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Can you tell from pics it has through-body stringing? G&L is known for this, but a few years ago switched to top-loading on the fives. My M-2500 was built in late 2013 and strings through the body, but my more recent JB-5 is top-loading only. Here's a new L-2500, and you can see the bridge screws where the string holes used to be:
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By the way, the M-2500 totally rules. I normally don't like active basses, but I absolutely love my M-2500 for tone, playability, flexibility...it's amazing.
I can't tell from the pics, but I'll know later today when I see it! It's looks brand new condition wise but that doesn't necessarily mean it's not older and just been a case queen
I'll update you all. I'm hoping it feels like a good fit. I really liked my L2000 but the controls were a little much for me. The M seems more straight forward
I totally get what you're saying about the L's controls. They definitely are unconventional and take some time to get comfortable with them. My L-2500 is the only bass I have with that level of complexity, but I love it anyway. 
That doesn't mean I haven't wondered about a M-2500, though. I have. But, since I have a few other basses with a "conventional" controls layout like the M series, I'm planning on keeping my L. Part of the reason is that it's different enough from my other basses, but part of it simply that it's such a great sounding and versatile bass.
But, like I said, I definitely get your point. If I would have sold my L before I finally connected with it (I considered it at one point but now I'm glad I didn't!), I'm sure I would have tried an M-2500 next.
That doesn't mean I haven't wondered about a M-2500, though. I have. But, since I have a few other basses with a "conventional" controls layout like the M series, I'm planning on keeping my L. Part of the reason is that it's different enough from my other basses, but part of it simply that it's such a great sounding and versatile bass.
But, like I said, I definitely get your point. If I would have sold my L before I finally connected with it (I considered it at one point but now I'm glad I didn't!), I'm sure I would have tried an M-2500 next.
I totally get what you're saying about the L's controls. They definitely are unconventional and take some time to get comfortable with them. My L-2500 is the only bass I have with that level of complexity, but I love it anyway.
That doesn't mean I haven't wondered about a M-2500, though. I have. But, since I have a few other basses with a "conventional" controls layout like the M series, I'm planning on keeping my L. Part of the reason is that it's different enough from my other basses, but part of it simply that it's such a great sounding and versatile bass.
But, like I said, I definitely get your point. If I would have sold my L before I finally connected with it (I considered it at one point but now I'm glad I didn't!), I'm sure I would have tried an M-2500 next.
Well I played my L2000 as my main bass from 2001-2009, so I definitely got to know the controls during that time. I just got tired of always tweaking it. Then I feel in love with a custom passive Stambaugh jazz bass at a consignment shop and sold the L. I actually regret selling it, but I'd rather try something similar but a little more straight forward. Plus I really prefer a pan knob over a pickup selector.
Glad you kept yours! My L always sounded so good live
Ahh, OK. There's certainly nothing wrong with finding a bass you like better, even if it replaces one you actually love.
And I do agree about the L's proving themselves live, that's a big part of how I finally started to fall in love with mine. And, as versatile as they are, I think they shine the brightest in a rock band setting. We do some lighter material and sometimes even a relatively quiet first set in places that still have a dinner crowd before the partiers start to come in. Since I always bring two basses, I'll try to match the bass to the material in the set and, in those cases, I'll usually use my Stingray. But in sets with more and louder rock songs, and almost always our last set, my L-2500 gets the call.
And I do agree about the L's proving themselves live, that's a big part of how I finally started to fall in love with mine. And, as versatile as they are, I think they shine the brightest in a rock band setting. We do some lighter material and sometimes even a relatively quiet first set in places that still have a dinner crowd before the partiers start to come in. Since I always bring two basses, I'll try to match the bass to the material in the set and, in those cases, I'll usually use my Stingray. But in sets with more and louder rock songs, and almost always our last set, my L-2500 gets the call.
Interesting. Just looked at the instrument images on the G&L website. The 2000's (L & M) are shown as top-loading and the 2500's as through-body. CLF Research L-2000, 2500 both top-loading. Who knows?
I'm with you on the M-series. The unslung heroes, really great instruments with a distinctive voice. Much as I love my L-2500, if I had to choose between that and my M-2500, I think I'd keep the M.
I found that boosting the mid control on my M2000 gets me in the sonic territory of my L2000.
Not the same, of course. But in the ballpark.
Not the same, of course. But in the ballpark.
I think the images on the site are old, from before they made the change to top-loading on the fives. In fact, I remember the Ruby Red M-2500 image was up when I got mine in the same finish in early 2014. Here's Bass San Diego's page, with five new L-2500s, all with top-loading bridges:
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I've battled some GAS for the last one on the page. Swamp ash, 8 lbs. 15 oz., with single-coil mode? Yes please!
Dingwall guy revisiting this thread. Dingwall basses are the best basses I have ever encountered. I have an Afterburner I 5 string, a Super P and a D-Roc Standard. They are all best-of-the-best basses.
I'm a P bass player at heart. There is something about this Wunkay that my dad loaned to me...wow. If you are a P bass guy, the Wunkay is clearly the next evolutionary step. I LOVE this thing.
I'm a P bass player at heart. There is something about this Wunkay that my dad loaned to me...wow. If you are a P bass guy, the Wunkay is clearly the next evolutionary step. I LOVE this thing.
I just got my second brand new G&L in the space of a week. L2000 is top loaded and bridge is screwed down in string through holes as per mod, and the L2500 is strung through body.
Finally got to set it up tonight. Guys I'm amazed how I much I like it, usually it takes me awhile to really warm up to a new bass. This one is very light also! Lighter than my Bongo significantly. I love the finish and the gloss neck. It says it is spalted alder body, is that a regular option? Pics don't do it justice. I love it! Must have been a case queen since I can't find a single flaw and it's 8 years old.
The individual pole piece adjustment is great too, the G string was a little quiet so I raised them up and it sounds perfect. Probably because I like the action on the G string a little higher relative to the the other strings- the pole pieces were a easy way to balance it out volume wise
im in lust! wanted to share this bass I seen on reverb yesterday,its out of my current price range but it will haunt my dreams,,i love this finish..
WHOA!!! That makes two of us!
(In spite of it looking like it could be called Wild Dog Burst)
(In spite of it looking like it could be called Wild Dog Burst
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i had the voice from waynes world in my head,"one day it will be mine oh yes it will be mine"WHOA!!! That makes two of us!
(In spite of it looking like something that could be called Dingo-burst
Oh mercy that's beautiful! Right down to the black knobs.
