I just picked up this 2013 US G&L M-2000 in a TB Classifieds trade last week.
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I'm not sure, but I think maybe that trans green was one of the "original" (1980-881) trans colors. Am I right about that - going from memory.
You're right. I know for a fact that trans-green was on the list of available finishes, right from the start in 1980. I read it with my own eyes on the dealer list.
Jogs my memory about a '81 green ash/ebony slotter L-1000 on ebay that I stupidly passed on. It was in nice shape, could have had it for $650. The kicker was that it was autographed by John Entwistle. The bass was listed on ebay just before Entwistle croaked. Drat.
Figured it was picture time. My son's are the two on the left, mine are the two on the right...
I hear ya. ...but I can remember when L1000's were $500 all day long and $650 was a stretch! ...at least I never got $650 for mine
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I hear ya. ...but I can remember when L1000's were $500 all day long and $650 was a stretch! ...at least I never got $650 for mine
Yep, in 2002 $650 was near the top end of the price range for any L-1000, which was one reason I balked on it. Still, an '81 green ash/ebony was pretty alluring to me then, even at $650. The bold Entwistle autograph on the front, just below the arm contour, was icing on the cake. In retrospect, it was a mistake not to buy it. The cool factor of that bass was off the charts for a L-1000 fanboy like me, and one I would take to the grave.
Here's a '81 trans-green/maple that I wouldn't mind having.
Its is about a 95 I don't think it was ever played still has plastic on back cover.
It is like new expect for some tarnish on the hardware 10.4 lbs so weight is manageable !
They had it on the wall for 799 I traded a 2006 American Series P Bass and 75 in cash !
Not the color I would of picked but the bass is friggen amazing !
It is like new expect for some tarnish on the hardware 10.4 lbs so weight is manageable !
They had it on the wall for 799 I traded a 2006 American Series P Bass and 75 in cash !
Not the color I would of picked but the bass is friggen amazing !
Here is mine. Just got it on Saturday. I'm in love!!
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Oh man....I love the old body shape. This bass with the "eye gouge" headstock would be perfect!Yep, in 2002 $650 was near the top end of the price range for any L-1000, which was one reason I balked on it. Still, an '81 green ash/ebony was pretty alluring to me then, even at $650. The bold Entwistle autograph on the front, just below the arm contour, was icing on the cake. In retrospect, it was a mistake not to buy it. The cool factor of that bass was off the charts for a L-1000 fanboy like me, and one I would take to the grave.
Here's a '81 trans-green/maple that I wouldn't mind having.
Really?! Most people, including me, seem to like the old headstock better than the eye gouger.
Speaking,of shielding control cavity,on the bass. Both of my L2000's,I have no problem. Out of sentimental reasons,I bought an old Peavey T20,with single Super Ferrite pickup. It has a hum at my home,but not at another building? So I decided to buy some Conductive Copper Tape,from StewMac. This is my first attempt,to try. I had to order,a whole roll,just to get what I needed. So I have a roll of Conductive Copper Tape,if anyone is interested? I only had to use,about 3inches? I know this is a G&L thread,but here is a picture,of my attempt to shield the control cavity,of my T20.
I only just realized my Rickenbacker came with strap lock buttons, so I'm going to get the rest of the assembly & make use of them.
Are the strap buttons on G&L from a locking system?
Are the strap buttons on G&L from a locking system?
dieselman
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As far as I know G&L's are just a standard button. The 4 that i have had have been standard.
No, both mine got swapped as soon as I recieved them (Schallers are my preferred type).
