G&L Club Part 6

[Tunaman]

My new to me Tribute L2500 has been a blast to play, I'm really enjoying this bad boy. Great change of pace to my EBMMs but still a decent build quality to hang with them, really liking this guy for a very small sum of cash

 

[Handyman]

After being without a G&L for a few month, I'm finding myself GASing for another G&L 5 string, but one that weighs less than 13 lbs this time.

I love the L series basses, but the new M series look intriguing. Choices, choices...

Does anyone who's played an M2x00 have any thoughts to offer?

 

[Tunaman]

Are the M2500 wired series or parallel by default? I'd be interested only if wired in series. I find I dont use the passive mode or parallel that much

 

[BillyB_from_LZ]

Are the M2500 wired series or parallel by default? I'd be interested only if wired in series. I find I dont use the passive mode or parallel that much

I think Steve Donor's post (No. 185) strongly suggests that the coils of each pickup are in series. He's had his apart so he'd know for sure.

 

[Tunaman]

I tried searching here & G&Ls site but couldn't find the answer, it appears to be series but not 100% sure.
Is it more aggressive than the L or less?

 

[Ken Baker]

I tried searching here & G&Ls site but couldn't find the answer, it appears to be series but not 100% sure.

I am 100% sure. The pickup coils are wired in series.

Is it more aggressive than the L or less?

The coils have fewer turns than the L series to make them more controllable and less likely to overdrive the preamp.

The M series is active only. The preamp, when set flat, provides no gain. It is there to reduce the output impedance of the bass so that the possibility of signal degradation due to cabling is reduced. The EQ section provides gain control; +/- 15db for each of the three bands.

--so--

The M is a bit less aggressive natively than a comparable L. Think of it as a kinder and gentler G&L. But tweak that EQ & dig in and you'll be back to the snarling beasts that we've come to know and love.

Ken...

 

[cyco739z]

Anyone know where I can get a L2000 neck, besides G&L?

 

[ferrum]

Hey all,

I'm new to the G&L thing (coming from my starter bass, Squier CV early 50s), but picked up a used L-2500 fretless from a fellow TBer a few months back.

Hadn't gotten around to posting until now, but here she is...does this mean I get a number?

 

[Chef]

Dude, that's sweet.

 

[chunkstyle]

Hey all,

I'm new to the G&L thing (coming from my starter bass, Squier CV early 50s), but picked up a used L-2500 fretless from a fellow TBer a few months back.

Hadn't gotten around to posting until now, but here she is...does this mean I get a number?

So that's your second bass?!

Well done, sir!

 

[Chef]

I have one recommendation for your L2500 fretless:
do the single coil mod.
1) because it makes that bass that much more versatile
2) because single coil gets you "closer to Jaco-tone," which is why I like fretless

 

[FooHead]

Just got my 1st G&L a few weeks ago! Awesome bass!

 

[BillyB_from_LZ]

... picked up a used L-2500 fretless from a fellow TBer a few months back.

...

And I was G.A.S. free, until now... Lovely!!!

 

[Iridescentone]

'95 SB-1. It's a good one, and a rare one too. I think this discontinued finish was called either Western Burst, or possibly Sienna Burst ??

Made from two superb slabs of alder, it weighs exactly 7 3/4 lbs and resonates like nobody's business. Naturally, with its MFD it sounds bigger than big.

Most unusual, it has a #7 maple neck, quarter sawn to boot. Never seen a maple #7 on one of these before. Anyway...

 

[dcarwin]

Just got my 1st G&L a few weeks ago! Awesome bass!

Great color!

 

[cyco739z]

Im fairly new to the forum and cant seem to post on classifieds. Ineed a neck for a L2000. Ccan anyone point me in the right direction? T.Y.

 

[odarellmc]

Im fairly new to the forum and cant seem to post on classifieds. Ineed a neck for a L2000. Ccan anyone point me in the right direction? T.Y.

You need to be a supporting member

 

[theduke1]

Hey all,

I'm new to the G&L thing (coming from my starter bass, Squier CV early 50s), but picked up a used L-2500 fretless from a fellow TBer a few months back.

Hadn't gotten around to posting until now, but here she is...does this mean I get a number?

if you want to sell or trade for my frettless I have mate to yours I would like

 

[BillyB_from_LZ]

Anyone know where I can get a L2000 neck, besides G&L?

eBay I suppose. This one sold on eBay earlier this month.

 

[Reaper Man]

That's a good looking bass temolar