle the coil routing to series, toggle the pickup selector to both (straight up), and freakin' run for cover!
The JB-2 is simply the classiest, yet most revealing, "jazz" bass I've ever played. I'm a bit of a purist here, so I love the alnico (stock) pickups. Mine weighs 7.5 pounds, and simply rocks the house. The tone is so organic, clear, burpy (when you want it that way), and precise. You better have your technique down pat on the JB-2...it WILL let you know when your fretting or plucking is sloppy or inconsistent. The fact that the body is not an offset waist design is fantastic, and the bass just sits so comfortably on the body. To be honest, I actually prefer playing it to my L2000 - for some reason it's just more "me", but that's a personal thing.
I can't say enough about these instruments....I bought the L2000 brand new for $1199...I consider that a huge bargain for what that instrument "is" compared to what it would have cost to purchase a USA-made Lakland, master-built Fender, Lull, or Sadowsky...and (dons flame suit) I don't think the G&L has anything to apologize for in the company of those instruments at all.
I completely lucked out and bought Mr. Circle's minty JB-2 for just under $700 - and it is completely tricked out with binding, gun oil tint neck finishing, maple fingerboard with no position markers, and even some birdseye in the neck. That's a friggin' steal for an instrument of this quality...and I've seen several JB-2's for that price right here on TB over the past 9 months.
Enough rambling....resale values are low - granted; however, they are "all that and a bag of chips"!
Jay
