G&L Club Part 7

[dave64o]

Just gonna leave this here....

Love the pearl pickguard and blocks!

 

[seansbrew]

I felt the same way about my MJ5. In the end, the J pups were not anywhere close to being as good as the MFD's. I ended up selling it so, you're not alone. The next Jazz V I get with be passive.

 

[jmlee]

G&L is now officially in the block business and it looks great!

Really? I've been *so* waiting for that option to be available.

 

[XXL]

Pearl blocks on an Ebony neck! drool

 

[Soundchaser11460]

I felt the same way about my MJ5. In the end, the J pups were not anywhere close to being as good as the MFD's. I ended up selling it so, you're not alone. The next Jazz V I get with be passive.

It's funny Sean. I love the great output of these j pickups, I'm just an MFD lover at heart.

 

[68Goldfish]

Now I can't help but wonder how the blocks and binding would look on an L2500..
Totally killer I'm sure.

 

[dave64o]

To be forgiven, you shall now change your avatar to a G&L instrument (once only ).

OK, I can do my penance. There, I updated my avatar to show my L-2500.



But I will eventually change it back.

 

[cableguy]

So guys, here's the backstory. I've had my G&L since the early 90's. Was my #1 until the last 5 years when I switched to active Spectors. I cannot bear to sell my G&L, but I can't stand to not play her. She plays great, just isn't sounding anywhere close to what I want. The bass has already been modified from a L1000 to a faux L2000 with an additional pickup, so I'm not worried about resale. Am I about to commit blasphemy by installing an active preamp? I have a Darkglass Tone Capsule incoming, so I think I'm going to give it a shot..........Anyone else here use an active preamp besides a G&L? Just wondering........

 

[Lowendtech]

So guys, here's the backstory. I've had my G&L since the early 90's. Was my #1 until the last 5 years when I switched to active Spectors. I cannot bear to sell my G&L, but I can't stand to not play her. She plays great, just isn't sounding anywhere close to what I want. The bass has already been modified from a L1000 to a faux L2000 with an additional pickup, so I'm not worried about resale. Am I about to commit blasphemy by installing an active preamp? I have a Darkglass Tone Capsule incoming, so I think I'm going to give it a shot..........Anyone else here use an active preamp besides a G&L? Just wondering........

I'm interested in hearing the result of the DG in an L2K.

 

[dave64o]

Hey everyone, just putting this thread out there in the club only as a feeler. Two weeks ago I just bought a perfect 2014 G&L MJ 5. I love this bass in every way. It is beautiful to look at, and sounds and plays better than any jazz bass I have ever owned. The pickups are dead quiet. My only problem is, as much as the jazz pickups are fantastic in every way. I am missing my MFD's. Does anyone have an M2500 they would want to trade me? I'm looking for one in orange, cherryburst or red preferably. Must have a maple board, made in U. S. only. With case and G&L docs.Lastly must be ash or empress. If interested please pm me. Mine is my avatar. If additional information is needed. Please pm me. Thanks Joe.

One one hand, I wish I did have an M-2500 to trade with you. That MJ-5 is really nice looking bass!

But on the other hand, if I had a spare M-2500, especially one that fit your description, I doubt I'd actually consider it a "spare" and want to get rid of it.

 

[Cuzzie]

Fellow G&L chaps.

Just started finding the joys of a jazz bass, with a Sandberg MarloweDK which is a gorgeous bass, but I am wondering and building gas for a G&L JB bass, but specifically the rustic finish, @edfriedland did an awesome review of one.
I know it all started in 2009 I think but they stopped that finish as far as I can tell.

Anyone know how many they made?
Also are the Alnico V pick ups fairly standard or are they the usual slightly hotter G&L version?

Cheers

 

[JimHouchin]

Magic. It's not mine. But G&L is now officially in the block business and it looks great!

BLOCKS! WOW.... looks great.... I WANT ONE!

 

[SJLee]

I must have missed something. Didn't know blocks were available or is this a special run/one off?

 

[TinIndian]

Just started offering them!

 

[joelamosobadiah]

Woke up today to see this beauty in my Reverb feed:

Exactly what I've been waiting for right down to the color... Too bad I don't have spare cash since we are closing on a house and need a new car... Oh well another will roll around I'm sure... Meanwhile one of you should snatch it up. Pretty good price and a beautiful bass

 

[BlushResponse]

Saw that too. It's about the price I'd pay for an LB100 used.

 

[joelamosobadiah]

Saw that too. It's about the price I'd pay for an LB100 used.

Yeah, I doubt it's up long. Reverb tends to have overpriced gear and $950 shipped seems a fair price for that instrument.

I'm on the lookout for a white SB-1 or LB-100 as my next instrument (unless I come across a cheap used squier fretless). I'd love to be able to play both, but don't have access to any music shops with G&L basses in stock. Can't decide which I like more between the two...

 

[vbass_2000]

I can't seem to find a 9 volt battery that will fit into my 1986 L-2000. I just pulled out a Rayovac, but a new Rayovac won't slide into the battery cavity (if I force it in, I'm afraid it will never come out again). Energizers won't go in either. Have they changed the specs on 9 volts recently? I don't really want to dremel out the cavity. Anyone else seen this and know of a "skinny" 9 volt brand that will work?

 

[Lowendtech]

I can't seem to find a 9 volt battery that will fit into my 1986 L-2000. I just pulled out a Rayovac, but a new Rayovac won't slide into the battery cavity (if I force it in, I'm afraid it will never come out again). Energizers won't go in either. Have they changed the specs on 9 volts recently? I don't really want to dremel out the cavity. Anyone else seen this and know of a "skinny" 9 volt brand that will work?

That's odd. I don't think they've ever changed sizes.

 

[basslust]

I can't seem to find a 9 volt battery that will fit into my 1986 L-2000. I just pulled out a Rayovac, but a new Rayovac won't slide into the battery cavity (if I force it in, I'm afraid it will never come out again). Energizers won't go in either. Have they changed the specs on 9 volts recently? I don't really want to dremel out the cavity. Anyone else seen this and know of a "skinny" 9 volt brand that will work?

Duracell. I have had this issue come up before too. I just did a quick search and Taylor recommends using Duracells in their guitars for this very reason.