G&L Club Part 7

[TDR1138]

Does anyone gig a tribute when they aren't comfortable taking a USA?

I gigged a Tribute SB-2 pretty regularly over my US L-2000. Partly for tone, partly to leave the nice one at home. The Tribute could totally hold its own.

I'm at a stage now where I'm not gigging anywhere I'd be concerned about an instrument, but I have a Tribute M-2500 that makes the rounds occasionally.

 

[twinjet]

I gigged a Tribute SB-2 pretty regularly over my US L-2000. Partly for tone, partly to leave the nice one at home. The Tribute could totally hold its own.

I'm at a stage now where I'm not gigging anywhere I'd be concerned about an instrument, but I have a Tribute M-2500 that makes the rounds occasionally.

I'm sort of curious about the M-series basses. Also, MJ basses.

I do not gig anywhere sketchy myself, but I prefer taking the Squier to a new place so I can feel it out before taking the L-2000.

After some research, it appears even tributes are kind of expensive. They range up in the $6-700 range! Way more than my Squier! Dang!!

 

[seansbrew]

At the gig last night with my JB. Right now this is my go to bass. Love the way or feels, plays and sounds.

 

[Cuzzie]

And what a colour.....

 

[dave64o]

Agreed! And that looks like a pretty potent stack behind it, too.

 

[Amedee]

View attachment 964314 View attachment 964315 View attachment 964316 View attachment 964319 82' g&l l2000e does anybody have one like mine? Or is it a rare one #8213

So, this bass is amazing ...
Is there a reason why they stopped making this version of the late 81'/early82' hog/ maple?

Or is this bass a special order. Because I have yet to see another bass like this.

 

[gwangi]

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So, this bass is amazing ...
Is there a reason why they stopped making this version of the late 81'/early82' hog/ maple?

Or is this bass a special order. Because I have yet to see another bass like this.

I think it has something to do with the head stock design, it looks to much like the fender head stocks on the Precision & Jazz bass, so it was causing some legal issues if I'm not mistaken, some G&L experts correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Fondsdale]

How is the B string on the Tribute L-2500? Need a 5er with 2 pickups and am considering grabbing a Tribute.

 

[jmlee]

I think it has something to do with the head stock design, it looks to much like the fender head stocks on the Precision & Jazz bass, so it was causing some legal issues if I'm not mistaken, some G&L experts correct me if I'm wrong.

Yup, threat of lawsuits was the key. Personally, I much prefer the newer headstock design. Opinion is divided on this point, though.

 

[Cuzzie]

New head stock is better and was one of my biggest draws before I heard a string plucked

 

[Amedee]

I think it has something to do with the head stock design, it looks to much like the fender head stocks on the Precision & Jazz bass, so it was causing some legal issues if I'm not mistaken, some G&L experts correct me if I'm wrong.

I know they changed the headstock in 83. I Heard someone say that the factory didn't paint solid over mahogany. So maybe it was a mahogany slab that got dinged at the factory and painted over it.

I think it has something to do with the head stock design, it looks to much like the fender head stocks on the Precision & Jazz bass, so it was causing some legal issues if I'm not mistaken, some G&L experts correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Amedee]

Yup, threat of lawsuits was the key. Personally, I much prefer the newer headstock design. Opinion is divided on this point, though.

As long as sounds good.

 

[jd56hawk]

Yup, threat of lawsuits was the key. Personally, I much prefer the newer headstock design. Opinion is divided on this point, though.

I like it too.
Plenty of other basses with the traditional Fender headstock simply cut down and trimmed...all rather uninspired...as if to say, "We want you to think Fender, but..."

 

[Amedee]

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So, this bass is amazing ...
Is there a reason why they stopped making this version of the late 81'/early82' hog/ maple?

Or is this bass a special order. Because I have yet to see another bass like this.

This is pre-law suit I just want to know about this maple neck mahogany body with this weird black chip paint. it not seem to be a common color scheme

 

[SJLee]

My monkey pod L2K.

 

[gwangi]

Beautiful, simply beautiful, does G&L still offer Monkey Pod for a body wood option?

 

[SJLee]

Beautiful, simply beautiful, does G&L still offer Monkey Pod for a body wood option?

Thank you. I would check with rocket music because they are always getting special runs from G&L which is where I purchased this bass. The monkey pod is very light and resonant, and this bass is 7.6 lbs.

 

[joebar]

So I got to play my M-2500 on 3 gigs this weekend, and let me tell you, it was impressive. I brought both my Sire V7 and the 2500. I ended up playing the M-2500 for the majority of the time. The pup dial was very intuitive, and allowed me to sit nicely in the mix, or favor the rear pup and cut like a knife. Very impressed.

yeah I hear you-
I bought a new M2000 recently and it is a unique active bass. still leans towards a P bass tone which is good for me. I hear more vintage sounds than 18 V modern ones. still organic sounding to my ears; a near perfect bass for me.
I have no doubt that a B string on an M would be exquisite.
really surprised these M series aren't more popular; a great choice for those who think an L 2000 or an EBMM SR is too zingy

 

[joebar]

Don't know if this club is one of those that gives out numbers or not but, whether or not you do, I'd like official membership. I bought this beautiful L-2500

back in March but until recently had only had a chance to play it at home. I liked it but I wasn't really wow'd by it. Maybe it's just because I'm still getting to know the controls well enough and can't yet instantaneously tweak them to get a specific sound like I can with my Stingray. Maybe it's because playing at home I haven't really been able to play it at band-volume level. Maybe I miss having an on board mid-control like I have on my Stingray. Maybe I just didn't like it as much as I like my Stingray. Maybe a combination of those things. Maybe something else.

Then last week I finally had a chance to play it with the band (we were off for quite a while and that was our first time playing again) and right away I finally found the "Wow!!!". I don't yet know if it knocks my Stingray off of it's spot on my #1 pedestal, but I get it now. I love the big, beefy tone and I love having no trouble cutting through to whatever extent I want to cut through. Can't wait to play it more as adjusting the controls becomes more natural to me. And, I have to say, I like how passive mode is another legitimate, great sounding tonal option and not just a "limp along in case my battery dies" fall back.

the magic in the L's are in series mode and the front PU. the passive tone is nice and I run mine with the treble dialled back; they can be quite aggressive.

 

[Amedee]

My monkey pod L2K.

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Simply beautiful