I also noticed that locking the bridge caused a "choking" sound. I took the little plastic insert out and backed out the set screw until it had no effect. I subsequently tossed the little plastic insert.
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G&L Club Part 6
- Thread starter Bryan R. Tyler
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The black ice is sweet, they used silver to highlight the grain. It's the first time they've tried a finish like this and I think they hit a home run. As far as differences, the neck. The neck on my MIA is way superior in my opinion, much better feel and stability. Frets are finished way better Tribs are very sharp on the edges. I also think the body woods used are better quality, overall a better build.
Anybody care to comment on the neck plates on the Tribute SB-2s? Are they the same as a standard Fender neck plate?
The Tribute SB-2s have 4 bolt neck plates. They are the only ones in the lineup with this feature. What I need to know from someone who has one and a Fender, are the dimensions the same?
- Jun 30, 2010
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This bass is currently on ebay. It's an early 80's. Have not seen an L-2000 w/a body shape like this before. Altered? Prototype? or did such a shape exist? It's cool and wouldn't put it past Leo for early 80's experimenting.
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- Jun 30, 2010
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It actually has slight reference to some Leo era MM/G&L guitar bodies. Seems like someone was attempting to slim down the original shape. Since the playability and sound were most likely not altered and personal mods are the right of the owner - I've seen much worse designs.
I have been trolling the internet lately looking for early G&L basses. Well, today I happened to stumble across this early 80's L-1000 from a music store in Florida. I called them and they told me they just got it from the original owner. It's in great condition with a perfect neck and electronics. The price they were asking seemed very good compared to similar items listed here in TB so I had them ship it to me. I should have it Friday. Pretty excited.
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Doner Designs
Steve Doner
- Jun 2, 2012
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She's old but beautiful!
I have been trolling the internet lately looking for early G&L basses. Well, today I happened to stumble across this early 80's L-1000 from a music store in Florida. I called them and they told me they just got it from the original owner. It's in great condition with a perfect neck and electronics. The price they were asking seemed very good compared to similar items listed here in TB so I had them ship it to me. I should have it Friday. Pretty excited.
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Doner Designs
Steve Doner
- Jun 2, 2012
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- Doner Designs is an alias for Steve Doner
My thought exactly on the finish - sort of a negative of the F bass where they do natural with black grain.
One of each would be the perfect combo!
They told me that the guy brought in two old basses including this one, both in great shape. I had been looking at old L-1000's for the same price that are in no where near this condition. I just couldn't pass it up. Includes the case too.
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