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Alright. My mistake. The bass is L2000E from 1981 which to my knowledge has a single coil option onboard. Middle switch towards neck. Am I wrong?
I don't know about that model. On the more recent L-2000 and L-2500. the middle switch has two settings. One is Series and the other Parallel. Unless the bass has what they call the K option. In that case, the middle switch has 3 positions: Series, Single Coil, and Parallel.
I don't know if the L-2000E is the same or not.
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I was wondering if you guys could tell me what the US SB-1's usually come in around weight wise?
Have you guys seen the thread on RocketMusic's sponsored forum about the limited run of L1000's?
They're offering all the options for the regular line (neck, color, etc.) plus lefty models and a 5 string version.
They're offering all the options for the regular line (neck, color, etc.) plus lefty models and a 5 string version.
I believe you are right about the s/c mode on the E-type, although it's been a decade since I had one, can't recall the switch position for it.
Brutally powerful basses, those are. I def recall that!
Chef
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Chef
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a little heads up for those who might be interested. it looks like G&L's online store is stocking necks for their tribute series
http://g-l-online-store.myshopify.com/collections/necks
http://g-l-online-store.myshopify.com/collections/necks
I haven't weighed mine, but that sounds like it's about what mine is too. Not a feather, but not an anchor either.
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What about the weight on the LB-100's. Do they tend to run the same or heavier? I'm just nervous about ordering one and ending up with something too heavy for my neck.
Hey Nola, I too have had neck problems with heavier basses. I have an SB2 at 8.5 lbs with a padded neoprene (?) Comfort Strap and was a little worried about getting a 9.5 lb L2K. Well I went ahead anyway and then made a trip down to my local music store to look at straps. I found a memory foam padded leather strap by Gibson, a little pricey, but cheaper than a few chiropractic appointments, so I though WTH I'll get it. Boy am I glad I did! Very comfortable, my L2K actually feels lighter now than my SB2!
I'm an upright player looking to into my first EB and the G&L's are looking really appealing to me. I was initially drawn to the simplicity of the SB-2 and SB-1 but I played an ASAT at a local shop yesterday and really dug the feel of it. I don't have much (really any) experience with electric basses but I'm liking passive tones more than active. Would it be a dumb idea to get the ASAT and just play it passive all the time? The bass in question is very clean and recent, with a q-sawn neck. They want a grand for it. Thoughts?
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Sounds like a good deal and honestly given my bad experience with ordering anything custom from G&L I'd rather have one that I can play before hand anyway. It wouldn't be stupid to play it passive all the time. That's why they designed it like that, to give you the option.
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All I use are the Mono straps that have the padded sections to them. That strap has made a huge difference for me. However, I'd still love to stay in the 9# ceiling though.
This seems like a steal -- might just have to order one for my first parts bass!
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ASAT passive: nothing wrong with that, if that what's speaks to you
G&L weight: G&L have pretty consistently made basses that check in at 10lbs and heavier.
G&L weight: G&L have pretty consistently made basses that check in at 10lbs and heavier.
I think you'll find that the alder ones will weigh less than ash bodied ones. My current SB-1 weighs exactly 7lbs, 15oz on my shipping scale. It's my eighth SB-1 and the lightest one to date. The heaviest was 9lbs. That said, mine were all built in the 90's, so I can't speak for the new ones.
If I were ordering a brand new one, I'd ask my dealer to request a light one. Just to be sure I didn't draw the odd heavy one.
I think Chef may be referring to some of the 80's G&L's and some of the fivers. Back then, a ten pounder was not uncommon. I have a few "oldie" G&L's here, and some do indeed approach ten pounds. One is 10lbs, 4oz, and it's a certified ball buster.
