I love the color/pickguard combo on the SB-1! Very unique and very cool.
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Update - just put some Chromes on my 2nd L2000. I'll admit it's the first set of Chromes I've ever bought and they are still quite new but are still too bright and maybe a little mid scooped for what I want to hear. I want more low mids and no crunchy top end from flats so I think I definitely try some Labellas.
I agree: Chromes do mellow nicely and are good in a mix. Even wen mellowed they do retain a high-mid emphasis to my ears. Labella are a bit more low-mid focused - and they feature a percussive thump that I never got from Chromes or Fenders. ...all good strings!
I put Chromes on my L-2500 a couple of years ago specifically to tame some of the harshness. Lowering the treble does help with that but, in my opinion, the L-xxxx's sound a lot better with less of the treble rolled off. I found the Chromes took off enough edge that I can keep the treble up higher where I like it and, since doing that, I've liked that bass more and more. Even with the flats on it, it still sounds great in general and it's still a fantastic bass for rock.
I've only ever put Labella DTFs on my Precision V, mostly as an experiment to see if they're really as thumpy and thuddy as the impression I got from TB. I was surprised that they have more mids and highs than I expected and I've liked them a lot, although I wasn't sure how they'd work on bass like my L. Then last fall I got to try a my old Warwick FNA Jazzman that I sold to a friend several years ago. He had recently replaced the Sunbeams he always used with a set of Labella DTFs and I was really surprised at how good they sounded on such an aggressive sounding bass. That made me consider trying them on my L-2500 when it's time to replace the Chromes but, since the Chromes are so perfectly broken in right now, that might not be for another few years.
Bottom line, I've been *really* happy with the Chromes on my L-2500 but would still be interested in hearing about someone's experience with Labella DTFs on an L.
I've only ever put Labella DTFs on my Precision V, mostly as an experiment to see if they're really as thumpy and thuddy as the impression I got from TB. I was surprised that they have more mids and highs than I expected and I've liked them a lot, although I wasn't sure how they'd work on bass like my L. Then last fall I got to try a my old Warwick FNA Jazzman that I sold to a friend several years ago. He had recently replaced the Sunbeams he always used with a set of Labella DTFs and I was really surprised at how good they sounded on such an aggressive sounding bass. That made me consider trying them on my L-2500 when it's time to replace the Chromes but, since the Chromes are so perfectly broken in right now, that might not be for another few years.
Bottom line, I've been *really* happy with the Chromes on my L-2500 but would still be interested in hearing about someone's experience with Labella DTFs on an L.
Can't go wrong with the Labella DTFs. But if you're feeling experimental, don't be afraid to give the DR Legacy Flats a try. I like them a lot also.
Well, that did absolutely NOTHING to reduce any GAS I might be developing.
Besides really liking my L, and it being so dang pretty
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As I mentioned in a previous post, my L is an incredible rock bass and, if I played a higher percentage of harder rock, then I suspect it would be my clear #1. But, even with the flats I put on it, I still think of it as a rock bass and sometimes wonder if an M might be more versatile sounding.
Don't know if I ever will end up with a Bongo or an M2500, but that was good info to keep in the back of my head. Thanks!
Who makes chromes, are they flats or rounds?I put Chromes on my L-2500 a couple of years ago specifically to tame some of the harshness. Lowering the treble does help with that but, in my opinion, the L-xxxx's sound a lot better with less of the treble rolled off. I found the Chromes took off enough edge that I can keep the treble up higher where I like it and, since doing that, I've liked that bass more and more. Even with the flats on it, it still sounds great in general and it's still a fantastic bass for rock.
I've only ever put Labella DTFs on my Precision V, mostly as an experiment to see if they're really as thumpy and thuddy as the impression I got from TB. I was surprised that they have more mids and highs than I expected and I've liked them a lot, although I wasn't sure how they'd work on bass like my L. Then last fall I got to try a my old Warwick FNA Jazzman that I sold to a friend several years ago. He had recently replaced the Sunbeams he always used with a set of Labella DTFs and I was really surprised at how good they sounded on such an aggressive sounding bass. That made me consider trying them on my L-2500 when it's time to replace the Chromes but, since the Chromes are so perfectly broken in right now, that might not be for another few years.
Bottom line, I've been *really* happy with the Chromes on my L-2500 but would still be interested in hearing about someone's experience with Labella DTFs on an L.
The Fallout bass preorder listings are up at Sweetwater. $599 isn't a bad price. On par with the MIM Mustangs, and arguably better looking and almost certainly better quality with US electronics.
G&L's metallic and especially their metal flake finishes are spectacular.
Congratulations. For a decade MJ was mine while Tim just molested her these past weeks. I kept part of her-
Not trying to split hairs, but, I think the tributes have US pickups, but different wiring harnesses. Im pretty sure the pots are different on tributes compared to US models. Can someone fact check me?
OK. I'll take a G&L MFD humbucker over a Mustang's PJ setup most days though. Kinda wish it was a bridge pickup, but I understand that the mid/neck position is more versatile for more players.
Pots and switches on tributes are lower quality parts. They work fine, but are not as nice as higher end pots/switches. That said, you can swap in quality ones cheaply if you know how to solder (did it on my Tribute ASAT Special).
I agree. I think the L-1000 positioning is more versatile than the Kiloton positioning.
I'll eventually be replacing my US made Kiloton with an M or L 2000 because of this, but I still love bridge pickup tone.
