G&L Club Part 7

[Stranger Danger]

Anybody have any opinions on the Autumn burst vs the Old school tobacco burst?

 

[Raman]

Hi,
Sorry to barge in, but I just needed to say this somewhere people would understand. I just bought a second-hand L2500. It's transiting and should lend at my door Monday.
Thanks for reading.

 

[birdman14]

If it were me (and it wouldn't be, as I don't sight read) I'd go with the 5501 for sheer ease of operation.

Can you explain "ease of operation"? I guess I don't get what you're getting at.

 

[Iridescentone]

Can you explain "ease of operation"? I guess I don't get what you're getting at.

Sure, the L-2500 controls take some getting used to and can be kinda fiddly. The 01 controls are more user friendly. No multi-position toggle switches. Typical 3-band EQ with a balance knob, laid out in an intuitive way.

 

[birdman14]

Sure, the L-2500 controls take some getting used to and can be kinda fiddly. The 01 controls are more user friendly. No multi-position toggle switches. Typical 3-band EQ with a balance knob, laid out in an intuitive way.

True. At the same time, I generally get some time in advance to get the book and look through it for any tricky parts, and while I'm doing that, I could even figure out how I wanted things set so I could leave myself little notes. I would probably leave which ever one I got with rounds, since I have a musicmaster with flats that works great for that country/blues/folky thump.

 

[Stranger Danger]

Didn't know it was this hot in Autumn.

Sorry for the guit pic.

Autumn Burst

 

[Stranger Danger]

To those playing the 11/12 necks, how does the thickness compare to a Fender American Standard or Special? Thanks in advance.

 

[thedukeofno]

Hey there G&L lovers! I've recently been GASing for a 5 string really badly, and I've narrowed my selection pretty much down to either a G&L L2500 or a Lakland 55-01 (and maybe a 55-02). I know it has been covered multiple times which one of these basses people pick, I'm curious about the G&Ls variety of tones. I constantly hear that they are incredibly versatile, but at the same time best suited for rock and funk. I would most often use the bass in musical pit work, where I have to cover a bunch of tones and genres. Do you think a G&L is well suited for this, or would I be better going off for something with a little bit less mid growl? Thanks, and I apologize if this has been covered in the club before, I haven't had the chance to sit down and read through it all.

I don't have an L2500, but rather the L2000. The thing is a monster, and while extremely versatile it (to my ears) retains an aggressive mid, even in passive mode. Is there a reason why you can't get both

 

[birdman14]

I don't have an L2500, but rather the L2000. The thing is a monster, and while extremely versatile it (to my ears) retains an aggressive mid, even in passive mode. Is there a reason why you can't get both

Haha, I wish! Looming college debt restricts my bass gear budget quite heavily. I might try to get both in the long run, as there is a tribute l2500 in the classifieds right now for a good price. Mr pickles gorgeous black/maple L2500 is incredibly tempting though!

 

[dedpool1052]

there you go. you could "audition" the L-2500 and if you don't like it, flip on the classifieds for what you paid.

 

[StuartV]

Either bass will work fine for your intended use. You should go for whichever one is more comfortable to you. Personally, I like the neck on the Lakland better, but I don't like 35" scale. The extra 4mm reach to span from fret 1 to fret 4 throws me off. So, I would go for the L-2500.

 

[bassbenj]

I don't have an L2500, but rather the L2000. The thing is a monster, and while extremely versatile it (to my ears) retains an aggressive mid, even in passive mode. Is there a reason why you can't get both

I have to agree. The growl is there and really doesn't leave...unless you start fiddling with your amp knobs (got parametric tone control on mine). So now you've got knobosity on the bass and you have to fiddle with the amp as well! I've played the Lakland and it's a VERY nice bass. But I'm not the one to talk to. I didn't buy it. Instead I have three (usa fretted, usa fretless, tribby) L2500 basses. I got them not to sound like all the other basses out there, but I got them because they go places the other basses can't go!

Best way to versatility is use of "the TB rule"! Rule: You can never own too many basses!

