G&L L2500 new vs old

[russ_bass]

I'm looking into buying an L2500 and in some cases standard second hand ones from early 2000's are not much cheaper than brand new ( say a couple of hundred bucks). If a bass had 15 years of non-gig playing and in good condition wouldn't it still make sense to buy the new one with 15 years less on the neck, electronics, paint etc? Wouldn't the case be 15 years newer as well? Assuming they're not custom or some great paint option wouldn't newer be more preferable?

Thoughts?

Russ

 

[lug]

A new basic L2500 lists for about $1800. A nice used one is about $900 to $1k. Bit more than a "couple of hundred".

 

[russ_bass]

A new basic L2500 lists for about $1800. A nice used one is about $900 to $1k. Bit more than a "couple of hundred".

Thanks. Not the private ones I've been seeing not on this board at around $1500 for used. So they're overpriced I take it.

 

[lug]

Thanks. Not the private ones I've been seeing not on this board at around $1500 for used. So they're overpriced I take it.

G&L L-2500 USA Custom Shop 5 String Bass | Queens Bass Shop | Reverb
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/GL/5-String-Electric-Bass.gc

Used G&L L2500 Bass Guitar Sunburst | Music Go Round Minnetonka | Reverb
https://www.letgo.com/en-us/i/gandl...can-made_41dfbcdf-80e3-4b91-8588-e4163e2cb0c0