Isn't it just a (pickguardless) Kiloton, though the wider body is quite weird ?If you are "kinda fascinated" then I suggest you stay tuned.![]()
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Isn't it just a (pickguardless) Kiloton, though the wider body is quite weird ?If you are "kinda fascinated" then I suggest you stay tuned.![]()
Is that what you think it is?Isn't it just a (pickguardless) Kiloton, though the wider body is quite weird ?
Most likely, but I will not bet a dime...Is that what you think it is?
Smart not to, I wouldn't eitherMost likely, but I will not bet a dime...
great teaseIf you are "kinda fascinated" then I suggest you stay tuned.![]()
Oh Gary, I can't say I know much on this. I just know there is some experimentation in the works.great tease
I plan to!If you are "kinda fascinated" then I suggest you stay tuned.![]()
I finally decided to put a John East preamp in my JB.
I'd want alot more EQ control on the bridge pickup
Yes, but Unfortunately with front routed control panel.Looks like CLF L-1500 to me.
And do I understand that this will have the M series preamp? If so, they will need something else than the older front control panel, cause all the knobs won't fit on the panel.Yes, but Unfortunately with front routed control panel.
Welcome back, then!Back in the club. Sold my last L2500 about 10 years ago, have wanted another US G&L ever since. Love this beast. I've got DR Legends on it, and it's killer--using it for everything from funk to country. I've never seen another Butterscotch Blonde one, so I'm stoked about that too.
Thank! I have flats on it, and I LOVE it single coil, with a pick-so punchy and thunky. I use it parallel for fingersyleWelcome back, then!
And what a great re-entry. What settings do you typically use and when? What's the rest of your rig comprised of?
Yes, w the flats I love it single coil with a pick--it's actually pretty P-like that way. Playing single coil up near the neck w/fingers loses most of that "bridge pickup" quality and sounds just like a nice round "Fendery" bass. Playing finger funk right over the pickup in parallel--modern J-bridge meets MM vibe. I just did a show where I had to cover old 60's soul/motown, 70's like Sly, and then to modern Jamiroquai type stuff and with just the coil switch and tone knob I had it all at my fingertips. Pretty cool for such a simple passive bass.Welcome back, then!
And what a great re-entry. What settings do you typically use and when? What's the rest of your rig comprised of?
I've got a L2000 Tribute with the same finish, love it. The wood grain of yours looks better than mine, it's gorgeous.Back in the club with this 2011 L2K Tribute! I love me natural finished L2Ks. My previous MIJ Tribute was natural/maple combo but this time I wanted rosewood fingerboard. This neck feels like home and very close to my Stingray's. 12" radius is much more to my liking compared to the 7.25" that MIJ Tributes have.
This one came with a K Mod. Really great sounding, muscular Jazz tones. I'm not much of a single coil guy though, so I don't plan on using it. The wiring in the cavity is probably even more of a rat's nest thanks to it lol.
It lives mostly in series mode both pups on. I took the battery out and I run it only in passive mode. It works fantastically well with my HPF/LPF and BDDI combo.
A very aggressive, punchy, thick but tight and controlled tone. I have the treble on full and bass cut to about 30%. Volume full on. No issues with the signal being too hot, it plays well with all of my pedals, just like my P bass and Stingray do. That said, I boost the signal of my P and Stingray a bit with Broughton BBA, while I don't boost it when using L2K. With the BBA, I control my basses so they have about the same output volume.
Next on the agenda (but no rush):
1. Replace the electronics with the USA preamp wiring kit (no K Mod needed). I'll have to decide on how to handle the different pot sizes.
2. Replace the tuners with G&L Ultralites.
This will turn this already great bass into a total beast.