Personally, I think they're both great basses and there's nothing that you can't do on either one of them. But what do I know.
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G&L L2000 CLF or Fender Elite P?
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Personally, I think they're both great basses and there's nothing that you can't do on either one of them. But what do I know.
Definitely both great basses. I'd probably go with the elite p just for feel alone. I love the gl tones but they just aren't as comfortable for me. Totally subjective. Also I think the l2000 tonal variety is a bit overstated. There's a lot there but I only ever find myself using 2 of the combinations.
1) P 2) J 3) J 4) anything that allows staccato 16ths 5) J5
I prefer Precisions these days, but no pedal nor second pickup really will bring out that scooped J aggressive snarl. A J can get close enough to a P's sound, and especially close with a series/parallel switch- I'd sooner go for that due to the absence of a learning curve as compared to a G&L L- or M- series.
Modern pop pretty much requires a 5.
Do what you will.
Congrats to the OP for the CLF, which will be great. As one of the resident G&L freaks on TB, I'll add a couple of points to the L-series v. Elite P comparison:
1. If you want the massive slam of G&L's MFD humbuckers with the flexibility (or familiarity) of three-band active EQ like the Elite P, there's always the M-2000/2500. I've had an M-2500 for five years, and it's been fantastic. I normally don't like active basses much at all, but it's great, and IMO it covers everything much like the L-series. The pickups aren't quite as hot as the L-series (underwound by 12%), but they're still monstrous.
2. If you really want a P/J, but are drawn to G&L, there's the SB-2. It won't produce the same range of tones as the Fender Elite P--but you won't care, because the beastly MFD split-coil takes care of all kinds of business!
1. If you want the massive slam of G&L's MFD humbuckers with the flexibility (or familiarity) of three-band active EQ like the Elite P, there's always the M-2000/2500. I've had an M-2500 for five years, and it's been fantastic. I normally don't like active basses much at all, but it's great, and IMO it covers everything much like the L-series. The pickups aren't quite as hot as the L-series (underwound by 12%), but they're still monstrous.
2. If you really want a P/J, but are drawn to G&L, there's the SB-2. It won't produce the same range of tones as the Fender Elite P--but you won't care, because the beastly MFD split-coil takes care of all kinds of business!
The new bass arrived yesterday and all I can say is thank you guys for the push for the l2000. I love it! My favorite bass I've ever played right off the bat.
Recorded a quick clip...it's not great playing and I'm also not wonderful at recording but if you want to check it out...
Recorded a quick clip...it's not great playing and I'm also not wonderful at recording but if you want to check it out...
I'm so glad you're happy with your choice. I can't wait to get a L2000.
