Hello recently bought a L2000 with serial number CLF255XX, can someone help me put a date on it, G&L simply dont respond to my emails.
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Late Feb to early April 2002
For more accuracy, please check the neck date under the heel and the body date in the neck pocket.
i'm thinking of putting roto 77s on the sb-2, they improved things dramatically on my 83 squier bullet bass
tonally i'm trying to get some more warmth than the older xl170 rounds without having to have the foam mute and the p pickup dialed down so low
tonally i'm trying to get some more warmth than the older xl170 rounds without having to have the foam mute and the p pickup dialed down so low
Thank you , Glazenn , for now I will not remove the neck only when it needs a set-up, I will post pictures later.
I recently went to compression-wound (GHS Pressurewound, Ken Smith Compressors) on my '89 SB-2. I find they make it easier to get a sound kinda like you're describing, and I'm a long-time XL user too. Also, a bit like flats, they mellow on break-in and last a really long time.
Updated photo of my G&L bass collection. Recently added a 1981 L-1000 Ebony/Mahogany, slot pole. A warm, resonant and lovely instrument in its own right. Added this to previously acquired 1981 and 1982 L-2000E basses. I truly enjoy these well-made, versatile, beautiful sounding and eminently playable instruments. Overall, feel myself to be fortunate to find these in good condition, at a very reasonable price.
^^^^^^^ I love the control plate look so much more than the modern versions. Wish mine had that.
Appreciate your comment. Yes, there is a certain, very cool look and feel to the older-vintage G&L instruments. Having the control plates, especially the irregularly-shaped ones on the L-2000, is a big part of that. From what I can tell, subsequent, more modern G&L basses are also very well-made, good sounding and very playable instruments, they just look a different, including the change in headstock that happened early on. Apparently, there are also improvements in the construction and electronics of these relative to the older ones. Not sure about the configuration of the control knobs on your G&L, and wonder if an older control plate that sometimes comes up for sale would fit the configuration on yours? Just a thought.
I wish! I'd slap one on in a minute but they wouldn't fit. For one the output jack is on the bottom edge of the body and not the front, and the knobs have moved a bit since the top-mounted plate. I DO like the look of a pickguard on L2Ks. They look a bit anodyne stock.
I learned a new word today...."anodyne".
adjective;
3. relieving pain.
4. soothing to the mind or feelings.
I wonder if gazing at my L-2000 will help my sprained AC joint feel better? Will report back later.
Haven't commented in here for a while. I've realised I've owned over 50 basses in my life. I'm horribly picky and have ocd when it comes to looks, tone and playability. The only bass that I currently own that I know now I'll never sell is my mid '90s L2000. It will be buried with me when I croak.
I know this gets done every now and then, but the only bass that I would like more (i.e. my perfect bass) would be an L2000 with a J shaped body. Wonder if this would ever be produced?
I know this gets done every now and then, but the only bass that I would like more (i.e. my perfect bass) would be an L2000 with a J shaped body. Wonder if this would ever be produced?
So what's the best bass for New Age?
Dunno, but I'll be getting my red wine anodyne buzz on, later tonite.
So my sb2 with truss rod issues is on its way back for repair. Unfortunately I won't be happy with anything less than a neck replacement. I'll let you know how I make out.
Been in line for a long time, finally got in: L-2000 Tribute, 2009, 9.2 lbs. CL find $250.
