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I still haven't got my custom shop yet, but will weigh in once it finally arrives. Maybe this month.
Hey Major! Have you noticed any difference? Have you heard anything?
I personally wouldn't know. I haven't spent any big money on a bass since I bought my L2k and that was a production anniversary bass anyway. I'd like to think that the custom shop quality should be equal to the G&L USA but I'm just chiming in with nothing to offer.
I've been experiencing hand problems and only a true Fender P neck works.
I have a couple for the 70's and would like a new bass with a great playing, stable, neck.
Pleck'd seems like the way to go.
My Sandberg VS is awesome but the neck is too thin (width and front to back).
Same with Lakland 4401 / 4402.
Does the LB100, L2K's or any other G&L have a similar 1 5/8" nut and a deep, "baseball" radius like the 70's Fenders?
Seems like the world has gone to mostly 1 1/2" nut size be they P, J, or other pup configurations.
I have a couple for the 70's and would like a new bass with a great playing, stable, neck.
Pleck'd seems like the way to go.
My Sandberg VS is awesome but the neck is too thin (width and front to back).
Same with Lakland 4401 / 4402.
Does the LB100, L2K's or any other G&L have a similar 1 5/8" nut and a deep, "baseball" radius like the 70's Fenders?
Seems like the world has gone to mostly 1 1/2" nut size be they P, J, or other pup configurations.
So this happened....sounds great...punch and clarity I cant get on my M(rounds) or my L(flats)
Hey Dude, glad to see you again! Well, after our 2006 debacle with repeated defective necks sent on new my custom order, I'm giving some thought to maybe giving G&L another try. As much as the 3 defective necks they sent me in 06 ticked me off, those MFD humbuckers are truly something special. I was in contact with a custom shop dealer, the other day and I might order something like this with the MFD Humbuckers:
Was looking for a 5 string and found a L2500,my first G&L.Its so good and has all Leos creations in there.K mod is pending.
BTW it was sold used for half the price of a used fender jazz V american standart,the value is insane.
BTW it was sold used for half the price of a used fender jazz V american standart,the value is insane.
There are several neck options for ordering a bass, hopefully you can see if the specs work for you.
USA Bass Options
My 2017 (November) doesn't List PLEK on the Spec sheet. But I'll try to find out if it was PLEK'd and report back.
Thank you!My 2017 (November) doesn't List PLEK on the Spec sheet. But I'll try to find out if it was PLEK'd and report back.
This question of when G&L started with the process was discussed in this thread:
When did G&L start using CNC and PLEK?
It would seem by '07 all G&L's were receiving the PLEK treatment.
When did G&L start using CNC and PLEK?
It would seem by '07 all G&L's were receiving the PLEK treatment.
I had seen that and it is helpful but it does not list the tribute series neck info.
I bought a JB 2 that I didn't care for from the classifieds (neck shape) and would like to actually play one in advance this time around.
So frustrating that even in a major city it's a 4 hour drive to the nearest dealer.
The 3 GC's in my area do not stock G&L basses.
Why can't these guys get decent distribution?
I don't know about now, but in the beginning Fender seemed to do everything in their power to impede Leo's new company. From what I remember, stores were warned that if they carried G&L they 'might' lose the Fender line. Considering how small G&L was/is, if that was the case, the choice of which brand a store needed to carry would have been fairly easy to make.
I have sent G&L an email and will tell you what they say.
I am leaning towards it having been PLEK'd....
Ok, since the TB thread wasn't convincing enough, here's one from Bassesbyleo talking about when G&L started to PLEK the necks on their instruments.
BassesByLeo.com, est. 2009 • View topic - PLEK
BassesByLeo.com, est. 2009 • View topic - PLEK