 

[thedukeofno]

Haha, I wish! Looming college debt restricts my bass gear budget quite heavily. I might try to get both in the long run, as there is a tribute l2500 in the classifieds right now for a good price. Mr pickles gorgeous black/maple L2500 is incredibly tempting though![/QUOT

I have a Tribute L2000 as well. Soundwise, the the USA and trib are (again, to my ears) exactly the same. The USA's have more options, but the stock tribute isn't a bad ax, particularly in light of the going street price for used instruments. A good set up puts a tribute in close running with a USA, IMO.

 

[Stranger Danger]

Correct me if I am wrong but I think the distinction between the USA and Tributes probably goes something like this:
The Tribute is a really good bass for the money.
The USA is a really good bass.

 

[R&B]

Correct me if I am wrong but I think the distinction between the USA and Tributes probably goes something like this:
The Tribute is a really good bass for the money.
The USA is a really good bass.

Yep, I have two SB-2s. One USA and one Trib. Both are really good basses.

 

[bassbenj]

Correct me if I am wrong but I think the distinction between the USA and Tributes probably goes something like this:
The Tribute is a really good bass for the money.
The USA is a really good bass.

Yes, but differences are really quite small. It's more about "feel" than real objective specs. I tend to prefer my USA basses because they just have a certain feel in your hands that is "right". They seem to somehow speak with a bit more "authority" than the Tribby. And they have fit and finish that gives them a superior look even at a distance. (Like say killer wood grain) But what do these words actually mean? Mostly they are subjective things.

So while I do prefer my USA basses and play the Tribby mostly as a "bar bass" in situations where i'd worry about my USA babies, I'd say there is little difference experienced by anyone not actually holding the bass.

They are both really good basses! Still my rule for G&L is FIRST to try to find a nice used USA model and failing that, then go looking at the tributes. Because a used USA G&L is often a really good bass for the money!

 

[Cney]

Yes, but differences are really quite small. It's more about "feel" than real objective specs. I tend to prefer my USA basses because they just have a certain feel in your hands that is "right". They seem to somehow speak with a bit more "authority" than the Tribby. And they have fit and finish that gives them a superior look even at a distance. (Like say killer wood grain) But what do these words actually mean? Mostly they are subjective things.

So while I do prefer my USA basses and play the Tribby mostly as a "bar bass" in situations where i'd worry about my USA babies, I'd say there is little difference experienced by anyone not actually holding the bass.

They are both really good basses! Still my rule for G&L is FIRST to try to find a nice used USA model and failing that, then go looking at the tributes. Because a used USA G&L is often a really good bass for the money!

The tend to go for low enough prices second hand. But a good post. You are right. Tribby's are good for work horses.

 

[pjbassist]

Hey there G&L lovers! I've recently been GASing for a 5 string really badly, and I've narrowed my selection pretty much down to either a G&L L2500 or a Lakland 55-01 (and maybe a 55-02). I know it has been covered multiple times which one of these basses people pick, I'm curious about the G&Ls variety of tones. I constantly hear that they are incredibly versatile, but at the same time best suited for rock and funk. I would most often use the bass in musical pit work, where I have to cover a bunch of tones and genres. Do you think a G&L is well suited for this, or would I be better going off for something with a little bit less mid growl? Thanks, and I apologize if this has been covered in the club before, I haven't had the chance to sit down and read through it all.

I have been playing musicals in the pit for 15+ years and have ALWAYS used my Warmoth P with EMGs until last month when I used my L-2000 for the first time. Wow!! It was stellar, I mean don't get me wrong I love my Warmoth & have used it for so long for a reason. However, I would honestly say my G&L was in many ways better than my trusty axe. I tend to set my tone and leave it, as far as the controls being tricky? As you stated, you get the book early enough to work through the tunes, you'll be fine. Lakland makes a great bass, but I thought my experience in the very trenches you work in using a G&L would be helpful. I personally would look for a used USA L-2500, but I imagine if you posed this question in a Lakland thread you would get lots of votes for the 55-01.

 

[birdman14]

Thanks for the advice everyone! I decided to bite the bullet, and I should be having a tribby L2500 on my doorstep in a few days. I'll be sure to get pictures up for a number.

 

[Cney]

The only thing with the Lakland 55-01 is that it has the Bartolini mk1's. I would switch those out for the bartolini MK5CBC. Those are a upgrades to the MK1's. I have them in my parts Precision bass V. Those sound way better