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G&L Club Part 7

#22,821
richwag said:
They have to to be able to do series/parallel switching.
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Logic tells me this is true, but I somehow remember some folks saying some of the L series pickups weren't mod-able to have single coil mode.

But I must be misremembering, because I don't see how that's possible if they come factory wired to do series/parallel.

So never mind, there is such a thing as a stupid question! :roflmao:
 
#22,822
Handyman said:
Logic tells me this is true, but I somehow remember some folks saying some of the L series pickups weren't mod-able to have single coil mode.

But I must be misremembering, because I don't see how that's possible if they come factory wired to do series/parallel.

So never mind, there is such a thing as a stupid question! :roflmao:
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They all can do single coil mode. The ones from the factory with single coil mode have a coil tap. I have no idea if that somehow makes them sound different?

Single coil mode on mine (non factory) already sounds completely different from series or parallel.
 
#22,824
Level5wizard said:
What are the Differences between the L2000 and the M2000?
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I have owned both but own neither now, so I'm going by memory. Here's what I remember:
1. The M- has pickups that are about 20% under-wound from the pickups on the L-.
2. The preamp is completely different, and as I remember, is 18 volt on the M-.
3. The M- has a blend pot for pickup selection, the L- has a 3-position switch.
4. The L- has separate treble cut and bass cut pots. The M- has separate treble, middle, and bass controls that boost as well as cut.
5. The L- has a passive bypass, the M- does not.
6. The stock L- can be switched between series and parallel. I don't remember the M- being able to do that.

There might be others.
 
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#22,829
jglunt said:
I have owned both but own neither now, so I'm going by memory. Here's what I remember:
1. The M- has pickups that are about 20% under-wound from the pickups on the L-.
2. The preamp is completely different, and as I remember, is 18 volt on the M-.
3. The M- has a blend pot for pickup selection, the L- has a 3-position switch.
4. The L- has separate treble cut and bass cut pots. The M- has separate treble, middle, and bass controls that boost as well as cut.
5. The L- has a passive bypass, the M- does not.
6. The stock L- can be switched between series and parallel. I don't remember the M- being able to do that.

There might be others.
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I'd just add that the M2000 is a bit more laid back compared to the L2000.

Depends what sound you're after.
 
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Hey all..just letting you know that I picked up a 2021 L-2000 from a great TBer, Mark/EyeBoy. It's just fantastic and is now my fifth G&L following an MJ-4, Kiloton 1, Kiloton 2 and an SB-2T (none of which are still with me). I think I'll be very happy with this L2K once I get the right strings (I'm going to try some DR Pure Blues which I've enjoyed on everything else I've put them on). I'm excited to learn more about this wonderful instrument and take it out for a spin with various bands soon. So far the range of tones I've found is great and unique. They are familiar and different at the same time which is exactly what I was looking for. And I'm also really digging the 1.5" nut on an ebony board. Very cool.

Thanks Mark and glad to be back in the family!

--DW
 
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dwellers said:
Hey all..just letting you know that I picked up a 2021 L-2000 from a great TBer, Mark/EyeBoy. It's just fantastic and is now my fifth G&L following an MJ-4, Kiloton 1, Kiloton 2 and an SB-2T (none of which are still with me). I think I'll be very happy with this L2K once I get the right strings (I'm going to try some DR Pure Blues which I've enjoyed on everything else I've put them on). I'm excited to learn more about this wonderful instrument and take it out for a spin with various bands soon. So far the range of tones I've found is great and unique. They are familiar and different at the same time which is exactly what I was looking for. And I'm also really digging the 1.5" nut on an ebony board. Very cool.

Thanks Mark and glad to be back in the family!

--DW
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Congrats. That was a great looking bass and a good deal.
 
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#22,832
Managed to find another Blue Burst L2000,should be here Thursday,if USPS tracking is on time? Had one before with the maple binding. Always seem to drift between G&L basses and Music Man.
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Beautiful!

I tend to prefer the more "traditional" bursts (all of my current basses are sunburst, cherryburst, honeyburst, and violin burst). But the G&L blueburst is an exception I could make. It's a really pretty finish and blue is my favorite color. Actually, I could also make an exception for G&L's blackburst, too.
 
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dave64o said:
Beautiful!

I tend to prefer the more "traditional" bursts (all of my current basses are sunburst, cherryburst, honeyburst, and violin burst). But the G&L blueburst is an exception I could make. It's a really pretty finish and blue is my favorite color. Actually, I could also make an exception for G&L's blackburst, too.
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Yes,I love the Honeyburst,and Cherryburst as well. I have a D'Angelico Cherry Burst,that will have fulfill that now?
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