G&L or Yamaha?

[tahoebass92]

Recently I've been gasin for a new 5 string. I've narrowed it down to the G&l Tribute L2500 or the Yamaha TRB1005, which both go for around $800. I want something that will withstand years of heavy use and be able to handle all styles of music. Which would you buy and why? I'm also open to other suggestions under $1000.

 

[yeahitsanibanez]

schecter stilleto studio five
kick ass bass
comes with passive emg p-ups stock
thruneck
great bass

 

[tahoebass92]

yeah, i've been checkin out the schecter also. what do you prefer bout it over the other two?

 

[oldrookie]

Tribute is built like a piece of furniture. Haven't got any experience with the other two, but the Tribute is a worthy acquisition. Love mine.

So many tonal variations, so little time.

 

[thedude77md]

You can fairly easily find a used US L2500 for that amount of dough

 

[tahoebass92]

yeah the tribute is sure tempting what's the neck profile like?

 

[JimmyKickButt]

G&L!!!

 

[oldrookie]

Neck is quite thick. I almost didn't buy one because of it. Just kept getting pulled back to the sound. Have learned to love the big thick neck. Very comfortable with it now.

Might be able to find a used USA version for that...but you could also find a used Trib for a lot less. There's a used sunburst in the TB classifieds right now for $440. Not mine, don't know the owner...no dog in the fight.

 

[tahoebass92]

sounds unanimous! i'm fine with any neck, big or small, as long as its comfortable. sounds the g&l is certainly a killer bass

 

[kjpollo]

Another Schecter to consider is the Riot. I've had mine for about a year.
Very solid, very comfortable and well-made.
Also, for that budget, you could get a used Lakland 55-01 or the upgraded 55-02

 

[waynobass]

No to Schecter, Spector, and Shmeckter.

Go with the G&L.

 

[oldrookie]

This a good demonstration of the capabilities of the Trib series. Friedland is reviewing the L2000, so imagine all this with a low B.

I had the Trib L2000 and LOVED it so much I sold it to get the Trib L2500.

 

[tahoebass92]

yeah ed's video is what prompted me to look into it. the bass can get deeper tones than what mr. friedland is demonstrating, right?

 

[oldrookie]

Nice solid B-string on the beast.

Please note, I'm not trying to necessarily talk you out of the Schecter or the Yamaha. I really like a lot of Yamaha basses, just never was in a position to buy one. Stumbled into a shop that carried G&L when I was a complete newb. Just fell in love with the sound, the look and the quality.

Your first post spoke of "years of long service" and I think you could fight your way out of a mosh pit with the thing and finish a set.

Some argue about the weight and I have played one made in Korea that was just a brick. Mine is a 2009 bass and it is 9ish pounds. Very comfortable.

Don't take my word for this... our tastes may differ widely.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[tahoebass92]

thanks a lot man. i'm certainly open to all suggestions, and i appreciate the advice! i'm goin to look around for one of these beasties so i can play it before i take the plunge

 

[Aspidites]

I would recommend you play them first. While both are great basses they are drastically different animals in feel and sound. The Yamaha has a much wider neck with correspondingly wider string spacing and a flatter fretboard radius.

The Yamaha is active only while the G&L can be used in active or passive mode.

 

[Aspidites]

schecter stilleto studio five
kick ass bass
comes with passive emg p-ups stock
thruneck
great bass

I would not put the Schecter anywhere near the league of the two mentioned in the OP.

 

[Aspidites]

There is a Yamaha TRB1005 in the SF Bay area CL for $400.

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[Fetzu]

G&L

 

[bassman03]

G&L L-2(5/0)00 are known a lot for their versatility, so if that's a big factor for you then I'd say go G&L.