G&L Club Part 7

[jcburn]

Thank you for the heads up. My L2000 has the 3 bolt pattern. I've asked the seller if he will sell to Australia, will report back if I bid on it.
I also got word from the Aussie G&L distributor. They can order me a new neck for maybe $600-$700AUD.
Either way I should be able to get a straight neck for my bass. Really looking forward to it.

 

[jcburn]

So I guess it's about the upcoming JB5. But there were probably good reasons for eventually choosing 3+2 headstock over 4+1 in the past. What is different now? Have the engineering considerations changed or do they just want the classic look here so it looks more familiar to the folks who want a Fender Jazz V but made by G&L?

I much prefer the look of 4+1. I doubt there would be much mechanical advantage, other than the 3+2 is smaller, therefore lighter.

 

[jfh2424]

Funny, I thought there was some kind of engineering reason for the 3+2. I don't know, though, I know zero about building basses.

John

 

[basslifter]

Excited to see new models in both tiers. Question on MJ5....I have read other posts that say the pickup blend seems to act more like a switch and there isn't enough subtle degree of change there. Is that true? If so has G&L taken steps to remedy? The sweet spot for me on a J style bass is just slightly favoring the bridge.
Thanks

 

[BadJazz]

Excited to see new models in both tiers. Question on MJ5....I have read other posts that say the pickup blend seems to act more like a switch and there isn't enough subtle degree of change there. Is that true? If so has G&L taken steps to remedy? The sweet spot for me on a J style bass is just slightly favoring the bridge.
Thanks

That was my impression with the M2K I owned for a while. I futzed and futzed with that knob and never did find any appreciable/usable tones other than the full-on full-off settings. I prefer the switch on my L2Ks for this reason.

 

[laneline]

Excited to see new models in both tiers. Question on MJ5....I have read other posts that say the pickup blend seems to act more like a switch and there isn't enough subtle degree of change there. Is that true? If so has G&L taken steps to remedy? The sweet spot for me on a J style bass is just slightly favoring the bridge.
Thanks

Yes for me it is, on both my new MJ5 and M2500 tribute they both are useless as a blend knob, which is really crazy since in pretty much every other way they both have great build quality. I haven't called G&L yet just for some clarification but the blend pot is small like the active volume and EQ pots, I don't know if that equates to a cheap pot or is like the other small active preamp pots. I definitely will have both replaced as I find blend pots are like an added EQ function. Regardless of that issue I'm digging both basses a lot especially the MJ 5.

 

[bassman74]

Any jb-2 tribute's owner here?
I have a great deal locally on a tribute jb-2. Is there any good reason to wait for the tribute mj-4?

I mean, does the splitcoils and preamp really worth it?

 

[kkaarrll]

will a tribute m2000 neck fit on a tribute mj4 and vice versa?

 

[jmlee]

I much prefer the look of 4+1. I doubt there would be much mechanical advantage, other than the 3+2 is smaller, therefore lighter.

Funny, I thought there was some kind of engineering reason for the 3+2. I don't know, though, I know zero about building basses. John

Putting on my Engineering prof hat, I think it's about neck dive. The total torque which tends to sink the neck is the sum of (mass x distance) for each element of the neck. Moving one of the tuners and its associated wood closer to the body would significantly reduce the torque, reducing neck dive--especially with the slightly smaller G&L bodies. The effect is most significant for elements at the greatest distance from the centre of rotation: therefore at the end of the neck.

 

[jmlee]

Excited to see new models in both tiers. Question on MJ5....I have read other posts that say the pickup blend seems to act more like a switch and there isn't enough subtle degree of change there. Is that true?

Yes, it's true--at least on mine.

 

[craigb]

will a tribute m2000 neck fit on a tribute mj4 and vice versa?

I have swapped Tribute L2000 and Tribute JB2 necks to make skinny necked L2Ks so you should be able to do the same with M2Ks and MJ4s. I"ve never tried with a Trib SB2 because of the 4 vs 6 screw difference.

 

[mazinga26]

Hello all! Hope it's ok if I share my G&L 1505 stuffs here ^_^
I'll start off with a pic of half of my setup.

 

[jmlee]

How it sparkles...from tip to toes!

 

[kkaarrll]

I have swapped Tribute L2000 and Tribute JB2 necks to make skinny necked L2Ks so you should be able to do the same with M2Ks and MJ4s. I"ve never tried with a Trib SB2 because of the 4 vs 6 screw difference.

so as long as it is six bolt connection to six bolt connection?
then it's ok

 

[dieselman]

Finally get a chance to get a shot of my new to me LB100. Got this from a Tber at the end of June. Just put on some GHS flats 45-105 on Monday. This really sings. Very Happy!

 

[Chef]

what's in that speaker cab?

Hello all! Hope it's ok if I share my G&L 1505 stuffs here ^_^
I'll start off with a pic of half of my setup.View attachment 659698

 

[armybass]

Looking forward to checking out my first L1505 soonly.

 

[DrumsAndBass]

Looking forward to checking out my first L1505 soonly.

I think you will really love your L 1505. I've got two of them modified to my own max. It's okay with me that the L 1505 gets much less attention.
Knock on wood that they keep making it.
Post a picture of yours if you can.

 

[mazinga26]

what's in that speaker cab?

1x15", 1x12" and 2x8" 900 watts @ 4ohms

 

[timber22]

Any jb-2 tribute's owner here?
I have a great deal locally on a tribute jb-2. Is there any good reason to wait for the tribute mj-4?

I mean, does the splitcoils and preamp really worth it?

I own and regularly gig a JB-2 Tribute. I like it a lot. Looks and sounds really good. Personally, I am partial to passive basses, so for me I'd prefer the JB-2 to the MJ-4. ... One man's opinion.